The Halfpenny Pond on Grove Lane
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The photograph on this page of The Halfpenny Pond on Grove Lane by Neil Owen as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 29 Apr 2019
A small but delightful pond, it appears to be a fairly modern feature. It is certainly nice enough to spend a few moments resting and contemplating. The pond's name refers to the old practice of soaking farm carts' wooden wheels in the water to ensure a good fit. They were charged one half penny!
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