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Outflow from Shakerley Mere
Shakerley Mere was once a quarry, where sand was excavated to make coloured glass. When production ended in the early 1960s, the quarry filled with water and became a mere. It is now a popular leisure and wildlife site, run by the council.
Image: © Christine Johnstone
Taken: 13 May 2012
0.06 miles
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Outflow weir, Shackerley Mere
Complete with a few coins thrown for good luck. Shakerley Mere was once a quarry, where sand was excavated to make coloured glass. When production ended in the early 1960s, the quarry filled with water and became a mere. It is now a popular leisure and wildlife site, run by the council.
Image: © Christine Johnstone
Taken: 13 May 2012
0.07 miles
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Water level gauge, Shakerley Mere
Shakerley Mere was once a quarry, where sand was excavated to make coloured glass. When production ended in the early 1960s, the quarry filled with water and became a mere. It is now a popular leisure and wildlife site, run by the council.
Image: © Christine Johnstone
Taken: 13 May 2012
0.07 miles
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Path on the western side of Shakerley Mere
Shakerley Mere was once a quarry, where sand was excavated to make coloured glass. When production ended in the early 1960s, the quarry filled with water and became a mere. It is now a popular leisure and wildlife site, run by the council.
Image: © Christine Johnstone
Taken: 13 May 2012
0.08 miles
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Lake shore, northern end of Shakerley Mere
Shakerley Mere was once a quarry, where sand was excavated to make coloured glass. When production ended in the early 1960s, the quarry filled with water and became a mere. It is now a popular leisure and wildlife site, run by the council.
Image: © Christine Johnstone
Taken: 13 May 2012
0.09 miles
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Goose fight at Shakerley Mere (1)
Two pairs of Canada geese (presumably males?) were being confrontational. This pair was hissing at each other quite dramatically. See
Image for a sequel.
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 21 Feb 2012
0.09 miles
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Mallards near an angling platform, Shakerley Mere
Shakerley Mere was once a quarry, where sand was excavated to make coloured glass. When production ended in the early 1960s, the quarry filled with water and became a mere. It is now a popular leisure and wildlife site, run by the council.
Image: © Christine Johnstone
Taken: 13 May 2012
0.09 miles
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Goose fight at Shakerley Mere (2)
See
Image for a prequel. The aggression has stepped up with this display.
Image: © Stephen Craven
Taken: 21 Feb 2012
0.09 miles
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Long winter shadows on Shakerley Mere
VERY close to the thundering traffic of the M6 - but it doesn't deter the birds, the anglers or the strollers.
Image: © Pauline E
Taken: Unknown
0.09 miles
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Picnic site, Shakerley Mere
Shakerley Mere was once a quarry, where sand was excavated to make coloured glass. When production ended in the early 1960s, the quarry filled with water and became a mere. It is now a popular leisure and wildlife site, run by the council.
Image: © Christine Johnstone
Taken: 13 May 2012
0.12 miles