2019

SD4724 : South Pond, Longton Brickcroft Local Nature Reserve

taken 5 years ago, near to Walmer Bridge, Lancashire, England

South Pond, Longton Brickcroft Local Nature Reserve
South Pond, Longton Brickcroft Local Nature Reserve
Longton Brickcroft is a former brickworks which has been transformed into a nature reserve and public open space.

Longton's brickworks were begun in the 19th century and were founded on good quality clay dug from the ground; production ceased in the early 1960s. The site is dominated by ponds which have filled the former clay pits. The area surrounding the water has been allowed to develop naturally; woodland sprang up around the flooding claypits and in 1998, its importance as a refuge for local wildlife was recognised by its designation as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) by South Ribble Borough Council in 1998.

The Brickcroft is of particular interest to birdwatchers and botanists with seating and footpaths making it accessible for most visitors. A purpose built visitor centre contains informative displays on the site's history, local wildlife and the environment; facilities include toilets with disabled and baby changing provision, car parking and a picnic area (LinkExternal link Lancashire Post).


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SD4724, 24 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
David Dixon   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 12 May, 2019   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 17 May, 2019
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 479 248 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:43.0632N 2:47.4297W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 479 248
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North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
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