Adderbury Lakes

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Adderbury Lakes
Adderbury Lake (the northern end) (geograph 2935627).jpg
TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationAdderbury, Oxfordshire
OS gridSP 477 355
Area1.8 hectares (4.4 acres)
Managed byAdderbury Parish Council

Adderbury Lakes is a 1.8-hectare (4.4-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Adderbury in Oxfordshire. It is owned and managed by Adderbury Parish Council.[1][2]

The lakes were created by Capability Brown in about 1768 as part of the landscaping of the grounds of Adderbury House.[3] The reserve also includes woodland around the lakes and there is diverse wildlife.[1]

There is access from Lake Walk.

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Adderbury Lakes". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  2. ^ "Map of Adderbury Lakes". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Adderbury House". Parks & Gardens. Retrieved 8 April 2020.

Coordinates: 52°00′58″N 1°18′22″W / 52.016°N 1.306°W / 52.016; -1.306

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