"The early source of water in Bourne known as the Wellhead or St Peter’s Pool is among the most ancient sites of artesian supply in England and has figured prominently in the development of the town, especially as the water is known as chalybeate or impregnated with salts of iron and is therefore reputed to have qualities conducive to good health and is also the source of the local river known as the Bourne Eau. The water is now piped by Anglian Water to other locations in the area at the rate of four million gallons a day but the pool remains a local beauty spot as part of the parkland known as the Wellhead Gardens, frequented by water birds and popular with visitors."
My grandchildren and I had a lovely walk around the gardens, and spent some time sitting beside the pond watching the water birds there.
It is reputed that seven springs feed the pond, and the area around is the site of Bourne castle, although only mounds can be seen.
Substantial amounts of weed have been cleared from the pond and can be seen on the banks of the pond, but it is regrowing.
Thank you all for your lovely comments, they are very much appreciated.
I have had a wonderful time with Louise and her family, but I feel thoroughly exhausted now. It is a long time since my last visit, with plans at the end of last year stopped by the long illness that Katharine had, and this year by Covid-19. Hopefully not too long before another trip.
Thank you all for your lovely comments, they are very much appreciated.
I have had a wonderful time with Louise and her family, but I feel thoroughly exhausted now. It is a long time since my last visit, with plans at the end of last year stopped by the long illness that Katharine had, and this year by Covid-19. Hopefully not too long before another trip.
Ian
Thank you both, it is a lovely park and very close to the centre of Bourne.
Ian