geo.wikisort.org - ReservoirScarborough Mere is a natural lake in the Weaponness Valley, in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England.
Natural lake in North Yorkshire, England
Body of water
Formerly measuring 40 acres (16 ha) in area, the construction of the York and North Midland Railway line from York to Scarborough bisected the Mere in 1845. Due to that and other factors, including drainage and landscaping, the surface area of the lake is now approximately 16 acres (6.5 ha).
In the 20th century, the Mere was a popular tourist attraction owned by Scarborough Corporation, with rowing boats, a café and putting green. There was also a miniature Spanish galleon – the Hispaniola – which made trips across to 'Treasure Island' where holidaymakers could dig for doubloons. Unfortunately, dredging and maintenance of the lake decreased, and the increased silt and weed meant that waterborne activities stopped.
The Mere is now part of the Oliver's Mount Country Park and is managed by the Scarborough Mere Angling Club as a fishing lake, with the southern end used by waterskiers.
A map dated 1766 by Thomas Bowen in The Gentleman's Magazine shows Scarborough Mere as "a lake called Byard's Lake".[1]
References
Bibliography
- Lord, Genevieve (MBE) (1984). Scarborough's Floral Heritage. Department of Tourism & Amenities, Scarborough Borough Council.
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Geography |
- Eastfield
- Raincliffe Woods
- Scalby
- Sea Cut
- Geology
- Scarborough Formation
- Post
- Postcodes
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Politics |
- Borough of Scarborough
- Scarborough and Whitby (UK Parliament constituency)
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Buildings |
- Scalby Manor
- Scarborough Castle
- Scarborough Pier Lighthouse
- The Spa
- Town Hall
- War Memorial
- Bridges
- Cliff Bridge
- Valley Bridge
- Churches
- Albemarle Baptist Church
- St James with Holy Trinity Church
- St Martin-on-the-Hill
- St Mary's Church
- St Peter's Church
- Hotels
- Clifton Hotel
- Crown Spa Hotel
- Grand Hotel
- Theatres
- Scarborough Open Air Theatre
- Stephen Joseph Theatre
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Culture and tourism |
- Attractions
- Brunswick Shopping Centre
- North Bay Railway
- Oliver's Mount
- Opera House Casino
- Peasholm Park
- Rotunda Museum
- Scarborough Castle
- Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre
- Scarborough Mere
- The Spa
- Tunny fishing
- Hotels
- Clifton Hotel
- Crown Spa Hotel
- Grand Hotel
- Theatres
- Scarborough Open Air Theatre
- Stephen Joseph Theatre
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Services |
- Education
- CU Scarborough
- George Pindar School
- Graham School
- Scalby School
- Scarborough College
- Scarborough Sixth Form College
- Scarborough TEC
- Scarborough University Technical College
- St Augustine's Catholic School
- Emergency
- Scarborough Lifeboat Station
- Health
- Scarborough General Hospital
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Organisations |
- GCHQ Scarborough
- Companies
- Boyes
- Cooplands
- Plaxton
- Sirius Minerals
- Publishing
- The Scarborough News
- Radio
- Coast & County Radio
- Greatest Hits Radio Yorkshire Coast
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Transport |
- Rail
- North Bay Railway
- Peasholm railway station
- Scalby Mills railway station
- Scarborough funiculars
- Scarborough railway station
- York–Scarborough line
- Road
- A165
- A170
- A171
- Cliff Bridge
- Valley Bridge
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Historic |
- Education: Raincliffe School
- Scarborough Convent School
- Sport: Scarborough F.C.
- Scarborough Pirates A.R.L.F.C.
- Tourism: Beached Festival
- Floral Hall
- Futurist Theatre
- Holbeck Hall Hotel
- MV Regal Lady
- Scarborough North Pier
- Transport: East Yorkshire
- Scarborough and Whitby Railway
- Scarborough Tramways Company
- Misc.: Manor of Northstead
- Radio 270
- Raid on Scarborough, Hartlepool and Whitby
- Scarborough Building Society
- Scarborough Pottery
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 Category |
Lakes in Yorkshire |
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East Riding of Yorkshire | | |
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North Yorkshire | |
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South Yorkshire | |
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West Yorkshire | |
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Notes |
- 1: Lake formed as by-product of industrial action - mining, quarrying etc
- 2: Landscaped by humans for ornamental purposes
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