| The pond was built in the
1760s to provide power to drive the Slipper Mill. Flap gates push open as
the tide rises and the turning tide closes the gates holding back the sea
water which, in the past, powered the Mill. |
SLIPPER MILL POND
EMSWORTH
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over 25
species of birds
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more
than 60 different plants and trees on its banks
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breeding ground for many fish, especially grey mullet
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many
different animals in its muddy bottom - 2 protected species of
mud invertebrates and an interesting tube worm
Photo:
Richard Somers Cocks - Dec 2010
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The tidal mill itself was
in constant use until the Second World War and the pond has been looked
after by volunteers since 1962. In 1981 it was sold to 34 individuals who granted a lease
to the Association to be responsible for its day to day management and
maintenance. |
Slipper Mill Pond
Preservation Association
