Mill Pond

Mill Pond

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Mill Pond

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Location: Matlock Town, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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March 22, 2024

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The Mill Pond (aka Lower Pond) was originally a quarry but was converted into a reservoir in 1850 to supply a continuous flow of water to power machinery.

JakobusPilger

June 6, 2025

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"Spring has arrived – and the sun has melted the ice on the mill pond. Its rays reach to the bottom of the pond – and tickle awake the little …

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John

September 6, 2025

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Really interesting pick up a leaflet in the end bungalow on left at the start of walk .outside in a box

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Elevation 220 m

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Friday 11 September

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9°C

62 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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