Adderbury Lakes

Local nature reserve in Oxfordshire, England
Adderbury Lakes
Map
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.

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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.

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

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