The Carr Mill Damned...
Titled because all though shot in August, it was not a very august day weather wise, heavily overcast and showery, the water looked almost malevolant... so i shot purposely dark to accentuate this aspect.
Carr Mill Dam is located north of St Helens town centre in Merseyside. It is the county's largest body of inland water, and offers lakeside trails and walks, as well as national competitive powerboating and angling events. It is home of Lancashire Powerboat Racing Club established in 1923 where club, national and international powerboat racing takes place.
Once just a mill pond built to power Carr’s Mill, this was expanded in the 1750s to provide water to the Sankey Navigation, (Sankey Canal), about a mile away. The lake is a favourite with anglers and water sports enthusiasts. It is also a great place for birdwatchers.
Carr Mill Dam
The name Carr Mill traditionally came from the Norse word 'Carr' meaning marsh or fen. The dam is shown on the 17th century Yates map. A corn mill was operating there in the 19th century as it is visible on the first Ordnance survey map of the area, the dam having been doubled in size. There is no record of anyone named Carr having a mill there. This area was part of Lord Gerard's estate,and the dam was further enlarged by the London and North Western Railway during development of the railway system and cast iron marker posts are still visible at two points around the dam.
Carr Mill Dam is also the location of St. Helens' only ancient woodland running alongside the railway line.
The Carr Mill Damned...
Titled because all though shot in August, it was not a very august day weather wise, heavily overcast and showery, the water looked almost malevolant... so i shot purposely dark to accentuate this aspect.
Carr Mill Dam is located north of St Helens town centre in Merseyside. It is the county's largest body of inland water, and offers lakeside trails and walks, as well as national competitive powerboating and angling events. It is home of Lancashire Powerboat Racing Club established in 1923 where club, national and international powerboat racing takes place.
Once just a mill pond built to power Carr’s Mill, this was expanded in the 1750s to provide water to the Sankey Navigation, (Sankey Canal), about a mile away. The lake is a favourite with anglers and water sports enthusiasts. It is also a great place for birdwatchers.
Carr Mill Dam
The name Carr Mill traditionally came from the Norse word 'Carr' meaning marsh or fen. The dam is shown on the 17th century Yates map. A corn mill was operating there in the 19th century as it is visible on the first Ordnance survey map of the area, the dam having been doubled in size. There is no record of anyone named Carr having a mill there. This area was part of Lord Gerard's estate,and the dam was further enlarged by the London and North Western Railway during development of the railway system and cast iron marker posts are still visible at two points around the dam.
Carr Mill Dam is also the location of St. Helens' only ancient woodland running alongside the railway line.