https://www.ipernity.com/tag/grisleyreg/keyword/1543161 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/123/41/8F/692033.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/tag/grisleyreg/keyword/1543161 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53237356 tag:ipernity.com,2026-02-03,doc-53237356 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:58:14 +0000 2025-10-22T13:51:09+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53237356"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/73/56/53237356.591718a4.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="154" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The historic Church of St Peter and St Paul in North Curry, a village in Somerset, England. It's a prominent medieval parish church often called the "Cathedral of the Moors" due to its impressive size and grandeur relative to the surrounding low-lying Somerset Levels landscape.The church is Grade I listed by Historic England, The main structure visible today dates primarily from around 1300, featuring elements like the lower tower stages, transepts, and nave in a transitional Norman-to-Gothic style. Only the north doorway survives from the original 9tn century Norman building. It's known for its striking architecture, including a distinctive tower, ornate porch with statuary, large window.<br /> <br /> HWW to all !</div> Norman/|Gothic <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53237356"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/73/56/53237356.591718a4.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="154" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The historic Church of St Peter and St Paul in North Curry, a village in Somerset, England. It's a prominent medieval parish church often called the "Cathedral of the Moors" due to its impressive size and grandeur relative to the surrounding low-lying Somerset Levels landscape.The church is Grade I listed by Historic England, The main structure visible today dates primarily from around 1300, featuring elements like the lower tower stages, transepts, and nave in a transitional Norman-to-Gothic style. Only the north doorway survives from the original 9tn century Norman building. It's known for its striking architecture, including a distinctive tower, ornate porch with statuary, large window.<br /> <br /> HWW to all !</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53222070 tag:ipernity.com,2026-01-23,doc-53222070 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:17:21 +0000 2025-10-22T13:57:58+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53222070"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/20/70/53222070.ed8573a5.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="159" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">An overcast day on the Somerset Levels and the River Tone at New Bridge, Curry Moor!<br /> The Tone which flows into the River Parrett and enters the sea at Bridgwater bay is one of seven major waterways that keep the levels dry, most of the time anyway,</div> Levels River, <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53222070"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/20/70/53222070.ed8573a5.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="159" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">An overcast day on the Somerset Levels and the River Tone at New Bridge, Curry Moor!<br /> The Tone which flows into the River Parrett and enters the sea at Bridgwater bay is one of seven major waterways that keep the levels dry, most of the time anyway,</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53206176 tag:ipernity.com,2026-01-18,doc-53206176 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:07:20 +0000 2025-01-24T15:19:22+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53206176"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/61/76/53206176.a42a1607.240.jpg?r2" width="153" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Ashton Windmill is a beautifully preserved 18th-century tower mill located in Chapel Allerton, on the Isle of Wedmore ridge in Somerset, England. It's a fantastic historic site with stunning panoramic views over the Somerset Levels,<br /> The current stone tower structure was built between 1766 and 1774<br /> <br /> HBM and a good week to all</div> Ashton Windmill <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53206176"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/61/76/53206176.a42a1607.240.jpg?r2" width="153" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Ashton Windmill is a beautifully preserved 18th-century tower mill located in Chapel Allerton, on the Isle of Wedmore ridge in Somerset, England. It's a fantastic historic site with stunning panoramic views over the Somerset Levels,<br /> The current stone tower structure was built between 1766 and 1774<br /> <br /> HBM and a good week to all</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53147902 tag:ipernity.com,2025-11-13,doc-53147902 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:35:10 +0000 2025-10-22T13:41:17+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53147902"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/02/53147902.ea383cf4.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="159" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A rural autumnal scene from Curry Moor on the edge of the Somerset Levels!<br /> The Levels are a vast, low-lying wetland area in Somerset,covering about 650 km² (250 sq mi)<br /> <br /> Mostly just 3–8 metres above sea level. The main rivers are the Axe, Brue, Parrett, Tone and their tributaries. Much of the land would naturally flood in winter; it is kept dry by an elaborate network of drains (“rhynes”), pumping stations and raised river banks.<br /> <br /> Feel free to enlarge,,,,,,,,, HFF to one and all!</div> Tall Trees. <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53147902"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/02/53147902.ea383cf4.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="159" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A rural autumnal scene from Curry Moor on the edge of the Somerset Levels!<br /> The Levels are a vast, low-lying wetland area in Somerset,covering about 650 km² (250 sq mi)<br /> <br /> Mostly just 3–8 metres above sea level. The main rivers are the Axe, Brue, Parrett, Tone and their tributaries. Much of the land would naturally flood in winter; it is kept dry by an elaborate network of drains (“rhynes”), pumping stations and raised river banks.<br /> <br /> Feel free to enlarge,,,,,,,,, HFF to one and all!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53116606 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-23,doc-53116606 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:20:09 +0000 2025-10-22T13:40:46+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53116606"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/66/06/53116606.c49f36d1.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A reasonably warm October afternoon on the fringe of the Somerset Levels just outside of the village of North Curry, Autumn colours and winter berries show how fast the seasons are changing!<br /> <br /> The south-western parts of the Somerset Levels extend into the north and west of the parish,<br /> <br /> HFF and a nice weekend to all,,,,,, A large view for detail please<br /> <br /> A Forever Autumn link, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K2b5S3bafM&list=RD0K2b5S3bafM&start_radio=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K2b5S3bafM&list=RD0K2b5S3bafM&start_radio=1</a></div> Fallen Fence! <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53116606"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/66/06/53116606.c49f36d1.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A reasonably warm October afternoon on the fringe of the Somerset Levels just outside of the village of North Curry, Autumn colours and winter berries show how fast the seasons are changing!<br /> <br /> The south-western parts of the Somerset Levels extend into the north and west of the parish,<br /> <br /> HFF and a nice weekend to all,,,,,, A large view for detail please<br /> <br /> A Forever Autumn link, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K2b5S3bafM&list=RD0K2b5S3bafM&start_radio=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K2b5S3bafM&list=RD0K2b5S3bafM&start_radio=1</a></div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53094512 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-02,doc-53094512 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:20:20 +0000 2025-09-01T14:26:34+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53094512"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/45/12/53094512.580504c5.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Ready to scatter seeds into the breeze! a September catch from the Somerset Levels,<br /> <br /> It may be worth a large view!</div> Breezy Day <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53094512"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/45/12/53094512.580504c5.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Ready to scatter seeds into the breeze! a September catch from the Somerset Levels,<br /> <br /> It may be worth a large view!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53074998 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-12,doc-53074998 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:25:16 +0000 2025-09-01T14:07:49+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53074998"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/49/98/53074998.bbbe6a66.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">An image that shows the character of the Somerset levels, Swans Cruise the South Drain on a breezy September day, captured from an overhead road bridge,<br /> <br /> A man made watercourse constructed between 1802 and 1806 with a length of 9.4 miles and is designed to drain excess water from the low lying levels, the water table is maintained by these drains and rivers aided by many pumping stations.<br /> <br /> Somerset Levels have a temperate climate, which is generally wetter and milder than the rest of the country. The annual mean temperature is approximately 10 °C (50.0 °F). Seasonal temperature variation is less extreme than most of the United Kingdom because of the adjacent sea. (wikipedia)</div> Lazy River! <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53074998"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/49/98/53074998.bbbe6a66.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">An image that shows the character of the Somerset levels, Swans Cruise the South Drain on a breezy September day, captured from an overhead road bridge,<br /> <br /> A man made watercourse constructed between 1802 and 1806 with a length of 9.4 miles and is designed to drain excess water from the low lying levels, the water table is maintained by these drains and rivers aided by many pumping stations.<br /> <br /> Somerset Levels have a temperate climate, which is generally wetter and milder than the rest of the country. The annual mean temperature is approximately 10 °C (50.0 °F). Seasonal temperature variation is less extreme than most of the United Kingdom because of the adjacent sea. (wikipedia)</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53073456 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-11,doc-53073456 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:32:35 +0000 2025-09-01T14:21:40+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53073456"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/34/56/53073456.76278b55.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Signs of autumns impending arrival on the somerset levels, Blackberries are ripening, grasses and trees start to turn colour on this breezy and changeable weather day,<br /> <br /> Buildings on the left are a part of the Duck one of the levels rural pubs, this was once the Railway Inn at Edington Junction on the Somerset and Dorset Railway! The Bridgwater branch closed to passengers in 1952<br /> <br /> Clarity will be much improved in a large view, thank you and HFF to all!</div> The aproach of Autumn! <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53073456"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/34/56/53073456.76278b55.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Signs of autumns impending arrival on the somerset levels, Blackberries are ripening, grasses and trees start to turn colour on this breezy and changeable weather day,<br /> <br /> Buildings on the left are a part of the Duck one of the levels rural pubs, this was once the Railway Inn at Edington Junction on the Somerset and Dorset Railway! The Bridgwater branch closed to passengers in 1952<br /> <br /> Clarity will be much improved in a large view, thank you and HFF to all!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53067596 tag:ipernity.com,2025-09-04,doc-53067596 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:00:28 +0000 2023-02-19T13:54:59+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53067596"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/75/96/53067596.e5e6ab43.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="156" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A Sluice gate which controls a rhyne at its junction with the North Drain,<br /> This is at the northern extreme of the Somerset Levels and Moors which have long been shaped both by human history and natural processes, they have an area of about 160,000 acres (650 km2)<br /> They consist 0f a flat landscape extending across parts of the north and centre of the historical county of Somerset,,,,, Rhyne is a somerset spelling !!<br /> <br /> HFF and a good weekend to all.!.....................Large view may be good for detail!</div> The Levels. (North) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53067596"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/75/96/53067596.e5e6ab43.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="156" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A Sluice gate which controls a rhyne at its junction with the North Drain,<br /> This is at the northern extreme of the Somerset Levels and Moors which have long been shaped both by human history and natural processes, they have an area of about 160,000 acres (650 km2)<br /> They consist 0f a flat landscape extending across parts of the north and centre of the historical county of Somerset,,,,, Rhyne is a somerset spelling !!<br /> <br /> HFF and a good weekend to all.!.....................Large view may be good for detail!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52996680 tag:ipernity.com,2025-07-03,doc-52996680 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:50:12 +0000 2025-02-19T13:54:29+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52996680"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/66/80/52996680.0f81bc3d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="135" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Jacks Drove on the Northern edge of the Somerset Levels with the hamlet of Heath House visible on the ridge,In this view an unnamed Rhyne (foreground) meets the North Drain with the combined waters flowing under under Jacks Drove (bridge just visible on the left)<br /> On the Levels Roads are called Droves and maintained watercourses are locally known as Viewed Rhynes. These total 1492 km,<br /> <br /> Image in 16.9 format therefor a large view is recommended, HFF to all !<br /> <br /> For anyone interested these maps show the vastness of the waterways,<br /> <a href="https://somersetdrainageboards.gov.uk/media/all-North-Drain-WLMP-maps-Aug10.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">somersetdrainageboards.gov.uk/media/all-North-Drain-WLMP-maps-Aug10.pdf</a></div> Junction! <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52996680"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/66/80/52996680.0f81bc3d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="135" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Jacks Drove on the Northern edge of the Somerset Levels with the hamlet of Heath House visible on the ridge,In this view an unnamed Rhyne (foreground) meets the North Drain with the combined waters flowing under under Jacks Drove (bridge just visible on the left)<br /> On the Levels Roads are called Droves and maintained watercourses are locally known as Viewed Rhynes. These total 1492 km,<br /> <br /> Image in 16.9 format therefor a large view is recommended, HFF to all !<br /> <br /> For anyone interested these maps show the vastness of the waterways,<br /> <a href="https://somersetdrainageboards.gov.uk/media/all-North-Drain-WLMP-maps-Aug10.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">somersetdrainageboards.gov.uk/media/all-North-Drain-WLMP-maps-Aug10.pdf</a></div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52654970 tag:ipernity.com,2024-10-06,doc-52654970 Sun, 06 Oct 2024 16:34:20 +0000 2023-08-07T15:32:24+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52654970"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/49/70/52654970.4e72c11a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">One of the many benches arround the Greylake Nature Reserve,<br /> The reserve is run by the RSPB and is situated on the Somerset levels, HBM!</div> All Green! <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52654970"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/49/70/52654970.4e72c11a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">One of the many benches arround the Greylake Nature Reserve,<br /> The reserve is run by the RSPB and is situated on the Somerset levels, HBM!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52631008 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-15,doc-52631008 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 12:27:44 +0000 2024-01-24T15:20:58+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52631008"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/10/08/52631008.f4b63faa.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">This mill was built circa 1832 on the base of previous mills that worked on this site, it is 25 feet high and has sails 44 feet across, It is a four story mill and is grade two listed.<br /> <br /> Situated on high ground on the Isle of Wedmore it was able to gather wind from most directions although primarily from across the Somerset levels.<br /> <br /> HBM and great week!,,,, and a large view for detail please!</div> Ashton Windmill <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52631008"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/10/08/52631008.f4b63faa.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">This mill was built circa 1832 on the base of previous mills that worked on this site, it is 25 feet high and has sails 44 feet across, It is a four story mill and is grade two listed.<br /> <br /> Situated on high ground on the Isle of Wedmore it was able to gather wind from most directions although primarily from across the Somerset levels.<br /> <br /> HBM and great week!,,,, and a large view for detail please!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52625314 tag:ipernity.com,2024-09-09,doc-52625314 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 22:04:19 +0000 2023-08-07T15:09:12+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52625314"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/53/14/52625314.c199b21e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="133" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Close to the northern limits of the beautiful Somerset Levels at Greylake. The boundry is marked by the distant low Polden Ridge,<br /> <br /> A large view is probably best,</div> Edge of the Levels <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52625314"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/53/14/52625314.c199b21e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="133" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Close to the northern limits of the beautiful Somerset Levels at Greylake. The boundry is marked by the distant low Polden Ridge,<br /> <br /> A large view is probably best,</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52604934 tag:ipernity.com,2024-08-22,doc-52604934 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:40:15 +0000 2024-08-19T15:03:56+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52604934"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/49/34/52604934.1236334b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="135" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A wide angle view of a small section of the flat lands that are the Somerset Levels, . The levels have an area of 160,000 area (650 km2) with the majority of land just above sea level,<br /> This waterway is the North Drain so called because that's what they do, drain the levels., they are fed by a series of Rhynes pronunced Reens (Ditches) which surround almost every pasture.<br /> <br /> Originally captured for World Photography Day<br /> <br /> HFF and a good weekend,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, in 16.9 format so a large view recommended,</div> The Levels! <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52604934"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/49/34/52604934.1236334b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="135" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A wide angle view of a small section of the flat lands that are the Somerset Levels, . The levels have an area of 160,000 area (650 km2) with the majority of land just above sea level,<br /> This waterway is the North Drain so called because that's what they do, drain the levels., they are fed by a series of Rhynes pronunced Reens (Ditches) which surround almost every pasture.<br /> <br /> Originally captured for World Photography Day<br /> <br /> HFF and a good weekend,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, in 16.9 format so a large view recommended,</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52480212 tag:ipernity.com,2024-05-30,doc-52480212 Thu, 30 May 2024 19:14:39 +0000 2023-08-07T15:01:19+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52480212"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/02/12/52480212.c4f2d42e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">One of the many sluice gates that control water levels on the Somerset Levels, this is the King's Sedgemoor Drain at the Greylake Sluice.<br /> <br /> This man made 10.5-mile (16.9 km) channel of the King's Sedgemoor Drain was completed in 1795,<br /> <br /> In mid-2008, an eel-pass was installed at Greylake Sluice, consisting of an open-topped metal channel, fitted with bristles on its base, which allows glass eels returning from the Sargasso Sea to wiggle their way past the sluice. The channel is equipped with an infra-red camera, to allow the movement of eels to be monitored during the night.<br /> <br /> Preferable Large!..................HFF!</div> Somerset Levels. <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52480212"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/02/12/52480212.c4f2d42e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">One of the many sluice gates that control water levels on the Somerset Levels, this is the King's Sedgemoor Drain at the Greylake Sluice.<br /> <br /> This man made 10.5-mile (16.9 km) channel of the King's Sedgemoor Drain was completed in 1795,<br /> <br /> In mid-2008, an eel-pass was installed at Greylake Sluice, consisting of an open-topped metal channel, fitted with bristles on its base, which allows glass eels returning from the Sargasso Sea to wiggle their way past the sluice. The channel is equipped with an infra-red camera, to allow the movement of eels to be monitored during the night.<br /> <br /> Preferable Large!..................HFF!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52276734 tag:ipernity.com,2024-01-13,doc-52276734 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 13:40:17 +0000 2024-01-08T14:25:27+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52276734"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/67/34/52276734.b3164828.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A shot across the floods of Aller Moor on a dull January afternoon, the cold, wet weather appears not to deter the Rooks who already busy with nest preparation.<br /> <br /> Captured on my pocket Panasonic and possibly better large!</div> Nests and Mistletoe <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52276734"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/67/34/52276734.b3164828.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A shot across the floods of Aller Moor on a dull January afternoon, the cold, wet weather appears not to deter the Rooks who already busy with nest preparation.<br /> <br /> Captured on my pocket Panasonic and possibly better large!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52075342 tag:ipernity.com,2023-08-19,doc-52075342 Sat, 19 Aug 2023 20:28:39 +0000 2021-05-10T20:11:14+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52075342"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/53/42/52075342.0eb8ac5e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Somerset Levels at Sunset !</div> The Sun is Setting <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52075342"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/53/42/52075342.0eb8ac5e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Somerset Levels at Sunset !</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52132318 tag:ipernity.com,2023-09-28,doc-52132318 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:46:32 +0000 2023-08-07T15:07:58+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52132318"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/23/18/52132318.62ca0ae7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Lush Pasture and many shades of green surround the King's Sedgemoor Drain at Greylake on the Somerset Levels,<br /> Another image from one of the most peaceful places I know<br /> <br /> I wish you all a great weekend,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Large view for clarity please!</div> Greylake Greens. <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52132318"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/23/18/52132318.62ca0ae7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Lush Pasture and many shades of green surround the King's Sedgemoor Drain at Greylake on the Somerset Levels,<br /> Another image from one of the most peaceful places I know<br /> <br /> I wish you all a great weekend,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Large view for clarity please!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52086238 tag:ipernity.com,2023-08-27,doc-52086238 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 18:32:29 +0000 2023-08-07T15:25:47+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52086238"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/62/38/52086238.6ea4d097.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="158" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A rest point along one of the trails at Greylake Nature Reserve on the Somerset Levels,<br /> <br /> This path was particularly good for butterflies, insects and small birds,<br /> <br /> HBM and a great week</div> Trailside Bench <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52086238"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/62/38/52086238.6ea4d097.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="158" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A rest point along one of the trails at Greylake Nature Reserve on the Somerset Levels,<br /> <br /> This path was particularly good for butterflies, insects and small birds,<br /> <br /> HBM and a great week</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52081286 tag:ipernity.com,2023-08-24,doc-52081286 Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:10:34 +0000 2023-08-07T15:10:31+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52081286"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/12/86/52081286.f80e881a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="159" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">This is Greylake and the sluice gates that control water levels on the King's Sedgemoor Drain. This man made waterway is only 9.8 miles long, but it takes the water of the River Cary across King's Sedgemoor before it accepts the waters of the Eighteen-Foot Rhyne , Langacre Rhyne, Sowy River and also taking the waters of Chedzoy New Cut Before flowing into the River Parrett and on to Bridgwater Bay.<br /> <br /> It has become very important for the water table on this part of the Somerset Levels<br /> <br /> The pip shows the nature reserve from the same location<br /> <br /> Large view recommended. A Nice Friday and a good weekend to all !</div> Water Control, (1 pip) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52081286"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/12/86/52081286.f80e881a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="159" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">This is Greylake and the sluice gates that control water levels on the King's Sedgemoor Drain. This man made waterway is only 9.8 miles long, but it takes the water of the River Cary across King's Sedgemoor before it accepts the waters of the Eighteen-Foot Rhyne , Langacre Rhyne, Sowy River and also taking the waters of Chedzoy New Cut Before flowing into the River Parrett and on to Bridgwater Bay.<br /> <br /> It has become very important for the water table on this part of the Somerset Levels<br /> <br /> The pip shows the nature reserve from the same location<br /> <br /> Large view recommended. A Nice Friday and a good weekend to all !</div> Roger (Grisly)