Rostherne Mere
| Rostherne Mere | |
|---|---|
 View across the mere | |
  Rostherne Mere | |
| Location | Cheshire |
| Coordinates | 53°21′14″N 2°23′13″W / 53.354°N 2.387°W |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
| Surface area | 48 ha (120 acres) |
| Average depth | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Designated | 24 July 1981 |
| Reference no. | 221[1] |
Rostherne Mere is a natural lake in Cheshire, England. It is the largest of the Cheshire meres with an area of 48 hectares (120 acres) and a maximum depth of 30 metres (98 ft).[2][3] It lies north of Rostherne village and south of the M56 motorway. Because of its importance for wildlife, the lake, together with neighbouring areas of woodland and pasture, has been declared a national nature reserve, a Ramsar site and a Site of Special Scientific Interest covering 152.9 hectares (378 acres).[4]
Geography
The lake lies on thick
Wildlife
Large numbers of
The reserve has a variety of butterfly species including
The lake lacks submerged vegetation but has floating beds of
Folklore
According to legend, Rostherne Mere is the home of a mermaid, who can sometimes be heard ringing a sunken bell beneath the water.[6]
References
- ^ "Rostherne Mere". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ a b Natural England. Rostherne Mere NNR. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
- ^ ISBN 0713644796.
- ^ a b c d Natural England. Rostherne Mere: Citation. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
- ^ ISBN 0521214033.
- ^ "BBC - Domesday Reloaded: ROTHERNE CHURCH AND LEGEND". BBC. 1986. Retrieved 24 August 2014.