Roswell Pits, Nature reserve in Ely, United Kingdom
The 8-hectare Roswell Pits reserve contains water-filled clay excavations that form a network of lakes supporting diverse wildlife populations and wetland habitats.
During the 1650s, workers called Gaulters extracted clay from these pits to maintain river banks following the re-routing of waterways by Cornelius Vermuyden.
Local environmental group Ely Wildspace actively participates in protecting the site's ecological balance through conservation initiatives and community engagement programs.
Visitors can access the reserve through Kiln Lane, which passes between two distinct areas containing walking trails and observation points for wildlife viewing.
The site holds geological importance as fossils of dinosaurs, crocodiles, and turtles have been discovered within its clay deposits over the years.
GPS coordinates: 52.40200,0.28400
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:31
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