Marton Mere Local Nature Reserve
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Not to be confused with Martin Mere in Burscough, Lancashire.
Marton Mere is a mere (lake) and Local Nature Reserve in Blackpool, Lancashire, England.[1] It is located near to the Blackpool districts of Marton and Mereside and the village of Staining. It is recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.[2] It supports various habitats such as open water, reed beds, grassland as well as pockets of woodland and scrub.[2]
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Location | Lancashire, England |
Coordinates | 53.8094°N 2.9998°W / 53.8094; -2.9998 |
Type | mere |
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The mere is a glacial freshwater lake.[3] Originally approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) long and 1 mile (1.6 km) wide, the lake was gradually drained throughout the 18th century to allow land to be reclaimed for agriculture.[4] It was drained further when Main Dyke was cut around 1850.[4]
The reserve is adjacent to Marton Mere Holiday Village.[5]