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  Weymouth,Dorset,England - Radipole Parish & Village history, Radipole Lake
During winter the top of the lake is often flooded and it is then easier to imagine how it could once have been a port.
The parish church of St. Ann's Radipole was originally built c.1250 and it is therefore believed to be Weymouth's oldest building.
The Manor of Radipole having been part of the holdings of the Abbot of Cerne at Domesday, was in the 31st year of the reign of Henry VIII, granted to Humphrey Watkins.
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  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Weymouth   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Radipole is a part of the district of Weymouth and Portland in the county of Dorset, England.
Radipole lake, the largest Nature Reserve, and mouth of the River Wey before it flows into the harbour, is a large important habitat for many species of birds and fish.
Radipole Lake is a lake on the River Wey in the English coastal town of Weymouth, Dorset.
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 Radipole Lake at AllExperts
Radipole Lake is a lake on the River Wey, now in the English coastal town of Weymouth, Dorset, once in Radipole, the village and parish of the same name.
Along the western shore of the lake, and between Radipole and the town centre of Weymouth, now lies the modern suburb of Southill.
The lake is a nature reserve run by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, as it is an important habitat for reedbed birds.
en.allexperts.com /e/r/ra/radipole_lake.htm   (160 words)

  
 Radipole, Dorset, England
Weymouth harbour, beyond the Westham bridge, is known as Radipole Lake.
Radipole, a port long before Weymouth, for centuries tried to hide behind the reeds and rushes of the lake.
Amongst the sons of Radipole were Verney Lovatt Cameron who, in 1870, volunteered to find Livingstone - Stanley beat him to it; and Henry Downton, who wrote the hymn Lord her watch thy Church is keeping.
www.thedorsetpage.com /locations/place/R010.htm   (192 words)

  
 Radipole-Dorset.co.uk - Radipole & Southill Community Website   (Site not responding. Last check: )
This website was set up with the aim of being a community website for the residents of the old village of Radipole and the modern Southill.
Radipole is steeped in history going back further than that of the ports of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis and can boast probably the oldest building in the area, St. Ann's church.
When the church of St. John's at the end of the esplanade was opened in 1854, it was hailed as the 'New' Radipole church, only later becoming that belonging to Melcombe Regis.
www.radipole-dorset.co.uk   (244 words)

  
 Wanderings in Wessex eBook
Radipole Lake is the name given to the large sheet of water at the back of Melcombe, formed by the mouth of the Wey before it becomes Weymouth Harbour.
Radipole is spoilt by an ugly railway bridge and some sidings belonging to the joint railways that lie along the eastern bank for some distance.
The water is enlivened by a large colony of swans and also in the summer by boating parties, who prefer the quietude of the pool to the possible discomforts of the bay.
www.bookrags.com /ebooks/11410/63.html   (405 words)

  
 Wildlife courses in Dorset, Hampshire and the New Forest.
Radipole Lake car park is well sign posted in Weymouth.
At Radipole there is a small, free car park nearby that we shall try and use.
Radipole Lake has ducks and Bittern in the reedbeds.
www.projectfred.co.uk /walks/20070218.html   (561 words)

  
 west country gardens - wildlife locations   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Both lakes are RSPB nature reserves and have a very varied population of birds.
Radipole Lake has stretches of open water but Chaffeys Lake is almost entirely marsh and scrub.
The reserves are by Weymouth town and there is a RSPB information building and shop by the lake and main car park, indicating which birds have been seen most recently.
www.westcountrygardens.com /wildmenu.htm   (304 words)

  
 Radipole Lake Nature Reserve in Dorset
The nearest featured town to Radipole Lake Nature Reserve is Weymouth.
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve can be found right in the centre of Weymouth and is not only popular with birdwatchers but is also a favourite with families, who keep the swans and resident ducks well fed all year round!
Managed by the RSPB Radipole Lake has a large reedbed, open water and bushes that attract many different species of bird.
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 The Parish of Radipole
Radipole is on the River Wey, about 1½ miles from Weymouth.
To the south of the village is Radipole lake.
For a short time there was a sulphur spa on the edge of the lake operated by the Gill family.
www.dorset-opc.com /RadiopleFiles/Radipole.htm   (472 words)

  
 Car Hire Weymouth from IIB Autos. Cheap Weymouth Car Hire.
Weymouth and Portland were extremely important in World War II, as Portland harbour was home to a large naval base, and Weymouth was home to Nothe Fort, together an important part of the D-Day preparations and Bouncing bomb development.
Radipole lake, an RSPB Nature Reserve and mouth of the River Wey is an important habitat for birds and fish.
The lake flows into the historical Weymouth harbour, where ferries to France and the Channel Islands dock.
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 Pictures- Radipole Lake, Weymouth, Dorset
The lake is a designated nature reserve with emphasis on birds who visit the area.
Radipole before ships just grew too large to reach it.
Many birds visit the reserve including swans which you can see in the Swannery area of the lake.
www.weymouth-pictures.co.uk /dor/wey/rla/pic_radipolelake.htm   (80 words)

  
 Oaklands Edwardian Guest House; Bird Watching around Weymouth; Radipole and Lodmoor RSPB Reserves
Radipole Lake nature reserve is located in the centre of Weymouth less than 10 minutes walk from our BandB and is considered to be one of the most important areas for migrating birds on the whole of the south coast of England.
It was declared a bird sanctuary in 1929 and has been managed by the RSPB since 1976.
The reedbeds at Radipole Lake are now home to many rare birds, including Cetti's warblers, bearded tits and bitterns.
www.oaklands-guesthouse.co.uk /birds.html   (368 words)

  
 Radipole UK - Radipole Dorset England DT3
Radipole School - A small area of approximately 1.5 hectares of predominantly artificial woodland with semi-natural scrub habitats and an area of open
RSPB Radipole Lake, Weymouth, Dorset Radipole Lake, an RSPB reserve of national repute, is found in the centre of the seaside town of Weymouth.
Radipole, Dorset, England - Community, Local and Family History website for Radipole at the north end of Radipole Lake, Weymouth, Dorset.
www.dotukdirectory.co.uk /d157178.html   (182 words)

  
 Southill, Weymouth at AllExperts
It was developed on the western shore of Radipole Lake in several phases from the 1960s onwards.
Southill is part of the parish of Radipole, the hill itself coming between Radipole and Weymouth.
A view over Radipole Lake towards Weymouth town centre (on the left) and Portland (on the right) from Southill.
en.allexperts.com /e/s/so/southill,_weymouth.htm   (210 words)

  
 Weymouth, Dorset, England - History & Heritage of Weymouth, Dorset & Area
A sister site for Radipole and Southill - Radipole-Dorset.co.uk - for anyone interested in the history and genealogy of the ancient parish of Radipole and for the community.
Weymouth is situated in the south of the county of Dorset on the south coast of England.
The railway came to Weymouth in 1857, being built on reclaimed land from Radipole Lake.
www.weymouth-dorset.co.uk   (1785 words)

  
 Salfords Light Railway
In 1947 a 10¼" railway was opened at the Westham Car Park on the western side of Radipole Lake, Weymouth.
ROBIN HOOD is known to have once taken a nose-dive into Radipole Lake when it ran off the turntable.
The line was unusual in that if ran underneath the Great Western Railway where the latter crossed Radipole Lake.
www.worldrailfans.org /GardenRailway/MiniatureRailwaysOfMyYouth.shtml   (693 words)

  
 Trip report, Portland and the New Forest
We drove back to Weymouth and visited the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds marshland reserve at Radipole Lake where rare Cetti's Warblers were very vocal if difficult to glimpse but Bearded Tits were delightfully obvious in front of the reserve centre viewing window.
Tufted Duck - A pair were on the lake near the visitor centre at Radipole.
Birds were feeding on the forest lawns near Lyndhurst and a poorly seen bird as near the male Redstart in The New Forest.
www.birdinglondon.co.uk /trip_lists/Portland_240601.html   (1937 words)

  
 Radipole Lake, Weymouth
Our accommodation is perfectly placed for keen birdwatchers, as the Sun Inn is just a two-minute walk from the RSPB reserve at Radipole Lake.
The large reedbed, open water, flood meadows and bushes attract many different birds.
Whatever the time of year, there is easy access to the reserve along firm paths that are suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
www.suninnweymouth.co.uk /radipole-lake.html   (146 words)

  
 Radipole Lake - Dorset For You
Description - The Lake was formed after continual bridging and landing stage activity from the Roman times until present, and stretches up the River Wey for 1.5 miles.
It comprises four main habitat types, including wet meadows, lakes, pools and reedbeds.
The reedbeds at Radipole are the largest in the South West.
www.dorsetforyou.com /index.jsp?articleid=16331   (251 words)

  
 Weymouth Panorama - Events Listing
Radipole Lake Visitor Centre Starts on 30/07/2006 Time: 10:00 to 15:00
Discover the watery world of the lake, pick up a backpack and explore the trails for bugs and so much more.
Radipole Lake Visitor Centre Starts on 05/11/2006 Time: 10:00 to 12:00
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 21. Radipole School - Dorset For You
The site lies on a river terrace of Oxford clay with plateau gravel giving rise to fine loamy clayey soil which is seasonally waterlogged.
There are no rare habitats, communities or species on site, however, the LNR lies within the grounds of Radipole County Primary School and is used for educational and recreational purposes by the school children.
The site is 1km from Radipole Lake and can be accessed from Radipole Lane, Weymouth.
www.dorsetforyou.com /index.jsp?articleid=330190   (125 words)

  
 Hotels near RSPB Nature Reserve Radipole Lake
Hotels near RSPB Nature Reserve Radipole Lake - 28 hotels from £29 per room per night.
In the centre of Weymouth and Covering 222 acres, the Reserve offers firm paths suitable for wheelchairs and pushchaira, a hide and a visitor centre.
Several types of warblers, mute swans, gadwall, teal and great crested grebes may be seen, and the visitor centre has viewing windows overlooking the lake...
www.activereservations.com /hotel/attr/en/1879   (395 words)

  
 RSPB Images
Radipole RSPB reserve, cattle grazing in marsh, Ma
Radipole Lake RSPB reserve, aerial view of visitor
Radipole RSPB reserve, visitors centre from road b
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 Eagle-Eye Tours - England
Home of the Loder family and famous for Rhododendron loderii, the Loder Garden walk is essential for the rhododendron enthusiast.
Radipole Lake is renowned for its breeding populations of Bearded Reedlings and Cetti’s Warblers, which we will certainly hear, and with luck see clearly.
Portland Bill is a peninsula jutting out into the English Channel, and is a prime location for migrants and for passing seabirds; it also has nesting Common Murres, Razorbills, Northern Fulmars and Peregrines.
www.eagle-eye.com /Locations/England.html   (1861 words)

  
 Radipole Lake Nature Reserve, an Attraction in Weymouth, Dorset. Search for Dorset Attractions.
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve, an Attraction in Weymouth, Dorset.
Bring the family down to a day at our beautiful nature reserve at Radipole Lake.
Radipole Lake Nature Reserve is in Weymouth, Dorset
www.information-britain.co.uk /showPlace.cfm?Place_ID=7473   (406 words)

  
 BirdForum - Radipole lake
I also saw a Cettis Warbler, I have heard them enough times at Radipole but today was my first sighting.
I am envious of somebody having access to Radipole, lodmoor portland etc. You'll have many great sightings around that area.
As a youngster I used to travel down at least twice a year.
www.birdforum.net /showthread.php?p=306778#post306778   (265 words)

  
 Radipole Lake's Creatures of the Night - weymouth - Latest Local Events
Radipole Lake's Creatures of the Night - weymouth - Latest Local Events
Come to Radipole Lake and see what happens when the birds go to bed!
We will then go out around the lake with bat detectors.
www.thebestof.co.uk /weymouth/events/22025   (250 words)

  
 Radipole Lake Swannery : Weymouth Dorset England : UK Natural Attractions   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Radipole Lake Swannery : Weymouth Dorset England : UK Natural Attractions
A nature reserve in the centre of Weymouth, the Radipole Lake Swannery is home to Bearded Tits and Cetti's Warblers all year.
In the winter season, pochard and tufted ducks are amongst the many migrating birds which are to be found here.
www.itraveluk.co.uk /content/454.html   (81 words)

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