Cosmeston Lakes a County Park Owned and Managed by Vale of Glamorgan Council in South Wales,
This video is a view of Cosmeston Lakes Country Park which is a public country park in South Wakes United Kingdom and owned and managed by Vale of Glamorgan Council.
Situated between Penarth and Sully, Vale of Glamorgan and is 7.3 miles from Cardiff the capital city of Wales.
Going For a Run, Cosmeston Lakes - Sophie, Student Vlogs
Hello! I went jogging around the beautiful Cosmeston Lakes! You can find the lakes in Penarth, just outside Cardiff :)
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Terrapin in Cosmeston Lakes
Divers in search of the rarest aquatic plant in Wales recently had a close encounter of the third kind in Cosmeston Lakes near Penarth. The Countryside Council for Wales, Wales' statutory nature conservation agency, contracted FRESHWATER DIVING SERVICES to look for Starry stonewort Nitellopsis obtusa, at its only known location to date in Wales.
The divers, Jennifer Jones (Scientific Diver) and Alan Mildren (Underwater Videographer) on their quest were prepared to find myriads of small aliens at Cosmeston, following the aggressive invasion of the Lakes by non-native Zebra mussels Dreissena polymorpha in 2010 which are now everywhere and impact on the nature conservation value of this site.
What the divers were not prepared for, however, was something even more bizarre and what very few of us will possibly experience when diving in European lakes. The divers came across probably the most exotic alien in Welsh lakes, a Red-eared slider Trachemys scripta elegans, aka the 'Ninja Turtle', that is native only to the southern United States, but causes havoc wherever else it has been introduced!
Enjoy the video!
Dr Ziggy Otto
Freshwater Diving Services
E-mail: freshwaterdivingservices@contractor.net
Medieval Village at Cosmeston Country Park
Cosmeston Medieval Village, sited within the boundaries of Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, is one of the Vale of Glamorgan's leading tourist attractions. The Village is set in the year 1350, a turbulent period in the history of the Welsh and English.
Cosmeston Medieval Village (Wales)
Tour of Cosmeston Medieval Village - 8/6/13
Music by John Renbourn
Cosmeston Medieval Village is a living history medieval village near Lavernock in the Vale of Glamorgan not far from Penarth and Cardiff in south Wales. Based upon remains discovered during a 1980s archaeological dig in the grounds of Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, it is a re-creation of 14th century peasant life in Wales in the Late Middle Ages.
Further reading via Wikipedia:
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swan on the lake @ cosmeston
Places to see in ( Penarth - UK )
Places to see in ( Penarth - UK )
Penarth is a town in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, about 5.2 miles south west from the city centre of the Welsh capital city of Cardiff and lying on the north shore of the Severn Estuary at the southern end of Cardiff Bay. Penarth is the wealthiest seaside resort in the Cardiff Urban Area, and the second largest town in the Vale of Glamorgan, next only to the administrative centre of Barry.
During the Victorian era Penarth was a highly popular holiday destination, promoted nationally as The Garden by the Sea[3] and was packed by visitors from the Midlands and the West Country as well as day trippers from the South Wales valleys, mostly arriving by train. Today, the town, with its traditional seafront, continues to be a regular summer holiday destination (predominantly for older visitors), but their numbers are much lower than was common from Victorian times until the 1960s, when cheap overseas package holidays were introduced.
Although the number of holiday visitors has greatly declined, the town retains a substantial retired population, representing over 25% of residents, but Penarth is now predominantly a dormitory town for Cardiff commuters. Penarth is a Welsh placename and could be a combination of the word: pen meaning head and arth meaning bear, hence 'Head of the Bear' or 'Bear’s Head'.
Penarth Dock was a port and harbour which was located between Penarth Head and the River Ely, at Penarth, Glamorgan, Wales. It opened in 1865 and reached its heyday before World War I, after which followed a slow decline till it closed in the 1960s. The site has since been redeveloped to become Penarth Marina, which now opens into Cardiff Bay.
Penarth Pier is a Victorian era pier in the town of Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. The pier was opened in 1898 and was a popular attraction to seaside-goers at the time, who also enjoyed trips on pleasure steamers that operated from the pier. It has on several occasions been damaged by vessels colliding with the structure and in 1931, a fire broke out in one of the pavilions. This wooden pavilion was never replaced, but a concrete pavilion has been used over the years as a concert hall, ballroom, cinema and for other purposes. It is currently home to the Penarth Pier Pavilion.
The coal trade from Penarth docks eventually petered out and the docks closed in 1936, only reopening for commercial and military use during World War II. From the 1950s, and up until 1965, the basins were utilised by the Royal Navy to mothball dozens of destroyers and frigates from the no longer needed wartime fleet of warships, until they were sold to foreign nations or broken up. By 1967, after barely a hundred years of commercial operations, the docks lay unused and derelict, and much of it was used for landfill. The largest basin, No 2 dock at the Cogan end, is now completely filled in, grassed over and surrounded by roadways.
In 1987, the new Penarth Marina village opened on the disused docks site. The No 1 dock and outer basin were re-excavated or dredged out to provide some 350 yacht berths, surrounded by extensive modern waterside homes and several marine engineering yards. The original dock office and Excise House is now in use as a popular restaurant, with only the Grade II listed Marine Hotel remaining derelict and boarded up, awaiting suitable redevelopment plans. The Penarth Marina development was one of the key catalysts to the similar later redevelopment of the Cardiff Bay area. Penarth lies 5.2 miles (8.4 km) south west of Cardiff by road and has a road infrastructure that has been much improved in recent years, together with a traditional rail link.
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park has been a popular attraction, throughout the years since it was developed in 1970. Apart from the lake and a wide range of water fowl there are acres of pleasant walks in woodlands and on the heath. Cosmeston Medieval Village is open daily and features historical re-enactments during the summer weekends and on bank holidays. The reconstruction of the historical village has been described as the best of its kind in Britain. Turner House Gallery is located at the top end of Plymouth Road and is the current exhibition space for Ffotogallery the national photography development agency for Wales.
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Swans at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park 2018
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park
Its a public country park in Britain, owned and managed by Vale of Glamorgan Council. It is situated between Penarth and Sully, Vale of Glamorgan, 7.3 miles from Cardiff
Ducks and swans feeding in Cosmeston Park, Penarth
Ducks and swans feeding in Cosmeston Park, Penarth - 26th February 2011
Cosmeston Lake Medieval Village The Tudors
A Display of The Tudors. Medieval Village at Cosmeston Lake, five miles west of Cardiff. A Living Medieval of the Fourteenth Century.
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Places to see in ( Penarth - UK )
Places to see in ( Penarth - UK )
Penarth is a town in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, about 5.2 miles south west from the city centre of the Welsh capital city of Cardiff and lying on the north shore of the Severn Estuary at the southern end of Cardiff Bay. Penarth is the wealthiest seaside resort in the Cardiff Urban Area, and the second largest town in the Vale of Glamorgan, next only to the administrative centre of Barry.
During the Victorian era Penarth was a highly popular holiday destination, promoted nationally as The Garden by the Sea[3] and was packed by visitors from the Midlands and the West Country as well as day trippers from the South Wales valleys, mostly arriving by train. Today, the town, with its traditional seafront, continues to be a regular summer holiday destination (predominantly for older visitors), but their numbers are much lower than was common from Victorian times until the 1960s, when cheap overseas package holidays were introduced.
Although the number of holiday visitors has greatly declined, the town retains a substantial retired population, representing over 25% of residents, but Penarth is now predominantly a dormitory town for Cardiff commuters. Penarth is a Welsh placename and could be a combination of the word: pen meaning head and arth meaning bear, hence 'Head of the Bear' or 'Bear’s Head'.
Penarth Dock was a port and harbour which was located between Penarth Head and the River Ely, at Penarth, Glamorgan, Wales. It opened in 1865 and reached its heyday before World War I, after which followed a slow decline till it closed in the 1960s. The site has since been redeveloped to become Penarth Marina, which now opens into Cardiff Bay.
Penarth Pier is a Victorian era pier in the town of Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. The pier was opened in 1898 and was a popular attraction to seaside-goers at the time, who also enjoyed trips on pleasure steamers that operated from the pier. It has on several occasions been damaged by vessels colliding with the structure and in 1931, a fire broke out in one of the pavilions. This wooden pavilion was never replaced, but a concrete pavilion has been used over the years as a concert hall, ballroom, cinema and for other purposes. It is currently home to the Penarth Pier Pavilion.
The coal trade from Penarth docks eventually petered out and the docks closed in 1936, only reopening for commercial and military use during World War II. From the 1950s, and up until 1965, the basins were utilised by the Royal Navy to mothball dozens of destroyers and frigates from the no longer needed wartime fleet of warships, until they were sold to foreign nations or broken up. By 1967, after barely a hundred years of commercial operations, the docks lay unused and derelict, and much of it was used for landfill. The largest basin, No 2 dock at the Cogan end, is now completely filled in, grassed over and surrounded by roadways.
In 1987, the new Penarth Marina village opened on the disused docks site. The No 1 dock and outer basin were re-excavated or dredged out to provide some 350 yacht berths, surrounded by extensive modern waterside homes and several marine engineering yards. The original dock office and Excise House is now in use as a popular restaurant, with only the Grade II listed Marine Hotel remaining derelict and boarded up, awaiting suitable redevelopment plans. The Penarth Marina development was one of the key catalysts to the similar later redevelopment of the Cardiff Bay area. Penarth lies 5.2 miles (8.4 km) south west of Cardiff by road and has a road infrastructure that has been much improved in recent years, together with a traditional rail link.
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park has been a popular attraction, throughout the years since it was developed in 1970. Apart from the lake and a wide range of water fowl there are acres of pleasant walks in woodlands and on the heath. Cosmeston Medieval Village is open daily and features historical re-enactments during the summer weekends and on bank holidays. The reconstruction of the historical village has been described as the best of its kind in Britain. Turner House Gallery is located at the top end of Plymouth Road and is the current exhibition space for Ffotogallery the national photography development agency for Wales.
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Places to see in ( Penarth - UK )
Places to see in ( Penarth - UK )
Penarth is a town in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, about 5.2 miles south west from the city centre of the Welsh capital city of Cardiff and lying on the north shore of the Severn Estuary at the southern end of Cardiff Bay. Penarth is the wealthiest seaside resort in the Cardiff Urban Area, and the second largest town in the Vale of Glamorgan, next only to the administrative centre of Barry.
During the Victorian era Penarth was a highly popular holiday destination, promoted nationally as The Garden by the Sea[3] and was packed by visitors from the Midlands and the West Country as well as day trippers from the South Wales valleys, mostly arriving by train. Today, the town, with its traditional seafront, continues to be a regular summer holiday destination (predominantly for older visitors), but their numbers are much lower than was common from Victorian times until the 1960s, when cheap overseas package holidays were introduced.
Although the number of holiday visitors has greatly declined, the town retains a substantial retired population, representing over 25% of residents, but Penarth is now predominantly a dormitory town for Cardiff commuters. Penarth is a Welsh placename and could be a combination of the word: pen meaning head and arth meaning bear, hence 'Head of the Bear' or 'Bear’s Head'.
Penarth Dock was a port and harbour which was located between Penarth Head and the River Ely, at Penarth, Glamorgan, Wales. It opened in 1865 and reached its heyday before World War I, after which followed a slow decline till it closed in the 1960s. The site has since been redeveloped to become Penarth Marina, which now opens into Cardiff Bay.
Penarth Pier is a Victorian era pier in the town of Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. The pier was opened in 1898 and was a popular attraction to seaside-goers at the time, who also enjoyed trips on pleasure steamers that operated from the pier. It has on several occasions been damaged by vessels colliding with the structure and in 1931, a fire broke out in one of the pavilions. This wooden pavilion was never replaced, but a concrete pavilion has been used over the years as a concert hall, ballroom, cinema and for other purposes. It is currently home to the Penarth Pier Pavilion.
The coal trade from Penarth docks eventually petered out and the docks closed in 1936, only reopening for commercial and military use during World War II. From the 1950s, and up until 1965, the basins were utilised by the Royal Navy to mothball dozens of destroyers and frigates from the no longer needed wartime fleet of warships, until they were sold to foreign nations or broken up. By 1967, after barely a hundred years of commercial operations, the docks lay unused and derelict, and much of it was used for landfill. The largest basin, No 2 dock at the Cogan end, is now completely filled in, grassed over and surrounded by roadways.
In 1987, the new Penarth Marina village opened on the disused docks site. The No 1 dock and outer basin were re-excavated or dredged out to provide some 350 yacht berths, surrounded by extensive modern waterside homes and several marine engineering yards. The original dock office and Excise House is now in use as a popular restaurant, with only the Grade II listed Marine Hotel remaining derelict and boarded up, awaiting suitable redevelopment plans. The Penarth Marina development was one of the key catalysts to the similar later redevelopment of the Cardiff Bay area. Penarth lies 5.2 miles (8.4 km) south west of Cardiff by road and has a road infrastructure that has been much improved in recent years, together with a traditional rail link.
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park has been a popular attraction, throughout the years since it was developed in 1970. Apart from the lake and a wide range of water fowl there are acres of pleasant walks in woodlands and on the heath. Cosmeston Medieval Village is open daily and features historical re-enactments during the summer weekends and on bank holidays. The reconstruction of the historical village has been described as the best of its kind in Britain. Turner House Gallery is located at the top end of Plymouth Road and is the current exhibition space for Ffotogallery the national photography development agency for Wales.
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Cosmeston Lakes
Cosmeston Gölleri
Bu parkın ana özelliği, ana patika 'mil yolunda' bir köprü ile bölünmüş iki büyük göldür. Ülke parkında, 100 hektarın üzerinde bir alanı ve suyu kapsayan çeşitli habitatlar bulunurken, bazı alanlarda nadir ve çeşitli bitki ve hayvan türlerini koruyan bir Özel Bilimsel İlgi Alanı (S.S.S.I) belirlenmiştir.
Parkta Cosmeston Ortaçağ Köyü bulunur. Parkın peyzajı sırasında keşfedilen bu 14. yüzyıl köyünün yeniden inşası, İngiltere'deki türünün en iyisi olarak tanımlanmıştır.
Park, bir zamanlar kapalı tarla tarlalarının tarlaları olan arazilerde bulunuyor. Çiftçilik, temel kireçtaşlarının birçok doğal kaynak tarafından sürekli olarak ıslak tutulması ile birleşmesinden dolayı zayıf olacaktır.
Saha, İngiliz Portland Çimento Üreticileri ve daha sonra Mavi Çember'e ait ticari bir kalker ocağı işletmesiydi. Geliştirme 1886'da başladı ve 1889'da üretime başladı. Buradaki taş ocakları, parkın karşısındaki mevcut Cosmeston konut alanında şantiyede 1970 yılına kadar duran büyük çimento işleri için kireçtaşı sağlamıştır. En yüksek üretim yılı, 175.000 ton çimento üretildiği 1962 idi. Penarth’e döşenen erken döşeme plakalarının çoğu ‘Ejder’ marka çimentodan üretildi. Çalışmalar nihayet Kasım 1969'da kapandı. Ocaklar Haziran 1970'te kapatıldı. Bugün ayakta kalan tek fabrika binası Harvester restoranı olarak kullanılmaktadır. . Taş ocağı durdurulduktan sonra, kazı yapılan alanlardan ikisi depolama için kullanılmış ve geri kalan iki doğal olarak su basmış ve bugün görülen gölleri oluşturmuştur.
Daha sonra park, 1978'de Kırsal Komisyonun finansmanı ile geliştirildi ve açıldı. Göl çevresinde dairesel bir yol oluşturulmuştur ve sulak alanlar üzerine tahta kaldırımlar yapılmıştır. Yolların döşenmesi, yoğun sulanma ve genel peyzaj düzenlemesi sırasında eski köyün kalıntılarının bulunduğu, kazıldığı ve ziyaretçi çekiciliği yapılarak yapıldığı tespit edildi.
Cosmeston Lakes
The main feature at this country park are the two large lakes divided by a bridge on the main footpath 'mile road'. The country park has a variety of habitats covering over 100 hectares of land and water, with some areas designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (S.S.S.I) protecting the rare and diverse plant and animal species.
Within the country park Cosmeston Medieval Village can be found. The reconstruction of this 14th-century village, discovered during the landscaping of the park, has been described as the best of its kind in Britain.
The park is located on land that was once the enclosed fields of croft farms. The farming would have been poor because of the combination of underlying limestone with being kept permanently wet by many natural springs.
The site was a commercial limestone quarry operation owned by the British Portland Cement Manufacturers and later Blue Circle. Development started in 1886 and production commenced in 1889. The quarries here provided limestone for the large cement works that stood until 1970 on the site of the present Cosmeston housing estate opposite the country park. The peak year of production was 1962, when 175,000 tons of cement were manufactured. Many of the early paving slabs laid in Penarth were made from the ‘Dragon’ brand of cement. The works finally shut in November 1969. The quarries were closed in June 1970. The only factory building left standing today is the Harvester restaurant. Once quarrying ceased two of the excavated sites were used for landfill and the remaining two naturally flooded creating the lakes that are seen today.
The park was subsequently developed and opened in 1978, through funding from the Countryside Commission. A circular path was created around the lake, with boardwalks constructed over the wetland areas . It was during the laying of the paths, thinning of dense undergrowth and general landscaping that the remains of the former village were found, excavated and developed into a visitor attraction.
Medieval Village and the Villagers
During the development of Cosmeston Lakes Country Park in 1978, excavations uncovered the remains of a community over 600 years old, and so began a unique archaeological project to restore the village of Cosmeston.
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Cosmeston Medieval Village
This is the full edited video of our night a Cosmeston Medieval Village
Battle scene re-enacted at Cosmeston Medieval Village
Cosmeston Medieval Village is a living history village near Lavernock in the Vale of Glamorgan not far from Penarth and Cardiff in south Wales. Based upon remains discovered during a 1980s archaeological dig in the grounds of Cosmeston Park, it is a re-creation of 14th century peasant life.
The reconstructed village regularly plays host to groups of re-enactors, who camp in authentic tents around the outskirts of the village, and perform displays of historical combat for the public.
(Source: Wikipedia)
Location: Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
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