Originally an area of pastureland in summer surrounded by dykes on all sides and in winter it flooded.
Originally an area of pastureland in summer surrounded by dykes on all sides and in winter it flooded.
In the late 1970's the Peterborough Development Corporation redesigned the area. The site was excavated to create the lake and shape the site.
Trees and shrubs were planted, footpaths constructed and bridges built.
The lake area is an important wildlife habitat attracting birdlife such as water rails, warblers and bunting and provide nesting habitats for ducks, swans and coots.
Where: Cuckoo's Hollow is located in Werrington between Welbourne and Lakeside, off Fulbridge Road, PE4 6QZ - view on a Google MapThe full article contains 121 words and appears in Peterborough ET newspaper.
