Peak's Pond

In the grounds of Guildford castle can be found Peak's Pond.

Although the castle was believed to have been built in about 1066, the castle saw many changes and difficulties over the centuries...

Excerpts from www.weyriver.co.uk:

"By 1885 the castle had deteroriated quite significantly and the ruins were bought by Guildford Borough Council from Lord Grantley in order to protect them. Almost £750,000 was committed by the council in 2003 to a major conservation project on the structure, which is scheduled as an ancient monument. In 2004 a new roof and floors were put into the tower.

The grounds of the castle were opened to the public in 1888 on the 50th anniversary of Queen Victoria's coronation by the Borough Surveyor Henry Peak following extensive restoration and today are well maintained offering a quiet retreat from the hubbub of the High Street a hundred yards away. Peak had specifically intended the grounds to be 'public pleasure gardens' and the layout clearly reflects that. A commemorative plaque to Peak was erected in the castle grounds in 2008.

In 2007 the Guildford Society re-opened Peaks Pond which had been filled in and which has been restored to its 19th century glory using the original design including the fountain and edging. The Society contributed £5,000 towards the project. The pond is maintained by Guildford Borough Council and has solar powered fountains which constantly recycle the water they use. "

So my blip today is of Peak's Pond - topped off with 3 ducks swimming around in circles (not sure if they are very clear in my snap?).