The Rack Isle. 바이버리(Bibury)

The Rack Isle. 바이버리(Bibury). 영국(England)

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The Rack Isle

What was here

Rack Isle is a low-lying meadow surrounded by the River Colne and Arlington Mill stream. It gets its name from wooden racks that were used to stretch the drying cloth produced at Arlington Mill. Early 'Tythe' maps of 1839 tell us that the island was also grazed in the past with cattle thriving on the lush grasses in spring and summer.

Oxfordshire County Council Photographic Archiver

 

What is here

 

Water Vole

 

Kingfisher

 

Great Crested Newt

 

Early Marsh Orchid

 

Common Frog

 

 

What we are doing

Rack Isle was given to the National Trust in 1956 so everyone can enjoy this atrractive island that gives such picturesque setting for Arlington Row. This famous row of medieval stone cottage is probably one of the most photographed sights in Britain. Rack Isle is also an important wildlife refuge. Water plants along the banks and the wet pasture offer food and shelter for ducks, water voles and other animals. once common on our rivers, water voles are becoming scarce, and the Trust is looking after Rack Isle to make sure they flourish and increase.

For further information telephone: 01451 844257.

 

National Trust Photographic Library. Mark & Juliet, William Osborn, David Kjaer BBC Natural History Unit Picture library.

ⓒThe Vincent Wildlife Turst. Photograph by Frank Greenaway. Designed by Martin James.

ⓒNational Trust Registered charity No 205846.

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