Bushy Ruff Lake,
Bushy Ruff is included in Kearsney Parks and part of the grounds and the lake are owned by Dover District council. It was opened to the public as an extension to Russell Gardens in the 1970s. Bushy Ruff is at the western end of Russell Gardens and is set around a picturesque lake with footpaths running alongside. This is a popular open space for dog walkers or for those who simply want to enjoy a pleasant walk in natural surroundings. The large lake was created in the late 18th century when the river was dammed to power first one then two paper the end of the 18th century a mill was built to the west of Chilton Brook and the milldam partially drained the brook, creating Bushy Ruff Lake. Why it was called Bushy Ruff is open to guess work but the newly created land became part of the Kearsney estate. The main track from Alkham moved south to lower ground and across what was part of Coxhill Farm. It would seem that the then owner, Dr Osborn accepted this when he leased the farm in September 1796 to RC Wakefield for sixty years.
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Location: Alkham Road, Temple Ewell, Dover, Kent, CT16 3E
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