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Finchingfield's pond accidently drained Finchingfield's pond accidentally drained
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A pond in a picturesque village has been accidentally drained, killing fish and causing a stink.A pond in a picturesque village has been accidentally drained, killing fish and causing a stink.
Finchingfield in Essex has been described as the most photographed village in England but villagers' views were spoilt after water escaped from its brook during sluice gates repairs.Finchingfield in Essex has been described as the most photographed village in England but villagers' views were spoilt after water escaped from its brook during sluice gates repairs.
The Environment Agency said fish had died as a result, with residents saying herons had a "field day".The Environment Agency said fish had died as a result, with residents saying herons had a "field day".
Finchingfield Parish Council said the emptying of the pond was unintentional.Finchingfield Parish Council said the emptying of the pond was unintentional.
Villager Roy Cox said he thought up to 100 fish had died when water levels dropped over the weekend after a gate was not closed properly.Villager Roy Cox said he thought up to 100 fish had died when water levels dropped over the weekend after a gate was not closed properly.
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He said: "All the fish have died - we just have one or two sticklebacks in there now because the trout have died, but the herons loved it."He said: "All the fish have died - we just have one or two sticklebacks in there now because the trout have died, but the herons loved it."
Jane Welsh, chair of the parish council, said the work had been agreed by the previous council before recent elections.Jane Welsh, chair of the parish council, said the work had been agreed by the previous council before recent elections.
She said: "It has upset people and I am not making light of it, because to see dead fish in a pond is not a pleasant sight anywhere - not least because it is in the centre of the village."She said: "It has upset people and I am not making light of it, because to see dead fish in a pond is not a pleasant sight anywhere - not least because it is in the centre of the village."
The Environment Agency said the water level had dropped significantly and 10 fish had been found dead.The Environment Agency said the water level had dropped significantly and 10 fish had been found dead.
A spokeswoman said: "After a thorough investigation at the site, there are not thought to be any further detrimental impacts on the environment."A spokeswoman said: "After a thorough investigation at the site, there are not thought to be any further detrimental impacts on the environment."