White Sitch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids White Sitch |
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White Sitch, frozen in winter
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 White Sitch
Location in Staffordshire
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| Location | Blymhill |
| Coordinates | 52°42′32″N 2°18′40″W / 52.70889°N 2.31111°W |
| Lake type | Lake |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
| Surface area | 0.041 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Islands | 1 |
White Sitch is an old lake located in the area of Blymhill. It lies about one mile west of the main village. This lake is found within a wooded area that has been used for a long time. The land around White Sitch belongs to the Bradford Estate. Today, these woods are used to raise pheasant birds. The lake itself is a popular spot for catching carp fish, often for commercial purposes.
What's in a Name?
The name 'sitch' comes from an old English word, síc. This word meant a "small stream of water." It could also mean a tiny channel or ditch where a stream flows. Sometimes, these streams would dry up in the summer. The word 'sitch' was also often used to describe a boundary line. White Sitch is located very close to the edge of the parish, which is a local area. This connection to a boundary might be how the lake got its name.
