Travel Back in Time: Westwood Town Pound, Buckmaster Pond

If you want to step back in time in Westwood, you don't have to go far.

Not only is the town home to numerous historical buildings, including the Fisher School (aka the ), there are also several landmarks in town, both in plain sight and somewhat hidden from view, that date back generations.

The next time you're stuck in traffic on High Street heading into town or out of town near the Rte. 128 intersection, take a look over to the side of the road (but be safe, and only do so if traffic is at a dead-stop). 

If you're entering town, take a look to the left after the "Welcome to Westwood" sign. If you're leaving town, the site is on the right before the sign.

And there you will see the site of the former Westwood Town Pound, which actually wasn't always the property of Westwood. Originally, the pound belonged to Dedham, as Westwood was known as West Dedham until 1897.

The pound itself was built in 1700 by Lieutenant Joseph Colburn, who paid forty schillings for its construction.

For more information on the history of the Westwood Town Pound, .

Meanwhile, one of the more well-known natural hot spots in town is . But there's more to this spot than just a body of water and interesting walking area. 

The pond itself dates all the way back to the ice age as a result of a melted glacier.

Since then, it has become a source of sight seeing in Westwood, and was even ground zero of an .

For more information on Buckmaster Pond and the spot's history, .

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