Treasonfield Plantation

Wood, Forest in Westmorland South Lakeland

England

Treasonfield Plantation

Livestock restraint Carved stone livestock neck holder now used ornamentally at door to Mansergh Hall
Livestock restraint Credit: Roy Chestnutt

Treasonfield Plantation, located in Westmorland, is a picturesque woodland area renowned for its natural beauty and rich history. Situated in the heart of the Wood, Forest region, this plantation covers a vast expanse of approximately 500 acres, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

The plantation is characterized by its diverse ecosystem, with a variety of native trees and plants flourishing throughout the area. Visitors can expect to encounter a mesmerizing blend of oak, beech, and birch trees that create a stunning canopy overhead. The forest floor is carpeted with a wide array of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the plantation.

Aside from its natural allure, Treasonfield Plantation holds significant historical importance. It is believed to have been named after a prominent local family, the Treasonfields, who were known for their long-standing ownership of the land. The plantation served as an essential resource for timber during the medieval period, supplying the region with valuable building materials and fuel.

Today, Treasonfield Plantation is a designated conservation area, carefully managed to preserve its unique biodiversity. Visitors can explore the plantation by following well-maintained trails that wind through the woodland, providing glimpses of wildlife such as deer, squirrels, and a variety of bird species.

In conclusion, Treasonfield Plantation in Westmorland is a captivating destination that offers a harmonious blend of natural beauty and historical significance. With its lush woodland, diverse flora, and fascinating heritage, it is a must-visit location for those seeking tranquility and a deeper connection with nature.

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Livestock restraint Carved stone livestock neck holder now used ornamentally at door to Mansergh Hall
Livestock restraint
Carved stone livestock neck holder now used ornamentally at door to Mansergh Hall
Barbon St Bartholomew - lychgate The lychgate bears the dates 1872 and 1915. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3503493">SD6382 : Lychgate, St Bartholomew's, Barbon</a>.
Barbon St Bartholomew - lychgate
The lychgate bears the dates 1872 and 1915. See also SD6382 : Lychgate, St Bartholomew's, Barbon.
Barbon St Bartholomew Unusually the tower, which contains six bells, is at the east rather than west end.
Barbon St Bartholomew
Unusually the tower, which contains six bells, is at the east rather than west end.
Barbon St Bartholomew - interior There's a good if brief description on the Church Heritage Record <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://facultyonline.churchofengland.org/CHR/ChurchDetails.aspx?id=2057#Home" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://facultyonline.churchofengland.org/CHR/ChurchDetails.aspx?id=2057#Home">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> as well as the Historic England listing.
Barbon St Bartholomew - interior
There's a good if brief description on the Church Heritage Record LinkExternal link as well as the Historic England listing.
Barbon St Bartholomew - war memorial Even a small village like this lost seven men in the Great War.
Barbon St Bartholomew - war memorial
Even a small village like this lost seven men in the Great War.
Barbon St Bartholomew - Lord and Lady Shuttleworth's memorial Wooden panelling beneath the west window forms tribute to Ughtred James, 1st Baron Shuttleworth (1844-1939) and his wife Blanche (1851-1924) of Barbon Manor. I presume Lawrence and Edward named on the church's war memorial <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6981118">SD6382 : Barbon St Bartholomew - war memorial</a> were their sons.
Barbon St Bartholomew - Lord and Lady Shuttleworth's memorial
Wooden panelling beneath the west window forms tribute to Ughtred James, 1st Baron Shuttleworth (1844-1939) and his wife Blanche (1851-1924) of Barbon Manor. I presume Lawrence and Edward named on the church's war memorial SD6382 : Barbon St Bartholomew - war memorial were their sons.
Barbon St Bartholomew - west window "This window is  dedicated to Louisa wife of Sir Woodbine Parish KCH by her daughter Blanche M Kay Shuttleworth". The Shuttleworths were Lords of the Manor, and Blanche is in her turn commemorated in the panelling below the window <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6981128">SD6382 : Barbon St Bartholomew - Lord and Lady Shuttleworth's memorial</a>. The central motif is the Good Shepherd, a popular one of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Barbon St Bartholomew - west window
"This window is dedicated to Louisa wife of Sir Woodbine Parish KCH by her daughter Blanche M Kay Shuttleworth". The Shuttleworths were Lords of the Manor, and Blanche is in her turn commemorated in the panelling below the window SD6382 : Barbon St Bartholomew - Lord and Lady Shuttleworth's memorial. The central motif is the Good Shepherd, a popular one of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Barbon St Bartholomew - small stained glass window "In memory of James Harrison St Stephen's Day 1900". James had been vicar of the parish since 1872.
Barbon St Bartholomew - small stained glass window
"In memory of James Harrison St Stephen's Day 1900". James had been vicar of the parish since 1872.
Barbon St Bartholomew - sundial In the church grounds.
Barbon St Bartholomew - sundial
In the church grounds.
Hayfield in Barbondale A Roman road ran a little to the left of the large tree in the distance, and an early medieval settlement was just the other side of the road behind the camera <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2158331">SD6281 : Ancient settlement near Town End, Barbon</a>. What crop did ancient Romans and early English people grow on this  field?
Hayfield in Barbondale
A Roman road ran a little to the left of the large tree in the distance, and an early medieval settlement was just the other side of the road behind the camera SD6281 : Ancient settlement near Town End, Barbon. What crop did ancient Romans and early English people grow on this field?
Old oak in a field This is the further tree beyond the pair seen in the foreground of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6816077">SD6083 : Minor road towards Rigmaden</a> taken in the spring of the same year.
Old oak in a field
This is the further tree beyond the pair seen in the foreground of SD6083 : Minor road towards Rigmaden taken in the spring of the same year.
Rigmaden bridge The grade II listed bridge (list entry 1086894) has an unusual curved girder construction and dates from the 1880s. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1213202">SD6184 : Rigmaden Bridge</a> shows a side view quite clearly.
Rigmaden bridge
The grade II listed bridge (list entry 1086894) has an unusual curved girder construction and dates from the 1880s. SD6184 : Rigmaden Bridge shows a side view quite clearly.
River Lune north from Rigmaden bridge Photographed towards the end of a fairly dry summer.  <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4395485">SD6184 : River Lune at Rigmaden</a> shows it in late winter with a greater depth of flow.
River Lune north from Rigmaden bridge
Photographed towards the end of a fairly dry summer. SD6184 : River Lune at Rigmaden shows it in late winter with a greater depth of flow.
The road from Barbon Manor The private access road from Barbon Manor to Barbon village near Pencil Brow; the Lune Valley is in the background.  The road is also a public bridleway.
The road from Barbon Manor
The private access road from Barbon Manor to Barbon village near Pencil Brow; the Lune Valley is in the background. The road is also a public bridleway.
Benchmark, St. Bartholomew's Church Detail of the Ordnance Survey cut benchmark on the south-east angle of the chancel of St. Bartholomew's Church.  The benchmark marks a height of 97.4202m above mean sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last verified in 1953 (location photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7367250">SD6382 : St. Bartholomew's Churchyard</a>).
Benchmark, St. Bartholomew's Church
Detail of the Ordnance Survey cut benchmark on the south-east angle of the chancel of St. Bartholomew's Church. The benchmark marks a height of 97.4202m above mean sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last verified in 1953 (location photograph SD6382 : St. Bartholomew's Churchyard).
Sundial, Barbon Churchyard
Sundial, Barbon Churchyard
St. Bartholomew's Churchyard There is an Ordnance Survey cut benchmark on one of the stone quoins on the corner of the chancel (detail photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7329842">SD6382 : Benchmark, St. Bartholomew's Church</a>).
St. Bartholomew's Churchyard
There is an Ordnance Survey cut benchmark on one of the stone quoins on the corner of the chancel (detail photograph SD6382 : Benchmark, St. Bartholomew's Church).
St. Bartholomew's Churchyard The well kept churchyard and sundial.
St. Bartholomew's Churchyard
The well kept churchyard and sundial.
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Treasonfield Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SD6183 (Lat: 54.243915, Lng: -2.5867626)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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