Clay Pit Plantation

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Clay Pit Plantation

Frampton The A356 to Crewkerne heading west through the village. — Frampton Credit: Trevor Harris

Clay Pit Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Dorset, England. Spanning over a vast area, this plantation is known for its rich clay soil and dense forest cover. The woodland is situated amidst the beautiful countryside of Dorset, offering visitors a serene and tranquil escape from urban life.

The plantation is predominantly covered with tall, majestic oak trees that create a lush green canopy. These trees provide a habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and bird watchers. The forest floor is carpeted with wildflowers and ferns, adding to the enchanting beauty of the area.

Clay Pit Plantation is also known for its extensive network of walking trails and footpaths. These trails offer visitors the opportunity to explore the woodland at their own pace, immersing themselves in the natural surroundings. The plantation is particularly famous for its circular walking route, which takes visitors through some of the most scenic parts of the woodland.

In addition to its natural beauty, Clay Pit Plantation also holds historical significance. The woodland was once used as a clay pit, where locals extracted clay for various purposes. Today, remnants of the clay extraction can still be seen in certain parts of the plantation, providing a glimpse into its industrial past.

Overall, Clay Pit Plantation in Dorset offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, historical charm, and recreational opportunities. Whether one is looking for a peaceful walk, a chance to spot wildlife, or simply a place to relax and unwind, this woodland is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Clay Pit Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.762192/-2.5268619 or Grid Reference SY6295. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Frampton

The A356 to Crewkerne heading west through the village.

Trevor Harris

St Mary's Frampton

Taken at the end of Church Lane.

Trevor Harris

Direction Sign â Signpost on the A356 Dorchester Road in Frampton

Located on the southwest side of the T junction of the A356 Dorchester Road and a minor road to Southover in Frampton parish. The annulus & bar finial has been reused from an older fingerpost. See also Link. Milestone Society National ID: DO_SY6295

C Payne

Direction Sign â Signpost

Located between Frampton and Grimstone on an island in the centre of the junction of the A37 Dorchester Road and a minor road to Langford Farm, Stratton parish. The annulus & bar finial and pillar remain but the arms of the fingerpost have gone. See also Link. Milestone Society National ID: DO_SY6394

C Payne

Old Milestone by the A356, Frampton

Carved stone post by the A356, in parish of FRAMPTON (WEST DORSET District), Frampton Road, 'Milestone', No. 4., Part of the wall, on North side of road. Dorset 3 (limestone), erected by the Maiden Newton turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- 3 Maiden Newton 5 Dorchester Milestone Society National ID: DO_MNDO03.

Sheron Vowden

Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (29)

- Pillbox (type FW3/23): S0003134 Notton - Crockway Farm - Type 23 Pillbox. The Stop Line continues inexorably on its route eastwards along the railway with inevitably, yet another pillbox. This type 23 is on the railway crossing at Crockway Farm. Not that much is visible under all that vegetation, but it's of standard brick and concrete construction and has 4 embrasures. SY6195 : Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (30)

Mike Searle

Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (30)

- Pillbox (type FW3/22): DoB ID: S0000073 Notton - FP Level Crossing - Type 22 Pillbox. At the public FP level crossing over the railway is a half-destroyed type 22 pillbox that was deemed to have restricted pedestrian visibility at the crossing, and so the offending portion (the front) was removed! It would appear that the rapidly encroaching vegetation will soon restore the former status quo. SY6295 : Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (31)

Mike Searle

Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (31)

- Pillbox (type FW3/23): DoB ID: S0000043 Frampton - Church Lane - Type 23 Pillbox. On the north side of the railway embankment under all that ivy is a type 23 pillbox of brick and concrete. Also, about 200 yards away in the wood close to the railway bridge is a former ammunition store, a roofless shell of a Nissen hut that like its neighbour, has now completely disappeared under vegetation. SY6394 : Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (32)

Mike Searle

Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (32)

- Pillbox (type FW3/22): DoB ID: S0000072 Frampton - Tunnel House - Site of Type 22 Pillbox. According to records almost 20 years ago there was a pillbox here that even at that time was only in 'fair' condition. The site is on farm land on an escarpment just to the northeast of the village, and overlooks the railway tunnel entrance. Nothing survives today other than fragments of the concrete roof, and the odd brick, the remainder lies buried under a soil heap covered by brambles. With thanks to Tunnel House for access. SY6394 : Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (33)

Mike Searle

Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (33)

- Pillbox (type FW3/22): DoB ID: S0000071 Frampton - Frampton Park (Peacock Plantation) - Type 22 Pillbox. The first of three such pillboxes all built practically within sight of each other in the Park (there were once four!). Quite why so many in such a comparatively small area is unknown. This one is of standard construction of brick and concrete having 5 main embrasures, and a small pistol port at the entrance. Its location is in woodland in Frampton Park, close to the main A356 on the south edge of Peacock Plantation. It is assumed they were built to cover the open ground between the A356 road to the north, and the River Frome to the south. Of the four, three survive, the fourth was demolished during modern improvements to the A356/A37 road junction. SY6394 : Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (34)

Mike Searle

Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (34)

- Pillbox (type FW3/22): DoB ID: S0000071 Frampton - Frampton Park (Peacock Plantation) - Type 22 Pillbox. A view of the opposite side of the pillbox in Frampton Park that lies close to the A356 in woodland on the south edge of Peacock Plantation. SY6394 : Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (35)

Mike Searle

Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (35)

- Pillbox (type FW3/22): DoB ID: S0000071 Frampton - Frampton Park (Peacock Plantation) - Type 22 Pillbox. Interior view of the pillbox near the A356 in Frampton Park, looking in from the outside through an embrasure. The T plan blast wall is evident here in the immediate foreground. SY6394 : Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (36)

Mike Searle

Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (36)

- Pillbox (type FW3/22): DoB ID: S0000070 Frampton - Frampton Park FP - Type 22 Pillbox. The second of the three pillboxes in Frampton Park, this one sits on the public FP south of Peacock Lodge, and is also of standard construction of brick and concrete, with 5 embrasures, and a pistol port that covers the entrance. SY6394 : Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (37)

Mike Searle

Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (37)

- Pillbox (type FW3/22): DoB ID: S0000070 Frampton - Frampton Park FP - Type 22 Pillbox. Overlooking meadows alongside the public FP in the Park, south of Peacock Lodge. SY6394 : Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (38)

Mike Searle

Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (38)

- Pillbox (type FW3/22): DoB ID: S0000070 Frampton - Frampton Park FP - Type 22 Pillbox. Interior view from one of the 5 main embrasures. Flooding to a considerable depth inside is evident. This pillbox in Frampton Park overlooks meadows alongside the public FP south of Peacock Lodge. SY6394 : Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (39)

Mike Searle

Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (39)

- Pillbox (type FW3/22): DoB ID: S0000077 Frampton - Frampton Park Weir - Type 22 Pillbox. The third pillbox in Frampton Park, this is the most southerly overlooking a weir on the Frome. Just like the others, it's of standard brick and concrete, with 5 embrasures and a pistol port at the entrance. Flood water currently hides a 30 in. drop from the entrance step into the interior. Beware! SY6394 : Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (40)

Mike Searle

Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (40)

- Pillbox (type FW3/22): DoB ID: S0000077 Frampton - Frampton Park Weir - Type 22 Pillbox. A closer view of the third surviving pillbox in Frampton Park that guards a weir on the River Frome. SY6394 : Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (41)

Mike Searle

Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (41)

- Pillbox (type FW3/22): DoB ID: S0000077 Frampton - Frampton Park Weir - Type 22 Pillbox. Interior view of the pillbox by the weir in Frampton Park. SY6394 : Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (42)

Mike Searle

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Clay Pit Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SY6295 (Lat: 50.762192, Lng: -2.5268619)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset