Square Coppice

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Square Coppice

Old Pucksey Brook Railway Bridge Bridge on the disused Abbotsbury railway.
Old Pucksey Brook Railway Bridge Credit: Thomas McCabe

Square Coppice is a small woodland located in the county of Dorset, England. It covers an area of approximately 10 hectares and is situated near the village of Broadmayne, about 5 miles east of the town of Dorchester.

The woodland is characterized by its dense and diverse vegetation, consisting mainly of deciduous trees such as oak, beech, and ash. These trees form a canopy that provides shade and shelter for a variety of plant and animal species. The forest floor is covered with a rich carpet of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, creating a vibrant and picturesque environment.

Square Coppice is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and walkers who can explore the numerous footpaths and trails that wind through the woodland. These paths offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside and provide opportunities for birdwatching and wildlife spotting.

The woodland is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, foxes, and a wide range of bird species. The presence of such diverse habitats makes Square Coppice an important conservation area, attracting researchers and environmentalists who study and monitor the flora and fauna.

Square Coppice is managed by the local authorities in partnership with conservation organizations to ensure its preservation and protection. Regular maintenance activities such as tree felling and coppicing are carried out to maintain the health and vitality of the woodland.

Overall, Square Coppice is a beautiful and ecologically significant woodland that offers visitors a peaceful and immersive experience in nature.

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Square Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.65144/-2.5059598 or Grid Reference SY6483. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Pucksey Brook Railway Bridge Bridge on the disused Abbotsbury railway.
Old Pucksey Brook Railway Bridge
Bridge on the disused Abbotsbury railway.
Direction Sign - Signpost on Cheese Lane near Coryates Located south of Coryates on the southwest side of the junction of Cheese Lane and the road to East Shilvinghampton Farm in Portesham parish. 3 arms and annulus & bar finial. See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6099271" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6099271">Link</a> to compare with its condition in 2013, and <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3308110" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3308110">Link</a> and <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1092395" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1092395">Link</a> for alternative views

Milestone Society National ID: DO_SY6284
Direction Sign - Signpost on Cheese Lane near Coryates
Located south of Coryates on the southwest side of the junction of Cheese Lane and the road to East Shilvinghampton Farm in Portesham parish. 3 arms and annulus & bar finial. See Link to compare with its condition in 2013, and Link and Link for alternative views Milestone Society National ID: DO_SY6284
The lane into Nottington
The lane into Nottington
Coryates, farm road Farm road and footpath, from the Portesham to Shilvinghampton road; leading to East Shilvinghampton Farm.
Coryates, farm road
Farm road and footpath, from the Portesham to Shilvinghampton road; leading to East Shilvinghampton Farm.
Coryates, fingerpost Dorset gridded fingerpost, at the junction of the Portesham to Broadwey road, and the road to East Shilvinghampton Farm; bearing grid number "628 847".
Coryates, fingerpost
Dorset gridded fingerpost, at the junction of the Portesham to Broadwey road, and the road to East Shilvinghampton Farm; bearing grid number "628 847".
St Nicholas, Buckland Ripers: September 2013
St Nicholas, Buckland Ripers: September 2013
Rush hour in Buckland Ripers
Rush hour in Buckland Ripers
St Nicholas, Buckland Ripers: churchyard (a)
St Nicholas, Buckland Ripers: churchyard (a)
St Nicholas, Buckland Ripers: churchyard (b)
St Nicholas, Buckland Ripers: churchyard (b)
Rush hour in Buckland Ripers (2) Looking north-west down Church Lane
Rush hour in Buckland Ripers (2)
Looking north-west down Church Lane
St Nicholas, Buckland Ripers: churchyard (c)
St Nicholas, Buckland Ripers: churchyard (c)
St Nicholas, Buckland Ripers: churchyard (d)
St Nicholas, Buckland Ripers: churchyard (d)
St Nicholas, Buckland Ripers: churchyard (e)
St Nicholas, Buckland Ripers: churchyard (e)
St Nicholas, Buckland Ripers: churchyard (f)
St Nicholas, Buckland Ripers: churchyard (f)
St Nicholas, Buckland Ripers: entrance
St Nicholas, Buckland Ripers: entrance
North Farm as seen from Nottington Lane Taken from the point where it joins with Church Lane to go down into the village
North Farm as seen from Nottington Lane
Taken from the point where it joins with Church Lane to go down into the village
Friar Waddon Hill Walked up the track from the west to the second of two tululi with Alex and Smudge.
Name: Friar Waddon Hill
Hill number: 18233
Height: 132m / 433ft
Parent (Ma/M): 2896  Lewesdon Hill
Section: 41: South Central England
County/UA: Dorset (CoU)
Class: Tump (100-199m))
Grid ref: SY640854 (est)
Drop: 36m
Col: 96m  SY631856
Friar Waddon Hill
Walked up the track from the west to the second of two tululi with Alex and Smudge. Name: Friar Waddon Hill Hill number: 18233 Height: 132m / 433ft Parent (Ma/M): 2896 Lewesdon Hill Section: 41: South Central England County/UA: Dorset (CoU) Class: Tump (100-199m)) Grid ref: SY640854 (est) Drop: 36m Col: 96m SY631856
Benchmark on St Bartholomew's Chapel, Corton Ordnance Survey benchmark, described on database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm69092" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm69092">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>. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4574636">SY6385 : St Bartholomew's Chapel, Corton</a>.
Benchmark on St Bartholomew's Chapel, Corton
Ordnance Survey benchmark, described on database at LinkExternal link. See also SY6385 : St Bartholomew's Chapel, Corton.
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Square Coppice is located at Grid Ref: SY6483 (Lat: 50.65144, Lng: -2.5059598)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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