Jackman's Coppice

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Jackman's Coppice

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 &amp; bar finial and pillar remain but the arms of the fingerpost have gone. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1785108" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1785108">Link</a>.

Milestone Society National ID: DO_SY6394 — Direction Sign â Signpost Credit: C Payne

Jackman's Coppice is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Dorset, England. Spanning over an area of approximately 50 acres, this ancient forest is a haven for nature enthusiasts and a popular destination for outdoor activities.

The woodland is primarily composed of a mix of broadleaf trees such as oak, beech, and ash, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The dense canopy provides shelter for a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, making it a paradise for birdwatchers. The forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the coppice.

Jackman's Coppice offers several well-maintained trails and footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the woodland and immerse themselves in its natural beauty. These paths wind through the forest, offering glimpses of tranquil ponds, babbling streams, and ancient trees with gnarled branches. The peaceful ambiance and the soothing sounds of nature make it a perfect spot for leisurely walks or cycling.

The coppice also boasts a rich history, with evidence of human activity dating back centuries. It was once used as a source of timber for various purposes, including shipbuilding and charcoal production. Today, remnants of charcoal hearths and old boundary markers can still be found within the woodland, serving as a reminder of its past.

Jackman's Coppice is not only a cherished natural retreat but also an important site for conservation. Local authorities and nature organizations work together to protect the diverse flora and fauna that call this woodland their home, ensuring that future generations can continue to enjoy its beauty and serenity.

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Jackman's Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.762262/-2.4988176 or Grid Reference SY6495. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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 A352, Forston

Carved stone post by the A352, in parish of CHARMINSTER (WEST DORSET District), between Forston Farm and Forston Grange, by the road, on West side of road. Dorset 3 (limestone), erected by the Cerne Abbas turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- DORCHESTER 4 SHERBORNE 15 Milestone Society National ID: DO_SBDO15.

Colin Payne

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 (42)

Grimstone Railway Viaduct. At a strategic crossing point of both road and rail, the viaduct was on the Stop Line, and probably manned in 1940 with a road block under the central arch. According to local legend, the viaduct would have been blown up by auxiliaries in the event of a landing by invasion forces. SY6394 : Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (43)

Mike Searle

Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (43)

- Anti-tank Block: DoB ID: S0000060 Grimstone Railway Viaduct - Cube: definitely an anti-tank cube, but what sort of vehicle this was designed to stop is uncertain - presumably a fairly small one! It's under the southern arch of the three railway arches, whose central arch presumably had a road block of some kind, whilst flowing under the northern arch is the natural obstacle of Sydling Water. It has been said, and it's entirely possible, that this cube was part of a line that once extended across the entire road to form a permanent road block. Which would have inconvenienced the residents of Sydling St Nicholas somewhat! SY6394 : Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (44)

Mike Searle

Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (44)

- Anti-tank Block: DoB ID: S0000060 Grimstone Railway Viaduct - Cube. A close-up of the anti-tank cube under the southern arch of the Grimstone railway viaduct. SY7290 : Defending Dorset in 1940: the Maiden Newton - Poole Harbour Stop Line (45)

Mike Searle

Farmland in the Sydling Valley

Looking westwards.

Becky Williamson

Footpath up Magiston Hill

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Forston Farm

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Rivet on wall at Forston Farm

Ordnance Survey rivet benchmark (missing its arrow) on roadside wall at Forston Farm. It seems that this rivet has been elevated from its original position as, according to the Ordnance Survey database, it is only 0.2 M above ground level and it is definitely more than that now! For full description on the database, see Link

. See also SY6695 : Wall at Forston Farm.

Becky Williamson

Wall at Forston Farm

There is an Ordnance Survey rivet benchmark on this wall. See SY6695 : Rivet on wall at Forston Farm.

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Pulston Barn in the Cerne Valley

Only named on the 1:10,000 OS map.

Becky Williamson

A356 Dorchester Road towards Maiden Newton

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A356 at Frampton

Ian S

Original foundation of Jackman's Cross, Stratton

This is all that is left of the original cross, described in Alfred Pope's book, 'The Old Stone Crosses of Dorset': "On Grimstone Down, which is in the parish of Stratton although part of the ancient manor of Grimstone, to the north of the Crossways leading to Cerne Abbas and Charminster, known as ‘Jackman's Cross, is the socket of a cross of Portland and Ridgway stone two feet two inches square by twelve deep, with a mortise eleven inches by eight inches, into which formerly fitted a cross of wood. The upper hed [sic] of the socket is bevelled round the edge, and on one side is a cup-shaped cavity which might have been for the reception of alms. There is a tradition that a man named Jackman was hanged on this cross early in the eighteenth century for sheep-stealing, but the writer has searched through the Court Rolls which are in his possession as lord of the manor, and date back to 1640, and is unable to find any confirmation of this tradition. In 1645 the manor belonged to the Prebend of Salisbury, and in earlier times to the Abbots of Milton." A new cross has been erected, see SY6495 : Jackman's Cross, Stratton Down. There is an Ordnance Survey rivet benchmark on this foundation, see SY6495 : Rivet on foundation of Jackman's Cross, Stratton Down.

Becky Williamson