Manor Road Community Wood

Wood, Forest in Somerset

England

Manor Road Community Wood

Manor Road Community Wood, located in Somerset, England, is a charming woodland area that serves as a valuable community resource. Situated near the village of Ubley, this wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, offering a tranquil escape from the bustle of everyday life.

Covering an area of approximately 5 acres, Manor Road Community Wood boasts a diverse range of trees, including oak, ash, beech, and hazel, among others. These trees provide a rich habitat for a variety of wildlife, making it an ideal spot for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. Visitors can expect to spot species such as woodpeckers, nuthatches, and various woodland mammals.

The wood is well-maintained, with footpaths that wind through the trees, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their leisure. Along these paths, visitors may come across benches and picnic areas, providing opportunities for relaxation and enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

Manor Road Community Wood is managed by a dedicated team of volunteers who work tirelessly to preserve its natural habitat and enhance its ecological value. Regular community events, such as tree planting and woodland management workshops, are organized to engage the local community and foster a sense of ownership and stewardship for the wood.

In addition to its ecological significance, Manor Road Community Wood serves as an educational resource, providing opportunities for school visits and environmental education programs. These activities aim to raise awareness about the importance of woodland conservation and the value of preserving natural habitats.

Overall, Manor Road Community Wood is a treasured natural gem in Somerset, offering a haven of tranquility and a chance to connect with nature for visitors of all ages.

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Manor Road Community Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.402663/-2.4803688 or Grid Reference ST6667. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Saltford Manor

The Saltford Manor is thought to be the oldest continuously occupied private house in England, and has been designated as a Grade II listed building. The original Norman construction was by William Fitz Robert, 2nd Earl of Gloucester, and was built on an estate owned at the time of the Domesday Book by Geoffrey de Montbray the Bishop of Coutances. It is contemporary with nearby Horton Court which was a prebendary house, therefore it is likely that Saltford had an association with Keynsham Abbey, and has long been associated with St Mary's Church in Saltford. (source Wikipedia)

Colin Park

Keynsham Abbey Remains

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Sandy Gerrard

Direction Sign â Signpost on Redlynch Lane, Chewton Keynsham

Located on the southwest side of the T junction of Chewton Road and Redlynch Lane in Chewton Keynsham, Compton Dando parish. 3 arms and pyramid finial. All three arms can be seen in Link and Link , were gone by July 2019 and have now been restored, along with the finial. Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST6566

Roadside Relics

Direction Sign â Signpost on the B3116 in Keynsham

Located on the southwest side of the junction of the B3116 Wellsway and Chewton Road in Keynsham parish. 2 arms and restored pyramid finial. See also Link. Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST6567A

Roadside Relics

Direction Sign â Signpost on the B3116 in Keynsham

Located at the northern corner of a grass triangle in the centre of the junction of the B3116 Wellsway and Manor Road in Keynsham parish. 2 arms and pyramid finial. See also Link and Link

. Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST6567B

Roadside Relics

Broadmead Lane

Railway bridge in Keynsham.

Wayland Smith

Avon Valley Farm

Field near Keynsham.

Wayland Smith

Bath Road

Impressive building on Bath Road, in Keynsham.

Wayland Smith

Albert Mill, Keynsham

Now converted to housing with several adjoining new buildings. The old core has been retained and was open for Heritage Open Days. The mill has had a variety of uses but was latterly used for grinding woods for use in natural dyes. These included logwood that produces the dye haematoxylin that is still is used in cellular pathology laboratories the world over and provides the purple colour in the classic H & E stain. The mill has a very long history and was recorded in the Domesday Book. The current incarnation is a rebuilding following a fire in 1873. It ceased production in 1964 and was converted to accommodation in 1992.

Chris Allen

Albert Mill, Keynsham - wood chipper

This water wheel powered device may well be unique. The sloping device on the left receives woods used in dye production and uses a rack driven plunger to force them against a revolving disc carrying four blades that slice slivers of the end of the wood. The disc is driven by step-up gearing from a large external waterwheel. A flywheel provides momentum in the system. One of the woods that was chipped is logwood that is used to produce the purple dye haematoxylin. This is used in cellular pathology laboratories around the world as a nuclear stain. The mill is now accommodation but retains some machinery and was open for Heritage Open Days.

Chris Allen

Albert Mill, Keynsham

This former water mill was last used for processing dye woods such as logwood. This external breastshot wheel powered at least a chipper that still survives inside. Power is transmitted via the shaft and it has quite an unusual construction with curved lightweight spokes on the outer edges and a more robust cast central spider and radial arms. I do not recall seeing one quite like this. The mill was converted to housing in 1992 but retains features of interest and was open for Heritage Open Days.

Chris Allen

Entrance to Albert Mill, Keynsham

This housing development dates from 1992 and includes modern multistorey blocks adjoining the original water powered mill. The current incarnation is a rebuilding following a fire in 1873. It ceased production in 1964 and was converted to accommodation in 1992. The mill has had a variety of uses but was latterly used for grinding woods for use in natural dyes. These included logwood that produces the dye haematoxylin that is still is used in cellular pathology laboratories the world over and provides the purple colour in the classic H & E stain. The edge runner stones are part of the original plant. More machinery survives inside and there are two waterwheels - one internal and one external.

Chris Allen

Albert Mill, Keynsham - waterwheel

This mill was latterly used to produce dye woods but was converted to accommodation in 1992. This is one of two surviving wheels and is a breastshot wheel with ventilated buckets. The drive is taken via the shaft. The construction is unusual with curved spokes supporting the shrouds at the sides bit a more robust central cast spider and radial arms carrying the inner ends of the two rows of buckets.

Chris Allen

Albert Mill, Keynsham - waterwheel

This is the external waterwheel that has been preserved and may date from c1870. It is a breastshot wheel with ventilated buckets and measures 18' 1.25" diameter x 9' 11" wide. It is of an unusual design with three sets of spokes. The inner set is robust and consists of a cast spider and eight radial spokes. The outer rims are supported by sixteen very light radial spokes tied in with the same number of curved members of equally light construction. Writing in 1974 Joan Day stated that this construction appeared to be unique.

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Albert Mill, Keynsham - machinery

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More new things in Keynsham High Street

After many months of change and roadworks, the shopping street has a different set of ways to use it.

Neil Owen

The Saturday market

Held on the second Saturday of the month in among the new civic offices. Various offerings of food, drink, crafts and the like.

Neil Owen

A time capsule in the new steps

Keynsham civic centre was rebuilt in recent years and this set of steps now holds a secret. Buried under the nearest flagstone is a time capsule, laid down in 2016, that has 'reflection of our town' inside.

Neil Owen

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Manor Road Community Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST6667 (Lat: 51.402663, Lng: -2.4803688)

Unitary Authority: Bath and North East Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset