Cranmore Plantation

Wood, Forest in Somerset Mendip

England

Cranmore Plantation

Car parked at the start of Fental Lane, Ukrainian flag on fence
Car parked at the start of Fental Lane, Ukrainian flag on fence Credit: Rob Purvis

Cranmore Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Somerset, England. Covering an area of approximately 250 acres, it is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking peaceful walks in a serene environment. The plantation is situated within the wider Cranmore Estate, which has been owned by the same family for several generations.

The woodland is predominantly made up of native broadleaf trees, such as oak, beech, and ash, which create a diverse and vibrant canopy. These trees provide a habitat for a wide range of wildlife, including birds, small mammals, and insects, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature photographers.

Within the plantation, there are several well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore the woodland at their own pace. These paths wind through the trees, offering glimpses of beautiful wildflowers, moss-covered rocks, and babbling brooks. The plantation is also home to a small pond, which attracts water-loving creatures and provides a tranquil setting for reflection.

In addition to its natural beauty, Cranmore Plantation has historical significance. The woodland has been managed sustainably for centuries, with a focus on promoting biodiversity and preserving the natural ecosystem. The plantation has also been used for timber production, providing a sustainable source of wood for local industries.

Overall, Cranmore Plantation offers a peaceful retreat for visitors, combining stunning natural scenery with a rich history. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, wildlife spotting, or simply soaking in the tranquility, this woodland is a hidden gem in the heart of Somerset.

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Cranmore Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.204524/-2.4724351 or Grid Reference ST6745. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Car parked at the start of Fental Lane, Ukrainian flag on fence
Car parked at the start of Fental Lane, Ukrainian flag on fence
Tadhill House Farm buildings
Tadhill House Farm buildings
Old Milepost by A361, village of Dean The Milepost is located on the grass verge near houses on the South of the road.  Parish of Cranmore (Mendip District). Cast iron post, plated iron casting design, erected by the Shepton Mallet turnpike trust in the 19th Century. It has been broken and welded back together (on back of top "BUCI") and repositioned. A photograph before the repainting can be found here: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6072295" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6072295">Link</a> 

Inscription reads:-  
SHEPTON / MALLET / 4 : : FROME / 8 : : LONDON / 111 

Milestone Society National ID: SO_SMFR04
Old Milepost by A361, village of Dean
The Milepost is located on the grass verge near houses on the South of the road.  Parish of Cranmore (Mendip District). Cast iron post, plated iron casting design, erected by the Shepton Mallet turnpike trust in the 19th Century. It has been broken and welded back together (on back of top "BUCI") and repositioned. A photograph before the repainting can be found here: Link  Inscription reads:- SHEPTON / MALLET / 4 : : FROME / 8 : : LONDON / 111 Milestone Society National ID: SO_SMFR04
Old Milestone near Long Cross crossroads The Milestone is located on grass verge among undergrowth on the North of the road.  Parish of Doulting (Mendip District). Metal plate attached to stone post, Frome square iron plate design, erected by the Frome turnpike trust in the 19th Century, broken top left corner of plate. An earlier photograph can be found here:  <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6099211" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6099211">Link</a> 

Inscription reads:-  
FROME / 8 / WELLS / 7  

Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1221602 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1221602" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1221602">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> 

Milestone Society National ID: SO_FRWL08
Old Milestone near Long Cross crossroads
The Milestone is located on grass verge among undergrowth on the North of the road.  Parish of Doulting (Mendip District). Metal plate attached to stone post, Frome square iron plate design, erected by the Frome turnpike trust in the 19th Century, broken top left corner of plate. An earlier photograph can be found here:  Link Inscription reads:- FROME / 8 / WELLS / 7 Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1221602 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: SO_FRWL08
Old Milestone by Old Wells Road, near Tadhill House Farm The Milestone is located on grass verge on the South of the road.  Parish of Downhead (Mendip District). Stone post (plate lost), Frome square iron plate design, erected by the Frome turnpike trust in the 18th Century, plate repainted by MSS summer 2009. An earlier photograph can be found here: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6037568" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6037568">Link</a> 

Inscription reads:-  
Frome / 6 / Wells / 9 

Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1345266 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1345266" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1345266">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> 

Milestone Society National ID: SO_FRWL06
Old Milestone by Old Wells Road, near Tadhill House Farm
The Milestone is located on grass verge on the South of the road.  Parish of Downhead (Mendip District). Stone post (plate lost), Frome square iron plate design, erected by the Frome turnpike trust in the 18th Century, plate repainted by MSS summer 2009. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link Inscription reads:- Frome / 6 / Wells / 9 Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1345266 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: SO_FRWL06
Ball Lane, not suitable for lorries
Ball Lane, not suitable for lorries
Temple House Farm
Temple House Farm
2011 : The former Church of St.James, East Cranmore "The origin of the name Cranmore comes from the Old English Crane Mere meaning 'Cranes/herons' pool'." 
Copied from <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.cranmore.org/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cranmore.org/">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> a most interesting website.

Seen from the other side in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/485732">ST6843 : Former church at East Cranmore</a>
2011 : The former Church of St.James, East Cranmore
"The origin of the name Cranmore comes from the Old English Crane Mere meaning 'Cranes/herons' pool'." Copied from LinkExternal link a most interesting website. Seen from the other side in ST6843 : Former church at East Cranmore
2011 : Western Farm, Cranmore On the road between Cranmore and East Cranmore.
Farm land and buildings currently for sale.
2011 : Western Farm, Cranmore
On the road between Cranmore and East Cranmore. Farm land and buildings currently for sale.
2011 : Quarry Way Business Park, For a list of its denizens see the board.
2011 : Quarry Way Business Park,
For a list of its denizens see the board.
2011 : Road to Wellington Farm, East Cranmore This is within half a mile of one of the largest quarries on the Mendips yet there is no sight and very little sound of it.
2011 : Road to Wellington Farm, East Cranmore
This is within half a mile of one of the largest quarries on the Mendips yet there is no sight and very little sound of it.
2011 : Main road through East  Cranmore The gateway on the right gives access to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2357732">ST6843 : 2011 : The former Church of St.James, East Cranmore</a>
A little about East Cranmore in <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.francisfrith.com/east-cranmore/#utmcsr=bing.com&utmcmd=referral&utmccn=bing.com" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.francisfrith.com/east-cranmore/#utmcsr=bing.com&utmcmd=referral&utmccn=bing.com">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>
2011 : Main road through East Cranmore
The gateway on the right gives access to ST6843 : 2011 : The former Church of St.James, East Cranmore A little about East Cranmore in LinkExternal link
2011 : Fields and view from the lane east of Cranmore Cranmore Tower [<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/ST6745">ST6745</a>] lifts its head above surrounding trees on the horizon.
A small beech wood begins showing its leaves, the foreground field looks a little sad, not sure what crop it contains.
2011 : Fields and view from the lane east of Cranmore
Cranmore Tower [ST6745] lifts its head above surrounding trees on the horizon. A small beech wood begins showing its leaves, the foreground field looks a little sad, not sure what crop it contains.
2011 : Over the fields to Cranmore Seen from the road between Cranmore and East Cranmore.
The Church of St. Bartholomew is outstanding.
2011 : Over the fields to Cranmore
Seen from the road between Cranmore and East Cranmore. The Church of St. Bartholomew is outstanding.
2011 : Fields near Western Farm, Cranmore Looking north west from the road between Cranmore and East Cranmore.
2011 : Fields near Western Farm, Cranmore
Looking north west from the road between Cranmore and East Cranmore.
2011 : Fields and hedgerows near Western Farm Seen from the road to Cranmore.
Cattle in the next field enjoy the new spring grass. Care must be taken to ensure they do not enjoy too much of it and suffer from the bloat, a condition in which fermentation gases build up in the stomach, usually painful, sometimes fatal if not treated.
These gases are rich in methane, the condition should not be relieved in the presence of a naked flame or other source of ignition, the results can be explosive.
For more info visit: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/%24Department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex6769" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/%24Department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex6769">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>
2011 : Fields and hedgerows near Western Farm
Seen from the road to Cranmore. Cattle in the next field enjoy the new spring grass. Care must be taken to ensure they do not enjoy too much of it and suffer from the bloat, a condition in which fermentation gases build up in the stomach, usually painful, sometimes fatal if not treated. These gases are rich in methane, the condition should not be relieved in the presence of a naked flame or other source of ignition, the results can be explosive. For more info visit: LinkExternal link
2011 : Minor road entering Waterlip A small business park is along the road opposite on the site of an old quarry.
2011 : Minor road entering Waterlip
A small business park is along the road opposite on the site of an old quarry.
2011 : Entrance to Waterlip Business Park On the site of a disused quarry.
2011 : Entrance to Waterlip Business Park
On the site of a disused quarry.
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Cranmore Plantation is located at Grid Ref: ST6745 (Lat: 51.204524, Lng: -2.4724351)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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