Walltyning Plantation

Wood, Forest in Somerset Mendip

England

Walltyning 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

Walltyning Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Somerset, England. Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, it is known for its diverse range of trees and abundant wildlife. The plantation is situated in the heart of the Somerset Levels and Moors, providing a tranquil escape for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

The woodland is predominantly made up of a mix of broadleaf and conifer trees, including oak, beech, pine, and spruce. This combination of tree species creates a rich and varied ecosystem, supporting a wide range of flora and fauna. The woodland floor is carpeted with bluebells, wild garlic, and ferns, adding to its natural beauty.

The plantation is crisscrossed with several well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the woodland and enjoy its serene atmosphere. These pathways wind through dense forests, open clearings, and alongside streams, providing plenty of opportunities to observe the local wildlife. Visitors may spot deer, foxes, badgers, and a myriad of bird species, including woodpeckers and owls.

Walltyning Plantation is also home to a number of small ponds and wetland areas, which attract a variety of water-dwelling creatures such as frogs, newts, and dragonflies. These wetland habitats add further biodiversity to the woodland and provide valuable breeding grounds for amphibians and insects.

Overall, Walltyning Plantation offers a peaceful retreat where visitors can immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Somerset's woodlands. Its diverse range of trees, abundance of wildlife, and well-maintained footpaths make it a popular destination for nature lovers and walkers alike.

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Walltyning Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.210347/-2.4688728 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 : 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.
Sign for the Knatchbull Arms For information on this sign visit <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sunriseag.net/adoptapub/more/0042Knatchbull.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sunriseag.net/adoptapub/more/0042Knatchbull.htm">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>
Sign for the Knatchbull Arms
For information on this sign visit LinkExternal link
The Knatchbull Arms, Stoke St Michael The building dates from the late 17th century and it was originally a house.  For a view of the sign <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2689324">ST6646 : Sign for the Knatchbull Arms</a>
The Knatchbull Arms, Stoke St Michael
The building dates from the late 17th century and it was originally a house. For a view of the sign ST6646 : Sign for the Knatchbull Arms
Bench Mark, St Michael's Church The Ordnance Survey bench mark is to be found on the south west face of the church.  For a view of the church <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2689530">ST6646 : St Michael's Church</a> and for further information on the bench mark and others in the area <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm40134" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm40134">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>
Bench Mark, St Michael's Church
The Ordnance Survey bench mark is to be found on the south west face of the church. For a view of the church ST6646 : St Michael's Church and for further information on the bench mark and others in the area LinkExternal link
St Michael's Church The tower dates from circa 1400 with the remainder of the church dating from 1838.  It was designed by Jesse Gane of Evercreech and after being rebuilt, the church was consecrated by the Bishop of Bath and Wells, George Henry Law, on 18th September 1838.
St Michael's Church
The tower dates from circa 1400 with the remainder of the church dating from 1838. It was designed by Jesse Gane of Evercreech and after being rebuilt, the church was consecrated by the Bishop of Bath and Wells, George Henry Law, on 18th September 1838.
Chest tombs, St Michael's Church The chests date from the 18th and 19th centuries and are of Doulting stone.  They are to be found near the church porch.
Chest tombs, St Michael's Church
The chests date from the 18th and 19th centuries and are of Doulting stone. They are to be found near the church porch.
Coat of Arms, St Michael's Church The coat of arms hangs in the nave of the church.
Coat of Arms, St Michael's Church
The coat of arms hangs in the nave of the church.
Font, St Michael's Church The font stands in the traditional place near the door, signifying the entry of the child, at baptism, into membership of the church.
Font, St Michael's Church
The font stands in the traditional place near the door, signifying the entry of the child, at baptism, into membership of the church.
Church interior, St Michael's Church Looking east down the chancel towards the sanctuary with its three light window.
Church interior, St Michael's Church
Looking east down the chancel towards the sanctuary with its three light window.
Altar, St Michael's Church The altar has a beautiful embroidered cloth.

For a wider view <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2689789">ST6646 : Church interior, St Michael's Church</a>
Altar, St Michael's Church
The altar has a beautiful embroidered cloth. For a wider view ST6646 : Church interior, St Michael's Church
Stained glass window, St Michael's Church The window shows St Michael slaying the dragon as an allegory to good and evil.
Stained glass window, St Michael's Church
The window shows St Michael slaying the dragon as an allegory to good and evil.
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Walltyning Plantation is located at Grid Ref: ST6745 (Lat: 51.210347, Lng: -2.4688728)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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///brambles.record.lobster. Near Shepton Mallet, Somerset

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Located within 500m of 51.210347,-2.4688728
Building: yes
Lat/Long: 51.2083897/-2.4673885
Barrier: stile
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 51.2093219/-2.4748648
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Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 51.2106216/-2.4709401
Barrier: stile
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 51.2106331/-2.4704897
Parking
Parking: surface
Lat/Long: 51.2108053/-2.4690841
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.2090379/-2.4736329
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