Hook Street Covert

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Stroud

England

Hook Street Covert

Berkeley Castle View of the castle from the garden.  Berkeley Castle was built in 1153 by the Berkeley family who are the present owners. They have resided here for over 800 years. Overlooking the River Severn and the border with Wales, the castle was built as a defence against the Welsh.
Berkeley Castle Credit: Sarah Smith

Hook Street Covert is a picturesque woodland located in Gloucestershire, England. Situated in the heart of the Forest of Dean, this area is renowned for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity. The woodland covers a vast expanse, providing a haven for a variety of flora and fauna.

The dense canopy of Hook Street Covert is predominantly comprised of native broadleaf trees such as oak, beech, and ash. These towering giants create a serene and shady atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for nature enthusiasts and hikers seeking respite from the sun. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of ferns, wildflowers, and mosses, adding a touch of vibrancy to the green landscape.

The woodland is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including several species of birds such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes. Small mammals like foxes, badgers, and squirrels can also be spotted scurrying through the undergrowth. Visitors may even catch a glimpse of the elusive deer that roam freely in the area.

Hook Street Covert offers various walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its hidden treasures. These paths wind through the woods, passing babbling brooks, ancient trees, and tranquil ponds. The peaceful ambiance makes it an ideal location for birdwatching, photography, or simply enjoying a peaceful picnic amidst nature.

Overall, Hook Street Covert is a captivating woodland that showcases the beauty of the Gloucestershire countryside. It provides a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the wonders of the natural world.

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Berkeley Castle View of the castle from the garden.  Berkeley Castle was built in 1153 by the Berkeley family who are the present owners. They have resided here for over 800 years. Overlooking the River Severn and the border with Wales, the castle was built as a defence against the Welsh.
Berkeley Castle
View of the castle from the garden. Berkeley Castle was built in 1153 by the Berkeley family who are the present owners. They have resided here for over 800 years. Overlooking the River Severn and the border with Wales, the castle was built as a defence against the Welsh.
Berkeley Castle - The Inner Bailey The courtyard is entered by the Bailey Gate just visible.  The architecture above the gate is influenced by that of Venice.  On the right is the Norman Keep built just after 1154 on the site of the original Norman motte.  It was in here that Edward II was imprisoned and murdered.
Berkeley Castle - The Inner Bailey
The courtyard is entered by the Bailey Gate just visible. The architecture above the gate is influenced by that of Venice. On the right is the Norman Keep built just after 1154 on the site of the original Norman motte. It was in here that Edward II was imprisoned and murdered.
Berkeley Castle -  game larder This is where the game shot on the estate and meat were stored in the open air.
Berkeley Castle - game larder
This is where the game shot on the estate and meat were stored in the open air.
Berkeley Castle - terraced garden The battlements of the castle have been formed into part of  the garden.
Berkeley Castle - terraced garden
The battlements of the castle have been formed into part of the garden.
Berkeley Castle - the Bailey Gate Entrance into the Inner Bailey is through this gate which used to have a portcullis. One can see the slit in the arch where it would have been.  The Bailey Gate was built in the 14C.
Berkeley Castle - the Bailey Gate
Entrance into the Inner Bailey is through this gate which used to have a portcullis. One can see the slit in the arch where it would have been. The Bailey Gate was built in the 14C.
St Mary's Church Berkeley - Berkeley tomb This is the tomb of Thomas the 8th Lord Berkeley (died 1361) and his second wife Katherine.  Thomas was one of two custodians of Edward II when he was imprisoned at Berkeley Castle.  While he was absent from the Castle the King was murdered.  Thomas was summoned in front of a jury for the murder but was acquitted.
St Mary's Church Berkeley - Berkeley tomb
This is the tomb of Thomas the 8th Lord Berkeley (died 1361) and his second wife Katherine. Thomas was one of two custodians of Edward II when he was imprisoned at Berkeley Castle. While he was absent from the Castle the King was murdered. Thomas was summoned in front of a jury for the murder but was acquitted.
St Mary's Church Berkeley -  Memorial On the south wall of the church is a memorial to Dr Edward Jenner, who became famous for his spread of vaccination against smallpox, although the less well-known Benjamin Jesty, a farmer of Yetminster, Dorset, was experimenting with his smallpox vaccinating about 20 years earlier <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4514647">ST5910 : Benjamin Jesty blue plaque, Yetminster</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1500913">SY9777 : The grave of Benjamin Jesty - Worth Matravers</a>.
St Mary's Church Berkeley - Memorial
On the south wall of the church is a memorial to Dr Edward Jenner, who became famous for his spread of vaccination against smallpox, although the less well-known Benjamin Jesty, a farmer of Yetminster, Dorset, was experimenting with his smallpox vaccinating about 20 years earlier ST5910 : Benjamin Jesty blue plaque, Yetminster and SY9777 : The grave of Benjamin Jesty - Worth Matravers.
Berkeley Power Station (decommissioned) The two reacactor towers of the old Berkeley nuclear power station.
See here <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2142696" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2142696">Link</a>
Berkeley Power Station (decommissioned)
The two reacactor towers of the old Berkeley nuclear power station. See here Link
Berkeley Power Station (disused) This former nuclear power station is being decommissioned. seen from Lydney Harbour.
Berkeley Power Station (disused)
This former nuclear power station is being decommissioned. seen from Lydney Harbour.
Pool in gardens at Berkeley Castle Formerly this was a swimming pool in the Italianate style gardens of Berkeley Castle created for the 8th Earl of Berkeley in the early 20th century.  These days it is an ornate feature of the gardens which you certainly wouldn't want to swim in.
Pool in gardens at Berkeley Castle
Formerly this was a swimming pool in the Italianate style gardens of Berkeley Castle created for the 8th Earl of Berkeley in the early 20th century. These days it is an ornate feature of the gardens which you certainly wouldn't want to swim in.
Berkeley Castle Berkeley Castle reflected in the former swimming pool in the gardens.
Berkeley Castle
Berkeley Castle reflected in the former swimming pool in the gardens.
Berkeley Castle reflected in a garden pool Berkeley Castle reflected in the former swimming pool in the gardens.
Berkeley Castle reflected in a garden pool
Berkeley Castle reflected in the former swimming pool in the gardens.
Berkeley Castle Berkeley Castle has been inhabited for around 900 years by the Berkeley family. King Edward II was held imprisoned in the castle where he was also murdered in 1327.
Berkeley Castle
Berkeley Castle has been inhabited for around 900 years by the Berkeley family. King Edward II was held imprisoned in the castle where he was also murdered in 1327.
Berkeley Church The detached bell-tower dates from 1753AD. The church is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin.
Berkeley Church
The detached bell-tower dates from 1753AD. The church is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin.
Berkeley Castle Entrance to Berkeley Castle
Berkeley Castle
Entrance to Berkeley Castle
Berkeley Castle  from the gardens The scene remains unchanged over many years
Berkeley Castle from the gardens
The scene remains unchanged over many years
Berkeley Power Station from the air Picture taken from a light aircraft in about 1981
Berkeley Power Station from the air
Picture taken from a light aircraft in about 1981
Vale of Berkeley Looking south-west across the Vale of Berkeley from the top of Berkeley Church tower. The white pillars on the RH horizon are the supports of the Severn Bridge and the white mass on the far right is Oldbury nuclear power station. Once part of the Severn flood plain, now prime farming and hunting country.
Vale of Berkeley
Looking south-west across the Vale of Berkeley from the top of Berkeley Church tower. The white pillars on the RH horizon are the supports of the Severn Bridge and the white mass on the far right is Oldbury nuclear power station. Once part of the Severn flood plain, now prime farming and hunting country.
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Hook Street Covert is located at Grid Ref: ST6799 (Lat: 51.696496, Lng: -2.4667928)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Stroud

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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