Monk Wood

Wood, Forest in Somerset Mendip

England

Monk Wood

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 &quot;BUCI&quot;) 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 Credit: JR Dowding

Monk Wood is a picturesque forest located in Somerset, England. Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, it is nestled in the heart of the county and offers a tranquil escape for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood is known for its ancient woodland, with some sections dating back hundreds of years. Tall, majestic trees dominate the landscape, creating a dense canopy that filters sunlight and casts enchanting shadows on the forest floor. The diverse range of tree species includes oak, beech, birch, and ash, providing a rich habitat for a variety of wildlife.

Visitors to Monk Wood can enjoy a network of well-maintained walking trails that wind through the forest. These trails offer a chance to immerse oneself in the natural beauty of the area and discover hidden gems along the way, such as a babbling brook or a carpet of wildflowers in the spring.

Birdwatchers will delight in the abundance of avian species that call Monk Wood home. The forest is a haven for woodland birds, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. Lucky visitors may even spot a rare or elusive species, making the wood a popular destination for birdwatching enthusiasts.

Monk Wood is also steeped in history, with remnants of ancient settlements and structures scattered throughout the area. Archaeological discoveries have unearthed evidence of human activity dating back to the Iron Age, adding another layer of intrigue to this already captivating woodland.

Overall, Monk Wood is a haven of natural beauty, biodiversity, and historical significance. Whether one seeks solace in nature, a challenging hike, or a journey through time, this forest in Somerset offers a truly immersive and memorable experience.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.185735/-2.4437555 or Grid Reference ST6943. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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

JR Dowding

Old Milestone, Cockpit Lane, North of Batcombe

The milestone is located opposite the entrance to Batcombe Lodge, on the grass verge on the east side of the road. Parish of Batcombe (Mendip District). Carved stone post, Batcombe stone design, erected by the Bruton turnpike trust in the 20th century. Inscription reads:- TO / BATCOMBE / 1¼ / {arrow to right} Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1058548 Link

Milestone Society National ID: SO_BC01

Janet Dowding

Leighton Chapel

Leighton Chapel.

Skip Price

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 Link

a most interesting website. Seen from the other side in ST6843 : Former church at East Cranmore

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2011 : Western Farm, Cranmore

On the road between Cranmore and East Cranmore. Farm land and buildings currently for sale.

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2011 : Withy Wood Lane heading east

The shrubs and trees are in the garden of a private house.

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2011 : South of east from a bridle path off Withy Wood Lane

Brickhouse Farm can be seen.

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2011 : Across Combe Bottom from the lane to Higher Alham

Harwood Farm is partly hidden by the hill.

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2011 : Quarry buildings at Merehead Quarry

More accurately Torr Works Quarry. A limestone quarry run by Foster Yeoman, Merehead is the name of the railhead at the quarry. Culled from; Link

And from: Link

"The site covers an area of some 200 hectares, including 60 hectares which have been landscaped to blend with the surrounding countryside. It is operated by the Aggregate Industries Company employing over 200 people and produces 6 million tonnes of limestone annually which is carried directly from the quarry by Mendip Rail. A Geodiversity audit of the site recorded pale to dark grey well bedded Carboniferous Limestone dipping consistently southwards with a small area of overlying horizontally bedded buff-coloured Jurassic oolitic limestone forming an angular unconformity."

Maurice Pullin

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.

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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 Link

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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.

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2011 : Fields near Western Farm, Cranmore

Looking north west from the road between Cranmore and East Cranmore.

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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: Link

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2011 : South from Withy Wood Lane

A field with dandelions, sycamore trees, the hill beyond appears to be nameless but is part of the East Mendips.

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2011 : North from Withy Wood Lane

A field of freshly grown grass waiting for the cattle. Cranmore Tower sits on the skyline with its attendand transmitter pylons [ST6745] from a distance this tower is similar to Alfred's Tower to the east, if in doubt look for the nearby pylons, they will settle the matter.

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2011 : North of west from Withy Wood Lane

A field of newly grown grass, re-seeded perhaps. Cranmore is beyond with St.Bartholomews Church showing its mini-steeples above the trees.

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2011 : North from Withy Wood Lane

Coldharbour Farm is out of sight over the brow of the hill, East Cranmore is more fortunate, bits of it are just visible through the trees to the left and beyond the blackthorn blossom. Difficult to believe but one of Mendip's bigger limestone quarries lies within this image, you may catch a glimpse of it through the gap to the right.

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Monk Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST6943 (Lat: 51.185735, Lng: -2.4437555)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset