Primrose Wood

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire

England

Primrose Wood

Primrose Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a part of the wider Forest of Dean, known for its rich biodiversity and stunning natural landscapes.

The wood is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The canopy formed by these trees provides a dense cover that allows only dappled sunlight to filter through, creating a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The forest floor is blanketed with a variety of wildflowers, including primroses, which give the wood its name and add a splash of color to the surroundings during springtime.

Primrose Wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained paths, allowing visitors to explore its beauty on foot. These paths wind through the wood, offering glimpses of small clearings, babbling brooks, and moss-covered rocks. The wood is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, foxes, and numerous bird species, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

The wood is managed by a local conservation trust, ensuring its preservation and protection for future generations. The trust organizes guided walks and educational programs to raise awareness about the importance of preserving this unique woodland habitat. Additionally, there are picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the wood, providing visitors with opportunities to relax and enjoy the serene surroundings.

Overall, Primrose Wood in Gloucestershire is a hidden gem, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in nature and experience the beauty of a well-preserved woodland ecosystem.

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Primrose Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.475084/-2.4455079 or Grid Reference ST6975. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St James the Great Church, Abson

This fine Grade I listed church is in a very small hamlet Link

Brian Robert Marshall

Sundial, St James the Great Church, Abson

The 18th century sundial is a fairly recent feature. The church itself ST7074 : St James the Great Church, Abson has its origins in the 12th century.

Brian Robert Marshall

Barrage balloon mooring site

The semi-circle of more scrubby looking grass is the location of a World War Two barrage balloon mooring site in Pucklechurch. There are various small concrete pads set into this area of ground, some with metal rings attached, and also the outline of a small building. The exposed concrete in the foreground is the most obvious feature that would be evident to a casual observer visiting this site.

Ruth Riddle

Curvy or cosy?

A stylish, if not terribly practical, seat in Pucklechurch recreation ground. The community centre is behind.

Neil Owen

Recreation playground

Some of the attractions for the children at the corner of 'The Rec'. See ST7076 : A new slide! for a couple more.

Neil Owen

A new slide!

The stainless steel slide in the background appears to be a very recent addition to the playground, but the treadmill is older. Indeed, perhaps the latter is for the benefit of residents of the Y.O.I. at the other end of the village. See ST7076 : Recreation playground for more.

Neil Owen

The Star

Situated with a good view of the recreation ground. It is thought that a royal hunting lodge or fortification (burh) was located near here as part of the ancient royal forest of Kingswood. Some of its stonework is believed to have been reused in the construction of The Star, which could be sixteenth century in date. But the story of the burh is rather darker. Pucklechurch has its place in the history of English monarchy: on May 26th 946AD (St Augustine's Day) Edmund I, perhaps the first king to lay claim to being the ruler of all England, was murdered by an exiled robber by the name of Leofa.

Neil Owen

Park your bike here

Presumably the buses won't allow them on.

Neil Owen

Church Farm, Abson

From beside the churchyard wall, which has "heavy slag block coping" Link

. The building on the left, with its catslide roof, is listed as an C18 stable Link

. The farmhouse on the right has C17 origins Link

Derek Harper

Lodge Road

Approaching Abson; the church tower can be seen above the hedge on the right.

Derek Harper

Church of St James the Great, Abson

The grade I listed Link

church has a C15 tower. On the left is part of Church Farm - see ST7074 : Church Farm, Abson.

Derek Harper

Gate and stile, Abson

With a stile "formed by limestone panel with freestone piers to each side, splayed at sides; cast iron gate with spear tops to rails and trefoil finials, plain square piers" Link

, this is along the churchyard wall.

Derek Harper

Tower, Church of St James the Great, Abson

The C15 tower of the grade I listed church Link

also shown in ST7074 : Church of St James the Great, Abson.

Derek Harper

Churchyard, Abson

Colourful alliums in the churchyard, which contains a number of listed monuments. I think the chest tomb on the right may be the Noble monument described at Link

Derek Harper

Doorway, Church of St James the Great, Abson

The Norman doorway in the porch of the grade I listed church Link

. "Inner door has round head, jamb shafts with scalloped capitals, roll-moulded head".

Derek Harper

ST688751 Siston Lane looking N past Parish Church

On Siston Lane looking north past the Parish Church of St. Anne Syston (note the different spelling of Siston!). Siston Court is in the trees on the left.

Colin S Pearson