Morning Well Plantation

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Morning Well Plantation

Benchmark on Old Schoolhouse, Plush Ordnance Survey benchmark, described on database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm73593" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm73593">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>. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4834177">ST7102 : Former Schoolhouse, Plush</a>.
Benchmark on Old Schoolhouse, Plush Credit: Becky Williamson

Morning Well Plantation is a charming woodland estate located in Dorset, England. Situated in the heart of a lush forest, this picturesque plantation offers visitors a serene and tranquil retreat surrounded by nature's beauty. The plantation covers a vast area, with towering trees, vibrant flora, and meandering paths that invite exploration.

The plantation is home to a diverse range of plant species, including oak, birch, and beech trees, creating a rich and diverse ecosystem. The dense foliage provides a haven for various wildlife, such as deer, foxes, and numerous bird species, making it a paradise for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Visitors to Morning Well Plantation can enjoy a range of activities, including hiking, walking, and cycling along the well-maintained trails that wind through the estate. These paths offer stunning views of the surrounding forest, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the natural environment.

For those seeking a more relaxed experience, the plantation also offers peaceful picnic spots and designated areas for nature observation. The plantation's well-manicured lawns provide the perfect setting for families and friends to gather and enjoy a leisurely day surrounded by nature.

Morning Well Plantation is a popular destination throughout the year, with the changing seasons showcasing the beauty of nature's cycle. Whether it's the vibrant colors of autumn, the blooming flowers of spring, or the blanket of snow in winter, the plantation offers a truly enchanting experience for all who visit.

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Morning Well Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.806744/-2.4275792 or Grid Reference ST6900. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Benchmark on Old Schoolhouse, Plush Ordnance Survey benchmark, described on database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm73593" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm73593">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>. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4834177">ST7102 : Former Schoolhouse, Plush</a>.
Benchmark on Old Schoolhouse, Plush
Ordnance Survey benchmark, described on database at LinkExternal link. See also ST7102 : Former Schoolhouse, Plush.
Former Schoolhouse, Plush There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark on this cottage. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4834176">ST7102 : Benchmark on Old Schoolhouse, Plush</a>.
Former Schoolhouse, Plush
There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark on this cottage. See ST7102 : Benchmark on Old Schoolhouse, Plush.
Church Lane, Piddletrenthide
Church Lane, Piddletrenthide
Near summit of East Hill, Piddletrenthide Not that you'd really know you were on a hill. It's all arable crops!
Near summit of East Hill, Piddletrenthide
Not that you'd really know you were on a hill. It's all arable crops!
New Barn Farm, near Piddletrenthide
New Barn Farm, near Piddletrenthide
Settlement on West Hill, near Plush
Settlement on West Hill, near Plush
Benchmark on cottage, Alton Pancras Ordnance Survey benchmark on cottage in Alton Pancras, described on database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm69121" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm69121">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>.
Benchmark on cottage, Alton Pancras
Ordnance Survey benchmark on cottage in Alton Pancras, described on database at LinkExternal link.
Piddletrenthide Taken from the footpath above the village.
Piddletrenthide
Taken from the footpath above the village.
Old Direction Sign - Signpost in Plush, Piddletrenthide Parish Annulus and bar finial - 3 arms; Dorset halo with NGR by the UC road, in parish of Piddletrenthide (West Dorset District), Plush, on green opposite Brace of Pheasants PH.

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: DO_ST7102
Old Direction Sign - Signpost in Plush, Piddletrenthide Parish
Annulus and bar finial - 3 arms; Dorset halo with NGR by the UC road, in parish of Piddletrenthide (West Dorset District), Plush, on green opposite Brace of Pheasants PH. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DO_ST7102
Direction Sign - Signpost by the B3143 Annulus finial - no arm; Dorset halo without NGR by the B3143, in parish of Piddletrenthide (West Dorset District), Piddletrenthide, at junction with UC road to Mappowder, on verge.

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: DO_ST7000
Direction Sign - Signpost by the B3143
Annulus finial - no arm; Dorset halo without NGR by the B3143, in parish of Piddletrenthide (West Dorset District), Piddletrenthide, at junction with UC road to Mappowder, on verge. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DO_ST7000
Bridleway past West House, Piddletrenthide West House, also shown at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/887114">SY7099 : West House - Piddletrenthide</a>, is described at <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1324130?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1324130?section=official-list-entry">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> . Taken from where bridleway S36 41 leaves Back Lane.
Bridleway past West House, Piddletrenthide
West House, also shown at SY7099 : West House - Piddletrenthide, is described at LinkExternal link . Taken from where bridleway S36 41 leaves Back Lane.
Bridleway, Piddletrenthide Bridleway S36 25 runs parallel to the River Piddle, here about 70 metres to the left.
Bridleway, Piddletrenthide
Bridleway S36 25 runs parallel to the River Piddle, here about 70 metres to the left.
Cerne Abbas Lane, Piddletrenthide The stretch of lane between its junction with bridleway S36 25 (behind camera) and S36 41, which runs beside West House (on the right, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7182136">SY7099 : Bridleway past West House, Piddletrenthide</a>)
Cerne Abbas Lane, Piddletrenthide
The stretch of lane between its junction with bridleway S36 25 (behind camera) and S36 41, which runs beside West House (on the right, see SY7099 : Bridleway past West House, Piddletrenthide)
Barns, Piddletrenthide Beside bridleway S36 24.
Barns, Piddletrenthide
Beside bridleway S36 24.
River Piddle, Piddletrenthide From a footbridge carrying non-horses along bridleway S36 24; in the foreground is the ford for the horses. The bridleway continues along the left side of the river. On the left is the rear of the Piddle Inn. The further pair of houses is Baker's Row <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153408?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153408?section=official-list-entry">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> . This is an identical view to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1343387">SY7099 : Piddletrenthide: River Piddle alongside the Piddle Inn</a>, about thirteen years later.
River Piddle, Piddletrenthide
From a footbridge carrying non-horses along bridleway S36 24; in the foreground is the ford for the horses. The bridleway continues along the left side of the river. On the left is the rear of the Piddle Inn. The further pair of houses is Baker's Row LinkExternal link . This is an identical view to SY7099 : Piddletrenthide: River Piddle alongside the Piddle Inn, about thirteen years later.
Listed houses, Piddletrenthide Two attached houses with banded flint and either brick or rubble. 

The more recently thatched house is listed as "House adjoining Pear Tree House to the North" <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1118799?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1118799?section=official-list-entry">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> . The map shows "Middle Thatch" but also implies there is another property at this end, and the name "Corner Cottage" appears on the wall. Moreover, the listing, dating from 1984, begins "House and shop".

The further house, Pear Tree Cottage, is listed as Pear Tree House ) (first listing 1956) <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1304341?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1304341?section=official-list-entry">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> .
Listed houses, Piddletrenthide
Two attached houses with banded flint and either brick or rubble. The more recently thatched house is listed as "House adjoining Pear Tree House to the North" LinkExternal link . The map shows "Middle Thatch" but also implies there is another property at this end, and the name "Corner Cottage" appears on the wall. Moreover, the listing, dating from 1984, begins "House and shop". The further house, Pear Tree Cottage, is listed as Pear Tree House ) (first listing 1956) LinkExternal link .
East House, Piddletrenthide An early C19 house, described at <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1118800?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1118800?section=official-list-entry">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> . Woodland has developed behind the village here, but remains unnamed on maps.
East House, Piddletrenthide
An early C19 house, described at LinkExternal link . Woodland has developed behind the village here, but remains unnamed on maps.
River Piddle, Piddletrenthide Running beside the B3143 here, and seen from a footbridge at the start of footpath S36 30.
River Piddle, Piddletrenthide
Running beside the B3143 here, and seen from a footbridge at the start of footpath S36 30.
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Morning Well Plantation is located at Grid Ref: ST6900 (Lat: 50.806744, Lng: -2.4275792)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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