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Asham Wood

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Asham Wood

2011 : Track through Asham Wood Wikipedia has this to say: "Asham Wood is the largest and most diverse of the ancient semi-natural woods in the Mendips. It has been the subject of controversy and attempts to protect the environment from increased quarrying activity in the area. The wood occupies 2 deep valleys and the intervening plateau. Most of the underlying rocks are calcareous Carboniferous Limestone and Shales, but Devonian Portishead Beds outcrop along the northern valley. There [is] a range of unusual flora and fauna. At Asham Wood near Frome coppicing and 50 dormouse boxes have been introduced in order to encourage nesting. The boxes are monitored and dormice numbers are recorded." <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asham_Wood" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asham_Wood">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 only access to Asham Wood from the road is on the north east edge near Dead Womans Bottom, otherwise it is by footpath.
2011 : Track through Asham Wood Credit: Maurice Pullin

Asham Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Somerset, England. Situated near the village of Asham, this woodland covers an area of approximately 100 hectares. The wood is part of the Mendip Hills, a range of limestone hills known for their natural beauty and diverse wildlife.

Asham Wood is predominantly made up of deciduous trees such as oak, beech, and ash. These towering trees create a dense canopy, which provides shelter and food for a wide variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds. The woodland floor is adorned with an array of vibrant wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the enchanting atmosphere.

The wood is crisscrossed with a network of footpaths, making it a popular destination for walkers, nature enthusiasts, and families. These paths lead visitors through the heart of the woodland, allowing them to immerse themselves in the tranquil surroundings and appreciate the natural wonders on offer.

Asham Wood is also home to a rich diversity of wildlife. Squirrels scurry through the trees, while badgers, foxes, and deer can occasionally be spotted in the more secluded areas. The wood is also a habitat for numerous species of insects, including butterflies and beetles.

The wood itself is managed by the local council, who work to maintain its natural beauty and protect its wildlife. Asham Wood offers a peaceful retreat for visitors, allowing them to connect with nature and enjoy the serenity of this ancient woodland.

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2011 : Track through Asham Wood Wikipedia has this to say: "Asham Wood is the largest and most diverse of the ancient semi-natural woods in the Mendips. It has been the subject of controversy and attempts to protect the environment from increased quarrying activity in the area. The wood occupies 2 deep valleys and the intervening plateau. Most of the underlying rocks are calcareous Carboniferous Limestone and Shales, but Devonian Portishead Beds outcrop along the northern valley. There [is] a range of unusual flora and fauna. At Asham Wood near Frome coppicing and 50 dormouse boxes have been introduced in order to encourage nesting. The boxes are monitored and dormice numbers are recorded." <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asham_Wood" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asham_Wood">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 only access to Asham Wood from the road is on the north east edge near Dead Womans Bottom, otherwise it is by footpath.
2011 : Track through Asham Wood
Wikipedia has this to say: "Asham Wood is the largest and most diverse of the ancient semi-natural woods in the Mendips. It has been the subject of controversy and attempts to protect the environment from increased quarrying activity in the area. The wood occupies 2 deep valleys and the intervening plateau. Most of the underlying rocks are calcareous Carboniferous Limestone and Shales, but Devonian Portishead Beds outcrop along the northern valley. There [is] a range of unusual flora and fauna. At Asham Wood near Frome coppicing and 50 dormouse boxes have been introduced in order to encourage nesting. The boxes are monitored and dormice numbers are recorded." LinkExternal link The only access to Asham Wood from the road is on the north east edge near Dead Womans Bottom, otherwise it is by footpath.
2011 : Track through Asham Wood Wikipedia has this to say: "Asham Wood is the largest and most diverse of the ancient semi-natural woods in the Mendips. It has been the subject of controversy and attempts to protect the environment from increased quarrying activity in the area. The wood occupies 2 deep valleys and the intervening plateau. Most of the underlying rocks are calcareous Carboniferous Limestone and Shales, but Devonian Portishead Beds outcrop along the northern valley. There [is] a range of unusual flora and fauna. At Asham Wood near Frome coppicing and 50 dormouse boxes have been introduced in order to encourage nesting. The boxes are monitored and dormice numbers are recorded." <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asham_Wood" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asham_Wood">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 only access to Asham Wood from the road is on the north east edge near Dead Womans Bottom, otherwise it is by footpath.
2011 : Track through Asham Wood
Wikipedia has this to say: "Asham Wood is the largest and most diverse of the ancient semi-natural woods in the Mendips. It has been the subject of controversy and attempts to protect the environment from increased quarrying activity in the area. The wood occupies 2 deep valleys and the intervening plateau. Most of the underlying rocks are calcareous Carboniferous Limestone and Shales, but Devonian Portishead Beds outcrop along the northern valley. There [is] a range of unusual flora and fauna. At Asham Wood near Frome coppicing and 50 dormouse boxes have been introduced in order to encourage nesting. The boxes are monitored and dormice numbers are recorded." LinkExternal link The only access to Asham Wood from the road is on the north east edge near Dead Womans Bottom, otherwise it is by footpath.
2011 : Into Asham Wood on the East Mendip Way The East Mendip Way runs between Wells and Frome <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path_map.php?path_name=East" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path_map.php?path_name=East">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> Mendip Way Asham Wood is about two thirds of the way along starting from Wells.
2011 : Into Asham Wood on the East Mendip Way
The East Mendip Way runs between Wells and Frome LinkExternal link Mendip Way Asham Wood is about two thirds of the way along starting from Wells.
Road at Park Corner
Road at Park Corner
Gate on Limekiln Lane onto guarded property
Gate on Limekiln Lane onto guarded property
Finger Farm yard
Finger Farm yard
Road to Mells at Finger Farm
Road to Mells at Finger Farm
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; <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.mindat.org/loc-1618.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.mindat.org/loc-1618.html">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> And from: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merehead_Quarry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merehead_Quarry">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 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."
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; LinkExternal link And from: LinkExternal 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."
Downhead, postbox and noticeboard
Downhead, postbox and noticeboard
Lane junction at Downhead
Lane junction at Downhead
Leigh-on-Mendip St Giles Church Prounounced as in "lie in bed".
Leigh-on-Mendip St Giles Church
Prounounced as in "lie in bed".
On top of the Mendips Fields and hedgerows near Leigh-upon-Mendip.
On top of the Mendips
Fields and hedgerows near Leigh-upon-Mendip.
Country cottage Near to Downhead.
Country cottage
Near to Downhead.
New Manor Farm The Mendip Way follows a route down this valley.
New Manor Farm
The Mendip Way follows a route down this valley.
Downhead parish church The church of All Saints.
Downhead parish church
The church of All Saints.
Downhead parish church Dedicated to All Saints.
Downhead parish church
Dedicated to All Saints.
Interior of Downhead parish church Looking east along the nave to the simple altar.
Interior of Downhead parish church
Looking east along the nave to the simple altar.
Merehead Quarry from the bridle track by the brick works About 1.5 km long and 1km deep, yet completely hidden from those who pass by, except for one or two view points. The mendip quarries go out of their way to be inconspicuous inspite of their size. Most of the stone is carried by a direct rail link.
Merehead Quarry from the bridle track by the brick works
About 1.5 km long and 1km deep, yet completely hidden from those who pass by, except for one or two view points. The mendip quarries go out of their way to be inconspicuous inspite of their size. Most of the stone is carried by a direct rail link.
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Asham Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST7045 (Lat: 51.211884, Lng: -2.4219457)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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