Buckland Belt

Wood, Forest in Somerset Mendip

England

Buckland Belt

Direction Sign â Signpost on the B3139 in Kilmersdon parish Located on the west side of the junction of the B3139 and Knobsbury Hill in Kilmersdon parish. 4 arms and pyramid finial.

Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST7052B — Direction Sign â Signpost on the B3139 in Kilmersdon parish Credit: J Dowding

Buckland Belt, located in Somerset, England, is a picturesque woodland area known for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity. Spanning approximately 2,500 acres, the belt is a significant part of the larger Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The woodlands in Buckland Belt are primarily composed of mixed broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, creating a lush and vibrant forest ecosystem. This diverse range of tree species provides a habitat for a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and numerous bird species.

Tranquility and serenity are defining characteristics of Buckland Belt, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers, and those seeking a peaceful retreat. The area offers an extensive network of walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore the woodlands at their own pace. These trails range from short, leisurely strolls to more challenging hikes, offering something for everyone.

In addition to its natural splendor, Buckland Belt also holds historical significance. The woodlands have been utilized by humans for centuries, with evidence of prehistoric settlements and agricultural activity in the area. Today, remnants of ancient earthworks and boundary banks can still be found, providing glimpses into the region's past.

Buckland Belt is a cherished natural gem in Somerset, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of a thriving woodland ecosystem while providing a glimpse into the rich history of the area.

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Buckland Belt Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.272629/-2.4027199 or Grid Reference ST7252. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Direction Sign â Signpost on the B3139 in Kilmersdon parish

Located on the west side of the junction of the B3139 and Knobsbury Hill in Kilmersdon parish. 4 arms and pyramid finial. Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST7052B

J Dowding

Direction Sign â Signpost on the B3139, Frome Road, A366 and A362 crossroads in Hemington parish

Located on the west side of the crossroads of the B3139, Frome Road, A366 and A362 in Hemington parish. 6 arms and lost finial. Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST7153

J Dowding

Old Milestone by A366, North of Hemington, just West of Crossroads

The Milestone is located on grass verge on the South of the road. Parish of Hemington (Mendip District). Metal plate attached to stone post, Radstock iron plate design, erected by the Radstock turnpike trust in the 18th century, top right corner of plate gone; chips on top left of stone. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link Inscription reads:- RADSTOCK / 3 / P. NORTON / 3 Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1408656 Link

Milestone Society National ID: SO_FRPN11

Janet Dowding

Old Milestone by A362, Buckland Down, North of Lodge to Ammerdown Park

The Milestone is located on grass verge on the West of the road. Parish of Hemington (Mendip District). Metal plate attached to stone post, Radstock iron plate design, erected by the Radstock turnpike trust in the 18th century. Re-erected after being uprooted in 2001; repainted by a member of the public. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link Inscription reads:- FROME / 5 / RADSTOCK / 3 Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1175774 Link

Milestone Society National ID: SO_FRRS05

Janet Dowding

Road from Foxcote meets the A366

Sarah Charlesworth

Track, Napp Wood

The woodland, part of the Ammerdown Estate is open for the public.

Maigheach-gheal

Blessed Virgin Mary, Hemington

Dave Kelly

Cornish's Grave Projecting Bracket

An old style of survey marker in the structure of a railway bridge near Kilmersdon. These were fairly short-lived, being used from the Second Geodetic Levelling from 1912 but replaced by Flush Brackets. Most surviving examples are often found along railway lines, like this one. See ST7151 : Cornish's Grave bridge for a wider view and Link

for the listing in the Benchmark Database and nearby ones too.

Neil Owen

Cornish's Grave bridge

Once the old colliers' line saw trains running along the tracks but today is now National Cycle Network Route 24. A projecting bracket can be found low down on the corner of the wall to the left of shot - see ST7151 : Cornish's Grave Projecting Bracket.

Neil Owen

Is it me?

Along the old coal railway line from Radstock to Frome are a number of bridges. Having been closed to traffic in 1988, the line was converted into National Cycle Network Route 24 and artists Elizabeth Turrell and Imi Murf have placed artworks into the high arches in order to recount the days of steam. These enamel fingers are arranged differently at each bridge. See ST7151 : Cornish's Grave bridge for a view of the bridge and ST7549 : A curious mixture for another example further down the line.

Neil Owen

Simple art

The Colliers Way is illuminated by frequent artworks of a more practical nature. Here a solid bench by Yumiko Aoyagi stands next to a boulder by Elizabeth Turrell and Imi Maufe, which has names of old apple and pear varieties set into it.

Neil Owen

Undercover pipes

Actually perhaps these should be under the ground? Some of the products of the concrete works nearby have clearly been misappropriated. See ST7151 : Open both ends for another inadvertent wildlife refuge.

Neil Owen

Open both ends

Another large concrete pipe section, lying forlorn and not looking like it is going to be removed any time soon. See ST7151 : Undercover pipes for more pipes along side the old railway line.

Neil Owen

It's flat all the way

Route 24 markers beside a building called 'The Halt'. Opposite (and behind the private property sign) is a concrete works.

Neil Owen

Wrong sort of trees on the line

The Radstock-Frome section closed in 1988 and the greenery has quickly returned to the tracks. Of course, the boulders are not helping. Easterly view down the line.

Neil Owen

Local support

The sign reads: 'Supported by the Somerset Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund'. This was a Defra scheme to take money from the mineral extraction industries to return to the local areas as a means of reducing the impact, both to the environment and infrastructure.

Neil Owen