Coalpit Plantation

Wood, Forest in Shropshire

England

Coalpit Plantation

Cheswardine Hall Cheswardine Hall is about half a mile from the village of Cheswardine and is an example of a Victorian landowner&#039;s country house. There is a beautiful sweep of rhododendrons bordering the drive up to the house.
See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://cheswardinemanor.googlepages.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://cheswardinemanor.googlepages.com/">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> for some history of the house. — Cheswardine Hall Credit: Tony Grant

Coalpit Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Shropshire, England. Spanning over an area of approximately 100 acres, this enchanting forest is a haven for nature enthusiasts and offers a diverse range of flora and fauna.

The plantation is primarily composed of a mixture of deciduous and coniferous trees, creating a vibrant and colorful display throughout the year. Ancient oak trees stand tall, their branches forming a dense canopy that filters the sunlight, creating a tranquil and shaded atmosphere beneath. The forest floor is covered in a thick layer of moss, providing a soft and cushioned path for visitors to explore.

Numerous footpaths wind their way through the plantation, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and serenity of the surroundings. These paths lead to hidden clearings, where one can find an abundance of wildflowers, ferns, and mushrooms. The plantation is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, rabbits, and a wide array of bird species, making it a popular spot for birdwatching and nature photography.

Coalpit Plantation is open to the public year-round, with dedicated picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the forest, offering visitors the opportunity to relax and enjoy the peaceful ambiance. The plantation is well-maintained, with regular clean-ups and conservation efforts to preserve its natural beauty.

Overall, Coalpit Plantation in Shropshire is a delightful destination for anyone seeking a tranquil escape into nature. Its breathtaking woodland, diverse wildlife, and serene atmosphere make it a must-visit location for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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Coalpit Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.881193/-2.4142902 or Grid Reference SJ7231. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cheswardine Hall

Cheswardine Hall is about half a mile from the village of Cheswardine and is an example of a Victorian landowner's country house. There is a beautiful sweep of rhododendrons bordering the drive up to the house. See Link

for some history of the house.

Tony Grant

Cheswardine Hall

Charles Donaldson-Hudson originally had the house built in 1875 to a design by John MacVicar Anderson. This replaced an earlier partially-built house (known as The Hill, Chipnall) that had been purchased by Thomas Hudson (the great uncle of Charles Donaldson-Hudson) along with the Cheswardine Estate around 1833. In 1950 the hall was bought by the Brothers of Christian Instruction (also known as the La Mennais Brothers or Mennaisians), a teaching order founded in Brittany, for use as a Juniorate for boys, and named St Edward's College. In 1969 it was purchased by the Morgan Building Company for conversion into a leisure centre, but this did not occur. In 1972 the hall was sold to a Mr & Mrs Brunt and used as an Approved School. In 1984 it was sold to Mr & Mrs Stephen Poole for use as a residential and nursing home.

Tony Grant

Reentrant north east of Dales Wood

Sloping lush cattle pasture looking SSW down one of several reentrants towards the valley of Coal Brook. The woodland (left) is an unnamed conifer plantation to the east of Dales Wood. View from the footpath from Hookgate

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Woodland strip on bank, near Knowleswood

This narrow strip of mixed woodland is all that remains of a larger wedge of plantation marked on the OS 1:25,000. The earth bank beneath the trees stretches for around 100m and is clearly the result of artificial earth removal. View from the footpath south from Knowleswood

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Woodland east of Dales Wood

Mixed woodland, predominantly deciduous in this area, used for rearing game. A game feeder is just visible (centre right). View from the footpath from Knowleswood at the junction with the footpath running E-W

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Coal Brook valley

View across the valley of Coal Brook, showing the patchwork of fields of rough and improved sheep pasture and the woodland around the stream. The farm just visible (left) is probably Heatherdale Farm (in SJ7432)

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Coal Brook

The ponds are just visible in the centre of the picture. Chipnall Wood tops the ground behind.

Peter Fleming

Woods near The Nook Farm

Looking north east from the road sheep graze in front of the woods.

Peter Fleming

Chipnall

Looking north east towards Chipnall Farm and Chipnall Hall Farm. The properties on the left of this road, numbering six in total, were built as estate workers cottages by the Donaldson-Hudson family from Cheswardine Hall.

Peter Fleming