Woodfields Coppice

Wood, Forest in Herefordshire

England

Woodfields Coppice

M50 westbound at Bromsberrow Heath Credit: Colin Pyle

Woodfields Coppice is a picturesque woodland located in Herefordshire, England. Spanning over a vast area, the coppice is known for its lush greenery, towering trees, and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The woodland is primarily composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which provide a rich habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna. The forest floor is carpeted with an array of wildflowers, such as bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape during the spring and summer months.

Woodfields Coppice is home to various wildlife species, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a wide variety of bird species, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and wildlife spotting. The woodland also features a small stream that meanders through its heart, adding to its natural beauty and providing a habitat for aquatic creatures.

The coppice offers a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the woodland and enjoy its breathtaking views. These trails range from short, leisurely strolls to longer, more challenging hikes, catering to all levels of fitness and experience.

In addition to its natural beauty, Woodfields Coppice also has historical significance. It was once used as a source of timber for various industries and played a vital role in the local economy. Today, remnants of this history can still be seen in the form of old timber stacks and abandoned saw pits scattered throughout the woodland.

Overall, Woodfields Coppice is a captivating destination that combines natural splendor with a rich history, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of Herefordshire's countryside.

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Woodfields Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.010042/-2.3972902 or Grid Reference SO7234. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

M50 westbound at Bromsberrow Heath

Colin Pyle

Clencher's Mill

Taken on a visit during the National Mills Weekend. An 18th century timber framed mill with an iron overshot waterwheel dating back to 1820. The waterwheel is accessed from the open doorway. When, in the 1920s, the water supply via the leet was cut off the mill was driven from an engine in the building on the left with a drive shaft passing overhead.

Bob Embleton

Clencher's Mill

Taken on a visit during the National Mills Weekend. An 18th century timber framed mill with an iron overshot waterwheel dating back to 1820. When, in the 1920s, the water supply via the leet was cut off the mill was driven from an engine in the building on the right with a drive shaft passing overhead.

Bob Embleton

Outbuildings, Clencher's Mill

I was told these were pigsties. The front wall is two bricks 18" deep. The left end wall is modern breeze block so the building may have been shortened.

Bob Embleton

The mill stones, Clencher's Mill

Taken on a visit during the National Mills Weekend. An 18th century timber framed mill with an iron overshot waterwheel dating back to the 1820. The corn for grinding was shaken from the wooden hopper into the centre of the top stone. The string disappearing through a hole to the floor below controlled the feed of corn to the mill - when a bag of milled flour was full the miller pulled the string and the corn stopped flowing. The metal lever on the wall on the left of the picture controlled the water flow over the wheel, housed beyond the brick wall. The horizontal shaft with the leather belt must be a 1920s addition when the water supply to the leet was cut off and the mill was powered from an engine in an adjacent building.

Bob Embleton

Clenchers Mill

This is the watermill for Eastnor Castle and was open for National Mills Weekend. There is an overshot wheel and a single pair of stones.

Chris Allen

Clenchers Mill, near Eastnor

The estate watermill for Eastnor Castle and shortly to be restored to working order. This is the overshot water wheel. The wooden penstock is at the top. The railing is obviously more modern.

Chris Allen

Clenchers Mill, near Eastnor

This is the gear room of this 18th century timber framed watermill. The wheel is of 1820. The pit wheel is at the back and the wallow is out of mesh on the beam carrying the footstep bearing for the main shaft. There is one surviving set of stones driven to the right. The stones on the left are missing but sufficient remains to show there must have been a pair here. The vertical centre boarding is curved to clear the great spur wheel.

Chris Allen

Clenchers Mill

This shows the pit wheel, great spur wheel and single surviving stone nut. The jacking ring has been used to take the stone nut out of engagement. The axle of the wheel can be seen to be metal. This watermill was open for National Mills Weekend.

Chris Allen

Clenchers Mill - stone floor

The single surviving pair of stones and a crusher for animal feed are on the right. The lever on the wall on the left opens the penstock for the overshot waterwheel. The crownwheel is just left of centre and operates one shaft for the sack hoist and one for other auxiliaries.

Chris Allen

Clenchers Mill, sack hoist mechanism

This roller on an arm is pulled onto the sack hoist belt (vertical belt left of centre) to tighten it and engage the sack hoist and pulled off to release it. There are two cords to operate it. I have never seen one like it before. This watermill was open for National Mills Weekend.

Chris Allen

Clenchers Mill near Eastnor

The leat is on the right with the by-pass sluice in the foreground. The mill is beyond and the wheel is under the slate roof that is catching the light. The leat is currently dry but restoration is anticipated within three years.

Chris Allen

Ford on the minor road from Eastnor to Bromsberrow

Chris Allen

Field near Little Woolpits

Julian P Guffogg

Dingwood Park Farm and Oast

Circular Oast kiln with tiled roof. Dingwood deerpark, south of Ledbury, was owned by the bishops of Hereford in the 13th century; there are several documentary references to it. It was bought by Francis Hall of the New House in Ledbury (now Ledbury Park), and was transferred to the Biddulphs when they bought the Halls' estates c. 1680. The present house at Dingwood may have been built in the late 17th century. It became a farmhouse in the 18th century, and the 1831 OS 1" map shows it as Dingwood Park Farm. On Bowen's 1775 county map it is The Park, while Bryant's county map of 1835 has no park but names the main road N of Dingwood 'Parkway', as does the tithe map.

Julian P Guffogg