Toney's Coppice

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

England

Toney's Coppice

Toney's Coppice is a picturesque woodland located in Gloucestershire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, this enchanting forest is nestled in the heart of the county, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The coppice is predominantly comprised of oak and beech trees, which provide a dense canopy that filters sunlight and creates a cool, shaded atmosphere. This woodland is rich in biodiversity, with a diverse range of flora and fauna calling it home. Wildflowers such as bluebells, primroses, and foxgloves carpet the forest floor during spring, while birds such as woodpeckers, thrushes, and warblers can be heard singing their melodious tunes throughout the year.

Walking through Toney's Coppice, visitors are greeted with a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing them to explore the woodland at their own pace. The paths wind through ancient trees and lead to hidden clearings and peaceful glades, perfect for a picnic or simply enjoying the serenity of nature.

With its proximity to the nearby village of Toney, the coppice is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. It offers a range of recreational activities, including hiking, birdwatching, and nature photography. Additionally, the forest is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, providing opportunities to spot deer, badgers, and rabbits in their natural habitat.

Toney's Coppice is a true gem in Gloucestershire's natural landscape, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of the English countryside and reconnect with nature.

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Toney's Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.013984/-2.3682711 or Grid Reference SO7435. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

M50 looking west

Colin Pyle

A449 at Wayend Street

Peter Whatley

Hollybush Hill from the A438

Peter Whatley

Roadside cottages near Hollybush

Peter Whatley

Wild daffodils by the M50

These Narcissus pseudonarcissus clothe the slopes surrounding the Highways Authority depot at Junction 2 of the M50.

Jonathan Billinger

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