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Picken's Plantation

Wood, Forest in Shropshire

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Picken's Plantation

The west front of the nave at Lilleshall Abbey Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
The west front of the nave at Lilleshall Abbey Credit: Mat Fascione

Picken's Plantation is a beautiful woodland area located in Shropshire, England. Covering approximately 50 hectares, the plantation is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The woodland is primarily composed of native species such as oak, birch, and beech trees, creating a lush and vibrant environment. Picken's Plantation is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and a wide array of bird species.

Visitors to the plantation can enjoy peaceful walks along the well-maintained trails that wind through the forest, offering opportunities to observe the natural beauty of the area. There are also designated picnic areas where visitors can relax and enjoy a meal surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature.

Picken's Plantation is managed by local conservation groups, who work to preserve the natural habitat and ensure that it remains a haven for wildlife for generations to come. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or a chance to explore the great outdoors, Picken's Plantation is a must-visit destination in Shropshire.

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The west front of the nave at Lilleshall Abbey Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
The west front of the nave at Lilleshall Abbey
Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
Ruined nave at Lilleshall Abbey Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
Ruined nave at Lilleshall Abbey
Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
Graffiti at Lilleshall Abbey In a tower in the west front of the nave.
Graffiti at Lilleshall Abbey
In a tower in the west front of the nave.
Inside the ruined nave at Lilleshall Abbey Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
Inside the ruined nave at Lilleshall Abbey
Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
The former cloister at Lilleshall Abbey Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
The former cloister at Lilleshall Abbey
Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
Carved doorway at Lilleshall Abbey This elaborately carved doorway dates from the late 12th century, it was used by the canons during formal processions. It linked the nave with the cloister.
Carved doorway at Lilleshall Abbey
This elaborately carved doorway dates from the late 12th century, it was used by the canons during formal processions. It linked the nave with the cloister.
The ruined chancel at Lilleshall Abbey Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
The ruined chancel at Lilleshall Abbey
Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
Ruined nave at Lilleshall Abbey Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
Ruined nave at Lilleshall Abbey
Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
Inside the sacistry at Lilleshall Abbey This room and its contents were the responsibility of the sacrist, one of the senior members of the abbey community. The sacred vessels and ritual vestments used in the church services were stored here.
Inside the sacistry at Lilleshall Abbey
This room and its contents were the responsibility of the sacrist, one of the senior members of the abbey community. The sacred vessels and ritual vestments used in the church services were stored here.
Inside the slype or parlour at Lilleshall Abbey This narrow passage had doors at either end, probably giving access to the canons' infirmary to the east of the cloister. It may also have served as the parlour, where the canons would discuss important matters without breaking the cloister rule of silence.
Inside the slype or parlour at Lilleshall Abbey
This narrow passage had doors at either end, probably giving access to the canons' infirmary to the east of the cloister. It may also have served as the parlour, where the canons would discuss important matters without breaking the cloister rule of silence.
Wall at Lilleshall Abbey Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
Wall at Lilleshall Abbey
Founded in the late 1140s by a small community of Augustinian Canons from Dorchester Abbey in Oxfordshire, Lilleshall Abbey prospered through the 12th and 13th centuries with increased endowments and tithes, though financial ineptitude and the Black Death accounted for its decline in the 14th century. It was dissolved in 1538, when the Abbot and ten canons were pensioned off. The estate passed to James Leveson of Wolverhampton in 1543 whose ancestor Sir Richard Leveson unsuccessfully defended a Royalist garrison there in 1643 and the defensible parts of the abbey ruins were slighted by the Parliamentary forces. Most of the remains are 12th & 13th century, the site is grade I listed and a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of English Heritage
Lilyhurst Road Benchmark The Ordnance Survey Benchmark cut into the roadside wall on Lilyhurst Road, Lilleshall, Telford. The OS records indicate that it was levelled in 1961, but the historical maps show that it has been in-situ since 1901.
Lilyhurst Road Benchmark
The Ordnance Survey Benchmark cut into the roadside wall on Lilyhurst Road, Lilleshall, Telford. The OS records indicate that it was levelled in 1961, but the historical maps show that it has been in-situ since 1901.
9 Lilyhurst Road Benchmark The Ordnance Survey Benchmark cut into the garden wall of 9 Lilyhurst Road, Lilleshall, Telford. The Benchmark was first levelled by the OS in 19th Century and was last verified in 1961. It's height above the Ordnance Datum at Newlyn is recorded as 140.059-metres.
9 Lilyhurst Road Benchmark
The Ordnance Survey Benchmark cut into the garden wall of 9 Lilyhurst Road, Lilleshall, Telford. The Benchmark was first levelled by the OS in 19th Century and was last verified in 1961. It's height above the Ordnance Datum at Newlyn is recorded as 140.059-metres.
Lilleshall Abbey The abbey church. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1015286?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1015286?section=official-list-entry">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>
Lilleshall Abbey
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Old Wayside Cross on the B4379 near Heath Hill Farm The Butter Cross, the old shaft and base of a wayside cross. Set on the east side of the B4379, south of Heath Hill Farm and a footpath, in Sheriffhales parish. Grade II Listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1308073" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1308073">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>. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1072927" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1072927">Link</a> and <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/917548" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/917548">Link</a>. Milestone Society National ID: SABN_SHE
Old Wayside Cross on the B4379 near Heath Hill Farm
The Butter Cross, the old shaft and base of a wayside cross. Set on the east side of the B4379, south of Heath Hill Farm and a footpath, in Sheriffhales parish. Grade II Listed LinkExternal link. See also Link and Link. Milestone Society National ID: SABN_SHE
Royalty in Sheriffhales The village appears to be holding a 'Best Dressed Garden' competition to see who can put up the most fancy decorations in advance of the imminent coronation of Charles III, which is taking place this coming weekend. Here we have a series of mannequins in their glad rags, each with a facemask depicting one of the royal family - Kate & Prince William, Camilla & King Charles, Princess Anne and (Prince) Harry, along with a couple of corgi dogs at the bottom of the table (although they look rather more like Jack Russells to me) all of whom are watching the traffic pass through the centre of the village.
Royalty in Sheriffhales
The village appears to be holding a 'Best Dressed Garden' competition to see who can put up the most fancy decorations in advance of the imminent coronation of Charles III, which is taking place this coming weekend. Here we have a series of mannequins in their glad rags, each with a facemask depicting one of the royal family - Kate & Prince William, Camilla & King Charles, Princess Anne and (Prince) Harry, along with a couple of corgi dogs at the bottom of the table (although they look rather more like Jack Russells to me) all of whom are watching the traffic pass through the centre of the village.
Public notice at Spring Pool Michael Bubb, the owner of the wood and pond, has erected this notice to inform passing walkers or riders of the nature of the work being undertaken here. Spring Pool is a 200 year old lake and has been neglected for most of that time. It was built to raise fish as food for the adjacent country house, Woodcote Hall. Severn Trent Water and the present owner are removing many thousands of tonnes of silt to restore the lake, slow water movement and drainage, remove Rhododendrons and replace with native flowers, plants and trees and encourage insects, birds and wildlife to normal levels and beyond. I met the owner here today, overseeing operations with a small workforce of three tractors and massive trailers (the sort often used to transport potato crops I think), as I bimbled down their track, lost, realising I was lost and consulting them for directions. They soon set me right. Off I bimbled again, immediately got lost again and then boxed around to regain my original route. Great to meet the blokes and see such a great project underway.
Public notice at Spring Pool
Michael Bubb, the owner of the wood and pond, has erected this notice to inform passing walkers or riders of the nature of the work being undertaken here. Spring Pool is a 200 year old lake and has been neglected for most of that time. It was built to raise fish as food for the adjacent country house, Woodcote Hall. Severn Trent Water and the present owner are removing many thousands of tonnes of silt to restore the lake, slow water movement and drainage, remove Rhododendrons and replace with native flowers, plants and trees and encourage insects, birds and wildlife to normal levels and beyond. I met the owner here today, overseeing operations with a small workforce of three tractors and massive trailers (the sort often used to transport potato crops I think), as I bimbled down their track, lost, realising I was lost and consulting them for directions. They soon set me right. Off I bimbled again, immediately got lost again and then boxed around to regain my original route. Great to meet the blokes and see such a great project underway.
Old vintage Caterpillar bulldozer near Spring Pool Dating from 1953 apparently. Still trundling about. Lovely engine note. They were built to last then. 1953 - a new Queen, a post-war recovery programme, rationing still prevalent, the class system still just about fully intact, farming getting lots of government support, a time of growth and optimism. We have had a few ups and downs since then! This dozer has seen them all.
Old vintage Caterpillar bulldozer near Spring Pool
Dating from 1953 apparently. Still trundling about. Lovely engine note. They were built to last then. 1953 - a new Queen, a post-war recovery programme, rationing still prevalent, the class system still just about fully intact, farming getting lots of government support, a time of growth and optimism. We have had a few ups and downs since then! This dozer has seen them all.
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Picken's Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SJ7513 (Lat: 52.718658, Lng: -2.3634637)

Unitary Authority: Shropshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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