Hang Wood

Wood, Forest in Somerset

England

Hang Wood

Direction Sign – Signpost on Green Lane in Hinton Charterhouse parish Located on the southeast side of a junction on Green Lane in Hinton Charterhouse parish. 1 arm and pyramid finial. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4886057" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4886057">Link</a>.

Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST7758A
Direction Sign – Signpost on Green Lane in Hinton Charterhouse parish Credit: D Philpott

Hang Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Somerset, England. Spanning an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers. The wood is situated near the village of Wood, offering easy access to visitors from the local area and beyond.

The woodland is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, ash, and birch. These trees create a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife that call Hang Wood their home. Visitors can expect to see an array of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds, as well as small mammals like squirrels and rabbits.

There are several well-maintained trails throughout the wood, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These pathways wind through the trees, offering glimpses of sunlight filtering through the leaves and creating a tranquil atmosphere. Along the trails, visitors can also find informative signs that provide details about the different tree species and wildlife found in the wood.

Hang Wood is not only a place of natural beauty but also holds historical significance. It is believed that the wood has been in existence for hundreds of years and may have been used for timber production in the past. Today, it serves as a protected area for wildlife conservation and provides a peaceful retreat for those seeking a connection with nature.

Overall, Hang Wood in Somerset is a captivating woodland that offers a serene escape for visitors. Its diverse flora and fauna, well-marked trails, and historical significance make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers in the area.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.332438/-2.3356383 or Grid Reference ST7659. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Direction Sign – Signpost on Green Lane in Hinton Charterhouse parish Located on the southeast side of a junction on Green Lane in Hinton Charterhouse parish. 1 arm and pyramid finial. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4886057" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4886057">Link</a>.

Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST7758A
Direction Sign – Signpost on Green Lane in Hinton Charterhouse parish
Located on the southeast side of a junction on Green Lane in Hinton Charterhouse parish. 1 arm and pyramid finial. See also Link. Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST7758A
Pavilion, Hinton Charterhouse CC The new pavilion of Hinton Charterhouse Cricket Club <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://hccc.play-cricket.com/home" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://hccc.play-cricket.com/home">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> , used for the first time in the 2023 season.  The spacious pavilion includes a bar, an indoor area for cricket teas, an open-sided but covered area for the scorer and other spectators to sit, and an electronic scoreboard which allows the par score according to the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern system to be displayed. The ground is on private land belonging to Hinton House.  A match is about to begin between Hinton Charterhouse CC Veterans XI and the Somerset Allsorts <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://hccc.play-cricket.com/match_details?id=5525607" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://hccc.play-cricket.com/match_details?id=5525607">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> .
Pavilion, Hinton Charterhouse CC
The new pavilion of Hinton Charterhouse Cricket Club LinkExternal link , used for the first time in the 2023 season. The spacious pavilion includes a bar, an indoor area for cricket teas, an open-sided but covered area for the scorer and other spectators to sit, and an electronic scoreboard which allows the par score according to the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern system to be displayed. The ground is on private land belonging to Hinton House. A match is about to begin between Hinton Charterhouse CC Veterans XI and the Somerset Allsorts LinkExternal link .
Path towards Norton Barn A network of footpaths extends from the west of the village of Hinton Charterhouse, in varying states of upkeep.  This one is carefully fenced off from the adjacent field containing cattle and well trodden, though a little further on it becomes far less passable.
Path towards Norton Barn
A network of footpaths extends from the west of the village of Hinton Charterhouse, in varying states of upkeep. This one is carefully fenced off from the adjacent field containing cattle and well trodden, though a little further on it becomes far less passable.
A junction of two footpaths Barely visible in the hedge is a kissing gate which is where another footpath - in theory - branches off towards Wellow Lane from the well-marked one from the west side of Hinton Charterhouse across Hinton Farm.
A junction of two footpaths
Barely visible in the hedge is a kissing gate which is where another footpath - in theory - branches off towards Wellow Lane from the well-marked one from the west side of Hinton Charterhouse across Hinton Farm.
Maize field, Hinton Farm This bridleway heading towards Cleaves Wood crosses Hinton Farm <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bigbarn.co.uk/producer/hinton-charterhouse/beeswax-dyson-farming-ltd-28496/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bigbarn.co.uk/producer/hinton-charterhouse/beeswax-dyson-farming-ltd-28496/">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> which like much around Hinton Charterhouse is now connected to the Dyson family.  A field of maize can be glimpsed through the hedge.
Maize field, Hinton Farm
This bridleway heading towards Cleaves Wood crosses Hinton Farm LinkExternal link which like much around Hinton Charterhouse is now connected to the Dyson family. A field of maize can be glimpsed through the hedge.
Green Lane, Hinton Charterhouse A typical dull British day in October. Nothing special going on, however the road does somehow seem wider than it actually is in this photo.
Green Lane, Hinton Charterhouse
A typical dull British day in October. Nothing special going on, however the road does somehow seem wider than it actually is in this photo.
Green Lane, Hinton Charterhouse The leaves are taking a while to fall, as there was bad weather around the UK in March <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3395093">NX5956 : Gatehouse of Fleet in the snow</a>
Green Lane, Hinton Charterhouse
The leaves are taking a while to fall, as there was bad weather around the UK in March NX5956 : Gatehouse of Fleet in the snow
Anti Tank Ditch, Hog Wood, Hinton Charterhouse This is located in Hog Wood near Hinton Charterhouse. It was part of Defence Area 32. More can be downloaded at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/catalogue//adsdata/arch-455-1/dissemination/pdf/Text_Reports/DA32_TEXT_-_HOG_WOOD.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/catalogue//adsdata/arch-455-1/dissemination/pdf/Text_Reports/DA32_TEXT_-_HOG_WOOD.pdf">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>
Anti Tank Ditch, Hog Wood, Hinton Charterhouse
This is located in Hog Wood near Hinton Charterhouse. It was part of Defence Area 32. More can be downloaded at LinkExternal link
Hydropower Screw Situated alongside the weir leaving the river Frome at Dunkirk Mill at Sharpstone, Freshford, Somerset.
Hydropower Screw
Situated alongside the weir leaving the river Frome at Dunkirk Mill at Sharpstone, Freshford, Somerset.
The Glebe, Freshford Cul-de-sac on the west side of The Tyning.
The Glebe, Freshford
Cul-de-sac on the west side of The Tyning.
The Tyning towards Sharpstone Viewed from the corner of The Glebe, Freshford. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4465635" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4465635">Link</a>
The Tyning towards Sharpstone
Viewed from the corner of The Glebe, Freshford. Link
No cycling or horse riding on a footpath near Freshford Village Memorial Hall The path on the right heads away from Freshford Lane near the hall. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4465686" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4465686">Link</a>
No cycling or horse riding on a footpath near Freshford Village Memorial Hall
The path on the right heads away from Freshford Lane near the hall. Link
Path from Freshford Lane to The Tyning, Freshford Viewed from the Freshford Lane (on the left) end looking ESE.
Path from Freshford Lane to The Tyning, Freshford
Viewed from the Freshford Lane (on the left) end looking ESE.
Eleven lockup garages in Freshford Viewed from a path from Freshford Lane to The Tyning.
Eleven lockup garages in Freshford
Viewed from a path from Freshford Lane to The Tyning.
Kissing gate entrance to Freshford Cemetery From a path from Freshford Lane to The Tyning.
Kissing gate entrance to Freshford Cemetery
From a path from Freshford Lane to The Tyning.
Freshford Cemetery Residents of Freshford Parish have absolute right of burial (or interment of ashes) here. 
Former residents of Freshford Parish may be buried (or their ashes interred) here if:
The burial (or interment of ashes) is to be in an existing family grave, 
or they had lived in Freshford Parish for at least 15 years and
had thereafter lived outside the Parish for less than 10 years.
Any other burials (or interment of ashes) are at the discretion of Freshford Parish Council.
Headstones etc for graves or interred ashes should be in keeping with 
existing ones in the cemetery with regard to material, size and colour.
Freshford Cemetery
Residents of Freshford Parish have absolute right of burial (or interment of ashes) here. Former residents of Freshford Parish may be buried (or their ashes interred) here if: The burial (or interment of ashes) is to be in an existing family grave, or they had lived in Freshford Parish for at least 15 years and had thereafter lived outside the Parish for less than 10 years. Any other burials (or interment of ashes) are at the discretion of Freshford Parish Council. Headstones etc for graves or interred ashes should be in keeping with existing ones in the cemetery with regard to material, size and colour.
Path past Freshford Cemetery Viewed from The Tyning end. The cemetery <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4465783" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4465783">Link</a> is on sloping ground on the right.
Path past Freshford Cemetery
Viewed from The Tyning end. The cemetery Link is on sloping ground on the right.
Stone gateposts at the edge of The Tyning, Freshford The path leads to Freshford Lane. The gates on the right are an entrance to Freshford Cemetery. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4465783" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4465783">Link</a>
Stone gateposts at the edge of The Tyning, Freshford
The path leads to Freshford Lane. The gates on the right are an entrance to Freshford Cemetery. Link
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Hang Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST7659 (Lat: 51.332438, Lng: -2.3356383)

Unitary Authority: Bath and North East Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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///grunt.collides.slang. Near Hinton Charterhouse, Somerset

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Located within 500m of 51.332438,-2.3356383
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.3345925/-2.3325927
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 51.3346341/-2.3324212
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.3338293/-2.3301525
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.3333534/-2.3291493
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.3343238/-2.331172
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.3357833/-2.3338531
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.3348926/-2.3323537
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