Home Covert

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Cotswold

England

Home Covert

Milestone, A4135 Stone post (plate lost) by the A4135, in parish of KINGSCOTE (COTSWOLD District), by the road, on South side of road. TDW iron plate, erected by the Coldharbour District turnpike trust in the 19th century.

Inscription once read: TETBURY / 5 / DURSLEY / &amp; / WOTTON / 5

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Milestone Society National ID: GL_TBDY05 — Milestone, A4135 Credit: Mr Red

Home Covert is a picturesque woodland area located in Gloucestershire, England. Situated within the larger Forest of Dean, it covers an area of approximately 100 hectares. The woodland is known for its diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, and birch, creating a rich and vibrant habitat for numerous wildlife species.

The dense vegetation and varied terrain of Home Covert make it an excellent destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers. The woodland features several well-maintained walking trails that allow visitors to explore the area and take in the beauty of its natural surroundings. These trails wind through the trees, offering glimpses of wildlife such as deer, foxes, and a variety of bird species.

Home Covert also boasts an abundance of flora, with wildflowers carpeting the forest floor during the spring and summer months. The woodland is particularly renowned for its bluebells, which create a stunning display of color and fragrance. In addition to its natural beauty, Home Covert provides a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and reflection.

The area is managed by the Forestry Commission, ensuring the preservation of its natural heritage. Regular maintenance and conservation efforts are carried out to protect the biodiversity and ecological balance of the woodland. Home Covert is easily accessible by car and offers ample parking facilities, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of Gloucestershire's woodlands.

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Home Covert Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.643724/-2.2656894 or Grid Reference ST8193. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Milestone, A4135

Stone post (plate lost) by the A4135, in parish of KINGSCOTE (COTSWOLD District), by the road, on South side of road. TDW iron plate, erected by the Coldharbour District turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription once read: TETBURY / 5 / DURSLEY / & / WOTTON / 5 Grade II listed see Link

Milestone Society National ID: GL_TBDY05

Mr Red

In Ozleworth Bottom

This is looking past a benchmark ST8092 : Benchmark in Ozleworth Bottom on the right hand of two posts at the eastern end of Ozleworth Bottom to a flat area (extending into the next square east) that looks as if it was an area of water at some time in the recent past. Unlike a more obvious benchmark close-by ST8092 : Benchmark by a track, this one has recently been made more accessible by the absence of trees cut down because of ash dieback.

Neville Goodman

Benchmark in Ozleworth Bottom

This benchmark (OS description: STO P E SIDE TK S SIDE FOOTPATH) needed a bit of gardening to reveal it, even though a number of trees near it had been removed ST8192 : In Ozleworth Bottom.

Neville Goodman

Milestone, A46, Lasborough

On the SE verge just North of the Lasborough turn. Plate missing. Cut Benchmark representing 192.8 m ASL. MS erected by the Coldharbour District turnpike trust in the 19th century. Map describes mileage as "Gloucester 18 / Bath 20". Inscription (was): BATH / XX / GLOUᴿ / XVIII Milestone Society National ID: GL_BAGL20

Mr Red

Milestone, Newington Bagpath

In the parish of Kingscote on an unclassified road between the A4135 and A46. On the NE verge against the wall. Plate missing. MS erected by the Coldharbour District turnpike trust in the 19th century. Map describes mileage as "Gloucester 17 / Bath 21". British-History.ac.uk has more information on the area see Link

Inscription (probably was): Bath XXI / Glouc XVII Milestone Society National ID: GL_GLBAA17

Mr Red

Unmapped pond near Ozleworth Bottom

There isn't always water in this pond: this image, taken In September, can be compared with December ST8193 : Lake in Ozleworth Bottom.

Neville Goodman

Pond now on OS maps

There is an earlier image of this pond ST8193 : Pond near Ozleworth Bottom. It is now marked on the 1:25000 OS map.

Neville Goodman

Stone Stile, Newington Bagpath GS2069

Near St Bartholomew's Church on Gloucestershire footpath NKS39.

Mike Kom

Stone Stile, Bagpath

Off a dead-end road connecting with Scrubbett's Lane. Opposite Brook House, on Gloucestershire footpath NKS30, looking SE to a field.

Mike Kom

Stone Stile, Bagpath

On Gloucestershire footpaths NKS26 & NKS27, 65 metres SE from Ashcroft Rd, at its nearest point.

Mike Kom

Country Lane

don cload

A46 heading north

Towards Stroud.

Robin Webster

A46 heading north

Towards Stroud.

Robin Webster

A46 heading north

Towards Stroud.

Robin Webster

Newington Bagpath (Glos) St Bartholomew's Church

The sad semi-derelict church, sold by the Gloucester diocese and still awaiting conversion by its new owners at the point of submission of this picture, which dates from 2002

ChurchCrawler