England's Wood

Wood, Forest in Wiltshire

England

England's Wood

Ashley Garage This Shell service station <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://find.shell.com/gb/fuel/12449960-ashley-garage" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://find.shell.com/gb/fuel/12449960-ashley-garage">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> stands on the A4 a little west of Box.  As with all petrol stations in the Bath area, the price of fuel is rather high compared with the going rate in nearby Bristol and Chippenham, which is where canny Bathonians tend to fill up.
Ashley Garage Credit: HelenK

England's Wood, located in the county of Wiltshire, is a charming and picturesque forest that spans over an area of approximately 200 square kilometers. Nestled amidst the rolling hills and green meadows of southwestern England, this ancient woodland is renowned for its natural beauty and rich history.

The forest is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, with a diverse range of species such as oak, beech, and birch, creating a stunning kaleidoscope of colors during the autumn months. The dense foliage provides a haven for an array of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a variety of bird species, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

England's Wood is not only a haven for flora and fauna but also holds great historical significance. The forest has been a source of timber and firewood for centuries, and remnants of charcoal platforms and saw pits can still be found scattered throughout the woodland. Additionally, there are ancient earthworks, burial mounds, and stone circles that offer a glimpse into the area's Neolithic and Bronze Age past.

Visitors can explore the forest through a network of well-maintained trails and footpaths, allowing for leisurely walks and peaceful picnics amidst the tranquil surroundings. The forest also offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as cycling, horseback riding, and camping, catering to a wide range of interests.

Overall, England's Wood in Wiltshire is an enchanting destination that seamlessly combines natural beauty, wildlife, and historical significance, making it a must-visit location for anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the splendor of the English countryside.

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England's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.409395/-2.259238 or Grid Reference ST8267. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ashley Garage This Shell service station <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://find.shell.com/gb/fuel/12449960-ashley-garage" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://find.shell.com/gb/fuel/12449960-ashley-garage">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> stands on the A4 a little west of Box.  As with all petrol stations in the Bath area, the price of fuel is rather high compared with the going rate in nearby Bristol and Chippenham, which is where canny Bathonians tend to fill up.
Ashley Garage
This Shell service station LinkExternal link stands on the A4 a little west of Box. As with all petrol stations in the Bath area, the price of fuel is rather high compared with the going rate in nearby Bristol and Chippenham, which is where canny Bathonians tend to fill up.
Cemetery Chapel, Box
Cemetery Chapel, Box
3 Kingsdown House, Kingsdown, Box Grade II listed early 19th-century house
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From the listing: Built as part of the extensions to the private asylum at Kingsdown House, possibly as a doctor's residence.
3 Kingsdown House, Kingsdown, Box
Grade II listed early 19th-century house LinkExternal link From the listing: Built as part of the extensions to the private asylum at Kingsdown House, possibly as a doctor's residence.
1 Kingsdown House, Kingsdown, Box Grade II listed former lunatic asylum, now house, early 18th century with Victorian embellishment.
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Gate piers and railings, early 19th, also listed.
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1 Kingsdown House, Kingsdown, Box
Grade II listed former lunatic asylum, now house, early 18th century with Victorian embellishment. LinkExternal link Gate piers and railings, early 19th, also listed. LinkExternal link
1 and 2 Kingsdown House, Kingsdown, Box Grade II listed former lunatic asylum, now houses, early 18th century with Victorian embellishment.
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No.1 (left) early 18th century, No. 2 19th century.
1 and 2 Kingsdown House, Kingsdown, Box
Grade II listed former lunatic asylum, now houses, early 18th century with Victorian embellishment. LinkExternal link No.1 (left) early 18th century, No. 2 19th century.
St Thomas a Becket church, Box, from SE Parish church of Box, Wiltshire. Grade I listed.
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St Thomas a Becket church, Box, from SE
Parish church of Box, Wiltshire. Grade I listed. LinkExternal link
Old Milestone, Box Against the barn wall adjacent to a stone buttress. On a grass verge, a foot above the road level. There are two nearby milestones, a missing one to the West, by <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6114503">ST8367 : Old Toll House by Kingsdown Road, Blue Vein</a> would have indicated Bath 6, while to the East <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6061000">ST8367 : Old Milestone by the A365, Devizes Road, Box Fiveways</a> it was Bath 7. This may indicate this milestone was abandoned quite early on, or the 1899 map was in error. A fourth <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6114871">ST8367 : Old Milestone by the A365, Devizes Road, Box</a> to the NE would have said Bath 7.

Inscription (was): Bath 7

Milestone Society National ID: WI_LB_BABH07
Old Milestone, Box
Against the barn wall adjacent to a stone buttress. On a grass verge, a foot above the road level. There are two nearby milestones, a missing one to the West, by ST8367 : Old Toll House by Kingsdown Road, Blue Vein would have indicated Bath 6, while to the East ST8367 : Old Milestone by the A365, Devizes Road, Box Fiveways it was Bath 7. This may indicate this milestone was abandoned quite early on, or the 1899 map was in error. A fourth ST8367 : Old Milestone by the A365, Devizes Road, Box to the NE would have said Bath 7. Inscription (was): Bath 7 Milestone Society National ID: WI_LB_BABH07
Box from the air The main railway line crosses the right side of the image horizontally and then abruptly disappears into the Box Tunnel before reaching the central wood. Below is the A4.
Box from the air
The main railway line crosses the right side of the image horizontally and then abruptly disappears into the Box Tunnel before reaching the central wood. Below is the A4.
From a Swindon-Bristol train, lineside shed near Shockerwick
From a Swindon-Bristol train, lineside shed near Shockerwick
From a Swindon-Bristol train, crossing a bridge at Box Bridge
From a Swindon-Bristol train, crossing a bridge at Box Bridge
The house in the triangle This substantial stone house is situated in its own triangle of roads right opposite the Chapel Plaister church.
The house in the triangle
This substantial stone house is situated in its own triangle of roads right opposite the Chapel Plaister church.
Rolling Somerset countryside, viewed from the A4 outside Box Looking south-southeast from a Bath-bound National Express coach.
Rolling Somerset countryside, viewed from the A4 outside Box
Looking south-southeast from a Bath-bound National Express coach.
Rolling Somerset countryside #2, viewed from the A4 outside Box Looking south-southwest from a Bath-bound National Express coach.
Rolling Somerset countryside #2, viewed from the A4 outside Box
Looking south-southwest from a Bath-bound National Express coach.
The Wharf, Box Looking north-northwest from a Bath-bound National Express coach.
The Wharf, Box
Looking north-northwest from a Bath-bound National Express coach.
Rolling Somerset countryside #3, viewed from the A4 outside Box Looking north-northwest from a Bath-bound National Express coach.
Rolling Somerset countryside #3, viewed from the A4 outside Box
Looking north-northwest from a Bath-bound National Express coach.
Anyone late will serve detention! No chance of sneaking in after the bell with this clock dominating the school buildings. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2804702">ST8268 : School on Box High Street</a> for a wider view.
Anyone late will serve detention!
No chance of sneaking in after the bell with this clock dominating the school buildings. See ST8268 : School on Box High Street for a wider view.
School on Box High Street An ornate clock tower immediately draws the eye. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2804697">ST8268 : Anyone late will serve detention!</a> for a closer view of it.
School on Box High Street
An ornate clock tower immediately draws the eye. See ST8268 : Anyone late will serve detention! for a closer view of it.
This must be it The door has a handy description on it for those who aren't too sure where they are.
This must be it
The door has a handy description on it for those who aren't too sure where they are.
Show me another place!

England's Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST8267 (Lat: 51.409395, Lng: -2.259238)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

What 3 Words

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.409395,-2.259238
Public Bookcase
Booth: K6
Disused Amenity: telephone
Man Made: telephone_box
Public Bookcase Type: phone_box
Lat/Long: 51.407226/-2.2584006
Post Box
Post Box Type: wall
Lat/Long: 51.4090539/-2.2644995
Henley
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 51.4082842/-2.2526506
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.4138179/-2.2580929
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.4133551/-2.2593058
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.4130103/-2.2604846
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.4105432/-2.2630887
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.4104191/-2.2650095
Golf: pin
Lat/Long: 51.4083673/-2.2657194
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 51.4072166/-2.258325
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