Marcombe Wood

Wood, Forest in Wiltshire

England

Marcombe Wood

View towards Cold Kitchen Trig Point
View towards Cold Kitchen Trig Point Credit: thejackrustles

Marcombe Wood, located in the county of Wiltshire, England, is a picturesque woodland area that spans approximately 800 acres. Situated near the village of Marcombe, the wood is known for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna.

The wood is predominantly made up of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for the woodland floor. The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, lending a vibrant and colorful atmosphere to the area.

Marcombe Wood is home to a variety of wildlife species, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Visitors can catch glimpses of deer, foxes, badgers, and a wide range of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds.

The wood offers several walking trails and footpaths that allow visitors to explore its natural beauty and immerse themselves in the tranquility of the surroundings. These trails offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and provide an opportunity for visitors to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing stroll.

Due to its proximity to the village of Marcombe, the wood is easily accessible to both locals and tourists. The area is well-maintained, with picnic areas and benches provided for visitors to enjoy a leisurely lunch or simply take in the stunning scenery.

Overall, Marcombe Wood in Wiltshire is a delightful destination for nature lovers, offering an abundance of natural beauty, wildlife, and tranquility.

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Marcombe Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.148987/-2.2528426 or Grid Reference ST8238. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View towards Cold Kitchen Trig Point
View towards Cold Kitchen Trig Point
Maiden Bradley : Grassy Field A grassy field beyond the gate.
Maiden Bradley : Grassy Field
A grassy field beyond the gate.
Horningham : Road A road heads through the countryside.
Horningham : Road
A road heads through the countryside.
Horningham : Grassy Field Looking beyond the gate and into the field.
Horningham : Grassy Field
Looking beyond the gate and into the field.
Horningsham : Field Entrance Gates provide entry to the field.
Horningsham : Field Entrance
Gates provide entry to the field.
Horningsham : Countryside Scenery Looking across hillsides and green fields.
Horningsham : Countryside Scenery
Looking across hillsides and green fields.
Horningsham : Road Looking along country lane.
Horningsham : Road
Looking along country lane.
The Corner House, Maiden Bradley The house stands beside the minor road as it enters the village.  There is an Ordnance Survey bench mark on the north west face of the building.
The Corner House, Maiden Bradley
The house stands beside the minor road as it enters the village. There is an Ordnance Survey bench mark on the north west face of the building.
Gate near Baycliffe Farm The gate, looking rather worse for wear, gives access to a large downland field.
Gate near Baycliffe Farm
The gate, looking rather worse for wear, gives access to a large downland field.
Dry valley near Baycliffe Farm A small dry valley where there are several large dead trees.
Dry valley near Baycliffe Farm
A small dry valley where there are several large dead trees.
Dry valley near Horningsham A small dry valley with several large dead trees.
Dry valley near Horningsham
A small dry valley with several large dead trees.
Field Mound Looking ESE across a field of corn adjacent to Kingston Lane, Maiden Bradley. The mound can be seen rising in the distance covered in corn.

Besides this mound there are also two tumuli within the village boundary at Maiden Bradley. One is a Bronze Age bowl barrow in the corner of a cereal field next to Church Street back gardens. The other is fenced off and supports a clump of trees at the edge of a grazing field behind Bradley Cottage, Church Street.
Field Mound
Looking ESE across a field of corn adjacent to Kingston Lane, Maiden Bradley. The mound can be seen rising in the distance covered in corn. Besides this mound there are also two tumuli within the village boundary at Maiden Bradley. One is a Bronze Age bowl barrow in the corner of a cereal field next to Church Street back gardens. The other is fenced off and supports a clump of trees at the edge of a grazing field behind Bradley Cottage, Church Street.
Brimble Hill Clump Looking SE in Bradley Park, near Bradley House. Part of a permissory path system called Duke's Walk <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://cwr.defra.gov.uk/DisplayImage.aspx?Type=Mapboard&IFN=453060024.pdf," rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://cwr.defra.gov.uk/DisplayImage.aspx?Type=Mapboard&IFN=453060024.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> which now appears to have been decommissioned.

'Brimble Hill was called Bremelhil brech in 1407 and the meaning seems to be Bramble Hill.' <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://history.wiltshire.gov.uk/community/getfaq.php?id=183" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://history.wiltshire.gov.uk/community/getfaq.php?id=183">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>

The clump has rough grave marker stones <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.btinternet.com/~JIM.DOWNES1/images/CLUMP.jpg" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.btinternet.com/~JIM.DOWNES1/images/CLUMP.jpg">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>  where Algernon Seymour, 15th Duke of Somerset and his wife Susan were buried. 

'He died s.p. 22 October 1923 at Maiden Bradley and was buried there 25 October at Brimble Hill Clump aged 77. Will proved £684,923 gross, £289,960 net. His widow, who was a Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, died 30 January 1936 and was buried 4 February at Brimble Hill.' <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=utzing&id=I093979" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=utzing&id=I093979">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>

(For full story about the graves and locale description visit my Maiden Bradley village site on this <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://sites.google.com/site/maidenbradley/maiden-bradley-times/duke-s-grave" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://sites.google.com/site/maidenbradley/maiden-bradley-times/duke-s-grave">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> )
Brimble Hill Clump
Looking SE in Bradley Park, near Bradley House. Part of a permissory path system called Duke's Walk LinkExternal link which now appears to have been decommissioned. 'Brimble Hill was called Bremelhil brech in 1407 and the meaning seems to be Bramble Hill.' LinkExternal link The clump has rough grave marker stones LinkExternal link where Algernon Seymour, 15th Duke of Somerset and his wife Susan were buried. 'He died s.p. 22 October 1923 at Maiden Bradley and was buried there 25 October at Brimble Hill Clump aged 77. Will proved £684,923 gross, £289,960 net. His widow, who was a Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, died 30 January 1936 and was buried 4 February at Brimble Hill.' LinkExternal link (For full story about the graves and locale description visit my Maiden Bradley village site on this LinkExternal link )
Maiden Bradley, country road From Horningsham to Maiden Bradley; the road also forms the boundary between Horningsham Parish (left) and Maiden Bradley (right).
Maiden Bradley, country road
From Horningsham to Maiden Bradley; the road also forms the boundary between Horningsham Parish (left) and Maiden Bradley (right).
Maiden Bradley, T junction Coming on the minor road from Horningsham; left, to Warminster and Shaftesbury; right, to Maiden Bradley and Frome.
Maiden Bradley, T junction
Coming on the minor road from Horningsham; left, to Warminster and Shaftesbury; right, to Maiden Bradley and Frome.
Maiden Bradley, converted farm Once Perry Farm, now offices of NFU Mutual. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.nfumutual.co.uk/warminster/team.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.nfumutual.co.uk/warminster/team.htm">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>
Maiden Bradley, converted farm
Once Perry Farm, now offices of NFU Mutual. LinkExternal link
Bridge near Maiden Bradley The small bridge over a drain is on Kingston Lane.  There is an Ordnance Survey bench mark on the parapet.
Bridge near Maiden Bradley
The small bridge over a drain is on Kingston Lane. There is an Ordnance Survey bench mark on the parapet.
Bench Mark, Kingston Lane The Ordnance Survey bench mark is on the east end of the north parapet to the bridge on Kingston Lane.  For a view of the bridge <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2862604">ST8138 : Bridge near Maiden Bradley</a> and for further information on the cut mark and others in the area <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm42137" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm42137">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>
Bench Mark, Kingston Lane
The Ordnance Survey bench mark is on the east end of the north parapet to the bridge on Kingston Lane. For a view of the bridge ST8138 : Bridge near Maiden Bradley and for further information on the cut mark and others in the area LinkExternal link
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Marcombe Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST8238 (Lat: 51.148987, Lng: -2.2528426)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

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Brimsdown Hill
Ele: 284
Natural: peak
Wikidata: Q4968148
Wikipedia: en:Brimsdown Hill
Lat/Long: 51.1519679/-2.254772
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