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Duke's Clump

Wood, Forest in Wiltshire

England

Duke's Clump

Maiden Bradley : Grassy Field A grassy field beyond the gate.
Maiden Bradley : Grassy Field Credit: Lewis Clarke

Duke's Clump is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Wiltshire, England. Situated near the village of West Dean, this enchanting forest covers an area of approximately 50 acres and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers.

The woodland is named after the Duke of Somerset, who once owned the land. It is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, ash, and birch, creating a rich and vibrant ecosystem. The forest floor is covered with a lush carpet of ferns, bluebells, and wildflowers, adding to its natural beauty.

Visitors can explore Duke's Clump by following a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails that wind their way through the forest. These pathways offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, and wildlife sightings are common, with deer, rabbits, and various bird species frequently spotted.

The tranquility and seclusion of Duke's Clump make it an ideal spot for picnics, relaxation, and immersing oneself in nature. The forest's peaceful atmosphere and stunning scenery also make it a favorite location for photography enthusiasts, who are drawn to its captivating landscapes and seasonal changes.

Duke's Clump is easily accessible, with ample parking available nearby, and there are also picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the woodland. Its close proximity to other attractions, such as the historic city of Salisbury and the world-renowned Stonehenge, makes it a convenient stop for tourists exploring the region.

Overall, Duke's Clump is a hidden gem in Wiltshire, offering visitors a chance to reconnect with nature, take in breathtaking views, and enjoy the serenity of a truly enchanting woodland.

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Duke's Clump Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.152019/-2.2523873 or Grid Reference ST8239. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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.
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
2012 : An old oak tree, nicely pruned As well as improving safety for passers by on the road this treatment helps preserve the life of the tree. Already 300 to 400 years old, given the absence of lightning strikes, road widening, etc. it could last another 400 or 500 years. Brimsdown Hill is in the background, the road continues to Kingston Deverill.
2012 : An old oak tree, nicely pruned
As well as improving safety for passers by on the road this treatment helps preserve the life of the tree. Already 300 to 400 years old, given the absence of lightning strikes, road widening, etc. it could last another 400 or 500 years. Brimsdown Hill is in the background, the road continues to Kingston Deverill.
2012 : A winterbourne or winterborne A winterborne or winterbourne is a stream or river that is dry during the summer months, here is an excellent example, though this year it is dry in the middle of March.
2012 : A winterbourne or winterborne
A winterborne or winterbourne is a stream or river that is dry during the summer months, here is an excellent example, though this year it is dry in the middle of March.
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Duke's Clump is located at Grid Ref: ST8239 (Lat: 51.152019, Lng: -2.2523873)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

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