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Lady's Copse

Wood, Forest in Dorset

England

Lady's Copse

Gold Hill Shaftesbury Gold Hill Shaftesbury looking up the hill
Gold Hill Shaftesbury Credit: Colin Prosser

Lady's Copse is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Dorset, England. Covering an area of approximately 20 acres, this charming copse is nestled within the tranquil countryside and is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna.

The copse is predominantly composed of oak and beech trees, which provide a dense canopy that offers shade and shelter to a variety of wildlife. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of bluebells in the spring, creating a striking display of color and fragrance.

Visitors to Lady's Copse can enjoy a peaceful and serene ambiance, perfect for those seeking a respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The copse is crisscrossed with footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its enchanting woodland at their own pace. These paths lead to secluded clearings and hidden glades, providing opportunities for picnics and quiet contemplation.

The copse is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including deer, rabbits, and a plethora of bird species. Birdwatchers will be delighted to spot species such as woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. The copse's diverse ecosystem also supports a wide range of insect life, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

Lady's Copse is a cherished natural gem in Dorset, attracting visitors from far and wide who are drawn to its tranquility and natural charm. It offers a wonderful escape into nature, where one can immerse themselves in the beauty of the woodland and embrace the serenity it offers.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.012827/-2.2032498 or Grid Reference ST8523. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gold Hill Shaftesbury Gold Hill Shaftesbury looking up the hill
Gold Hill Shaftesbury
Gold Hill Shaftesbury looking up the hill
Gold Hill Shaftesbury Gold Hill Shaftesbury, the building at the top of the hill
Gold Hill Shaftesbury
Gold Hill Shaftesbury, the building at the top of the hill
Gold Hill Looking down Gold Hill in Shaftesbury. Most of the houses seen here are grade II listed, as are the stone sets forming the road surface.
Gold Hill
Looking down Gold Hill in Shaftesbury. Most of the houses seen here are grade II listed, as are the stone sets forming the road surface.
1 Bimport Building at the junction of Bimport and High Street. Grade II listed - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1108756" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1108756">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 blue plaque to the right of the frontage (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7025373">ST8623 : Blue plaque, 1 Bimport</a> for close up) reads "Site of Lord Arundel's town house c.1590, later the Rose & Crown Inn. Present buildingc.1835 may include parts of the old house."
1 Bimport
Building at the junction of Bimport and High Street. Grade II listed - see LinkExternal link. The blue plaque to the right of the frontage (see ST8623 : Blue plaque, 1 Bimport for close up) reads "Site of Lord Arundel's town house c.1590, later the Rose & Crown Inn. Present buildingc.1835 may include parts of the old house."
Blue plaque, 1 Bimport Blue plaque on 1 Bimport (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7025363">ST8623 : 1 Bimport</a>) reading "Site of Lord Arundel's town house c.1590, later the Rose & Crown Inn. Present building c.1835 may include parts of the old house."
Blue plaque, 1 Bimport
Blue plaque on 1 Bimport (see ST8623 : 1 Bimport) reading "Site of Lord Arundel's town house c.1590, later the Rose & Crown Inn. Present building c.1835 may include parts of the old house."
View from the back of The Mitre, Shaftesbury This is looking roughly SSE. Centre on the horizon is Melbury Hill.
View from the back of The Mitre, Shaftesbury
This is looking roughly SSE. Centre on the horizon is Melbury Hill.
Bar in The Grosvenor The Grosvenor Arms is Grade II* listed, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1218032" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1218032">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>
Bar in The Grosvenor
The Grosvenor Arms is Grade II* listed, see LinkExternal link
Trinity Centre Former church in Shaftesbury.
Trinity Centre
Former church in Shaftesbury.
Layton Lane Houses in Shaftesbury.
Layton Lane
Houses in Shaftesbury.
French Mill Lane House south of Shaftesbury.
French Mill Lane
House south of Shaftesbury.
High Street, Shaftesbury c.1970
High Street, Shaftesbury c.1970
Direction Sign, Shaftesbury In the garden of the Half Moon, Salisbury Road. The inscription "Aptenodytes forsteri" (see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_penguin)" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_penguin)">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> is pointing to Emperor Penguins in Antarctica. The "Rude Giant" is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5439068">ST6601 : The Cerne Giant</a> (see Wiki <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerne_Abbas_Giant)" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerne_Abbas_Giant)">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 Hall & Woodhouse Brewery is 12.2 miles due South.
Direction Sign, Shaftesbury
In the garden of the Half Moon, Salisbury Road. The inscription "Aptenodytes forsteri" (see LinkExternal link is pointing to Emperor Penguins in Antarctica. The "Rude Giant" is ST6601 : The Cerne Giant (see Wiki LinkExternal link . The Hall & Woodhouse Brewery is 12.2 miles due South.
Old Milepost by the B3091, Salisbury Street, Shaftesbury Cast iron post by the B3091, in parish of Shaftesbury (North Dorset District), Salisbury Street, by No. 56, by the road, on East side of road. Cockey iron casting, erected by the Shaftesbury & New Road to Blandford turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : SHERBORN / 15 : : ST PETERS SHAFTESBURY : : SALISBURY / 20 : Maker:- : COCKEY IRO(N) : Grade II Listed. List Entry Number:1240035 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1240035" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1240035">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> Milestone Society National ID: DO_SBSA15
Old Milepost by the B3091, Salisbury Street, Shaftesbury
Cast iron post by the B3091, in parish of Shaftesbury (North Dorset District), Salisbury Street, by No. 56, by the road, on East side of road. Cockey iron casting, erected by the Shaftesbury & New Road to Blandford turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- : SHERBORN / 15 : : ST PETERS SHAFTESBURY : : SALISBURY / 20 : Maker:- : COCKEY IRO(N) : Grade II Listed. List Entry Number:1240035 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: DO_SBSA15
Shaftesbury: High Street just before Carnival
Shaftesbury: High Street just before Carnival
Shaftesbury Carnival: marching band
Shaftesbury Carnival: marching band
The Retreat - Bell Street Georgian Town House converted into a ten bedroom guest house. The building was run by the Red Cross as an Auxiliary Hospital during the Great War.
The Retreat - Bell Street
Georgian Town House converted into a ten bedroom guest house. The building was run by the Red Cross as an Auxiliary Hospital during the Great War.
Shaftesbury: Rolt Millennium Green A public open space off St. James's Street, opened as its name suggests to mark the year 2000. Its website <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.roltmillenniumgreen.org.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.roltmillenniumgreen.org.uk/">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> unfortunately fails to explain the meaning of the word Rolt in the name.
Shaftesbury: Rolt Millennium Green
A public open space off St. James's Street, opened as its name suggests to mark the year 2000. Its website LinkExternal link unfortunately fails to explain the meaning of the word Rolt in the name.
Bimport - High Street
Bimport - High Street
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Lady's Copse is located at Grid Ref: ST8523 (Lat: 51.012827, Lng: -2.2032498)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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