Voulters Wood

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Malvern Hills

England

Voulters Wood

Bishops Walk, Forthampton The tree-lined Bishops Walk, the road approaching the village of Forthampton. — Bishops Walk, Forthampton Credit: Philip Halling

Voulters Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Situated near the village of Blakeney, this woodland covers an area of approximately 50 acres. Voulters Wood is part of the Forest of Dean, an ancient forest that is known for its rich biodiversity and stunning natural landscapes.

The woodland is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, such as oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy overhead. This creates a tranquil and shady environment, perfect for exploring and escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the beauty and serenity of the wood.

Voulters Wood is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, badgers, foxes, and a variety of bird species. It is a popular destination for birdwatchers, who come to spot rare species such as the lesser spotted woodpecker and the pied flycatcher. The wood also provides an important habitat for a wide range of insect species, contributing to the overall biodiversity of the area.

Visitors to Voulters Wood can enjoy a number of walking trails that wind through the woodland, offering breathtaking views and the opportunity to discover hidden gems along the way. The wood is also a great spot for picnics and family outings, with designated areas for relaxation and enjoying the natural surroundings.

Overall, Voulters Wood is a beautiful and tranquil woodland that offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in nature and explore the diverse wildlife of Gloucestershire's Forest of Dean.

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Voulters Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.996856/-2.2014618 or Grid Reference SO8633. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bishops Walk, Forthampton

The tree-lined Bishops Walk, the road approaching the village of Forthampton.

Philip Halling

The Hunter's Inn

The Hunter's Inn on the B4211 at Buckbury between Forthampton and Longdon.

Philip Halling

Hunter's Inn sign

The inn sign of the Hunter's Inn and a couple of old farm implements.

Philip Halling

Milestone, Upper Lode Lock, River Severn

On the NW bank of the lock. An image of the lock itself is SO8832 : Upper Lode lock on the River Severn near Tewkesbury. In 1842 the Severn Commission was set up to improve the navigation between Gloucester and Stourport. It also created a navigable linkage between the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal and the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal. Another Severn mile peg can be seen on SO8359 : Milestone, Bevere Lock, River Severn. Inscription: To Worcester / 16½ / Miles Milestone Society National ID: SEV-29

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Forthampton Court

Here is Forthampton Court, first built as a residence for the abbots at Tewkesbury Abbey in the 12th century. For the next four centuries, the abbots at Tewkesbury Abbey resided there until 1539. The building was modified by Philip Webb for John Yorke from 1889-91, and was grade II* listed in August 1985. This photograph was taken from a public footpath east of Forthampton House.

Fabian Musto

Southfield House and Tewkesbury Abbey

The Flemish bond red bricks structures are part of Southfield House, built around 1732 and extended in the 19th century. In the background is the largest Romanesque crossing tower in Europe, and that is at Tewkesbury Abbey (parish church of St. Mary the Virgin). Most of the buildings at Southfield House were grade II listed in January 1955, and the Tewkesbury Abbey church building was grade I listed in March 1952.

Fabian Musto

Forthampton House

Situated south of St. Mary the Virgin parish church is Forthampton House, a Flemish bond red brick structure built in the 17th/18th century. The summer house east of Forthampton House was built in the 18th century, and these buildings were grade II listed in August 1985.

Fabian Musto

The village of Forthampton

Here is the first photograph I took of Forthampton on my first visit to the village. The village, situated in northernmost Gloucestershire, is complete with many historic buildings that have listed status, and the countryside views are fantastic.

Fabian Musto

Path to St. Mary the Virgin church (Forthampton)

The path to Forthampton parish church is a track that becomes a dead end at No. 14-17 Church Row. There are many trees of different specimen in the church grounds.

Fabian Musto

Stocks and whipping post at Forthampton

Situated around thirty-five metres to the west of Forthampton parish church are the village stocks and whipping post. These wooden structures, surrounded by an old iron gate, were restored in 1990. The stocks and whipping post were grade II listed in January 1955.

Fabian Musto

St. Mary the Virgin church (Forthampton)

Here is the parish church of St. Mary the Virgin in Forthampton, which stands on a knoll that has brilliant views to the countryside. The building was first built in the 13th century, and was restored in 1788. The church was altered from 1863-66 by William Burges, and the building was grade II* listed in January 1955.

Fabian Musto

St. Mary the Virgin church (Bell tower | Forthampton)

Here is the west bell tower of three stages at St. Mary the Virgin parish church, built in the 13th century.

Fabian Musto

Detail inside St. Mary the Virgin church (South porch | Forthampton)

Situated above the doorway in the south porch is an eroded hood, with a segmental section forming an arc over the door with beast-head stops; this dates from the 12th century.

Fabian Musto

St. Mary the Virgin church (Font | Forthampton)

Here is the octagonal alabaster font in the nave at Forthampton parish church, built in the 19th century.

Fabian Musto

St. Mary the Virgin church (Pews | Forthampton)

The pews in the nave dates from the 19th century, except these pews in the west end consists of reused linenfold panels from the 15th century.

Fabian Musto

Entrance to St. Mary the Virgin church (Bell tower | Forthampton)

The arch in the distance frames the east entrance to the west bell tower from the nave.

Fabian Musto

St. Mary the Virgin church (Forthampton)

Here is the interior of Forthampton parish church, which consists of a nave, chancel, north aisle and organ chamber.

Fabian Musto

Pyrography inside St. Mary the Virgin church (Forthampton)

This splendid pyrography (pokerwork/wood burning) work is situated in the south wall of the nave, and this dates from 1845. This was built as the dossal (reredos) in the east end of the chancel, but its use as a dossal was short-lived.

Fabian Musto

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Voulters Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO8633 (Lat: 51.996856, Lng: -2.2014618)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Malvern Hills

Police Authority: West Mercia