Brock's Plantation

Wood, Forest in Wiltshire

England

Brock's Plantation

Track to Semley Gates Crossing The white gate of the level crossing can just be seen between the houses.
Track to Semley Gates Crossing Credit: David Martin

Brock's Plantation, located in Wiltshire, England, is a picturesque woodland area known for its natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna. Situated in the heart of the county, the plantation covers a substantial area and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The plantation is predominantly composed of dense woodlands, characterized by a variety of tree species, including oak, beech, and pine. These trees create a vibrant and lush canopy that provides shade and shelter for the numerous plant and animal species that call the area home. The forest floor is covered in a rich carpet of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, further enhancing the plantation's natural charm.

Visitors to Brock's Plantation can explore the area through a network of well-maintained walking trails that wind their way through the woodland. These trails offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and provide opportunities to spot a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and numerous bird species.

In addition to its natural beauty, Brock's Plantation also holds historical significance. It is believed that the area was once part of a larger estate and that remnants of an ancient manor house can still be found within the plantation. These historical elements add an additional layer of intrigue to the site, attracting history enthusiasts and archaeologists.

Overall, Brock's Plantation in Wiltshire is a captivating woodland area that offers visitors an opportunity to immerse themselves in nature, explore its diverse ecosystems, and appreciate its historical significance. It serves as a haven for both local wildlife and humans seeking tranquility and a connection to the natural world.

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Brock's Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.036432/-2.1863957 or Grid Reference ST8726. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track to Semley Gates Crossing The white gate of the level crossing can just be seen between the houses.
Track to Semley Gates Crossing
The white gate of the level crossing can just be seen between the houses.
Footpath and drive to The Grange, Semley The footpath turns off to the left by the post and crosses the stream by a small bridge.
Footpath and drive to The Grange, Semley
The footpath turns off to the left by the post and crosses the stream by a small bridge.
Field edge footpath near Glebe Farm
Field edge footpath near Glebe Farm
St Catherine, Sedgehill: late August 2016
St Catherine, Sedgehill: late August 2016
Rush hour in Sedgehill
Rush hour in Sedgehill
St Catherine, Sedgehill: churchyard (1)
St Catherine, Sedgehill: churchyard (1)
St Catherine, Sedgehill: churchyard (2)
St Catherine, Sedgehill: churchyard (2)
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St Catherine, Sedgehill: churchyard (3)
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St Catherine, Sedgehill: churchyard (4)
St Catherine, Sedgehill: churchyard (4)
St Catherine, Sedgehill: churchyard (5) Also see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/405789/GRAY,%20E%20C" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/405789/GRAY,%20E%20C">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>
St Catherine, Sedgehill: churchyard (5)
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Old Milestone by the A350, Sedgehill and Semley Parish Carved stone post by the A350, in parish of SEDGEHILL AND SEMLEY (SALISBURY District), 200m North of turning to Sedgehill on verge, by the road, on East side of road. Shaston stone, erected by the Shaftesbury & New Road to Blandford turnpike trust in the 18th century. 

Inscription reads:-
: (SEDGEHILL) : : III / Miles from / SHA(S)TON / 1766 : : (SEDGEHILL) : 

Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1131126
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Milestone Society National ID: WI_WMSH12.
Old Milestone by the A350, Sedgehill and Semley Parish
Carved stone post by the A350, in parish of SEDGEHILL AND SEMLEY (SALISBURY District), 200m North of turning to Sedgehill on verge, by the road, on East side of road. Shaston stone, erected by the Shaftesbury & New Road to Blandford turnpike trust in the 18th century. Inscription reads:- : (SEDGEHILL) : : III / Miles from / SHA(S)TON / 1766 : : (SEDGEHILL) : Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1131126 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: WI_WMSH12.
Old Milestone by the A350, Semley Common Shaston stone by the A350, in parish of Sedgehill and Semley (Salisbury District), Semley Common, by the road.

Lost since 1970.

Inscription reads:-
II
Miles From
SHASTON
1766
(Shaston is the old name for Shaftesbury)

Milestone Society National ID: WI_WMSH13
Old Milestone by the A350, Semley Common
Shaston stone by the A350, in parish of Sedgehill and Semley (Salisbury District), Semley Common, by the road. Lost since 1970. Inscription reads:- II Miles From SHASTON 1766 (Shaston is the old name for Shaftesbury) Milestone Society National ID: WI_WMSH13
Old Milestone by the A350, Semley Road, north of Shaftesbury Carved stone post by the A350, in parish of DONHEAD ST MARY (SALISBURY District), Semley Road, Shaftesbury; 30m North of lay-by outside reservoir, by the road, on East side of road. Dorset 3 (limestone), erected by the Shaftesbury & New Road to Blandford turnpike trust in the 18th century. 

Inscription reads:-
: (DO)NHEAD / (ST MARY) : : 1 / Mile From / SHASTON / XIII To / BLANDFORD / 1766 : : DONHEAD / ST (MARY) :
Carved benchmark bottom right of front face.

Milestone Society National ID: WI_WMSH14.
Old Milestone by the A350, Semley Road, north of Shaftesbury
Carved stone post by the A350, in parish of DONHEAD ST MARY (SALISBURY District), Semley Road, Shaftesbury; 30m North of lay-by outside reservoir, by the road, on East side of road. Dorset 3 (limestone), erected by the Shaftesbury & New Road to Blandford turnpike trust in the 18th century. Inscription reads:- : (DO)NHEAD / (ST MARY) : : 1 / Mile From / SHASTON / XIII To / BLANDFORD / 1766 : : DONHEAD / ST (MARY) : Carved benchmark bottom right of front face. Milestone Society National ID: WI_WMSH14.
North Gate Toll House, Shaftesbury Toll House by the A350, Grosvenor Road, in the parish of Shaftesbury (North Dorset District), at entrance to Travis Perkins Builders Yard, Littledown, SP7.

Demolished after October 2011.

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: DO.SHA01
North Gate Toll House, Shaftesbury
Toll House by the A350, Grosvenor Road, in the parish of Shaftesbury (North Dorset District), at entrance to Travis Perkins Builders Yard, Littledown, SP7. Demolished after October 2011. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DO.SHA01
Sedgehill Church Ancient Church of Sedgehill view from the Green
Sedgehill Church
Ancient Church of Sedgehill view from the Green
Builders Flytip Found just off the A350 Shaftesbury to Warminster Road, on the lane towards Donhead St Mary.
Builders Flytip
Found just off the A350 Shaftesbury to Warminster Road, on the lane towards Donhead St Mary.
Grazing Donkeys at Semley Common These donkeys are about forty years old and have grazed on the common for most of their lives.  The srapyard is in the background.
Grazing Donkeys at Semley Common
These donkeys are about forty years old and have grazed on the common for most of their lives. The srapyard is in the background.
Barn Workshops at Chaldicott Farm
Barn Workshops at Chaldicott Farm
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Brock's Plantation is located at Grid Ref: ST8726 (Lat: 51.036432, Lng: -2.1863957)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

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