Chapscroft Wood

Wood, Forest in Wiltshire

England

Chapscroft Wood

Modern Milestone, Chippenham Without Opposite a petrol station on the A420, Bristol Road.
This is a replacement for the old milestone
see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6072414">ST8974 : Old Milestone by the A420, Bristol Road, west of Chippenham</a> sometime between April 2021 &amp; October 2021.

Inscription: 7 Miles / To / Marshfield / 2 miles / To / Chippenham

Milestone Society National ID: WI_CPMF02 R — Modern Milestone, Chippenham Without Credit: Mr Red

Chapscroft Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Wiltshire, England. Situated near the village of Chapmanslade, the wood covers an area of approximately 50 acres and is surrounded by rolling countryside. It is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of nearby towns and cities.

The wood is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, beech, and hazel. These trees create a dense canopy, which provides shelter for a wide variety of wildlife, including birds, mammals, and insects. Visitors to Chapscroft Wood can often spot woodpeckers, deer, and foxes, among other species.

There are several footpaths that wind their way through the wood, allowing visitors to explore the area and enjoy its natural beauty. These paths are well-maintained and suitable for all levels of walkers, making the wood accessible to people of all ages and abilities.

Chapscroft Wood is also known for its wildflowers, which bloom in abundance during the spring and summer months. Bluebells, primroses, and wild garlic create a colorful carpet of flora, adding to the charm of the woodland.

The wood is managed by a local conservation group, which works to preserve its ecological value and enhance its biodiversity. This includes the removal of invasive species and the planting of new trees to ensure the future sustainability of the woodland.

Overall, Chapscroft Wood offers a peaceful and scenic retreat for those seeking a connection with nature in the heart of Wiltshire.

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Chapscroft Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.463785/-2.1831389 or Grid Reference ST8773. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Modern Milestone, Chippenham Without

Opposite a petrol station on the A420, Bristol Road. This is a replacement for the old milestone see ST8974 : Old Milestone by the A420, Bristol Road, west of Chippenham sometime between April 2021 & October 2021. Inscription: 7 Miles / To / Marshfield / 2 miles / To / Chippenham Milestone Society National ID: WI_CPMF02 R

Mr Red

Old Milestone by A420, Giddeahall, opposite Car Park; top of bank

The Milestone is located by the road on the North of the road. Parish of Yatton Keynell (North Wiltshire District). Metal plate attached to stone post, Marshfield iron plate design, erected by the Chippenham turnpike trust in the 19th Century. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link Inscription reads:- 5 MILES / TO / MARSHFIELD / 4 MILES / TO / CHIPPENHAM Milestone Society National ID: WI_CPMF04

Roadside Relics

Stone Stile, Biddeston

Off Challows Lane on Wiltshire footpath BIDD13 looking North. The view to the road is ST8673 : Stone Stile, Biddeston.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Biddeston

Off Challows Lane on Wiltshire footpath BIDD13 looking South. The view from the road is ST8673 : Stone Stile, Biddeston.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Biddeston

Off Hartham Lane on Wiltshire footpath BIDD19 looking East. The view looking to the road ST8672 : Stone Stile, Biddeston.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Biddeston

Off Hartham Lane on Wiltshire footpath BIDD19 looking West. The view looking from the road ST8672 : Stone Stile, Biddeston.

Mr Red

Old Guide Stone by the A420, Bristol Road, Lanhill

Marshfield iron plate by the A420, in parish of Chippenham Without (North Wiltshire District), Bristol Road, Lanhill at junction with the B4039, on wide grass verge within apex of junction, now near The Long Stone - probably moved when the junction was changed. An earlier photograph can be found here Link. Inscription reads:- : {<-hand} TO MARSHFIELD AND BRISTOL.: : TO {HAND->} / CHIPPENHAM : : {<-HAND} TO / CHIPPENHAM : : TO YATTON KEYNELL, CRITTLETON. / BADMINTON AND SODBURY. {hand->} Carved bench mark and rivet on top of raised section. Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1283421 Link

Milestone Society National ID: WI_CPMF02S

Kirsty Crew

The Green, Biddestone

The couple sitting on the bench are admiring the pond while to their left in the middle distance are the white painted walls of The White Horse

John Baker

The White Horse

The datestone above the entrance seems to indicate that this is a comparatively young building?

Stuart Logan

Biddestone Manor rear elevation

Parts of the house date from the 16th/17th C and are contemporary with the attendant dovecote and barns. Free use is made local stone but red brick and stone dressings were used in the 18th C modifications.

Stuart Logan

Biddestone duck pond

This pond is more significant than at first sight. Local records show that in 1661 a Mr Mountjoy made a gutter from the springs and put the water from the streets into a pond. The pond provided water for animals and steam engines. In it, wagon wheels were soaked during warm weather to expand their wood, thus preventing their iron tyres from getting loose.

Stuart Logan

The Crown Inn

Some of the structure of this historic coaching inn may date back into the 15th C but at that time its location didn't carry its unusual, current name of Giddea Hall; which is probably 18th C.

Stuart Logan

Track to Starveall Farm

Situated in splendid isolation on Chippenham Lane this farm complex boasts grade II listed barns, a nearby Romano-British villa site and a small stream fed pond.

Stuart Logan