Jubilee Wood
Wood, Forest in Dorset
England
Jubilee Wood
Jubilee Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Dorset, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is nestled within the stunning countryside and offers visitors a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
The wood is named after the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012 when it was created as part of a national initiative to commemorate the historic occasion. It was planted with a variety of native trees, including oak, birch, and beech, providing a diverse habitat for a wide range of wildlife.
As visitors explore Jubilee Wood, they will discover a network of well-maintained walking trails that wind through the trees, allowing them to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. The paths are suitable for all abilities and offer opportunities for leisurely strolls, jogging, or dog walking.
The wood is home to an abundance of flora and fauna, with wildflowers carpeting the forest floor in the spring and summer months. Birdwatchers will delight in the opportunity to spot various species, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds.
Jubilee Wood also features several designated picnic areas, providing a perfect spot for visitors to relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings. In addition, there are benches strategically placed throughout the wood for those seeking a moment of contemplation or simply to admire the scenery.
Overall, Jubilee Wood is a hidden gem in Dorset, offering a haven of natural beauty and tranquility for all who visit. Whether it's a leisurely walk, a family picnic, or a chance to connect with nature, this woodland provides an idyllic escape from everyday life.
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Jubilee Wood Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 50.70306/-2.0925296 or Grid Reference SY9389. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
Defending Dorset: Holton Heath: Light Anti-Aircraft Battery - Bofors gun tower no. 1 (17)
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LAA Battery: DoB ID: e27074
During WWII, in addition to the heavy anti-aircraft artillery protecting the Royal Naval Cordite Factory at Holton Heath, there were also a series of smaller anti-aircraft batteries providing close-in LAA defence against low flying enemy aircraft. The remains of two of these LAA sites survive in the form of concrete towers on which 40mm Bofors guns were mounted. This particular gun tower (no. 1) is on the heath to the south west of the former cordite factory, the other (no. 2) is on private land further west on the other side of the A351 road near Sandford House.
SY9390 : Defending Dorset: Holton Heath: Light Anti-Aircraft Battery - Bofors gun tower no. 1 (18)
Defending Dorset: Holton Heath: Light Anti-Aircraft Battery - Bofors gun tower no. 1 (18)
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LAA Battery: DoB ID: e27074
At first glance the tower seems to be a single structure, but in fact it was designed and constructed as two separate concrete towers each supporting separate upper platforms. One platform was equipped with the Bofors gun, the other housed an observation post. The separation between the two platforms is barely 30mm, but necessary in order to prevent the vibration of the Bofors gun adversely affecting the observers and their range and height finding equipment on the adjacent platform.
SY9390 : Defending Dorset: Holton Heath: Light Anti-Aircraft Battery - Bofors gun tower no. 1 (19)
Defending Dorset: Holton Heath: Light Anti-Aircraft Battery - Bofors gun tower no. 1 (19)
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LAA Battery: DoB ID: e27074
The gap between the two platforms, albeit slight, is apparent in this view between the towers looking up to the platforms above.
SY9390 : Defending Dorset: Holton Heath: Light Anti-Aircraft Battery - Bofors gun tower no. 1 (20)
Defending Dorset: Holton Heath: Light Anti-Aircraft Battery - Bofors gun tower no. 1 (20)
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LAA Battery: DoB ID: e27074
The platforms retain their concrete ready use ammunition lockers, and the iron railings around the perimeter.
The tower along with its companion further west are the only surviving examples of Bofors gun towers in Dorset, and among about ten in total that survive in England. Designated as 'Scheduled' by Historic England.
SY9390 : Defending Dorset: Holton Heath: Light Anti-Aircraft Battery - Bofors gun tower no. 2 (21)
Defending Dorset: Holton Heath: Light Anti-Aircraft Battery - Bofors gun tower no. 2 (21)
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LAA Battery: DoB ID: e27075
This is the second of two surviving Holton Heath Bofors 40 mm LAA gun towers; this one is on a bluff on farm land to the west of Sandford House, and about 650 metres north west of its companion further east. Both sites provided light anti-aircraft defence during WW2 for the RNCF of Holton Heath. The condition of both towers here is not good, one in particular looks close to collapse, and so boundary fencing has been erected around the likely danger area. The towers now share the site with a mobile phone company's telecommunications mast.
SY9390 : Defending Dorset: Holton Heath: Light Anti-Aircraft Battery - Bofors gun tower no. 2 (22)
Defending Dorset: Holton Heath: Light Anti-Aircraft Battery - Bofors gun tower no. 2 (22)
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LAA Battery: DoB ID: e27075
Unlike its identical companion further east, subsidence has particularly affected the structure, such that it is far more obvious here that there are two distinctly separate towers. The narrow gap that originally separated them has widened considerably due to the undermined tower nearest the camera having lurched sideways from the vertical.
SY9390 : Defending Dorset: Holton Heath: Light Anti-Aircraft Battery - Bofors gun tower no. 2 (23)
Defending Dorset: Holton Heath: Light Anti-Aircraft Battery - Bofors gun tower no. 2 (23)
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LAA Battery: DoB ID: e27075
The tower on the right accommodated the gunners with their 40 mm Bofors gun, their ammunition being stored in the lockers at the corners, whilst the tower on the left housed the observers and their Kerrison Predictor equipment Link
. It seems the metal railings around the periphery of both towers has not survived. Designated as 'Scheduled' by Historic England.
START:- SY9788 : Defending Dorset: Arne Hill, Arne - Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery (1)
. It seems the metal railings around the periphery of both towers has not survived. Designated as 'Scheduled' by Historic England.
START:- SY9788 : Defending Dorset: Arne Hill, Arne - Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery (1)
Engineering works, Holton Heath Trading Park
The trading park is between Wareham and Poole. The view is from a passing train.
Sandford : Organford Road
Looking along Organford Road with Sandford Holiday Park to the left.
Old Milestone by the A351, north east of Wareham
Carved stone post by the A351, in parish of WAREHAM ST MARTIN (PURBECK District), near roundabout by Sandford Middle School, on wide verge on northern exit from roundabout, on East side of road. Dorset 3 (Rounded top), erected by the Poole turnpike trust in the 19th century.
Inscription reads:-
: Wareham / 2 : : Poole / 8 / Hyde / Park / Corner / 109 :
Carved benchmark bottom centre of front face.
Milestone Society National ID: DO_WAPO02.
Jubilee Wood is located at Grid Ref: SY9389 (Lat: 50.70306, Lng: -2.0925296)
Unitary Authority: Dorset
Police Authority: Dorset
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 50.70306,-2.0925296Note: Locked gates
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