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Forge Plantation

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Cotswold

England

Forge Plantation

The lane to Edgeworth
The lane to Edgeworth Credit: David Purchase

Forge Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Stretching over an area of approximately 150 acres, this plantation is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem. Situated near the village of Wood, it offers a tranquil escape for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

The woodland is predominantly made up of a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, including oak, beech, pine, and birch. These trees provide a rich habitat for a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a multitude of bird species. Walking through the plantation, visitors can enjoy the soothing sound of birdsong and the rustling of leaves underfoot.

Forge Plantation also boasts a network of well-maintained walking trails that wind through the woodland, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its hidden corners and discover its natural treasures. These paths cater to all levels of fitness and provide access to various viewpoints, where one can take in breathtaking vistas of the surrounding countryside.

In addition to its natural beauty, Forge Plantation has historical significance. The name "Forge" is derived from the presence of a former ironworks that operated in the area during the 18th and 19th centuries. Though the ironworks are no longer operational, remnants of the forge can still be seen, adding an element of historical intrigue to the woodland.

Forge Plantation, Gloucestershire, is a true gem of natural beauty and historical interest, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the tranquility of a thriving woodland ecosystem.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.756216/-2.0810539 or Grid Reference SO9406. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The lane to Edgeworth
The lane to Edgeworth
Crabtree Lane Heading for the Duntisbournes.
Crabtree Lane
Heading for the Duntisbournes.
Edgeworth, the valley from the top of School Lane School Lane connects the two clusters of Edgeworth through a steep combe.
Edgeworth, the valley from the top of School Lane
School Lane connects the two clusters of Edgeworth through a steep combe.
Pastures at Edgeworth Looking from School Lane to the far hillside of the upper Frome valley.
Pastures at Edgeworth
Looking from School Lane to the far hillside of the upper Frome valley.
School Lane, Edgeworth
School Lane, Edgeworth
School Lane, Edgeworth Looking north from close to the church and manor house end of the lane.
School Lane, Edgeworth
Looking north from close to the church and manor house end of the lane.
Edgeworth Manor The west front, facing the church, dates from the end of the nineteenth century.
Edgeworth Manor
The west front, facing the church, dates from the end of the nineteenth century.
St Mary's church, Edgeworth
St Mary's church, Edgeworth
St Mary, Edgeworth St Mary's has a Saxon and Norman nave and was drastically restored in 1869-72 with a rood screen added in 1885.
St Mary, Edgeworth
St Mary's has a Saxon and Norman nave and was drastically restored in 1869-72 with a rood screen added in 1885.
Rood screen and loft in St Mary's, Edgeworth Dating from 1885, the deeply cusped tracery echoes the stone chancel rere-arches of 1872.
Rood screen and loft in St Mary's, Edgeworth
Dating from 1885, the deeply cusped tracery echoes the stone chancel rere-arches of 1872.
Chancel at St Mary, Edgeworth The Victorian east window sits above a tiny Norman slit window with 1957 stained glass by the local artist Edward Payne. All the chancel windows have rere-arches, as do the sedilia, piscina on the right. A formidable Victorian performance, but what a pity that it extended to scraping the walls.
Chancel at St Mary, Edgeworth
The Victorian east window sits above a tiny Norman slit window with 1957 stained glass by the local artist Edward Payne. All the chancel windows have rere-arches, as do the sedilia, piscina on the right. A formidable Victorian performance, but what a pity that it extended to scraping the walls.
Cusping in St Mary's Two windows, an altar rail and a rood screen all decorated the same way.
Cusping in St Mary's
Two windows, an altar rail and a rood screen all decorated the same way.
Mediaeval stained glass in the chancel of St Mary's Edgeworth
Mediaeval stained glass in the chancel of St Mary's Edgeworth
Nave bench ends in St Mary's, Edgeworth From the restoration of 1869-72. They are labelled with names of estate properties, allocating where the estate staff were to sit. The elongated poppy heads are an individual touch.
Nave bench ends in St Mary's, Edgeworth
From the restoration of 1869-72. They are labelled with names of estate properties, allocating where the estate staff were to sit. The elongated poppy heads are an individual touch.
Pews in St Mary's, Edgeworth
Pews in St Mary's, Edgeworth
Old Milestone west of Tunley Farm Carved stone post by the UC road, in parish of BISLEY WITH LYPIATT (STROUD District), Tunley, 250m West of entrance to Tunley Farm on verge against barbed wire fence, on North side of road. Erected by the Cirencester to Stroud turnpike trust in the 18th century. Inscription reads:- VII Miles t(o) (Ci)ren(..)te(r) Carved benchmark and rivet on top. Gloucestershire CC. Monument Number: 6457 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=6457&resourceID=108" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=6457&resourceID=108">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: GL_CIBI07.
Old Milestone west of Tunley Farm
Carved stone post by the UC road, in parish of BISLEY WITH LYPIATT (STROUD District), Tunley, 250m West of entrance to Tunley Farm on verge against barbed wire fence, on North side of road. Erected by the Cirencester to Stroud turnpike trust in the 18th century. Inscription reads:- VII Miles t(o) (Ci)ren(..)te(r) Carved benchmark and rivet on top. Gloucestershire CC. Monument Number: 6457 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: GL_CIBI07.
Milestone, Tunley Lane In the area "Tunley". One of a group of "Stones" listed on old maps that form a route from Cirencester to Painswick and onward to Gloucester. Another view <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6072885" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6072885">Link</a> VII / Miles To / (C)irences / (ter) Milestone Society National ID: GL_CIBI07
Milestone, Tunley Lane
In the area "Tunley". One of a group of "Stones" listed on old maps that form a route from Cirencester to Painswick and onward to Gloucester. Another view Link VII / Miles To / (C)irences / (ter) Milestone Society National ID: GL_CIBI07
Pinbury Park The house <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1088428" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1088428">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> stands above the valley of the river Frome and one of its minor tributaries.
Pinbury Park
The house LinkExternal link stands above the valley of the river Frome and one of its minor tributaries.
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Forge Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SO9406 (Lat: 51.756216, Lng: -2.0810539)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Cotswold

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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Located within 500m of 51.756216,-2.0810539
Edgeworth
Is In: Gloucestershire, England, UK
Place: village
Source: NPE
Lat/Long: 51.7561019/-2.0785179
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 15:30; Sa 09:15
Drive Through: no
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: GL6 74
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.7554827/-2.0803684
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Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Fee: yes
Listed Status: Grade II
Operator: BT
Payment Cards: yes
Phone: +44 1285 821431
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.7554379/-2.0803335
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