Sherrington Clump

Wood, Forest in Wiltshire

England

Sherrington Clump

Lower slopes of Codford Hill
Lower slopes of Codford Hill Credit: David Martin

Sherrington Clump is a picturesque wood located in the county of Wiltshire, England. Situated near the village of Sherrington, this forested area covers approximately 30 acres of land, providing a tranquil and idyllic retreat for nature enthusiasts and walkers alike.

The wood is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, beech, and birch. Their well-established canopies create a dense and shaded environment, perfect for a leisurely stroll on a warm summer's day. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of wildflowers, such as bluebells and primroses, adding a burst of color to the woodland landscape.

Wildlife thrives within Sherrington Clump, as the diverse habitat provides shelter and sustenance for a variety of species. Birdwatchers can spot a range of avian residents, including woodpeckers, nuthatches, and owls. On lucky occasions, visitors may even catch a glimpse of a roe deer or a red fox, quietly traversing the undergrowth.

The wood is intersected by several well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. These trails wind their way through the trees, offering glimpses of stunning vistas and hidden clearings. In the spring, the wood bursts into color with the vibrant hues of bluebells, creating a breathtaking spectacle that attracts photographers and nature enthusiasts from far and wide.

Sherrington Clump is a true haven of tranquility, providing a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Its natural beauty and peaceful ambiance make it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, seeking solace and a connection with nature.

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Sherrington Clump Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.143855/-2.0503254 or Grid Reference ST9638. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lower slopes of Codford Hill
Lower slopes of Codford Hill
Cottages, Stockton A great deal of thatch, some grade II listed buildings.
Cottages, Stockton
A great deal of thatch, some grade II listed buildings.
Albany Place Originally two cottages, it must have been built on the original alignment of the road after it was diverted left to bridge the railway. It appears to be one house now, Albany Cottage.
Albany Place
Originally two cottages, it must have been built on the original alignment of the road after it was diverted left to bridge the railway. It appears to be one house now, Albany Cottage.
View north-east from Sherrington - Boyton road Looking over the Wylye Valley.
View north-east from Sherrington - Boyton road
Looking over the Wylye Valley.
Old Milepost, High Street, Codford Cast iron post by the UC road (was A36), in parish of CODFORD (WEST WILTSHIRE District), High Street; Codford; 10m East of phone box opposite Old Manse, against sports field fence, on South-west side of road. C&M Classical iron casting, erected by the Fisherton, Wilton, Heytesbury, Willoughby Hedge & Redhone Turnpike Trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
SALISBURY
14
WARMINSTER
7

Grade II Listed. List Entry Number: 1036464
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Milestone Society National ID: WI_SAWM14.
Old Milepost, High Street, Codford
Cast iron post by the UC road (was A36), in parish of CODFORD (WEST WILTSHIRE District), High Street; Codford; 10m East of phone box opposite Old Manse, against sports field fence, on South-west side of road. C&M Classical iron casting, erected by the Fisherton, Wilton, Heytesbury, Willoughby Hedge & Redhone Turnpike Trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- SALISBURY 14 WARMINSTER 7 Grade II Listed. List Entry Number: 1036464 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: WI_SAWM14.
Sherrington Ford This ford is found on the River Wylye just below Sherrington Manor.
Sherrington Ford
This ford is found on the River Wylye just below Sherrington Manor.
Old Milestone by the former A36, High Street, Codford Carved stone post by the UC road (was A36), in parish of Codford (West Wiltshire District), High Street; Codford; next to footpath, against perimeter wall of Overton House, on North side of road. Old Warminster stone, erected by the Fisherton, Wilton, Heytesbury, Willoughby Hedge & Redhone Turnpike Trust in the 18th century. The stone was rescued in pieces by members of the Milestone Society, and re-erected by Codford Local History Society.  

Inscription reads:-
To
SARUM
XIV
To
Warmi(nster)
VI
1766

Milestone Society National ID: WI_SAWM14A.
Old Milestone by the former A36, High Street, Codford
Carved stone post by the UC road (was A36), in parish of Codford (West Wiltshire District), High Street; Codford; next to footpath, against perimeter wall of Overton House, on North side of road. Old Warminster stone, erected by the Fisherton, Wilton, Heytesbury, Willoughby Hedge & Redhone Turnpike Trust in the 18th century. The stone was rescued in pieces by members of the Milestone Society, and re-erected by Codford Local History Society. Inscription reads:- To SARUM XIV To Warmi(nster) VI 1766 Milestone Society National ID: WI_SAWM14A.
Codford St. Mary, lay-by On A36 Southbound; the road has been gritted, and snow is not forecast to stay.
Codford St. Mary, lay-by
On A36 Southbound; the road has been gritted, and snow is not forecast to stay.
Direction Sign – Signpost Located on the southeast side of the T junction, beside the entrance to Boyton Manor, in Boyton parish. 3 arms and flat top. 

Milestone Society National ID: WI_ST9539
Direction Sign – Signpost
Located on the southeast side of the T junction, beside the entrance to Boyton Manor, in Boyton parish. 3 arms and flat top. Milestone Society National ID: WI_ST9539
The Old School House, Codford St Mary This lovely building was once the village school.  For a closer view of the bellcote <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2463788">ST9739 : Bellcote, The Old School House</a>
The Old School House, Codford St Mary
This lovely building was once the village school. For a closer view of the bellcote ST9739 : Bellcote, The Old School House
Bellcote, The Old School House The bell to the former village school.  For a wider view of the building <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2463786">ST9739 : The Old School House, Codford St Mary</a>
Bellcote, The Old School House
The bell to the former village school. For a wider view of the building ST9739 : The Old School House, Codford St Mary
2011 : Along the Wylye Valley near Sherrington
2011 : Along the Wylye Valley near Sherrington
Fireweed by the railway, Sherrington Lane Rosebay willow-herb grows beside railway line.

Rosebay willow-herb, or fireweed, was a rare native species which suddenly began to spread in about 1860, perhaps as a result of genetic change; it is now everywhere, except the far west of Ireland, and is abundant on waste land round towns, in cleared woodland, road side verges and railway embankments.
Fireweed by the railway, Sherrington Lane
Rosebay willow-herb grows beside railway line. Rosebay willow-herb, or fireweed, was a rare native species which suddenly began to spread in about 1860, perhaps as a result of genetic change; it is now everywhere, except the far west of Ireland, and is abundant on waste land round towns, in cleared woodland, road side verges and railway embankments.
2011 : Station Road with copper beech, Boyton Connects the minor road through Boyton and along the south of the Wylye Valley with the A36 along the north.
The station has long gone, it was on the Warminster to Salisbury line.
The bridge crosses a mill stream, the River Wylye is a few hundred yard further on.
Note the copper beech.
2011 : Station Road with copper beech, Boyton
Connects the minor road through Boyton and along the south of the Wylye Valley with the A36 along the north. The station has long gone, it was on the Warminster to Salisbury line. The bridge crosses a mill stream, the River Wylye is a few hundred yard further on. Note the copper beech.
2011 : Station Road, Boyton The bridge over the River Wylye is just in sight.
2011 : Station Road, Boyton
The bridge over the River Wylye is just in sight.
2011 : Mount Pleasant, Sherrington The minor between Stockton and Boyton bypasses Sherrington which is lost in a maze of even more minor roads a few hundred yards to the north.
2011 : Mount Pleasant, Sherrington
The minor between Stockton and Boyton bypasses Sherrington which is lost in a maze of even more minor roads a few hundred yards to the north.
2011 : A view from the bridge The railway bridge on the Warminster to Salisbury line near Sherrington.
Stockton Dairy can be seen between the trees, thought they were beeches at first but a closer inspection shows they are something else.
2011 : A view from the bridge
The railway bridge on the Warminster to Salisbury line near Sherrington. Stockton Dairy can be seen between the trees, thought they were beeches at first but a closer inspection shows they are something else.
2011 : Church Lane, Sherrington Sherrington is a small and pleasant village tucked away beside a minor road running along the Wylye valley, which itself is tucked away on the south side of the valley well away from the A36 which runs along the north side.
Sherrington does little to advertise itself, you could pass within 100 yards without knowing it is there.  To be fair, if you lived in a place like Sherrington would you want hordes of visitors descending? Not me!
2011 : Church Lane, Sherrington
Sherrington is a small and pleasant village tucked away beside a minor road running along the Wylye valley, which itself is tucked away on the south side of the valley well away from the A36 which runs along the north side. Sherrington does little to advertise itself, you could pass within 100 yards without knowing it is there. To be fair, if you lived in a place like Sherrington would you want hordes of visitors descending? Not me!
Show me another place!

Sherrington Clump is located at Grid Ref: ST9638 (Lat: 51.143855, Lng: -2.0503254)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

What 3 Words

///released.fetching.pickle. Near Codford, Wiltshire

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