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Chedworth Woods

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Cotswold

England

Chedworth Woods

Chedworth Roman Villa [1] The modern building houses a museum and café. Chedworth Roman Villa is a large and elaborate Roman villa and was occupied well beyond the Roman period. Built in phases from the 2nd century to the 5th century, it was an elite dwelling around three sides of a courtyard. The villa is in the care of the National Trust. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003324" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003324">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>
Chedworth Roman Villa [1] Credit: Michael Dibb

Chedworth Woods is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, it is nestled within the beautiful Cotswolds region, renowned for its stunning natural landscapes. The wood is situated near the village of Chedworth, which is known for its Roman villa and attracts visitors from far and wide.

Chedworth Woods is predominantly composed of native deciduous trees, such as oak, beech, and ash, which create a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The woodland floor is adorned with a rich carpet of bluebells during the spring, adding a burst of color to the surroundings. In addition to the trees and flowers, the wood is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, deer, and squirrels.

The woodland offers a tranquil retreat for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts alike. It boasts a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails that allow visitors to explore the area at their own pace. These paths wind through the dense woodland, offering breathtaking views and opportunities for wildlife spotting.

Chedworth Woods is also noted for its historical significance. It contains remnants of ancient woodland that date back hundreds of years, providing a glimpse into the area's past. The wood has been carefully managed to preserve its natural beauty and ensure the protection of its wildlife.

Overall, Chedworth Woods is a haven for those seeking solace in nature. Its idyllic setting, diverse flora and fauna, and rich history make it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, providing a true taste of the English countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.819945/-1.9334049 or Grid Reference SP0413. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Chedworth Roman Villa [1] The modern building houses a museum and café. Chedworth Roman Villa is a large and elaborate Roman villa and was occupied well beyond the Roman period. Built in phases from the 2nd century to the 5th century, it was an elite dwelling around three sides of a courtyard. The villa is in the care of the National Trust. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003324" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003324">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>
Chedworth Roman Villa [1]
The modern building houses a museum and café. Chedworth Roman Villa is a large and elaborate Roman villa and was occupied well beyond the Roman period. Built in phases from the 2nd century to the 5th century, it was an elite dwelling around three sides of a courtyard. The villa is in the care of the National Trust. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link
Chedworth Roman Villa [2] The villa is located next to a natural spring, around which was later built an apsidal shrine to the water-nymphs. Chedworth Roman Villa is a large and elaborate Roman villa and was occupied well beyond the Roman period. Built in phases from the 2nd century to the 5th century, it was an elite dwelling around three sides of a courtyard. The villa is in the care of the National Trust. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003324" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003324">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>
Chedworth Roman Villa [2]
The villa is located next to a natural spring, around which was later built an apsidal shrine to the water-nymphs. Chedworth Roman Villa is a large and elaborate Roman villa and was occupied well beyond the Roman period. Built in phases from the 2nd century to the 5th century, it was an elite dwelling around three sides of a courtyard. The villa is in the care of the National Trust. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link
Chedworth Roman Villa [3] Part of the remains of the bath house. Chedworth Roman Villa is a large and elaborate Roman villa and was occupied well beyond the Roman period. Built in phases from the 2nd century to the 5th century, it was an elite dwelling around three sides of a courtyard. The villa is in the care of the National Trust. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003324" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003324">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>
Chedworth Roman Villa [3]
Part of the remains of the bath house. Chedworth Roman Villa is a large and elaborate Roman villa and was occupied well beyond the Roman period. Built in phases from the 2nd century to the 5th century, it was an elite dwelling around three sides of a courtyard. The villa is in the care of the National Trust. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link
Chedworth Roman Villa [4] The plaque describes this as 'a multi-purpose heated room'. Chedworth Roman Villa is a large and elaborate Roman villa and was occupied well beyond the Roman period. Built in phases from the 2nd century to the 5th century, it was an elite dwelling around three sides of a courtyard. The villa is in the care of the National Trust. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003324" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003324">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>
Chedworth Roman Villa [4]
The plaque describes this as 'a multi-purpose heated room'. Chedworth Roman Villa is a large and elaborate Roman villa and was occupied well beyond the Roman period. Built in phases from the 2nd century to the 5th century, it was an elite dwelling around three sides of a courtyard. The villa is in the care of the National Trust. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link
Chedworth Roman Villa [5] One of the mosaic floors. Chedworth Roman Villa is a large and elaborate Roman villa and was occupied well beyond the Roman period. Built in phases from the 2nd century to the 5th century, it was an elite dwelling around three sides of a courtyard. The villa is in the care of the National Trust. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003324" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003324">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>
Chedworth Roman Villa [5]
One of the mosaic floors. Chedworth Roman Villa is a large and elaborate Roman villa and was occupied well beyond the Roman period. Built in phases from the 2nd century to the 5th century, it was an elite dwelling around three sides of a courtyard. The villa is in the care of the National Trust. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link
Chedworth Roman Villa [6] Part of a mosaic floor with the hypocaust underneath. Chedworth Roman Villa is a large and elaborate Roman villa and was occupied well beyond the Roman period. Built in phases from the 2nd century to the 5th century, it was an elite dwelling around three sides of a courtyard. The villa is in the care of the National Trust. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003324" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003324">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>
Chedworth Roman Villa [6]
Part of a mosaic floor with the hypocaust underneath. Chedworth Roman Villa is a large and elaborate Roman villa and was occupied well beyond the Roman period. Built in phases from the 2nd century to the 5th century, it was an elite dwelling around three sides of a courtyard. The villa is in the care of the National Trust. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link
Overflowing trough opposite the Seven Tuns pub Trough fed by the pond above overflowing after winter storms. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2883726">SP0512 : Small waterfall opposite Seven Tuns</a>
Overflowing trough opposite the Seven Tuns pub
Trough fed by the pond above overflowing after winter storms. See also SP0512 : Small waterfall opposite Seven Tuns
Road junction, Chedworth
Road junction, Chedworth
Stone Stile Chedworth GS2556 To the right of the entrance to Manor Farm and playing fields on Gloucestershire footpath KCH21. NW of the village. The view from the field is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7204899">SP0412 : Stone Stile Chedworth GS2556</a>.
Stone Stile Chedworth GS2556
To the right of the entrance to Manor Farm and playing fields on Gloucestershire footpath KCH21. NW of the village. The view from the field is SP0412 : Stone Stile Chedworth GS2556.
Stone Stile, Chedworth GS2557 Beech Walk, Manor Farm near the cricket pitch. Looking West on Gloucestershire footpath KCH21 near King Stone Dairy, Manor Farm. The view East is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7198287">SP0512 : Stone Stile, Chedworth GS2557</a>.
Stone Stile, Chedworth GS2557
Beech Walk, Manor Farm near the cricket pitch. Looking West on Gloucestershire footpath KCH21 near King Stone Dairy, Manor Farm. The view East is SP0512 : Stone Stile, Chedworth GS2557.
Stone Stile, Chedworth GS2557 Beech Walk, Manor Farm near the cricket pitch. Looking East on Gloucestershire footpath KCH21 near King Stone Dairy, Manor Farm. The view West is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7198284">SP0512 : Stone Stile, Chedworth GS2557</a>.
Stone Stile, Chedworth GS2557
Beech Walk, Manor Farm near the cricket pitch. Looking East on Gloucestershire footpath KCH21 near King Stone Dairy, Manor Farm. The view West is SP0512 : Stone Stile, Chedworth GS2557.
Stone Stile Chedworth GS2556 To the side of the entrance to Manor Farm and playing fields on Gloucestershire footpath KCH21. NW of the village. The view from the road is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7197634">SP0412 : Stone Stile Chedworth GS2556</a>.
Stone Stile Chedworth GS2556
To the side of the entrance to Manor Farm and playing fields on Gloucestershire footpath KCH21. NW of the village. The view from the road is SP0412 : Stone Stile Chedworth GS2556.
Projecting room at the Chedworth Roman Villa Chedworth Roman Villa is one of the largest and most elaborate Roman villas discovered in Britain, and the latest to be occupied beyond the Roman period. The villa was built between the early 2nd-century to the 5th-century. The villa was accidentally discovered in 1864 on the land of the Earl of Eldon, who financed the excavations, roofing for the mosaics, and the building of the lodge to house the museum. In 1924 the villa was acquired by the National Trust. In 2011 a new roofed building was provided for the mosaics in the west wing to protect them.
Projecting room at the Chedworth Roman Villa
Chedworth Roman Villa is one of the largest and most elaborate Roman villas discovered in Britain, and the latest to be occupied beyond the Roman period. The villa was built between the early 2nd-century to the 5th-century. The villa was accidentally discovered in 1864 on the land of the Earl of Eldon, who financed the excavations, roofing for the mosaics, and the building of the lodge to house the museum. In 1924 the villa was acquired by the National Trust. In 2011 a new roofed building was provided for the mosaics in the west wing to protect them.
Wild flowers at the Chedworth Roman Villa Chedworth Roman Villa is one of the largest and most elaborate Roman villas discovered in Britain, and the latest to be occupied beyond the Roman period. The villa was built between the early 2nd-century to the 5th-century. The villa was accidentally discovered in 1864 on the land of the Earl of Eldon, who financed the excavations, roofing for the mosaics, and the building of the lodge to house the museum. In 1924 the villa was acquired by the National Trust. In 2011 a new roofed building was provided for the mosaics in the west wing to protect them.
Wild flowers at the Chedworth Roman Villa
Chedworth Roman Villa is one of the largest and most elaborate Roman villas discovered in Britain, and the latest to be occupied beyond the Roman period. The villa was built between the early 2nd-century to the 5th-century. The villa was accidentally discovered in 1864 on the land of the Earl of Eldon, who financed the excavations, roofing for the mosaics, and the building of the lodge to house the museum. In 1924 the villa was acquired by the National Trust. In 2011 a new roofed building was provided for the mosaics in the west wing to protect them.
Hypocaust at the Chedworth Roman Villa Chedworth Roman Villa is one of the largest and most elaborate Roman villas discovered in Britain, and the latest to be occupied beyond the Roman period. The villa was built between the early 2nd-century to the 5th-century. The villa was accidentally discovered in 1864 on the land of the Earl of Eldon, who financed the excavations, roofing for the mosaics, and the building of the lodge to house the museum. In 1924 the villa was acquired by the National Trust. In 2011 a new roofed building was provided for the mosaics in the west wing to protect them.
Hypocaust at the Chedworth Roman Villa
Chedworth Roman Villa is one of the largest and most elaborate Roman villas discovered in Britain, and the latest to be occupied beyond the Roman period. The villa was built between the early 2nd-century to the 5th-century. The villa was accidentally discovered in 1864 on the land of the Earl of Eldon, who financed the excavations, roofing for the mosaics, and the building of the lodge to house the museum. In 1924 the villa was acquired by the National Trust. In 2011 a new roofed building was provided for the mosaics in the west wing to protect them.
Baths at the Chedworth Roman Villa The roof dates from Victorian times. Chedworth Roman Villa is one of the largest and most elaborate Roman villas discovered in Britain, and the latest to be occupied beyond the Roman period. The villa was built between the early 2nd-century to the 5th-century. The villa was accidentally discovered in 1864 on the land of the Earl of Eldon, who financed the excavations, roofing for the mosaics, and the building of the lodge to house the museum. In 1924 the villa was acquired by the National Trust. In 2011 a new roofed building was provided for the mosaics in the west wing to protect them.
Baths at the Chedworth Roman Villa
The roof dates from Victorian times. Chedworth Roman Villa is one of the largest and most elaborate Roman villas discovered in Britain, and the latest to be occupied beyond the Roman period. The villa was built between the early 2nd-century to the 5th-century. The villa was accidentally discovered in 1864 on the land of the Earl of Eldon, who financed the excavations, roofing for the mosaics, and the building of the lodge to house the museum. In 1924 the villa was acquired by the National Trust. In 2011 a new roofed building was provided for the mosaics in the west wing to protect them.
Museum at the Chedworth Roman Villa Chedworth Roman Villa is one of the largest and most elaborate Roman villas discovered in Britain, and the latest to be occupied beyond the Roman period. The villa was built between the early 2nd-century to the 5th-century. The villa was accidentally discovered in 1864 on the land of the Earl of Eldon, who financed the excavations, roofing for the mosaics, and the building of the lodge to house the museum. In 1924 the villa was acquired by the National Trust. In 2011 a new roofed building was provided for the mosaics in the west wing to protect them.
Museum at the Chedworth Roman Villa
Chedworth Roman Villa is one of the largest and most elaborate Roman villas discovered in Britain, and the latest to be occupied beyond the Roman period. The villa was built between the early 2nd-century to the 5th-century. The villa was accidentally discovered in 1864 on the land of the Earl of Eldon, who financed the excavations, roofing for the mosaics, and the building of the lodge to house the museum. In 1924 the villa was acquired by the National Trust. In 2011 a new roofed building was provided for the mosaics in the west wing to protect them.
Chedworth Roman Villa Chedworth Roman Villa is one of the largest and most elaborate Roman villas discovered in Britain, and the latest to be occupied beyond the Roman period. The villa was built between the early 2nd-century to the 5th-century. The villa was accidentally discovered in 1864 on the land of the Earl of Eldon, who financed the excavations, roofing for the mosaics, and the building of the lodge to house the museum. In 1924 the villa was acquired by the National Trust. In 2011 a new roofed building was provided for the mosaics in the west wing to protect them.
Chedworth Roman Villa
Chedworth Roman Villa is one of the largest and most elaborate Roman villas discovered in Britain, and the latest to be occupied beyond the Roman period. The villa was built between the early 2nd-century to the 5th-century. The villa was accidentally discovered in 1864 on the land of the Earl of Eldon, who financed the excavations, roofing for the mosaics, and the building of the lodge to house the museum. In 1924 the villa was acquired by the National Trust. In 2011 a new roofed building was provided for the mosaics in the west wing to protect them.
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Chedworth Woods is located at Grid Ref: SP0413 (Lat: 51.819945, Lng: -1.9334049)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Cotswold

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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