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Compton Wood

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Cotswold

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Compton Wood

Victorian Lodge & Museum, Chedworth Roman Villa
Victorian Lodge & Museum, Chedworth Roman Villa Credit: AJD

Compton Wood is a picturesque forest located in Gloucestershire, England. Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, this wood boasts a rich history and diverse ecosystem that attracts nature enthusiasts and visitors alike.

Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, Compton Wood is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash. This creates a breathtaking canopy that provides shade and shelter to a wide range of wildlife. The forest floor is adorned with an array of flora, such as bluebells, wood anemones, and wild garlic, painting a vibrant tapestry during springtime.

The wood is crisscrossed by an extensive network of well-maintained footpaths, making it an ideal location for walkers, hikers, and dog owners. These paths meander through the ancient woodland, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the tranquil atmosphere and soak up the natural beauty of the surroundings.

Compton Wood is also home to a diverse array of wildlife. Birdwatchers can spot various species throughout the year, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds. Deer can occasionally be spotted grazing or roaming the forest, adding to the enchanting ambiance of the wood.

The wood is open to the public year-round, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, a family picnic, or wildlife spotting, Compton Wood provides an idyllic setting for nature lovers to connect with the great outdoors.

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Victorian Lodge & Museum, Chedworth Roman Villa
Victorian Lodge & Museum, Chedworth Roman Villa
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
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.
Stone Stile, Yanworth On Gloucestershire footpath KCH14 looking NE to Yanworth Mill. The view SW is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7251453">SP0712 : Stone Stile, Yanworth</a>. An older view showing the original barrier can be seen on <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3083822">SP0712 : Stile and path into Chedworth Woods</a>
Stone Stile, Yanworth
On Gloucestershire footpath KCH14 looking NE to Yanworth Mill. The view SW is SP0712 : Stone Stile, Yanworth. An older view showing the original barrier can be seen on SP0712 : Stile and path into Chedworth Woods
Stone Stile, Yanworth On Gloucestershire footpath KCH14 looking SW to Chedworth Wood. The view NE is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7251448">SP0712 : Stone Stile, Yanworth</a>. An older view showing the original barrier can be seen on <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3083822">SP0712 : Stile and path into Chedworth Woods</a>
Stone Stile, Yanworth
On Gloucestershire footpath KCH14 looking SW to Chedworth Wood. The view NE is SP0712 : Stone Stile, Yanworth. An older view showing the original barrier can be seen on SP0712 : Stile and path into Chedworth Woods
Chedworth Roman Villa After passing through the visitor centre and National Trust shop, visitors to the site first come across this model of how the villa would have looked in the 4th century AD. The Victorian shooting lodge which houses the museum is ahead.
Chedworth Roman Villa
After passing through the visitor centre and National Trust shop, visitors to the site first come across this model of how the villa would have looked in the 4th century AD. The Victorian shooting lodge which houses the museum is ahead.
Chedworth Roman Villa - south wing The south wing has been less thoroughly excavated than other parts of the villa and it is believed that the buildings extended well beyond what can be seen here. In the foreground is the kitchen. The walls were capped in Victorian times using recovered Roman roof slates for protection.
Chedworth Roman Villa - south wing
The south wing has been less thoroughly excavated than other parts of the villa and it is believed that the buildings extended well beyond what can be seen here. In the foreground is the kitchen. The walls were capped in Victorian times using recovered Roman roof slates for protection.
Chedworth Roman Villa - the shooting lodge The shooting lodge was built by James Farrer, owner of the site when the villa was discovered, to incorporate a museum for housing items found around the remains. This was an innovative idea in Victorian times, and the museum is still here.
Chedworth Roman Villa - the shooting lodge
The shooting lodge was built by James Farrer, owner of the site when the villa was discovered, to incorporate a museum for housing items found around the remains. This was an innovative idea in Victorian times, and the museum is still here.
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Compton Wood is located at Grid Ref: SP0514 (Lat: 51.827523, Lng: -1.9173453)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Cotswold

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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Hutnage Cottage
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GLC335
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Hutnage Cottage
Naptan NaptanCode: glogatdw
Naptan Street: Compton Wood
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 51.8238575/-1.9204002
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Bus Stop
Hutnage Cottage
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GLC336
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Hutnage Cottage
Naptan NaptanCode: glogatdm
Naptan Street: Compton Wood
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 51.8238486/-1.9204727
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