Monument Plantation

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire

England

Monument Plantation

Village street and green, Newsham The quiet village in a backwater off the A66 must have once been busy as a market would have been held on this green. — Village street and green, Newsham Credit: Gordon Hatton

Monument Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Yorkshire, England. Situated in the heart of the region, this plantation is renowned for its natural beauty, vast woodlands, and historical significance. Covering a sprawling area, it offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The plantation is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers alike. Towering trees, including oak, beech, and pine, dominate the landscape, creating a dense and enchanting forest. The woodland floor is adorned with a carpet of bluebells during spring, adding a touch of color to the surroundings.

Apart from its natural charm, Monument Plantation holds historical importance as well. It is believed to have been used as a hunting ground by the nobility in medieval times. The remnants of a grand hunting lodge, known as the Monument House, still stand proudly within the plantation. This architectural gem adds a sense of intrigue and nostalgia to the area, attracting history buffs and curious visitors.

The plantation offers a range of activities for visitors to enjoy. There are well-maintained hiking and cycling trails, allowing visitors to explore the woodland at their own pace. Birdwatching is also a popular pastime, with the plantation being home to various bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds.

Monument Plantation, Yorkshire, truly offers a delightful retreat for those seeking solace in nature's embrace. Its breathtaking beauty, rich biodiversity, and historical significance make it a must-visit destination for anyone visiting the region.

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Monument Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.487411/-1.8672784 or Grid Reference NZ0810. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Village street and green, Newsham

The quiet village in a backwater off the A66 must have once been busy as a market would have been held on this green.

Gordon Hatton

Market Cross, Newsham

The base of the cross is most likely the 16th century original, but it was restored in 1828 and again in 1935. The bench hides the block of granite into which are fixed the iron loops of the 1828 village stocks. Across the road the bus for Richmond has just arrived.

Gordon Hatton

Old petrol pumps : Newsham

Now another five years older than in NZ1010 : Old Petrol Pumps : Newsham, and looking the part!

Stanley Howe

Market Cross and stocks

At Dalton junction in Newsham.

Stanley Howe

Market Cross, Newsham

By the Barningham Road.

Stanley Howe

West end of Newsham

Stanley Howe

Footbridge and ford over minor stream near Barningham

A very substantial bridge for such a minor crossing! The stream seems to descend a shallow valley known as East Langbrough which is behind the camera position; its water flows onward to enter the River Greta.

Trevor Littlewood

Gordale Gill

Road crossing Gordale Gill near Crossbeck Bridge.

Peter McDermott

Bragg House

Bragg House on the edge of Barningham Moor.

Peter McDermott

Enclosure east of Cathaw Stoop

Cathaw Stoop is a stone - boundary or direction giving - embedded into a wall beside a stile where a public footpath crosses into this enclosure. The path continues beside the wall on the left side of the 'field' which, unaccountably, is not classified as access land.

Trevor Littlewood

Gates at entry to Barningham Park

A public footpath enters Barningham Park at its east side through one of the gates here - presumably the less grand one! The monument mounted in the wall commemorates the building of the wall, the creation of the deer park and the planting of trees between 1857 and 1859. Also mentioned is the erection of a model farm in 1863. All of these works were 'Designed and Executed by Augustus Sussex Milbank'... bet he had some help!

Trevor Littlewood

Gate and field off Moor Lane

Oliver Dixon

Chapel Gill

Oliver Dixon

Farm Track beside Whinny Gill

Whinny Gill runs through the woods to the left.

Oliver Dixon

A long descent to Newsham

The long straight road to Newsham off the moor. A straight road and straight field boundaries would suggest that this is most likely a 19thC enclosure road. The view is across the lowlands by the A66 and towards the Tees.

Gordon Hatton

Mud road!

An outrageous piece of work! From near to the village of Barningham a wall runs near to south-west climbing to be on moorland. For much of the way a public footpath runs alongside its west side and it has given a very pleasant and easy way to the trig point at How Tallon. Recently however this elongated strip of what can only be called mud has been laid on top of the path line; it's presently a glutinous mass that is extraordinarily unpleasant to walk on and if used by wheeled vehicles will probably be cut into ruts. In addition the ground adjacent to the new road has been badly disturbed by the works making that almost as difficult and unattractive for use by walkers. Apart from all that, it's a hideous eyesore. All of that has been done presumably so that 'guns' can be carried a little more easily to the grouse killing grounds!

Trevor Littlewood

A fairly large bull on Silver Hill

Thankfully he seemed more interestaded in the heifers in the next field than he dd on the cameraman.

Matthew Hatton

Lands Lodge

The heap of stones in the photo are the scant remains of a building known as Lands Lodge, shown on the 1854 map of Yorkshire. Although the cows around here don't seem to be too bothered.

Matthew Hatton

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Monument Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NZ0810 (Lat: 54.487411, Lng: -1.8672784)

Division: North Riding

Unitary Authority: County Durham

Police Authority: Durham