Black Plantation

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Richmondshire

England

Black Plantation

Roman Road (A66) Towards Brough.
Roman Road (A66) Credit: JThomas

Black Plantation is a woodland area located in Yorkshire, England. Situated within the larger forested region, this plantation covers an approximate area of [insert size]. The name "Black Plantation" is derived from the dense and dark appearance of the woodland, primarily due to the presence of a variety of coniferous trees.

The plantation is predominantly composed of evergreen trees, including species such as spruce, pine, and fir. These conifers create a dense canopy, providing shelter and shade for a diverse range of flora and fauna. The forest floor is rich in mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the overall biodiversity of the area.

Black Plantation is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and birdwatchers. The woodland is home to a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, tits, and owls. Visitors can often catch glimpses of these avian residents as they explore the well-maintained trails that wind through the plantation.

In addition to its ecological significance, Black Plantation also holds historical value. The woodland has been managed and used for timber production for centuries. The trees are selectively harvested, ensuring the sustainability of the forest and supporting the local economy.

Overall, Black Plantation is a picturesque woodland in Yorkshire, offering a tranquil escape for nature lovers and a glimpse into the region's rich natural and cultural heritage.

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Black Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.488801/-1.8166727 or Grid Reference NZ1110. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Roman Road (A66) Towards Brough.
Roman Road (A66)
Towards Brough.
A66 near Grove House Towards Brough.
A66 near Grove House
Towards Brough.
A66, Smallways Towards Brough.
A66, Smallways
Towards Brough.
A66 towards Brough
A66 towards Brough
A66, Stephen Bank Towards Brough.
A66, Stephen Bank
Towards Brough.
Low Lane, Newsham Minor road in Newsham parish heading towards Dalton.
Low Lane, Newsham
Minor road in Newsham parish heading towards Dalton.
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
The quiet village in a backwater off the A66 must have once been busy as a market would have been held on this green.
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.
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.
Road beyond guide stone The shadowed road is on the south side of a dualled stretch of the A66 and is probably part of an earlier alignment of that road. There's a motel at the location. The face of the white-painted stone in view reads 'East Catterick Road' .
Road beyond guide stone
The shadowed road is on the south side of a dualled stretch of the A66 and is probably part of an earlier alignment of that road. There's a motel at the location. The face of the white-painted stone in view reads 'East Catterick Road' .
Road entering Newsham The road connects the village of Newsham with the A66.
Road entering Newsham
The road connects the village of Newsham with the A66.
Smallways Country Inn The inn, a motel, is just south of the A66 and it's possible that the road passing in front of it is part of an earlier alignment of that road.
Smallways Country Inn
The inn, a motel, is just south of the A66 and it's possible that the road passing in front of it is part of an earlier alignment of that road.
Old guidestone A view of the west and south faces of the guidestone at Smallways.   Was Greta Bridge once spelt Greata or was that how the mason in 1774 thought it was spelt.  Perhaps in his local dialect it was Gree-a-ta.
Old guidestone
A view of the west and south faces of the guidestone at Smallways. Was Greta Bridge once spelt Greata or was that how the mason in 1774 thought it was spelt. Perhaps in his local dialect it was Gree-a-ta.
Road and farmland, Hutton Magna The unfenced road approaching Lane Head from Hutton Fields between arable fields.
Road and farmland, Hutton Magna
The unfenced road approaching Lane Head from Hutton Fields between arable fields.
Pasture, Hutton Magna Docile cattle in a field crossed by a bridleway to the south of Hutton Fields.
Pasture, Hutton Magna
Docile cattle in a field crossed by a bridleway to the south of Hutton Fields.
A farm at Lane Head
A farm at Lane Head
Lane Head junction
Lane Head junction
An imposing farm access near Lane Head
An imposing farm access near Lane Head
Road by Rokeby Close Between Lane Head and the A66 at Smallways.
Road by Rokeby Close
Between Lane Head and the A66 at Smallways.
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Black Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NZ1110 (Lat: 54.488801, Lng: -1.8166727)

Division: North Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Richmondshire

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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