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Rags Plantation

Wood, Forest in Derbyshire South Derbyshire

England

Rags Plantation

St. Michael & All Angels, Church Broughton
St. Michael & All Angels, Church Broughton Credit: Geoff Pick

Rags Plantation is a woodland area located in Derbyshire, England. Situated near the town of Matlock, this forested area is known for its dense canopy of trees, including oak, beech, and birch. The plantation covers an area of approximately 100 acres and is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and birdwatchers.

The woodland is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and a wide range of bird species. Visitors to Rags Plantation can enjoy peaceful walks along well-maintained trails, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. The forest floor is carpeted with ferns, wildflowers, and mosses, creating a lush and vibrant ecosystem.

Rags Plantation is managed by the Forestry Commission, ensuring the preservation and sustainability of the woodland for future generations to enjoy. The plantation also serves as a valuable habitat for rare and endangered species, making it an important conservation area in Derbyshire.

Overall, Rags Plantation offers a tranquil and scenic escape for those looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature in the heart of the Derbyshire countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.91016/-1.6891697 or Grid Reference SK2134. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St. Michael & All Angels, Church Broughton
St. Michael & All Angels, Church Broughton
Winding Brook Sutton Brook winds across this flat plain on its journey towards the River Dove.
Winding Brook
Sutton Brook winds across this flat plain on its journey towards the River Dove.
Farm and Pond This farm sits in the NE corner of this square in an area known as Barton Fields.
Farm and Pond
This farm sits in the NE corner of this square in an area known as Barton Fields.
Tree Arch This bridleway from Bartonfields to Bartonpark has a tree which arches over the track as it has grown around passing farm traffic.
Tree Arch
This bridleway from Bartonfields to Bartonpark has a tree which arches over the track as it has grown around passing farm traffic.
Green Footpath This poorly marked but very green footpath leads over Sutton Brook on its way to Longfordlane.
Green Footpath
This poorly marked but very green footpath leads over Sutton Brook on its way to Longfordlane.
The Spath The Spath - a farm hidden away down a lane from where it overlooks Longford Brook.
The Spath
The Spath - a farm hidden away down a lane from where it overlooks Longford Brook.
Bent House Bent House near Church Broughton.
Bent House
Bent House near Church Broughton.
Small Reservoir Small reservoir marked on 1:25000 maps
Small Reservoir
Small reservoir marked on 1:25000 maps
Barton Cottages One of the set of cottages on Ashbourne Road.
Barton Cottages
One of the set of cottages on Ashbourne Road.
Farm track and footpath Track and path across to Bartonfields.
Farm track and footpath
Track and path across to Bartonfields.
Cornfield From the track,looking towards Grove Farm.
Cornfield
From the track,looking towards Grove Farm.
Next year's fertiliser Pile of rotting farmyard manure at the side of the track.
Next year's fertiliser
Pile of rotting farmyard manure at the side of the track.
Covert Farm In front of Covert Farm is Potters Covert Wood.
Covert Farm
In front of Covert Farm is Potters Covert Wood.
Footpath from Bent Lane. The path to Heath Top.
Footpath from Bent Lane.
The path to Heath Top.
Church Broughton Pond in foreground.
Church Broughton
Pond in foreground.
Holly Bush , Church Broughton A traditional beamed ceiling and brasses inn
Holly Bush , Church Broughton
A traditional beamed ceiling and brasses inn
The White House Formerly a pub with a cock pit. I can't find any reference to its former name on-line but the name "Ammasonfield" is attached to the area on 19th-century ordnance survey maps. "The Ammason" is nearby.
The White House
Formerly a pub with a cock pit. I can't find any reference to its former name on-line but the name "Ammasonfield" is attached to the area on 19th-century ordnance survey maps. "The Ammason" is nearby.
Hedgerow and field off Ashbourne Road
Hedgerow and field off Ashbourne Road
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Rags Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SK2134 (Lat: 52.91016, Lng: -1.6891697)

Administrative County: Derbyshire

District: South Derbyshire

Police Authority: Derbyshire

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Place Of Worship
St Chad's Barton Blount
Access: private
Religion: christian
Website: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1280896
Lat/Long: 52.909364/-1.6916072
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Place: hamlet
Wikidata: Q2672888
Lat/Long: 52.909683/-1.6900919
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Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.9104177/-1.6880724
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Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.910078/-1.6875735
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Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.9092595/-1.6863571
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Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.9085215/-1.6852111
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Material: wood
Power: pole
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