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Black Plantation

Wood, Forest in Berkshire Vale of White Horse

England

Black Plantation

Dolphin and Putti sculpture, The Water Garden, Buscot Park This bronze sculpture can be found in the Water Garden designed by Harold Peto in 1904. Does the iconography mean anything? Another example can be found at Hidcote <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6969809">SP1742 : Dolphin and Putti sculpture, Hidcote Manor, Hidcote Bartrim</a>
Dolphin and Putti sculpture, The Water Garden, Buscot Park Credit: Brian Robert Marshall

Black Plantation is a woodland located in Berkshire, England. Situated in the county's southern region, it spans an area of approximately [insert size] hectares. The plantation is known for its dense forest cover and is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash.

The woodland is home to a variety of wildlife, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Species such as red deer, foxes, badgers, and rabbits can be observed within its boundaries. Additionally, a diverse range of bird species can be spotted, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds.

The area is crisscrossed by a network of walking trails, providing opportunities for visitors to explore and enjoy the natural beauty of the forest. These trails are well-maintained and marked, ensuring ease of navigation for hikers and walkers.

Black Plantation has a rich history, dating back several centuries. It was originally part of a larger estate and was used for timber production during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Over time, it transitioned into a protected woodland, managed by local authorities for conservation purposes.

The woodland offers a peaceful and tranquil environment, providing an escape from the hustle and bustle of nearby urban areas. It serves as an important green space for the local community, offering opportunities for recreation and relaxation amidst nature's bounty.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.664684/-1.6547882 or Grid Reference SU2396. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dolphin and Putti sculpture, The Water Garden, Buscot Park This bronze sculpture can be found in the Water Garden designed by Harold Peto in 1904. Does the iconography mean anything? Another example can be found at Hidcote <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6969809">SP1742 : Dolphin and Putti sculpture, Hidcote Manor, Hidcote Bartrim</a>
Dolphin and Putti sculpture, The Water Garden, Buscot Park
This bronze sculpture can be found in the Water Garden designed by Harold Peto in 1904. Does the iconography mean anything? Another example can be found at Hidcote SP1742 : Dolphin and Putti sculpture, Hidcote Manor, Hidcote Bartrim
The walled garden at Buscot Park
The walled garden at Buscot Park
Roadside Cottages, Eaton Hastings
Roadside Cottages, Eaton Hastings
River Thames The lock gates at Buscot have been opened and a surge of water goes down the Thames. Boats travelling these waters use both the canal and the River Thames.
River Thames
The lock gates at Buscot have been opened and a surge of water goes down the Thames. Boats travelling these waters use both the canal and the River Thames.
Stile and footpath This scene is a few yards north of the A417, the gridline running along the fence!
Stile and footpath
This scene is a few yards north of the A417, the gridline running along the fence!
Roadside cottage These very substantial houses probably originate from the requirements for labour on the nearby Buscot Park Estate. The A417 is in the foreground.
Roadside cottage
These very substantial houses probably originate from the requirements for labour on the nearby Buscot Park Estate. The A417 is in the foreground.
Cottage on the Buscot Estate This countryman's cottage lies between the main A417 road and Buscot Park behind the wall at the rear.
Cottage on the Buscot Estate
This countryman's cottage lies between the main A417 road and Buscot Park behind the wall at the rear.
National Trust village of Buscot Part of the Buscot and Coleshill Estates.
National Trust village of Buscot
Part of the Buscot and Coleshill Estates.
Village Well Head In the pretty NT village of Buscot.
Village Well Head
In the pretty NT village of Buscot.
Snowswick Lane Gently winding away southwards to Coleshill.
Snowswick Lane
Gently winding away southwards to Coleshill.
Road to Pennyswick Farm General farmers but with geese wandering about as if they own the place.
Road to Pennyswick Farm
General farmers but with geese wandering about as if they own the place.
Worsall Farm, Coleshill Note the redundant fuel pump.
Worsall Farm, Coleshill
Note the redundant fuel pump.
Wood and farmland, Buscot On Bury Hill. There's a trig point in the hedge and a mobile phone mast behind the photographer.
Wood and farmland, Buscot
On Bury Hill. There's a trig point in the hedge and a mobile phone mast behind the photographer.
Farm track, Buscot Badbury Forest is on the hill in the distance.
Farm track, Buscot
Badbury Forest is on the hill in the distance.
Farmland, Coleshill On the footpath descending to Fern Copse.
Farmland, Coleshill
On the footpath descending to Fern Copse.
Farmland, Coleshill Wheat and hay near Brimstone Farm.
Farmland, Coleshill
Wheat and hay near Brimstone Farm.
Farmland, Great Coxwell Looking down from Coxwell Wood. Buildings at Oldfield Farm can just be seen.
Farmland, Great Coxwell
Looking down from Coxwell Wood. Buildings at Oldfield Farm can just be seen.
Track into fields north of Coleshill An easy snap capturing farm track and a bit of fields.
Track into fields north of Coleshill
An easy snap capturing farm track and a bit of fields.
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Black Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SU2396 (Lat: 51.664684, Lng: -1.6547882)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: Vale of White Horse

Police Authority: Thames Valley

What 3 Words

///tolerable.surpasses.stables. Near Lechlade, Gloucestershire

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Black Plantation Bushy Heath Bury Hill

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