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Brimley Copse

Wood, Forest in Wiltshire

England

Brimley Copse

Farm Gate by the Chapel The medieval St Martin's Chapel is literally in a farmyard, as the gate and concrete yard surface bear out. This is probably what saved it as it was used as a barn for centuries without being greatly altered and survived to the present day. Now looked after by English Heritage.
Farm Gate by the Chapel Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Brimley Copse is a picturesque woodland area located in the county of Wiltshire, England. Situated near the village of Brimley, this copse spans over an area of approximately 100 acres, making it a significant natural feature in the region.

Characterized by its dense vegetation and towering trees, Brimley Copse is a haven for wildlife and an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts. The copse is primarily composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which provide a stunning display of colors during the autumn season. The forest floor is adorned with a variety of wildflowers and ferns, creating a beautiful carpet of colors and textures.

The copse is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These paths wind through the woodland, leading visitors to hidden clearings, tranquil streams, and small ponds, where an abundance of wildlife can be observed. The copse is home to a rich array of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds, making it a popular spot for birdwatching.

Brimley Copse is also an important habitat for a range of mammals, such as deer, foxes, and badgers. The woodland provides a safe haven for these creatures, offering shelter and sustenance throughout the year.

In addition to its natural beauty, Brimley Copse holds historical significance. Scattered throughout the woodland are remnants of old stone walls and boundaries, serving as a reminder of its past as agricultural land.

Overall, Brimley Copse is a stunning woodland area that offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in nature and experience the tranquility of the English countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.38805/-1.6134717 or Grid Reference SU2665. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farm Gate by the Chapel The medieval St Martin's Chapel is literally in a farmyard, as the gate and concrete yard surface bear out. This is probably what saved it as it was used as a barn for centuries without being greatly altered and survived to the present day. Now looked after by English Heritage.
Farm Gate by the Chapel
The medieval St Martin's Chapel is literally in a farmyard, as the gate and concrete yard surface bear out. This is probably what saved it as it was used as a barn for centuries without being greatly altered and survived to the present day. Now looked after by English Heritage.
St Martin's Chapel. West Wall The medieval St Martin's Chapel is literally in a farmyard, as the gate and concrete yard surface show. This is probably what saved it as it was used as a barn for centuries without being greatly altered and survived to the present day. Now looked after by English Heritage.
St Martin's Chapel. West Wall
The medieval St Martin's Chapel is literally in a farmyard, as the gate and concrete yard surface show. This is probably what saved it as it was used as a barn for centuries without being greatly altered and survived to the present day. Now looked after by English Heritage.
The way to Chisbury Chapel A track to Chisbury Manor Farm which has the medieval St Martin's Chapel in the farmyard. The chapel is looked after by English Heritage and access for visitors is on foot along the farm road.
The way to Chisbury Chapel
A track to Chisbury Manor Farm which has the medieval St Martin's Chapel in the farmyard. The chapel is looked after by English Heritage and access for visitors is on foot along the farm road.
Sunflowers at Chisbury Manor Farm A view over the fields on the way to visit the medieval Chapel of St Martin which is in the yard at Manor Farm.
Sunflowers at Chisbury Manor Farm
A view over the fields on the way to visit the medieval Chapel of St Martin which is in the yard at Manor Farm.
Farmland near Chisbury We were here to visit the medieval St Martin's Chapel, an English Heritage site along the farm track behind me. Visitor numbers are low and there is no special parking place so we just pulled up on the verge here beside Chisbury Lane.
Farmland near Chisbury
We were here to visit the medieval St Martin's Chapel, an English Heritage site along the farm track behind me. Visitor numbers are low and there is no special parking place so we just pulled up on the verge here beside Chisbury Lane.
Frog Lane, Great Bedwyn Did people consciously build beautiful cottages back then, or was there just nothing around to build ugly ones with.
Frog Lane, Great Bedwyn
Did people consciously build beautiful cottages back then, or was there just nothing around to build ugly ones with.
Potter's Lock View along the Kennet & Avon canal from the lock.
Potter's Lock
View along the Kennet & Avon canal from the lock.
Buntmill Lock Lock on the Kennet & Avon canal.
Buntmill Lock
Lock on the Kennet & Avon canal.
Hall Grainger & The Pig Killer I found a few more old pictures from the amazing stonemason's museum which used to be in Great Bedwyn until it closed in 2009. Poor old Hall Grainger only made it to 55, while up above is a bizarre testament to John Higgs..... "A famous man for killing Pigs. For killing Pigs was his Delight Both morning Afternoon and Night Both heats and Colds he did Endure Which no Physician did ere Cure His knife is laid His work is Done I hope to Heaven his Soul has Gone" No doubt the pigs would agree.
Hall Grainger & The Pig Killer
I found a few more old pictures from the amazing stonemason's museum which used to be in Great Bedwyn until it closed in 2009. Poor old Hall Grainger only made it to 55, while up above is a bizarre testament to John Higgs..... "A famous man for killing Pigs. For killing Pigs was his Delight Both morning Afternoon and Night Both heats and Colds he did Endure Which no Physician did ere Cure His knife is laid His work is Done I hope to Heaven his Soul has Gone" No doubt the pigs would agree.
Chisbury Lane Crossroads near Little Bedwyn.
Chisbury Lane
Crossroads near Little Bedwyn.
St Mary's Church, Great Bedwyn
St Mary's Church, Great Bedwyn
Minor road near Chisbury The minor road passes through Belmore Copse and near Sicily Cottages is a milestone.
Minor road near Chisbury
The minor road passes through Belmore Copse and near Sicily Cottages is a milestone.
Milestone, Belmore Copse The milestone with its plate missing stands beside the minor road that runs past the copse. For a wider view <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2324266">SU2566 : Minor road near Chisbury</a>
Milestone, Belmore Copse
The milestone with its plate missing stands beside the minor road that runs past the copse. For a wider view SU2566 : Minor road near Chisbury
Pillbox, Great Bedwyn The pillbox is very overgrown.
Pillbox, Great Bedwyn
The pillbox is very overgrown.
Bridleway near Chisbury The bridleway skirts the edge of Bedwyn Common to take riders and walkers to St Katharine's.
Bridleway near Chisbury
The bridleway skirts the edge of Bedwyn Common to take riders and walkers to St Katharine's.
Moss, Bedwyn Common Moss is a small green plant, rarely more than a few inches high, which grows anywhere not overshadowed by taller vegetation or perpetually dry. There are more than 600 species in the British Isles, growing on rocks and walls, in woodlands and on tree trunks and branches. They are important pioneers of rock surfaces, holding moisture in their leaves and building up humus in which the seeds of flowering plants can germinate. There are two alternating generations in the life cycle of moss. The plant itself carries male and female organs. After fertilisation, these produce a capsule. Stalk and capsule together form an asexual, spore-bearing generation. The spores produced are capable of germinating into a new plant. Mosses also reproduce vegetatively, by small pieces breaking off and growing into a new plant. As they are rootless and tend to get their nutrients from water running over or through them they are nearly always short.
Moss, Bedwyn Common
Moss is a small green plant, rarely more than a few inches high, which grows anywhere not overshadowed by taller vegetation or perpetually dry. There are more than 600 species in the British Isles, growing on rocks and walls, in woodlands and on tree trunks and branches. They are important pioneers of rock surfaces, holding moisture in their leaves and building up humus in which the seeds of flowering plants can germinate. There are two alternating generations in the life cycle of moss. The plant itself carries male and female organs. After fertilisation, these produce a capsule. Stalk and capsule together form an asexual, spore-bearing generation. The spores produced are capable of germinating into a new plant. Mosses also reproduce vegetatively, by small pieces breaking off and growing into a new plant. As they are rootless and tend to get their nutrients from water running over or through them they are nearly always short.
Footpath, Bedwyn Common The footpath follows this wide ride through the wooded common.
Footpath, Bedwyn Common
The footpath follows this wide ride through the wooded common.
Pasture near Chisbury The footpath leaves Chisbury Lane to take walkers across the field on its way toward Chisbury Wood.
Pasture near Chisbury
The footpath leaves Chisbury Lane to take walkers across the field on its way toward Chisbury Wood.
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Brimley Copse is located at Grid Ref: SU2665 (Lat: 51.38805, Lng: -1.6134717)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

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