Broken Bridge Spinney

Wood, Forest in Warwickshire Warwick

England

Broken Bridge Spinney

Hangars at Baginton airport In front of the hangars is an English Electric Canberra, identification no. WK163, with an inscription on its nose reading: &quot;Holder of the World Altitude Record of 70,310ft on 28th August 1957. Pilot: M Randrupp Observer: W. Shirley&quot;. (70310ft = 21430m approx.) — Hangars at Baginton airport Credit: E Gammie

Broken Bridge Spinney is a picturesque woodland located in Warwickshire, England. Situated near the village of Wood, this enchanting forest covers an area of approximately 20 acres. Its name is derived from a historic stone bridge that was once part of a former railway line, now in ruins.

This woodland is renowned for its natural beauty, offering a tranquil and serene escape from the bustling city life. The canopy of trees, predominantly oak and ash, provides a dense cover that allows only dappled sunlight to filter through, creating an ethereal atmosphere. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of wildflowers, adding a burst of color to the surroundings during spring and summer.

Broken Bridge Spinney is also home to a diverse range of wildlife. Birdwatchers can spot various species, including great tits, blue tits, and woodpeckers, among others. Additionally, the woodland provides a habitat for small mammals such as squirrels and rabbits.

This woodland is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers who are drawn to its natural charm. Several walking trails wind through the forest, allowing visitors to explore its hidden nooks and crannies. The broken stone bridge, which acts as a nostalgic reminder of the past, is a favorite spot for photographers, serving as an iconic backdrop.

Overall, Broken Bridge Spinney in Warwickshire offers a captivating blend of natural beauty, wildlife, and history. Whether one seeks solitude in nature or wants to embark on an adventure, this woodland provides an idyllic setting to immerse oneself in the wonders of the outdoors.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.353384/-1.4868331 or Grid Reference SP3572. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hangars at Baginton airport

In front of the hangars is an English Electric Canberra, identification no. WK163, with an inscription on its nose reading: "Holder of the World Altitude Record of 70,310ft on 28th August 1957. Pilot: M Randrupp Observer: W. Shirley". (70310ft = 21430m approx.)

E Gammie

Coventry Airport, Baginton

A de Havilland Vampire (identification no. WK436) being readied for a display flight at Baginton airport.

E Gammie

Coventry Airport, Baginton

A Jet Provost (identification G-BWDS, formerly XM424) taxiing prior to take off for a display flight at Baginton airport.

E Gammie

Lots of different angles

A footpath and gate next to Bubbenhall church. The tree appears to be vertical whilst the church tower leans towards it.

Anthony Vosper

Cancelled Bench Mark on St Giles Church

Situated on the south east corner wall the two lines at the top of the mark indicate that it is no longer functional. A flush bracket can be located near by.

Anthony Vosper

St John the Baptist Church, Baginton

Susan Vickery

Graves of Polish Servicemen at St John the Baptist Church, Baginton

There are nine graves of Polish airmen who were fighting with the RAF and were stationed at RAF Baginton, now Coventry Airport. They were all members of 308 (Krakow) Squadron.

Susan Vickery

Lucy Price House, Church Road, Baginton

This is named after Lucy Price (nee Bromley) who was a benefactress and endowed the village with a school in 1814. The house was built in the late 16th/early 17th century and is timber framed.

Susan Vickery

Home Farm, Baginton

Susan Vickery

St Giles Church, Bubbenhall

Susan Vickery

Church House, Bubbenhall

Susan Vickery

Village Green, Bubbenhall

This shows the bus shelter in the village and on the left of the picture is the pump for spring water that is freely available for anyone to use.

Susan Vickery

Three Horseshoes Inn, Spring Hill, Bubbenhall

Susan Vickery

Tantara Lodge

Once a gatehouse for Stoneleigh Abbey, it now sits on the fringe of Stoneleigh Golf Course.

Susan Vickery

Looking towards "The Cottage" Bubbenhall

Susan Vickery

Victorian Houses in Bubbenhall

These Victorian red brick houses are near the old centre of the villagejust of the A445. In the 20th C. the village expnded considerably to the north.

Nigel Mykura

Entrance to Waverley Wood Site

This is a large site that houses a quarry and a waste disposal landfill site. It appears to be owned by Smiths Concrete who supply sand and gravel aggregates.It also has the Bubbenhall Landfill site , sometimes known as Glebe Farm PPC. The site is also of scientific interest because of the archaeological finds made here. It is an important reserve of an interglacial deposit, preserved beneath a local drift sequence. The interglacial beds occupy a channel cut in Mercia Mudstone bedrock. They are overlain by the Baginton-Beds sequence. In the interglacial sediments have been found plant remains such as pollen, and molluscs, vertebrate, and insect remains. The deposits are of high interest in establishing the sequence of glacial events within the British Isles and how this is related to Human occupation of which there is also evidence from the site. Stone tools, including four handaxes found at the site, are among the oldest found in Britain. These axes and other finds are on permanent display at the Warwickshire Museum.

Nigel Mykura