Chestnut Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire

England

Chestnut Wood

Nostell Priory — Nostell Priory Credit: Dave Pickersgill

Chestnut Wood, located in Yorkshire, England, is a picturesque forest known for its stunning natural beauty and rich biodiversity. Spanning over a vast area, this woodland is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and wildlife enthusiasts.

The dominant tree species in Chestnut Wood is, as the name suggests, the chestnut tree. These majestic trees can be seen towering over the forest, providing shade and a habitat for a variety of animal species. The wood is also home to a diverse range of flora, including oak, beech, and birch trees, creating a vibrant and lush environment.

Visitors to Chestnut Wood can enjoy a multitude of recreational activities. There are numerous well-maintained walking trails that wind their way through the forest, offering breathtaking views and opportunities to spot native wildlife. Birdwatchers will be delighted by the wide array of avian species that call this woodland home, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds.

Chestnut Wood also boasts a rich history, with evidence of past human habitation and industry. Remnants of charcoal kilns and old mining shafts can be found throughout the forest, providing insight into the area's industrial past.

For those seeking a peaceful and tranquil escape, Chestnut Wood offers a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its serene atmosphere, stunning scenery, and abundant wildlife make it a must-visit destination for anyone looking to immerse themselves in nature's wonders.

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Nostell Priory

Nostell Priory

Dave Pickersgill

The Druid's Bridge, Nostell Priory Nostell Priory is an elegant 18th-century Palladian mansion set in hundreds of acres of parkland. It takes its name from a 12th century monastery which was surrendered to Henry VIII in 1540. The land passed through several owners until it was bought by the Winn family in 1654, with plans to build a new country house. After the Civil War they supported the monarchy and were rewarded by Charles II with a baronetcy in 1660.

Building the mansion began around 1733. Rowland Winn, the 4th Baronet, hired James Paine to supervise the work and he worked on the house for the next 30 years, using an ornate rococo style. In 1765 Rowland Winn, the 5th Baronet, inherited. He and his Swiss wife Sabine employed Robert Adam to finish the house in the neoclassical style. Adam was commissioned to design additional wings, only one of which was completed, and complete the state rooms. He added a double staircase to the front of the house, and designed buildings on the estate, including the stable block. Thomas Chippendale was commissioned to decorate the interiors and, as a result, Nostell has one of the largest and finest Chippendale collections in the country.

The House, which is a Grade I listed building (English Heritage ID: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-435934-nostell-priory-huntwick-with-foulby-and-" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-435934-nostell-priory-huntwick-with-foulby-and-">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> British Listed Buildings) was given to the National Trust in 1953.

<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nostell-priory/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nostell-priory/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Nostell Priory and Parkland (National Trust Visitor Information)

The Druid's Bridge, Nostell Priory

Nostell Priory is an elegant 18th-century Palladian mansion set in hundreds of acres of parkland. It takes its name from a 12th century monastery which was surrendered to Henry VIII in 1540. The land passed through several owners until it was bought by the Winn family in 1654, with plans to build a new country house. After the Civil War they supported the monarchy and were rewarded by Charles II with a baronetcy in 1660. Building the mansion began around 1733. Rowland Winn, the 4th Baronet, hired James Paine to supervise the work and he worked on the house for the next 30 years, using an ornate rococo style. In 1765 Rowland Winn, the 5th Baronet, inherited. He and his Swiss wife Sabine employed Robert Adam to finish the house in the neoclassical style. Adam was commissioned to design additional wings, only one of which was completed, and complete the state rooms. He added a double staircase to the front of the house, and designed buildings on the estate, including the stable block. Thomas Chippendale was commissioned to decorate the interiors and, as a result, Nostell has one of the largest and finest Chippendale collections in the country. The House, which is a Grade I listed building (English Heritage ID: Link

British Listed Buildings) was given to the National Trust in 1953. Link

Nostell Priory and Parkland (National Trust Visitor Information)

The Druid's Bridge and the Lower Lake, Nostell Priory Nostell Priory is an elegant 18th-century Palladian mansion set in hundreds of acres of parkland. It takes its name from a 12th century monastery which was surrendered to Henry VIII in 1540. The land passed through several owners until it was bought by the Winn family in 1654, with plans to build a new country house. After the Civil War they supported the monarchy and were rewarded by Charles II with a baronetcy in 1660.

Building the mansion began around 1733. Rowland Winn, the 4th Baronet, hired James Paine to supervise the work and he worked on the house for the next 30 years, using an ornate rococo style. In 1765 Rowland Winn, the 5th Baronet, inherited. He and his Swiss wife Sabine employed Robert Adam to finish the house in the neoclassical style. Adam was commissioned to design additional wings, only one of which was completed, and complete the state rooms. He added a double staircase to the front of the house, and designed buildings on the estate, including the stable block. Thomas Chippendale was commissioned to decorate the interiors and, as a result, Nostell has one of the largest and finest Chippendale collections in the country.

The House, which is a Grade I listed building (English Heritage ID: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-435934-nostell-priory-huntwick-with-foulby-and-" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-435934-nostell-priory-huntwick-with-foulby-and-">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> British Listed Buildings) was given to the National Trust in 1953.

<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nostell-priory/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nostell-priory/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Nostell Priory and Parkland (National Trust Visitor Information)

The Druid's Bridge and the Lower Lake, Nostell Priory

Nostell Priory is an elegant 18th-century Palladian mansion set in hundreds of acres of parkland. It takes its name from a 12th century monastery which was surrendered to Henry VIII in 1540. The land passed through several owners until it was bought by the Winn family in 1654, with plans to build a new country house. After the Civil War they supported the monarchy and were rewarded by Charles II with a baronetcy in 1660. Building the mansion began around 1733. Rowland Winn, the 4th Baronet, hired James Paine to supervise the work and he worked on the house for the next 30 years, using an ornate rococo style. In 1765 Rowland Winn, the 5th Baronet, inherited. He and his Swiss wife Sabine employed Robert Adam to finish the house in the neoclassical style. Adam was commissioned to design additional wings, only one of which was completed, and complete the state rooms. He added a double staircase to the front of the house, and designed buildings on the estate, including the stable block. Thomas Chippendale was commissioned to decorate the interiors and, as a result, Nostell has one of the largest and finest Chippendale collections in the country. The House, which is a Grade I listed building (English Heritage ID: Link

British Listed Buildings) was given to the National Trust in 1953. Link

Nostell Priory and Parkland (National Trust Visitor Information)

Nostell Priory Nostell Priory is an elegant 18th-century Palladian mansion set in hundreds of acres of parkland. It takes its name from a 12th century monastery which was surrendered to Henry VIII in 1540. The land passed through several owners until it was bought by the Winn family in 1654, with plans to build a new country house. After the Civil War they supported the monarchy and were rewarded by Charles II with a baronetcy in 1660.

Building the mansion began around 1733. Rowland Winn, the 4th Baronet, hired James Paine to supervise the work and he worked on the house for the next 30 years, using an ornate rococo style. In 1765 Rowland Winn, the 5th Baronet, inherited. He and his Swiss wife Sabine employed Robert Adam to finish the house in the neoclassical style. Adam was commissioned to design additional wings, only one of which was completed, and complete the state rooms. He added a double staircase to the front of the house, and designed buildings on the estate, including the stable block. Thomas Chippendale was commissioned to decorate the interiors and, as a result, Nostell has one of the largest and finest Chippendale collections in the country.

The House, which is a Grade I listed building (English Heritage ID: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-435934-nostell-priory-huntwick-with-foulby-and-" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-435934-nostell-priory-huntwick-with-foulby-and-">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> British Listed Buildings) was given to the National Trust in 1953.

<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nostell-priory/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nostell-priory/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Nostell Priory and Parkland (National Trust Visitor Information)

Nostell Priory

Nostell Priory is an elegant 18th-century Palladian mansion set in hundreds of acres of parkland. It takes its name from a 12th century monastery which was surrendered to Henry VIII in 1540. The land passed through several owners until it was bought by the Winn family in 1654, with plans to build a new country house. After the Civil War they supported the monarchy and were rewarded by Charles II with a baronetcy in 1660. Building the mansion began around 1733. Rowland Winn, the 4th Baronet, hired James Paine to supervise the work and he worked on the house for the next 30 years, using an ornate rococo style. In 1765 Rowland Winn, the 5th Baronet, inherited. He and his Swiss wife Sabine employed Robert Adam to finish the house in the neoclassical style. Adam was commissioned to design additional wings, only one of which was completed, and complete the state rooms. He added a double staircase to the front of the house, and designed buildings on the estate, including the stable block. Thomas Chippendale was commissioned to decorate the interiors and, as a result, Nostell has one of the largest and finest Chippendale collections in the country. The House, which is a Grade I listed building (English Heritage ID: Link

British Listed Buildings) was given to the National Trust in 1953. Link

Nostell Priory and Parkland (National Trust Visitor Information)

Off Green Lane, Brackenhill Possible old quarrying equipment

Off Green Lane, Brackenhill

Possible old quarrying equipment

Brackenhill Trig Point Flush Bracket S1914

Brackenhill Trig Point Flush Bracket S1914

View towards Constitution Hill Farm

View towards Constitution Hill Farm

Footpath near Constitution Hill Farm

Footpath near Constitution Hill Farm

Nostell Priory: aerial 2022

Nostell Priory: aerial 2022

The Gothic Arch View leaving the menagerie grounds at Nostell Priory

The Gothic Arch

View leaving the menagerie grounds at Nostell Priory

Kevin Waterhouse

Nostell Bridge Under the bridge is the dam between Upper and Middle Lakes at Nostell Priory

Nostell Bridge

Under the bridge is the dam between Upper and Middle Lakes at Nostell Priory

Kevin Waterhouse

Obelisk Lodge A former gatehouse to Nostell Priory

Obelisk Lodge

A former gatehouse to Nostell Priory

Kevin Waterhouse

Pond in former cock pit In the menagerie grounds at Nostell Priory

Pond in former cock pit

In the menagerie grounds at Nostell Priory

Kevin Waterhouse

Wooden enclosures In the menagerie grounds at Nostell Priory making use of the quarry face

Wooden enclosures

In the menagerie grounds at Nostell Priory making use of the quarry face

Kevin Waterhouse

The Obelisk Lodge, Nostell Priory park Attributed to the Adam brothers and erected 1776-7, originally as the main entrance to the house and park from the direction of Pontefract. A pyramid with a tall central arch flanked by Tuscan columns.

The Obelisk Lodge, Nostell Priory park

Attributed to the Adam brothers and erected 1776-7, originally as the main entrance to the house and park from the direction of Pontefract. A pyramid with a tall central arch flanked by Tuscan columns.

Beyond Obelisk Lodge The view northwards from the arch at Obelisk Lodge. There would once have been a carriage drive here along which visitors to the big house would have travelled, but there&#039;s little evidence now and this has all returned to farmland. The farm buildings in the distance are those at Huntwick Grange, the name possible coming from the medieval period when there may have been a grange of the priory here.

Beyond Obelisk Lodge

The view northwards from the arch at Obelisk Lodge. There would once have been a carriage drive here along which visitors to the big house would have travelled, but there's little evidence now and this has all returned to farmland. The farm buildings in the distance are those at Huntwick Grange, the name possible coming from the medieval period when there may have been a grange of the priory here.

Cycle path through the wood The track runs through a strip of woodland that borders Obelisk Park on the Nostell Priory Estate.

Cycle path through the wood

The track runs through a strip of woodland that borders Obelisk Park on the Nostell Priory Estate.

Bluebell woods, Nostell Priory estate The woodland, with its cycleway just cuts through a corner of this grid square, giving a view of a mass of bluebells with a glimpse of yellow rapeseed in the field beyond.

Bluebell woods, Nostell Priory estate

The woodland, with its cycleway just cuts through a corner of this grid square, giving a view of a mass of bluebells with a glimpse of yellow rapeseed in the field beyond.

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Chestnut Wood is located at Grid Ref: SE4117 (Lat: 53.65037, Lng: -1.374644)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Wakefield

Police Authority: West Yorkshire

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Located within 500m of 53.65037,-1.374644

Wragby

Is In: West Yorkshire, England, UK

Place: village

Source: npe

Wikidata: Q89047087

Lat/Long: 53.6488283/-1.3802868

Pub

The Spread Eagle

Addr City: Wakefield

Addr Postcode: WF4 1QX

Addr Street: Doncaster Road

Addr Suburb: Wragby

Lat/Long: 53.6486031/-1.3782358

Bus Stop

Doncaster Road Chapel Close

Local Ref: 45019613

Naptan AtcoCode: 450019613

Naptan Bearing: W

Naptan CommonName: Doncaster Road Chapel Close

Naptan Crossing: Chapel Close

Naptan Indicator: Stop 45019613

Naptan Landmark: War Memorial

Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: LEEDS

Naptan ShortCommonName: Chapel Close

Naptan Street: Doncaster Road

Naptan Verified: no

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

Timetable: yes

Lat/Long: 53.6488492/-1.3802197

Bus Stop

Doncaster Road Engine Lane

Local Ref: 45024138

Naptan AtcoCode: 450024138

Naptan Bearing: E

Naptan CommonName: Doncaster Road Engine Lane

Naptan Crossing: Engine Lane

Naptan Indicator: Stop 45024138

Naptan Landmark: War Memorial

Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: LEEDS

Naptan ShortCommonName: Engine Lane

Naptan Street: Doncaster Road

Naptan Verified: yes

Ref: 45024138

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

Timetable: yes

Lat/Long: 53.6492504/-1.381065

Crossing

Crossing: uncontrolled

Lat/Long: 53.6467657/-1.3704999

Crossing

Crossing: uncontrolled

Lat/Long: 53.6467883/-1.3706353

Barrier: cycle_barrier

Lat/Long: 53.6475183/-1.3757164

Post Box

Operator: Royal Mail

Post Box Type: wall

Ref: WF4 32

Lat/Long: 53.6488433/-1.3801771

Historic: memorial

Lat/Long: 53.6490026/-1.3809142

Bench

Lat/Long: 53.6522748/-1.3778151

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