Arnhill Plantation

Wood, Forest in Berkshire Vale of White Horse

England

Arnhill Plantation

Appletons, off Elder Way The same place as my picture <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6141178">SU4188 : Building Site east of Wantage</a> from two years ago.
Quite a difference. The streets have names and there are people living here.
And the useful hedge is still there.
Appletons, off Elder Way Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Arnhill Plantation, located in Berkshire, England, is a lush and extensive woodland forest that covers a vast area of land. Spanning over several hectares, the plantation is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers alike.

The forest is characterized by its dense canopy of tall, ancient trees, predominantly oak and beech, which provides a cool and shaded environment even on the hottest of days. The forest floor is covered in a thick layer of moss and fallen leaves, creating a soft and cushioned ground for visitors to explore.

Arnhill Plantation boasts a network of well-maintained trails, allowing visitors to easily navigate the forest and enjoy its serene beauty. The trails wind through the woodland, passing by tranquil streams and small ponds, offering glimpses of various bird species and other wildlife that call the plantation home.

The plantation is also known for its rich biodiversity, with a wide variety of plant species thriving in its fertile soil. Wildflowers, ferns, and mushrooms are scattered throughout the forest, adding bursts of vibrant color and texture to the landscape.

Arnhill Plantation is not only a recreational destination but also serves as an important conservation area. Efforts are made to preserve the natural habitat and protect the indigenous wildlife, making it an ideal spot for educational field trips and research.

Overall, Arnhill Plantation in Berkshire is a captivating woodland forest, providing a picturesque and immersive experience for all those who venture into its depths.

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Appletons, off Elder Way The same place as my picture <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6141178">SU4188 : Building Site east of Wantage</a> from two years ago.
Quite a difference. The streets have names and there are people living here.
And the useful hedge is still there.
Appletons, off Elder Way
The same place as my picture SU4188 : Building Site east of Wantage from two years ago. Quite a difference. The streets have names and there are people living here. And the useful hedge is still there.
Corner of Primrose Avenue Part of a large new housing development to the east of Wantage.
What the board on the corner refers to as "A new community nestled within rolling countryside."
Well....whatever....
Corner of Primrose Avenue
Part of a large new housing development to the east of Wantage. What the board on the corner refers to as "A new community nestled within rolling countryside." Well....whatever....
Welcome to Downland More of the large new housing development to the east of Wantage.
Welcome to Downland
More of the large new housing development to the east of Wantage.
Bridleway heading to Ardington Bridleway between the fields heading to Ardington
Bridleway heading to Ardington
Bridleway between the fields heading to Ardington
Bridleway to Ardington Bridleway to Ardington nearing the byway to head on past the tree covered Roundabout Hill
Bridleway to Ardington
Bridleway to Ardington nearing the byway to head on past the tree covered Roundabout Hill
Chainhill Road heading to Wantage
Chainhill Road heading to Wantage
The road to West Lockinge
The road to West Lockinge
Walking the dog at East Lockinge
Walking the dog at East Lockinge
Holy Trinity church, Ardington: churchyard (a)
Holy Trinity church, Ardington: churchyard (a)
Holy Trinity church, Ardington: churchyard (b) The CWGC grave nearest to me is Private James Alder <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/649152/james-alder/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/649152/james-alder/">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> and the one further up that of Private Hector Cooper <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/649153/hector-ernest-cooper/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/649153/hector-ernest-cooper/">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>
Holy Trinity church, Ardington: churchyard (b)
The CWGC grave nearest to me is Private James Alder LinkExternal link and the one further up that of Private Hector Cooper LinkExternal link
Farmland, Lockinge
Farmland, Lockinge
Farmland, Lockinge Looking like a silage crop on the hillside rising from the byway to Wantage.
Farmland, Lockinge
Looking like a silage crop on the hillside rising from the byway to Wantage.
South front of Ardington House The veranda of four timber columns on the garden side is a later edition to the  early Georgian  frontage. The pediment over the central three bays displays the arms of the Vernon family who owned the house in the early 19th century.
South front of Ardington House
The veranda of four timber columns on the garden side is a later edition to the early Georgian frontage. The pediment over the central three bays displays the arms of the Vernon family who owned the house in the early 19th century.
Imperial staircase in Ardington House As Richard Lethbridge notes in his New Shell Guide of 1988, all the rooms within Ardington House are quite small and intimate apart from the hall, which extends through the whole width of the building and is dominated by this grand staircase beginning as two parallel arms and returning as a single suspended flight, with thin twisted balusters and no visible support.  This notable feature, designed by Thomas Strong, is thought to have been influenced by Sir John Vanbrugh’s similar creation at King’s Weston in Bristol <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/ST5477">ST5477</a>, completed a few years earlier.
Imperial staircase in Ardington House
As Richard Lethbridge notes in his New Shell Guide of 1988, all the rooms within Ardington House are quite small and intimate apart from the hall, which extends through the whole width of the building and is dominated by this grand staircase beginning as two parallel arms and returning as a single suspended flight, with thin twisted balusters and no visible support. This notable feature, designed by Thomas Strong, is thought to have been influenced by Sir John Vanbrugh’s similar creation at King’s Weston in Bristol ST5477, completed a few years earlier.
North front of Ardington House The twin mounted cannonballs flanking the front door are relics of Lord Wantage's  service in the Crimean War, having been fired by the Russian frigate Vladimir at the Battle of Inkerman on 5th November 1854. The kitchen pavilion on the west (right) side  was designed in a mock Baroque style in 1961 by Hugh Vaux, and according to the listing citation is "not of special architectural interest".
North front of Ardington House
The twin mounted cannonballs flanking the front door are relics of Lord Wantage's service in the Crimean War, having been fired by the Russian frigate Vladimir at the Battle of Inkerman on 5th November 1854. The kitchen pavilion on the west (right) side was designed in a mock Baroque style in 1961 by Hugh Vaux, and according to the listing citation is "not of special architectural interest".
Gazebo at Ardington House Its domed roof supported on six stone pillars, this gazebo stands on a wooded island in the Ardington Brook and can be reached by a wooden footbridge.
Gazebo at Ardington House
Its domed roof supported on six stone pillars, this gazebo stands on a wooded island in the Ardington Brook and can be reached by a wooden footbridge.
Ardington House from the southeast The <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7493334">SU4388 : South front of Ardington House</a> rises above the irregularly manicured hedges that screen the open-air swimming pool.
Ardington House from the southeast
The SU4388 : South front of Ardington House rises above the irregularly manicured hedges that screen the open-air swimming pool.
Swimming pool at Ardington House House guests enjoy a cooling splash in the open pool on a warm day.
Swimming pool at Ardington House
House guests enjoy a cooling splash in the open pool on a warm day.
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Arnhill Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SU4286 (Lat: 51.579076, Lng: -1.390955)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: Vale of White Horse

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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