Round Pool Spinney

Wood, Forest in Warwickshire Stratford-on-Avon

England

Round Pool Spinney

Southam Road, Farnborough Credit: David Howard

Round Pool Spinney is a small woodland located in Warwickshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 12 acres, it is situated near the village of Wood, just south of the town of Warwick. The spinney is part of a larger forested area known as Warwickshire Forest, which stretches across several neighboring counties.

The woodland is characterized by a circular pool, from which it derives its name, situated at its center. The pool is surrounded by a mixture of broadleaf and coniferous trees, providing a diverse habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. The spinney is home to several native tree species, including oak, ash, and birch, as well as conifers such as pine and spruce.

The area is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife observers. It offers a tranquil setting for walking, birdwatching, and photography. The pool provides a habitat for a range of waterfowl, including ducks, swans, and herons. Other bird species, such as woodpeckers and warblers, can also be spotted in the woodland.

Round Pool Spinney is managed by a local conservation organization that aims to preserve its natural beauty and protect its wildlife. Access to the spinney is free, and there are well-maintained footpaths that allow visitors to explore the area. Interpretive signs provide information about the local flora and fauna, enhancing the educational value of the site.

Overall, Round Pool Spinney is a picturesque woodland that offers a peaceful sanctuary for nature lovers and provides a valuable habitat for a diverse range of plant and animal species.

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Round Pool Spinney Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.141651/-1.37668 or Grid Reference SP4249. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Southam Road, Farnborough

David Howard

Layby on Southam Road, Farnborough

David Howard

Southam Road, Farnborough

David Howard

Avon Dassett-The Old Rectory

Next to St John the Baptist Church.

Ian Rob

D'Arcy Dalton Way

D'Arcy Dalton Way heading to Farnborough

Shaun Ferguson

D'Arcy Dalton Way

D'Arcy Dalton Way heading to Farnborough

Shaun Ferguson

A new use for an old stone quarry

Four wheel drive vehicles are racing round a course over challenging terrain.

Robin Webster

Steeple of St John the Baptist, Avon Dassett

The church was rebuilt in 1869 to a design of Charles Buckeridge of Oxford on a very steep site.

Chris Brown

Chancel in St John the Baptist, Avon Dassett

The Victorian church incorporates a few fragments of a mediaeval predecessor, including the tomb of c.1200 and the 14th century ogee recess it lies in, in the centre of the picture.

Chris Brown

North arcade of St John the Baptist, Avon Dassett

The architect, Charles Buckeridge, went to unusual lengths to make this church appear convincingly mediaeval. Where many mid-Victorian Gothic revival buildings were creations intended to represent a complete build from a particular phase of the style, most often early (13th century) or Decorated, Buckeridge designed his north arcade to look Transitional - from Norman Romanesque to early Gothic. Hence the chunky round piers and differently scalloped capitals, supporting arches that are barely pointed and appear rounded at first sight looking along the nave. The building was made redundant in 1983 and has been vested in the Churches Conservation Trust since 1989.

Chris Brown

St John the Baptist, Avon Dassett: nave, looking east

The architect, Charles Buckeridge, went to unusual lengths to make this church of Hornton stone appear convincingly mediaeval. Where many mid-Victorian Gothic revival buildings were creations intended to represent a complete build from a particular phase of the style, most often early (13th century) or Decorated, Buckeridge designed his north arcade to look Transitional - from Norman Romanesque to early Gothic. Hence the chunky round piers and differently scalloped capitals, supporting arches that are only slightly pointed and appear rounded at this angle. The building was made redundant in 1983 and has been vested in the Churches Conservation Trust since 1989.

Chris Brown

Chancel in St John the Baptist, Avon Dassett

Multiple steps at either end of the chancel add to the drama of the building and are dictated by the rise of the site from west to east. The chamber through the arch on the left (north) presumably housed an organ, removed since the church was closed in 1983.

Chris Brown

St John the Baptist, Avon Dassett: nave, looking west

The architect, Charles Buckeridge, went to unusual lengths to make this 1868-69 church appear convincingly mediaeval. The west window of intersecting tracery is thought to be the original east window of the mediaeval church. Where many mid-Victorian Gothic revival buildings were creations intended to represent a complete build from a particular phase of the style, most often early (13th century) or Decorated, here Buckeridge designed the north arcade to look Transitional - from Norman Romanesque to early Gothic - replicating a pattern quite common in country churches. Hence the chunky round piers and differently scalloped capitals, supporting arches that are barely pointed and appear rounded when looking along the nave. The building was made redundant in 1983 and has been vested in the Churches Conservation Trust since 1989.

Chris Brown