Scotland Plantation

Wood, Forest in Berkshire

England

Scotland Plantation

Windmill Lane Off Carbinswood Lane, leading to School Hill. — Windmill Lane Credit: Oscar

Scotland Plantation, Berkshire is a sprawling woodland located in the county of Berkshire, England. Covering an extensive area of lush greenery, this picturesque plantation is renowned for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity. The plantation is named after its resemblance to the enchanting Scottish forests, with tall, majestic trees dominating the landscape.

The woodland is primarily composed of oak, beech, and pine trees that create a dense canopy, providing a haven for a wide range of wildlife. The diverse flora found here includes bluebells, primroses, and ferns, adding vibrant colors to the woodland floor during springtime. Various species of birds, such as woodpeckers, robins, and owls, can be spotted among the treetops, while rabbits, foxes, and deer roam freely on the forest floor.

Scotland Plantation offers visitors an array of recreational activities, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike. Numerous walking trails crisscross the plantation, allowing visitors to explore the woodland at their leisure. These trails offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside and provide an opportunity to witness the flora and fauna up close.

In addition to its natural beauty, Scotland Plantation holds historical significance. It is believed that the plantation dates back several centuries and was once part of a larger estate. The woodland has witnessed the passage of time and bears traces of its past, with remnants of old stone walls and ruins scattered throughout.

Overall, Scotland Plantation, Berkshire is a captivating destination that offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. Its stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and historical charm make it a must-visit location for those seeking a connection with nature and a glimpse into the region's rich history.

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Scotland Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.423116/-1.1952885 or Grid Reference SU5669. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Windmill Lane

Off Carbinswood Lane, leading to School Hill.

Oscar

Pastoral scene, Stanford Dingley, Berkshire

Oswald Bertram

Former school, Bucklebury, Berkshire

School, now house. C17 with C19 refacing and additions to south and east. Timber framed with angle braces, brick nogging and later brick facing to rear; tiled roof with ridge stack off-centre to left above door. 3 framed bays. 2 storeys. 2 first floor 2-light C19 segmental headed casements to right with 3-light casement and small casement to left, 2 ground floor 3-light C20 casements to right with boarded door to left beneath stack. Block to left: timber framed with brick facing, hipped tile roof with stack to rear. One storey and attic. 2-light segmental headed casement to right and boarded door to left. (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram

Tree in autumn glory, Stanford Dingley, Berkshire

The photo was taken from outside the property. The foreground has been cut away to give prominence to the magnificent tree.

Oswald Bertram

Remains of a Mill in 1993

I thought I had lost this one. This is the same mill as in my 2013 picture SU5571 : Remains of a Mill only taken 20 years earlier. Enough of the structure still remains to get an idea of what the working mill must have been like.

Des Blenkinsopp

Glebe House, Bucklebury, Berkshire

18 with C20 porch. Red brick with plat band to right. Half hipped old tile roof, 4 gabled eaves dormers to right with 2-light casements, end stack to right, ridge stack above door off-centre to right, and 3 stacks to rear. Altered lobby entrance type. 1 1/2 storeys. 4 ground floor 3-light casements, 2 to right with segmental relieving arches. 4-panelled door with porch between first and second windows from left, porch with hipped tile roof, panelled door and flanking windows between third and fourth windows from left. (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram

Barn, Well and Granary at Hillfoot Farm

Original farm buildings by a new forecourt.

Des Blenkinsopp

Wild Flowers by the Footpath

Des Blenkinsopp

Barn at Nine Elms

Nine Elms Farm, or just Nine Elms depending which map you look at, is at the end of this drive. A short footpath through surrounding fields begins just beside the barn here.

Des Blenkinsopp

Sheep by the path

Pasture near Clay Hill.

Des Blenkinsopp

Red Leaves in King's Copse

A typical view for the area, mixed fields and woods.

Des Blenkinsopp

The Pang Valley near Bucklebury

The River Pang flows through farmland in a shallow valley between Bucklebury and Stanford Dingley.

Des Blenkinsopp

Bucklebury church: 17th century stained glass (sundial?)

A relic of 'sad, distracted times' - the maker has signed his work at the top of the panel - 'S:S: me fecit 1649'. Around the border - at the end of radiating lines as if on a sundial - appear the Roman numerals I to XI (with a cross where XII might be expected). Some are partly obscured by the lead mounting, so that while VI is fully legible (top left), VII and VIII (starting top right) both appear to replicate VI. Beneath the escutcheon (shield) an inscription reads: 'Th:S & St' - the meaning of which I can't guess at. Two areas of blue pigment have been lost from above the chevron on the left. The golden yellow pigment could well be gamboge. Afterthought (12.9.2018): on reflection, this must have been intended as a sundial (of sorts) - though it would seem to need a 'pointer'. The numbering of the hours suggests that it was designed for a south-facing window, not its current position in the north aisle.

Stefan Czapski

Bucklebury church: man-and-wheel carving

To be found quite high up on a buttress of the church tower - to the right of the clock and at a slightly lower level. Am I right in thinking that there's a weathered inscription above the figure? In any case, what is he doing to the wheel, and what is the implement in his hands? Is there any significance in the fact that the wheel has twelve spokes, and the orientation is much like a clock face? In terms of style, I'm reminded of these figures at Saffron Walden: Link - which may give a clue to date.

Stefan Czapski

Bucklebury: church of St Mary the Virgin

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Street scene at Bucklebury

The road turns right, then left - leading to a bridge over the little River Pang.

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Streambed of the River Pang at Bucklebury

The streambed seems all but dry, the flow little more than a trickle. The reason, no doubt, is that a relief channel was dug after flooding earlier in the century: Link Link

Stefan Czapski

Farmland north of the Pang valley

On the first of the rising ground as you get away from the Pang floodplain. Photo taken in the first week of September from a field-entrance west of Rushdens Farm.

Stefan Czapski

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Scotland Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SU5669 (Lat: 51.423116, Lng: -1.1952885)

Unitary Authority: West Berkshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley