New Close Copse

Wood, Forest in Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire

England

New Close Copse

Hilltop buildings, Nuneham Courtney On the A4074 at the north end of the village.
Hilltop buildings, Nuneham Courtney Credit: Robin Webster

New Close Copse is a picturesque woodland located in Oxfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 20 acres, it is a stunning example of a traditional British woodland. The copse is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, such as oak, beech, and ash, which create a beautiful canopy overhead and provide a rich habitat for a variety of flora and fauna.

The woodland floor is adorned with a carpet of bluebells in the spring, creating a breathtaking sight. Additionally, wildflowers such as primroses, foxgloves, and wood anemones can be found scattered throughout the copse, adding to its natural beauty.

New Close Copse is also home to a diverse range of wildlife. Bird enthusiasts can spot species such as woodpeckers, nuthatches, and tawny owls, while small mammals like rabbits, squirrels, and hedgehogs can often be seen scurrying among the undergrowth. The copse is also known to be inhabited by several species of bats, which can be observed at dusk as they flutter through the trees.

The copse is a popular destination for nature lovers and walkers, who can enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and stunning scenery. Several footpaths wind their way through the wood, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore its hidden corners and discover its natural wonders.

Overall, New Close Copse is a truly enchanting woodland, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and providing a haven for both wildlife and nature enthusiasts alike.

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New Close Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.684648/-1.185382 or Grid Reference SU5698. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hilltop buildings, Nuneham Courtney On the A4074 at the north end of the village.
Hilltop buildings, Nuneham Courtney
On the A4074 at the north end of the village.
Nuneham Courtenay Mid 18th Century cottages on the A4074 through Nuneham Courtenay, built as part of a replacement village by the 1st Earl Harcourt when he built Nuneham House in around 1760, demolishing the old village to make way for the house and landscaped grounds.  The two buildings here, nos 29 & 30 (nearest) and nos 30A & 31 (beyond, with no 30A being the former post office) are both grade II listed - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1368712?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1368712?section=official-list-entry">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 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1048036?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1048036?section=official-list-entry">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> respectively - as are most of the buildings in the village.
Nuneham Courtenay
Mid 18th Century cottages on the A4074 through Nuneham Courtenay, built as part of a replacement village by the 1st Earl Harcourt when he built Nuneham House in around 1760, demolishing the old village to make way for the house and landscaped grounds. The two buildings here, nos 29 & 30 (nearest) and nos 30A & 31 (beyond, with no 30A being the former post office) are both grade II listed - see LinkExternal link and LinkExternal link respectively - as are most of the buildings in the village.
Nuneham Courtenay Mid 18th Century cottages on the A4074 through Nuneham Courtenay, built as part of a replacement village by the 1st Earl Harcourt when he built Nuneham House in around 1760, demolishing the old village to make way for the house and landscaped grounds.  The three buildings here, nos 1 & 2 (nearest), then nos 3 & 4 and then nos 5 & 6 (beyond) are all grade II listed - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1048044?section=official-list-entry," rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1048044?section=official-list-entry,">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> <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1193400?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1193400?section=official-list-entry">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 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1048043?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1048043?section=official-list-entry">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> respectively - as are most of the buildings in the village.
Nuneham Courtenay
Mid 18th Century cottages on the A4074 through Nuneham Courtenay, built as part of a replacement village by the 1st Earl Harcourt when he built Nuneham House in around 1760, demolishing the old village to make way for the house and landscaped grounds. The three buildings here, nos 1 & 2 (nearest), then nos 3 & 4 and then nos 5 & 6 (beyond) are all grade II listed - see LinkExternal link LinkExternal link and LinkExternal link respectively - as are most of the buildings in the village.
Nuneham Courtenay Road junction onto the A4074 at the southern end of Nuneham Courtenay.
Nuneham Courtenay
Road junction onto the A4074 at the southern end of Nuneham Courtenay.
Pylons Pylons carrying transmission lines south of Nuneham Courtenay.
Pylons
Pylons carrying transmission lines south of Nuneham Courtenay.
Cereal crop, Golden Balls Off the A4074.
Cereal crop, Golden Balls
Off the A4074.
Minor road towards Golden Balls
Minor road towards Golden Balls
A4074, Golden Balls Towards Oxford.
A4074, Golden Balls
Towards Oxford.
House on Oxford Road, Golden Balls
House on Oxford Road, Golden Balls
Oxford Road (B4015), Golden Balls Towards Clifton Hampden.
Oxford Road (B4015), Golden Balls
Towards Clifton Hampden.
Roundabout on the A4074, Golden Balls
Roundabout on the A4074, Golden Balls
Stubble field and woodland, Marsh Baldon Off the A4074.
Stubble field and woodland, Marsh Baldon
Off the A4074.
A4074, Marsh Baldon Towards Oxford.
A4074, Marsh Baldon
Towards Oxford.
Cottages, Nuneham, Courtenay On the A4074.
Cottages, Nuneham, Courtenay
On the A4074.
A4074, Nuneham, Courtenay Towards Oxford.
A4074, Nuneham, Courtenay
Towards Oxford.
Former Cockadoo Restaurant, Nuneham, Courtenay Was once the Harcourt Arms public house.
Former Cockadoo Restaurant, Nuneham, Courtenay
Was once the Harcourt Arms public house.
Stubble field off the A4074 near Nuneham, Courtenay
Stubble field off the A4074 near Nuneham, Courtenay
Road to Ninveh Farm Off the A4074.
Road to Ninveh Farm
Off the A4074.
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New Close Copse is located at Grid Ref: SU5698 (Lat: 51.684648, Lng: -1.185382)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: South Oxfordshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

What 3 Words

///birdcage.jiffy.river. Near Radley, Oxfordshire

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