Kiln Copse

Wood, Forest in Berkshire

England

Kiln Copse

Village house, Bradfield Southend, Berkshire
Village house, Bradfield Southend, Berkshire Credit: Oswald Bertram

Kiln Copse is a picturesque woodland located in Berkshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility. The copse is situated near the village of Kiln Green, offering easy access for visitors.

The woodland is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, and ash. These towering trees form a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife. Walking through the copse, visitors can expect to encounter a rich array of flora and fauna, such as bluebells, wild garlic, and a multitude of bird species.

Kiln Copse has a long history, with evidence of human activity dating back centuries. The name "Kiln" is believed to stem from the presence of a kiln used for brickmaking in the area during medieval times. Some remnants of this industrial heritage can still be seen within the woodland.

A network of well-maintained footpaths and trails crisscross the copse, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These paths offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside, including rolling hills and meandering streams.

The copse is managed by the local authorities, who strive to maintain its ecological balance and preserve its natural beauty. Kiln Copse is a cherished local asset, attracting visitors throughout the year for recreational activities such as walking, birdwatching, and photography.

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Kiln Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.445884/-1.1227109 or Grid Reference SU6172. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Village house, Bradfield Southend, Berkshire
Village house, Bradfield Southend, Berkshire
The Queen's Head, Bradfield Southend, Berkshire
The Queen's Head, Bradfield Southend, Berkshire
Paths meet at the gate A convergence of footpaths by Fisher's Copse.
Paths meet at the gate
A convergence of footpaths by Fisher's Copse.
Bonfire in the wood Something on fire near some stables.
Bonfire in the wood
Something on fire near some stables.
Farmland and barn, Bradfield A crop of turnips beside Greathouse Walk, the likes of which were being grazed upon by sheep in the fields to the east.
Farmland and barn, Bradfield
A crop of turnips beside Greathouse Walk, the likes of which were being grazed upon by sheep in the fields to the east.
The Queens Head (1), Southend Road, Bradfield, Berks A public house owned by Fullers and which offers homemade food. There is a garden.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6223971">SU5970 : The Queens Head (2) - sign, Southend Road, Bradfield, Berks</a>.
The Queens Head (1), Southend Road, Bradfield, Berks
A public house owned by Fullers and which offers homemade food. There is a garden. SU5970 : The Queens Head (2) - sign, Southend Road, Bradfield, Berks.
The Queens Head (2) - sign, Southend Road, Bradfield, Berks The previous sign showed a traditional portrait of Queen Victoria late in her reign. The present sign is based on a postage stamp issued earlier in her reign. 

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6223926">SU5970 : The Queens Head (1), Southend Road, Bradfield, Berks</a>.
The Queens Head (2) - sign, Southend Road, Bradfield, Berks
The previous sign showed a traditional portrait of Queen Victoria late in her reign. The present sign is based on a postage stamp issued earlier in her reign. SU5970 : The Queens Head (1), Southend Road, Bradfield, Berks.
Cock Lane, Bradfield, Berks The road leads off Southend Road and passes the Queens Head public house on the left.
Cock Lane, Bradfield, Berks
The road leads off Southend Road and passes the Queens Head public house on the left.
Valley of River Pang west of Bradfield (Berks) The Pang is a tributary of the Thames which it joins at Whitchurch Lock, Pangbourne approximately fourteen miles from its source near Compton. Between Compton and Bradfield it flows through very rural countryside such as this.
Valley of River Pang west of Bradfield (Berks)
The Pang is a tributary of the Thames which it joins at Whitchurch Lock, Pangbourne approximately fourteen miles from its source near Compton. Between Compton and Bradfield it flows through very rural countryside such as this.
Pasture, Bradfield A footpath crosses fields to the east of Fisher's Copse.
Pasture, Bradfield
A footpath crosses fields to the east of Fisher's Copse.
Mariners Lane and Rotten Row
Mariners Lane and Rotten Row
Footpath towards Bradfield Off Back Lane.
Footpath towards Bradfield
Off Back Lane.
St Mark, Englefield: September 2022
St Mark, Englefield: September 2022
St Mark, Englefield: churchyard (A)
St Mark, Englefield: churchyard (A)
St Mark, Englefield: churchyard (B)
St Mark, Englefield: churchyard (B)
St Mark, Englefield: font
St Mark, Englefield: font
St Mark, Englefield: organ The organ was invented by Ctesibius of Alexandria, a third century BC engineer. Fragments from one early organ in Pompeii are now in the Museo Nazionale, Naples. The first definition is provided by St. Augustine: “apropryte to the Instrument that is made of many pypes: and blowe with belowes." In 757, Emperor Constantine Copronymus sent an organ as a gift to Pepin, King of the Franks. By 1474, S. Petronio, Bologna, had a full scale 50 note organ with 9 stops. The low pipes in the largest cathedral organs produced some of the lowest sounds ever created by man. Perhaps predictably, given its extraordinary capabilities, a somewhat persistent element in the history of the organ is various puritan's criticism of it. Writers from Cicero to Milton saw it as a temptation away from virtue and reason. Nevertheless they continued to grow in range, power and tone. By the 19th century there was a vast amount of music for the organ. And to play it on? As many as 200 stops and 10,647 pipes….
St Mark, Englefield: organ
The organ was invented by Ctesibius of Alexandria, a third century BC engineer. Fragments from one early organ in Pompeii are now in the Museo Nazionale, Naples. The first definition is provided by St. Augustine: “apropryte to the Instrument that is made of many pypes: and blowe with belowes." In 757, Emperor Constantine Copronymus sent an organ as a gift to Pepin, King of the Franks. By 1474, S. Petronio, Bologna, had a full scale 50 note organ with 9 stops. The low pipes in the largest cathedral organs produced some of the lowest sounds ever created by man. Perhaps predictably, given its extraordinary capabilities, a somewhat persistent element in the history of the organ is various puritan's criticism of it. Writers from Cicero to Milton saw it as a temptation away from virtue and reason. Nevertheless they continued to grow in range, power and tone. By the 19th century there was a vast amount of music for the organ. And to play it on? As many as 200 stops and 10,647 pipes….
St Mark, Englefield: west window
St Mark, Englefield: west window
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Kiln Copse is located at Grid Ref: SU6172 (Lat: 51.445884, Lng: -1.1227109)

Unitary Authority: West Berkshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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