Beech Hill Wood

Wood, Forest in Berkshire

England

Beech Hill Wood

Preparing for digital roads on the M4 heading east at the A340 bridge
Preparing for digital roads on the M4 heading east at the A340 bridge Credit: Rob Purvis

Beech Hill Wood, located in Berkshire, England, is a serene and picturesque woodland that covers an area of approximately 50 acres. This beautiful forest is nestled within the charming village of Beech Hill, offering visitors a tranquil escape from the bustling city life.

Characterized by its dense canopy of towering beech trees, the wood boasts a rich biodiversity, providing a habitat for various flora and fauna species. The woodland floor is adorned with an array of native wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape during the spring and summer months.

Walking through Beech Hill Wood, visitors can enjoy well-maintained footpaths that wind their way through the forest. The paths are easily accessible and suitable for all ages and abilities, making it a popular destination for families, nature enthusiasts, and avid walkers. Along the way, one can catch glimpses of small streams trickling through the undergrowth, adding to the natural beauty and tranquility of the wood.

The wood is also a haven for wildlife, with a diverse range of species calling it home. Birdwatchers can spot various woodland birds such as woodpeckers, thrushes, and owls, while lucky visitors may even catch sight of elusive mammals like deer and foxes.

Beech Hill Wood is managed by local conservation organizations, ensuring the preservation of its natural beauty and biodiversity for future generations to enjoy. The wood offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking solace in nature and serves as a valuable educational resource for schools and community groups interested in learning about the local ecosystem.

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Beech Hill Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.450775/-1.1060675 or Grid Reference SU6272. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Preparing for digital roads on the M4 heading east at the A340 bridge
Preparing for digital roads on the M4 heading east at the A340 bridge
On the M4 heading east
On the M4 heading east
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
St Mark, Englefield: lancet window (i)
St Mark, Englefield: lancet window (i)
St Mark, Englefield: lancet window (ii)
St Mark, Englefield: lancet window (ii)
St Mark, Englefield: pulpit
St Mark, Englefield: pulpit
St Mark, Englefield: memorial (1)
St Mark, Englefield: memorial (1)
St Mark, Englefield: chancel
St Mark, Englefield: chancel
St Mark, Englefield: lectern
St Mark, Englefield: lectern
St Mark, Englefield: altar
St Mark, Englefield: altar
St Mark, Englefield: south door
St Mark, Englefield: south door
St Mark, Englefield: east window
St Mark, Englefield: east window
St Mark, Englefield: memorial (2)
St Mark, Englefield: memorial (2)
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Beech Hill Wood is located at Grid Ref: SU6272 (Lat: 51.450775, Lng: -1.1060675)

Unitary Authority: West Berkshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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