Arnold's Firs

Wood, Forest in Hampshire Winchester

England

Arnold's Firs

West Meon Village Hall Credit: Paul Collins

Arnold's Firs is a picturesque woodland located in Hampshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is often referred to as Arnold's Forest due to its dense and abundant tree population. The woodland is situated in a rural area, surrounded by rolling hills and charming countryside landscapes.

The forest is primarily composed of fir trees, hence its name, which create a majestic and serene atmosphere. The tall, evergreen trees provide a lush canopy, casting dappled sunlight on the forest floor. This creates a magical ambiance that attracts nature enthusiasts and visitors alike.

Arnold's Firs is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers, including bluebells and primroses, which bloom in abundance during the spring season. The woodland is also inhabited by a multitude of animal species, including birds, squirrels, rabbits, and deer, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.

The forest offers several walking trails and footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These trails wind through the woodland, offering breathtaking views of ancient trees, charming streams, and peaceful glades. The tranquil atmosphere and natural beauty of Arnold's Firs make it an ideal destination for nature walks, picnics, and family outings.

Overall, Arnold's Firs in Hampshire is a captivating and enchanting woodland that showcases the beauty of nature. Its rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes make it a popular destination for those seeking solace and a connection with the natural world.

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Arnold's Firs Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.026495/-1.1029861 or Grid Reference SU6325. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

West Meon Village Hall

Paul Collins

West Meon Village Hall

A sports pavilion can be seen to the right of the hall.

Paul Collins

Sports Pavilion at West Meon Recreation Ground

Paul Collins

West Meon Recreation Ground

Paul Collins

West Meon Recreation Ground

Paul Collins

Esso pipeline laying works at Bramdean

Aerial. At this stage of the works the top soil has been stripped from the line of the pipeline and piled up in a bund on the right side in this photo.

Peter Facey

Esso pipeline laying works at Bramdean

Aerial. In foreground the pipeline will pass beneath the A272, and then ascend the hill towards Malthouse Plantation on the horizon. There is a temporarey depot in left foreground, and the excavators seen have just stripped the top soil from the course of the pipeline, piling it up in a bund on its left side.

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Esso pipeline laying works at Bramdean

Aerial. Showing the intended course of the pipeline as it crosses a private road running from the A272 to Joan's Acre. At this stage the top soil has been stripped and piled up in a bund on the right side. The white square in the field at right is an unrelated agricultural feature. For two views of this at ground level see Link and Link .

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Esso pipeline marker at Bramdean

One of a pair marking the course of an existing pipeline beside which a new one was to be buried.

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Esso pipeline laying works at Bramdean

This shows at ground level the works seen from the air in Link .

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Esso pipeline laying works at Bramdean

This shows at ground level the works seen from the air in Link .

Peter Facey

Private road from Malthouse Plantation to A272

This private road is also a footpath.

Peter Facey

Welding lengths of pipe together

The pipes have been elevated upon wooden supports made from 100 x 150 x 900 mm pieces of wood. They are then welded together by hand using, I think, MiG welding. The tents are to allow work to proceed even if it is windy. I believe a pair of welders lays the first few beads around the circumference of the pipes. They then move on to the next join, and a second team lays further beads. Presumably some kind of wrap-on anti-corrosion protection is then applied.

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Welding lengths of pipe together

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The steel pipes laid beside the haul road

Aerial. The pipes are held off the ground by wooden supports.

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One of the steel pipes

Mannesmann line pipe, specification API 5L (46th edition) product standard level PSL2, made of steel grade X52N. The pipes are 13.47 metres long, 323.9 mm in diameter and made of steel 11.91 mm thick. Each pipe weighs 1308 kg. Link

Peter Facey

Bending a pipe

The tracked pipelayer or sideboom crane has fed the pipe into the hydraulic bending machine seen at right. A bend up to ?30 degrees can be applied just by force. The second pipe in foreground is unrelated. For a closer view of the pipe bending machine see Link .

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Bending a pipe

Close-up of the hydraulic pipe bending machine, shown with a pipe threaded through it. The lower pipe in the foreground is unrelated. The two silver-coloured reservoirs are for hydraulic oil and diesel. I can't identify the make or model of this machine. For a wider view of this machine see Link .

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Arnold's Firs is located at Grid Ref: SU6325 (Lat: 51.026495, Lng: -1.1029861)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: Winchester

Police Authority: Hampshire