Beech Wood

Wood, Forest in Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire

England

Beech Wood

A4074 at B4526 junction Looking towards Wallingford. The side road, Deadman&#039;s Lane, heads towards Goring. — A4074 at B4526 junction Credit: Robin Webster

Beech Wood is a picturesque forest located in Oxfordshire, England. Stretching over an area of approximately 500 acres, it is known for its stunning beauty and diverse ecosystem. The forest is predominantly made up of beech trees, which give it its name and contribute to its unique charm.

The wood is easily accessible and offers a range of activities for nature enthusiasts and visitors alike. There are well-maintained walking trails that wind through the forest, allowing visitors to explore its natural wonders at their own pace. These trails also provide an opportunity for birdwatching, as the forest is home to a variety of avian species, including woodpeckers and owls.

Beech Wood is renowned for its vibrant seasonal displays. In the spring, the forest floor is carpeted with bluebells, creating a breathtaking sight. During the summer months, the canopy of beech trees provides ample shade, making it an ideal spot for picnics and leisurely strolls. In autumn, the forest transforms into a kaleidoscope of colors as the leaves change, attracting photographers and nature lovers from far and wide.

The wood is also home to a diverse range of wildlife. Squirrels, rabbits, and deer can often be spotted darting amongst the trees, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the forest. It is not uncommon to encounter smaller creatures such as hedgehogs, voles, and a variety of insects.

Overall, Beech Wood in Oxfordshire is a true natural gem, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and experience the tranquility of a picturesque forest setting.

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Beech Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.53571/-1.030009 or Grid Reference SU6782. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A4074 at B4526 junction

Looking towards Wallingford. The side road, Deadman's Lane, heads towards Goring.

Robin Webster

A4074 heading north

Towards Wallingford through extensive woodland.

Robin Webster

A4074 towards Wallingford

This part is a bypass of the old route through Exlade Street.

Robin Webster

Stoke Row Green

David Howard

Stoke Row

David Howard

Houses in Stoke Row

Looking towards Church View.

David Howard

Church View, Stoke Row

David Howard

Basset Wood

Dani

The Maharajah's Well, Stoke Row

This is an unlikely looking structure to find in an Oxfordshire village. Its origins lie in the friendship that developed between Edward Anderton Reade, the son of a local squire who spent his working life in India, and the Maharajah of Benares. In Victorian times the villages of this part of Oxfordshire had only limited access to clean water bringing considerable hardship to the poor of the area. Learning of these difficulties, the Maharajah - who had remained loyal to the British during the Indian Mutiny of 1857 - determined that a charity should be set up to relieve the problem. The result was a well dug to a depth of 368 feet, a considerable engineering achievement. To honour the Maharajah, who never visited Britain, a splendid well canopy was built incorporating a gold elephant representing the Hindu god Ganesh. The well was used until the beginning of the Second World War although by that time most houses in the village had a mains connection. Today the well has been renovated and preserved and is maintained by the Maharajah's Well Trust. The octagonal cottage to the right was built to house the well warden. The last warden died in 1979 since when it has been rented out to supplement the charity's income.

Stephen McKay

The Maharajah's Well, Stoke Row

This is looking under the canopy of the well where the gold elephant takes pride of place. See SU6784 : The Maharajah's Well, Stoke Row for a wider view and some historical notes.

Stephen McKay

The A4074 at the junction of Deadman's Lane

David Howard

Woodland by the A4074, Cane End

David Howard

1 Langtree Cottages, Checkendon, Oxfordshire

1906 by Maxwell Ayrton in Arts and Crafts style. (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram

Foundry Cottage, Checkendon, Oxfordshire

C17 with C20 windows. Brick ground floor with areas of flint; timber frame to first floor, rendered panels to left, brick infill to right. Old plain tile roof; brick stacks. 2-unit plan. 2-storey, 3-window range. Central 2-panel door with C20 gabled tile porch. 2-light casement to left. 2 single-light casements to right. Three 2-light casements to first floor. Roof hipped to right. Ridge stack to right and end stack to left. (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram