Pit Close Plantation

Wood, Forest in Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire

England

Pit Close Plantation

No Trace of The Fox This place now has no resemblance to earlier photos here.
Graham Horn&#039;s picture from 15 years ago shows the building which used to be on this site until a few years ago. Then it was a large pub &quot;The Fox&quot; <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/348561">SU6779 : The Fox at Cane End</a>
A later picture of mine <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2083210">SU6779 : Palm Tree (Ex Fox)</a> shows it as an Indian restaurant &quot;The Palm Tree.&quot;
In my caption at the time I wished them luck in this tricky out of town location.
Not to be. After yet another spell as a Thai restaurant the place finally closed its doors.
Now demolished and replaced by these new houses. The only clues are the pub style sign post which now carries the developer&#039;s name board and the new cul de sac which is called Fox Heath Gardens.. — No Trace of The Fox Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Pit Close Plantation is a woodland area located in Oxfordshire, England. Situated in the heart of the county, the plantation covers an approximate area of 100 acres. It is a part of a larger forested region surrounding the town of Wood.

The plantation boasts a diverse mix of tree species, including oak, beech, birch, and pine. These trees provide a rich and varied habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna, making it an important ecological site in the region. The woodland floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers, such as bluebells and primroses, adding to the natural beauty of the area.

Pit Close Plantation offers an ideal setting for leisurely walks, nature exploration, and outdoor activities. Several well-marked trails wind their way through the woodland, providing visitors with an opportunity to immerse themselves in nature. The peaceful atmosphere and abundant wildlife make it a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

The plantation is managed by the local forestry commission, who ensure the preservation and sustainable use of the woodland. They carry out regular maintenance activities, including tree thinning and replanting, to maintain the health and vitality of the plantation.

Access to Pit Close Plantation is free and open to the public year-round. It is conveniently located near the town of Wood, making it easily accessible for both locals and tourists. Visitors are encouraged to respect the environment and adhere to any posted guidelines to ensure the conservation of this natural treasure for future generations.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.494253/-1.0305288 or Grid Reference SU6777. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

No Trace of The Fox

This place now has no resemblance to earlier photos here. Graham Horn's picture from 15 years ago shows the building which used to be on this site until a few years ago. Then it was a large pub "The Fox" SU6779 : The Fox at Cane End A later picture of mine SU6779 : Palm Tree (Ex Fox) shows it as an Indian restaurant "The Palm Tree." In my caption at the time I wished them luck in this tricky out of town location. Not to be. After yet another spell as a Thai restaurant the place finally closed its doors. Now demolished and replaced by these new houses. The only clues are the pub style sign post which now carries the developer's name board and the new cul de sac which is called Fox Heath Gardens..

Des Blenkinsopp

St Mary, Purley-on-Thames: rear view

Basher Eyre

St Mary, Purley-on-Thames: The Good Samaritan

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St Mary, Purley-on-Thames: pulpit

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St Mary, Purley-on-Thames: memorial (1)

Basher Eyre

St Mary, Purley-on-Thames: memorial (2)

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St Mary, Purley-on-Thames: memorial (3)

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St Mary, Purley-on-Thames: Norman window

Basher Eyre

Pumpkins by the Greenhouse

Back after a couple of years off due to covid, the Tolhurst Organic Farm Squash & Pumpkin Festival was back this year. So many pumpkins. This lot is by one of the old greenhouses which were once part of the Hardwick Hall kitchen garden. The OS map still marks it with the crosshatch Greenhouse symbol.

Des Blenkinsopp

Squash & Pumpkin Festival, 2022

After a couple of years off due to covid, the Tolhurst Organic Farm Squash & Pumpkin Festival was back this year. We are in the old kitchen garden next to Hardwick Hall for the festival, but the farm covers several nearby fields. Not just for Halloween, all these varieties are good to eat. Some better than others, but that's vegetables for you.

Des Blenkinsopp

Sheepway Lane at the junction of the A4074

David Howard

Reading Road in Green Dean Wood

David Howard

Horsepond Road, Cane End

David Howard

Working watermill, Mapledurham, Oxfordshire

C15; extended C17, C18 and C19. Red brick with random grey headers; weatherboarding; plain tile roof. Complex plan. 2 storeys and attic; 3-window range. Central plank door with 2-light windows to left and right with segmental brick heads. Single window to first floor. Weatherboarding to half-hipped cross-gable to roof with 3-light window. Weatherboarded sack hoist; cupola with pyramidal tile roof to centre. Subsidiary wing to left of single storey and attic; with single window to ground floor. gabled dormer. Interior: Timber framing, part probably a survival from the C15 mill. Good collection of mill machinery. (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram

The King Charles Head, Goring Heath, Oxfordshire

The history of this building from pub to private house can be seen here SU6678 : Gutteridge Wood and The King Charles Head between Nunney Wood and Collins Endand here SU6678 : The King Charles Head.

Oswald Bertram

Church of St Margaret, Mapledurham, Oxfordshire

C13, Bardolf aisle added c.1381, alterations of C15 and C16, restoration of 1834 at the expense of William IV, restoration of 1863 by William Butterfield. Flint with stone dressings to nave, chancel and vestry; flint and stone chequer to porch; brick and flint chequer to tower; plain tile roof. Nave chancel and aisles with west tower plan. Gabled porch of c.1863 to right of centre with double plank doors with ornamental wrought iron hinges. Ornamental pierced barge boards to gable. 2-light C19 Perpendicular stone window to centre. 3-light rectangular window with stone Perpendicular tracery. 2-light paired trefoil lancet to vestry to left. Plank door to left with cusped arch. Paired cusped louvred lancet to top of tower. Pyramidal roof to tower. 3-light Perpendicular tracery window to left hand return. Rear: Bardolf aisle has flint and stone in random courses. Stepped buttresses. Perpendicular tracery windows to left and right ends and middle. Plank door to left of centre. Blocked window and door to right. 3-light plate tracery window to right return base of tower. (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram