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Ridewood Shaw

Wood, Forest in Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire

England

Ridewood Shaw

Sheepway Lane at the junction of the A4074
Sheepway Lane at the junction of the A4074 Credit: David Howard

Ridewood Shaw is a picturesque woodland located in Oxfordshire, England. Spanning over a vast area, it is renowned for its natural beauty and tranquil ambiance. The forest is nestled amidst a rural landscape, surrounded by rolling hills and meandering streams.

The wood is predominantly composed of native tree species such as oak, beech, and birch, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The canopy provides a cool shade during summer months and a vibrant display of colors during autumn. The forest floor is carpeted with a rich variety of flora, including bluebells, primroses, and ferns, adding to the enchanting allure of the woodland.

Ridewood Shaw is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, as it supports a wide range of fauna. Visitors can spot numerous bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds, as well as small mammals like squirrels and rabbits. The forest is also home to deer and foxes, which can occasionally be spotted roaming through the undergrowth.

The woodland offers several walking trails that wind through its ancient trees, providing an opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in nature. These well-maintained paths are suitable for all ages and fitness levels, making it an ideal destination for families and individuals seeking a peaceful retreat.

Ridewood Shaw is easily accessible and conveniently located near the village of Oxfordshire. It offers a serene and rejuvenating experience for nature lovers, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.487539/-1.0136328 or Grid Reference SU6876. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sheepway Lane at the junction of the A4074
Sheepway Lane at the junction of the A4074
Houses on Upper Woodcote Road, Caversham Heights
Houses on Upper Woodcote Road, Caversham Heights
Little Woodcote Close at the junction of Upper Woodcote Road
Little Woodcote Close at the junction of Upper Woodcote Road
The A4074, Chazey Heath
The A4074, Chazey Heath
Reading Road in Green Dean Wood
Reading Road in Green Dean Wood
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)
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)
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)
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)
The Old School, Trench Green, Oxfordshire
The Old School, Trench Green, Oxfordshire
Mapledurham Weir The weir at Mapledurham from the bank
Mapledurham Weir
The weir at Mapledurham from the bank
Geese on a Plank Some Canada Geese standing on some wood near Mapledurham Weir, it looks like a picnic bench.
Geese on a Plank
Some Canada Geese standing on some wood near Mapledurham Weir, it looks like a picnic bench.
Back of the Mill Looking down the millstream to Mapledurham Mill
Back of the Mill
Looking down the millstream to Mapledurham Mill
Millstream at Mapledurham The millstream at Mapledurham. The mill is a fed by the River Thames and is still in use today.
Millstream at Mapledurham
The millstream at Mapledurham. The mill is a fed by the River Thames and is still in use today.
Wall of Graffiti The wall of the Mapledurham mill is covered in graffiti placed there by people over the years
Wall of Graffiti
The wall of the Mapledurham mill is covered in graffiti placed there by people over the years
Pump in the Mill Quite new one compared to the rest of the mill at Mapledurham; interesting to see the expansion cylinder.
Pump in the Mill
Quite new one compared to the rest of the mill at Mapledurham; interesting to see the expansion cylinder.
Missing Wheel Mapledurham used to have two mill wheels; this was where the second used to be.
Missing Wheel
Mapledurham used to have two mill wheels; this was where the second used to be.
Grain chute The chute would have has a sack under it for collecting the milled grain in Mapledurham Mill.
Grain chute
The chute would have has a sack under it for collecting the milled grain in Mapledurham Mill.
On top of the Mill Not sure what this part is but could be where the grain is fed in to the mill wheels at Mapledurham Mill
On top of the Mill
Not sure what this part is but could be where the grain is fed in to the mill wheels at Mapledurham Mill
Working Gears The gear wheel on the water mill at Mapledurham at speed while working the grinding wheels
Working Gears
The gear wheel on the water mill at Mapledurham at speed while working the grinding wheels
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Ridewood Shaw is located at Grid Ref: SU6876 (Lat: 51.487539, Lng: -1.0136328)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: South Oxfordshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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