Green Dean Wood

Wood, Forest in Oxfordshire South Oxfordshire

England

Green Dean Wood

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

Green Dean Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Oxfordshire, England. Spanning over an area of approximately 100 acres, it is known for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem. The wood is situated near the village of Green Dean, hence its name.

The woodland is primarily composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which form a dense canopy above the forest floor. This dense foliage provides a habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers.

Green Dean Wood is home to various species of birds, such as woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds, which can be heard and spotted amidst the trees. Additionally, it provides shelter for small mammals like squirrels, foxes, and badgers, which can occasionally be seen darting through the undergrowth.

The wood is crisscrossed by numerous walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its enchanting surroundings. These trails lead to hidden clearings, babbling brooks, and small ponds, adding to the allure of the woodland.

In spring, the forest floor is carpeted with bluebells, creating a stunning visual spectacle. During autumn, the trees display a vibrant array of colors, attracting visitors from far and wide to witness the breathtaking foliage.

Green Dean Wood offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It provides a serene environment for walking, picnicking, and observing nature. Whether one seeks solitude or wants to indulge in outdoor activities, this woodland is a must-visit destination for nature lovers in Oxfordshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.502729/-1.0118066 or Grid Reference SU6878. 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

The New Inn, Kidmore End

David Howard

Sheepway Lane at the junction of the A4074

David Howard

Wood Lane entering Gallowstree Common

David Howard

House entrances on Wood Lane, Kidmore End

David Howard

Reading Road, Cane End

David Howard

The A4074, Chazey Heath

David Howard

Reading Road in Green Dean Wood

David Howard

Kidmore Lane, Kidmore End

David Howard

Horsepond Road, Cane End

David Howard

The Old School, Trench Green, Oxfordshire

Oswald Bertram

The Pack Horse

The Pack Horse, a 17th century former farmhouse on the Mapledurham House estate Link

, has now become quite a gastro pub, with an extremely long gin list.

HelenK

Bridleway, Nuney Green, Oxfordshire

Oswald Bertram

Field boundary, Cross Lanes, Oxfordshire

Oswald Bertram

Farmland, Mapledurham, Oxfordshire

Oswald Bertram

Church of St John the Baptist, Kidmore End, Oxfordshire

1852. By Arthur Billing. Vestry added 1894. Knapped flint with stone dressings; plain tile roof. 4-bay nave with apse. Early English style. Gabled porch to right of centre with 2-centred arched doorway with glazed C20 double door. Single lancet to each bay except paired lancet to left. Octagonal apse with lancet window to each face. 2 lancet windows to west end with quatrefoil window above. Lancet windows to south side. Vestry in similar style under catslide roof. Gabled roof to nave with hipped roof to apse. Bellcote to west end gable. Interior: Stone octagonal font with carved panels to principal faces, on marble columns with stepped base. Stone pulpit with Salviati mosaic panels to left of apse arch. Organ to right of apse arch with painted decoration to pipes. Piscina to left of altar. Sedilia to right of altar. Reredos of blind trefoil arches to three sides of the apse. Ornamental glazed faience tiles to floor of apse. Wooden truss roof to nave. Painted brick vault to apse with decorated ribs. A small church with good fittings. (Buildings of England: 0xfordshire, p.672-3). (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram