Blagg's Covert

Wood, Forest in Nottinghamshire Rushcliffe

England

Blagg's Covert

Tenman Lane, Car Colston Car Colston Stud Farm entrance is seen on the left — Tenman Lane, Car Colston Credit: Tom Courtney

Blagg's Covert is a woodland area located in Nottinghamshire, England. It is situated within the larger Sherwood Forest, a famous ancient woodland that covers over 1,000 acres of land. Blagg's Covert is known for its natural beauty, diverse flora, and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers.

The woodland is characterized by a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees, including oak, birch, beech, and pine. The dense canopy provides a sheltered environment for a wide range of wildlife species. Visitors to Blagg's Covert may encounter various birds, such as woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds, as well as small mammals like squirrels, rabbits, and foxes.

The woodland offers several trails and paths for visitors to explore the area on foot. These paths meander through the trees, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere. Along the way, there are designated picnic areas and benches where visitors can relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Blagg's Covert is also a haven for plant enthusiasts, as it boasts a diverse range of wildflowers and ferns. Bluebells, primroses, and foxgloves are just a few of the many species that can be found in the woodland, creating a vibrant and colorful display during the spring and summer months.

Overall, Blagg's Covert is a tranquil and picturesque woodland that offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy the beauty of Sherwood Forest.

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Blagg's Covert Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.983884/-0.91963335 or Grid Reference SK7243. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Tenman Lane, Car Colston

Car Colston Stud Farm entrance is seen on the left

Tom Courtney

"The Fosse Way"

This part of a very straight road ( A46 ) is running NE to Newark.

Tom Courtney

War Memorial, Screveton.

Memorial to commemorate the lives of eleven airmen who lost their lives in a mid air collision above the village.

Bob Danylec

Saint Mary's Church, Car Colston

The church consists of a chancel, N and S aisles, nave and W tower and S porch. The earliest part of the existing structure is the lower part of the tower, which is 13thc., the remainder of the tower being Perp faced with Ancaster stone. The chancel and nave date from the 14thc. There is a very fine 14thc. piscina and sedilia on the S side of the chancel. The font is the only Romanesque feature.

Bob Danylec

Saint Wifrid's Church, Screveton

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Cornerside Cottage, Screeveton

Bob Danylec

Car Colston Approach.

Approaching Car Colston from Scarrington.

Bob Danylec

Car Dyke Bridge.

Here we have Car Dyke bridge, which carries Car Lane over........yes you have guessed it....Car Dyke.

Bob Danylec

A46, Fosse Way

The Fosse Way, one of the major roads of Roman Britain, runs from Exeter in the south west to Lincoln in the north-east and was built in the middle of the 1st century AD. Looking towards Newark. The windpump on the horizon is on the square boundary with SK7244.

Kate Jewell

Farm entrance

The entrance to Shackerdale Farm is on the east side of the SK7144 : A46, Fosse Way. The farm house itself lies on the western corner of SK7244 and SK7243.

Kate Jewell

Lodge Lane at Stony Dale

This country road leads from the Fosse Way to Screveton. The wood on the left is Stoneydale Plantation and the Vale of Belvoir is in the distance.

Kate Jewell

Stony Dale

Lodge Lane meets the A46 here. The farm buildings on the left have been converted to residential use. The building on the right is the old Red Lodge public house, now being converted into a house.

Kate Jewell