Abbot's Copse

Wood, Forest in Hampshire East Hampshire

England

Abbot's Copse

Grassland, Hawkley Descending through a flowery meadow, the footpath connecting Noar Hill and Selborne.
Grassland, Hawkley Credit: Andrew Smith

Abbot's Copse is a picturesque woodland located in Hampshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem. The copse is situated near the small village of Abbotts Ann, surrounded by rolling hills and charming countryside.

As one enters Abbot's Copse, they are greeted by a dense canopy of oak, beech, and ash trees that provide a cool and tranquil atmosphere. The woodland floor is adorned with a carpet of wildflowers, including bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones, creating a vibrant and colorful display during the spring season.

The copse is home to a wide array of wildlife species, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers. Visitors may spot various bird species such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, as well as mammals like deer, foxes, and badgers. The diverse range of habitats within the woodland, including ponds and marshy areas, also attract a variety of amphibians and reptiles.

Abbot's Copse offers several walking trails and footpaths, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural surroundings and explore the beauty of the woodland. The peaceful atmosphere and stunning scenery make it an ideal location for leisurely strolls, picnics, and nature study.

Managed by local conservation groups, Abbot's Copse is preserved and protected to maintain its ecological significance. The woodland serves as a vital ecosystem, providing a habitat for numerous plant and animal species, and contributing to the overall biodiversity of the region.

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Abbot's Copse Images

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Grassland, Hawkley Descending through a flowery meadow, the footpath connecting Noar Hill and Selborne.
Grassland, Hawkley
Descending through a flowery meadow, the footpath connecting Noar Hill and Selborne.
Farmland, Newton Valence Descending through barley, the restricted byway below King's Farm.
Farmland, Newton Valence
Descending through barley, the restricted byway below King's Farm.
Farmland, Priors Dean A crop of oats on the hillside to the west of Goleigh Farm.
Farmland, Priors Dean
A crop of oats on the hillside to the west of Goleigh Farm.
Oast House Twin round kiln oast house.
Oast House
Twin round kiln oast house.
B3006 at Empshott Junction of B3006 with minor road to Empshott Green
B3006 at Empshott
Junction of B3006 with minor road to Empshott Green
A big puddle At the bottom of Hullam Lane.
A big puddle
At the bottom of Hullam Lane.
Holtham Lane A public byway.
Holtham Lane
A public byway.
Holy Rood, Empshott: family memorial
Holy Rood, Empshott: family memorial
Holy Rood, Empshott: memorial to a general's daughter Also see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_William_Seymour_(British_Army_officer)" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_William_Seymour_(British_Army_officer)">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Holy Rood, Empshott: memorial to a general's daughter
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Holy Rood, Empshott: war memorial
Holy Rood, Empshott: war memorial
Holy Rood, Empshott:  memorial on the organ
Holy Rood, Empshott: memorial on the organ
Holy Rood, Empshott:  memorial to a churchwarden
Holy Rood, Empshott: memorial to a churchwarden
Holy Rood, Empshott:  The Ten Commandments (i to iv)
Holy Rood, Empshott: The Ten Commandments (i to iv)
Holy Rood, Empshott:  The  Ten Commandments (v to x)
Holy Rood, Empshott: The Ten Commandments (v to x)
Holy Rood, Empshott:  memorial to a sapper Also see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/719992/BURTON,%20FRANK" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/719992/BURTON,%20FRANK">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Holy Rood, Empshott: memorial to a sapper
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Holy Rood, Empshott:  memorial to a North Devonian
Holy Rood, Empshott: memorial to a North Devonian
Holy Rood, Empshott:  memorial to a Major Also see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/322923/JOHNSTONE,%20JAMES%20HENRY%20WALLER" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/322923/JOHNSTONE,%20JAMES%20HENRY%20WALLER">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Holy Rood, Empshott: memorial to a Major
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Holy Rood, Empshott:  memorial to a vicar's mother Harnett's father was Falkiner Minchin Harnett, who was District Inspector of the Royal Irish Constabulary at Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland. He was educated at the University of Durham and ordained in 1903. He came to Empshott in 1915 after curacies at Oldswinford, Southampton and Bournemouth. He married Caroline Elise Blunt, daughter of Maj.-Gen. Grant Blunt and Rachel Eliza Pile, on 2 September 1919. In 1924 he left to become Vicar of Hatherden
Holy Rood, Empshott: memorial to a vicar's mother
Harnett's father was Falkiner Minchin Harnett, who was District Inspector of the Royal Irish Constabulary at Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland. He was educated at the University of Durham and ordained in 1903. He came to Empshott in 1915 after curacies at Oldswinford, Southampton and Bournemouth. He married Caroline Elise Blunt, daughter of Maj.-Gen. Grant Blunt and Rachel Eliza Pile, on 2 September 1919. In 1924 he left to become Vicar of Hatherden
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Abbot's Copse is located at Grid Ref: SU7330 (Lat: 51.073508, Lng: -0.95070439)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: East Hampshire

Police Authority: Hampshire

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Goleigh Cottage
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