Dudley Shaw

Wood, Forest in Buckinghamshire

England

Dudley Shaw

Footpath to Turville Court Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Dudley Shaw is a small village located in Buckinghamshire, England. Situated in the heart of the county, it is known for its abundant woodlands and picturesque forests. The village is named after Dudley Shaw, a renowned naturalist and conservationist who dedicated his life to the preservation of the local environment.

The woodlands in Dudley Shaw are a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. The forest landscape is dominated by tall, majestic trees, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere. The area is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including rare species of birds, mammals, and insects. Many visitors come to Dudley Shaw to experience the beauty of the woodlands and to engage in activities such as birdwatching, hiking, and photography.

The village itself is small and peaceful, with a close-knit community. The houses in Dudley Shaw are charming and traditional, reflecting the area's rich history. The local residents take great pride in their village and actively participate in community events and initiatives.

Dudley Shaw is also known for its annual forest festival, which celebrates the natural beauty of the woodlands. The festival includes various activities and attractions, such as guided nature walks, storytelling sessions, and craft stalls showcasing locally made products.

Overall, Dudley Shaw, Buckinghamshire is a hidden gem for nature lovers, offering a unique and immersive experience in the heart of the woodlands.

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Dudley Shaw Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.597353/-0.89714241 or Grid Reference SU7689. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footpath to Turville Court

Des Blenkinsopp

The Frog, Skirmett, Buckinghamshire

Oswald Bertram

A Chicken & Egg Situation

Eggs for sale at Upper Goddards Farm

Des Blenkinsopp

Skirmett Village Hall, Bucks

Situated off Fingest Lane, this village hall was once a Congregational Chapel, but is now used for various functions by the people of the village. To the left of the photo can be seen a green box holding life saving emergency equipment. For SatNav purposes, its postcode is RG9 6TD.

David Hillas

Television Transmitting Station, Skirmett

Situated by a path off Fingest Lane, this station, being 17 metres (55ft) in height, began transmitting television programmes to homes in the Hambleden Valley in July 1985, with digital transmissions following in April 2012. The horizontal aerial at the top of the wooden post is directed towards the main transmitter at Crystal Palace, TQ 3371 refers, from where the signals are relayed from. A green transmitter cabinet is adjacent to the wooden post whilst in the background can be seen Adam's Wood.

David Hillas

Notice on Television Transmitting Station, Skirmett

This notice is fixed to the wooden post of the transmitting station off Fingest Lane. It says: ARQIVA SITE SECURITY WARNING- This site is alarmed and may have one or more of the following security devices in places: CCTV Smoke Device Strobe Lighting Forensic Devices Rack Security In simple words, don't interfere with this television relay station which has been at this site since 1985. Incidentally, Arqiva is the company that looks after the radio and television transmitting stations in the United Kingdom.

David Hillas

K6 Telephone Box in Skirmett

Situated in Fingest Lane RG9 6TG, this red telephone box would appear to have been adopted by the local community, as it has according to BT, seen very little usage in recent years. BT have fixed a notice to this effect inside the telephone box. A small red post box can be seen to the right of the photo whilst the village noticeboard is between them.

David Hillas

K6 Telephone Box and Post Box in Turville

Situated in the centre of Turville, the postcode being RG9 6QU, this red telephone box has a box containing emergency life-saving equipment. It replaced the payphone which was latterly little used. To the left of the photo can be seen a red postbox on a black metal post whilst to the right is a notice referring to the Parish of Turville.

David Hillas

Village scene in Turville, Bucks

A horsewoman walks her charge past the lovely church here.

Jeremy Bolwell

Interior of St Mary the Virgin at Turville

Lovely church and well worth a visit.

Jeremy Bolwell

Stone coffin inside St Mary the Virgin, Turville

This coffin is thought to be 700 years old maybe, dating from around 1330 and was discovered under the church floor in building works conducted in the early 1900's. When opened it was found to contain two full skeletons and additional human bones. One was apparently a woman, dated to around 1600 and she had a hole in her skull. It is thought that she was added to the original male burial as the churchyard was full. The additional bones were possibly bones that had come to the surface at around the same time in what may well have been a very crowded graveyard. The original male burial is considered to have been a wealthy individual as the coffin was a considerable cost and the man was tall indicating high status, good diet, good health and good genes. Interesting stuff. And now here it sits shunted to one side and cluttered up with mugs, furniture and booklets.

Jeremy Bolwell