Wilderness Spinney

Wood, Forest in Northamptonshire

England

Wilderness Spinney

Sheep near a small pond east of Warkton Credit: Richard Humphrey

Wilderness Spinney is a picturesque woodland situated in the county of Northamptonshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 20 acres, this enchanting spinney is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

The woodland boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, with ancient oak trees, majestic birches, and dense undergrowth providing a rich habitat for a variety of wildlife. Visitors can expect to spot a plethora of bird species, including woodpeckers, thrushes, and owls, as well as small mammals such as squirrels and rabbits.

Tranquil pathways wind their way through the spinney, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its hidden corners and discover its natural treasures. The dense foliage provides a cool respite during the hot summer months and a striking display of colors during the autumn season.

Wilderness Spinney is not only a place of natural beauty but also holds historical significance. It is believed that the spinney has existed for centuries, serving as a source of timber for local communities. The ancient oaks bear witness to the passage of time and provide a tangible connection to the past.

The spinney is also a popular destination for outdoor activities, such as walking, picnicking, and wildlife photography. With its peaceful ambiance and stunning scenery, Wilderness Spinney offers a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Overall, Wilderness Spinney is a precious woodland gem in Northamptonshire, combining natural beauty, historical importance, and recreational opportunities to create a truly captivating destination for all nature enthusiasts.

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Wilderness Spinney Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.419368/-0.68489841 or Grid Reference SP8980. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sheep near a small pond east of Warkton

Richard Humphrey

Bend on Pipe Lane, Warkton

David Howard

Warkton

View to the former school, now the village hall and cottage rooftops in Warkton

Richard Croft

St.Edmund's church

Norman 12th-century arcades and lower tower with a 15th-century top and a new chancel in the mid-18th century. The chancel doesn't have north or south windows, but a huge, clear-glazed east window, as the walls are entirely taken up with four full-height classical niches containing spectacular monuments to Dukes and Duchesses of Montagu and Buccleuch, three by Roubiliac and one by Thomas Campbell.

Richard Croft

An anchor of the soul

Unusual, sentimental and finely carved headstone in St.Edmund's churchyard In loving memory of Catharine Eva The beloved wife of Thomas Lane Coulson Bridges Rector of Warkton Born April XXVIII MDCCLIV Died May XXX MDCCCXCVII Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul both sure and steadfast (King James Bible, Hebrews 6:19)

Richard Croft

The last of the family

Emotive headstone and mystery in St.Edmund's churchyard In loving memory of George the last of the family .... The rest of the inscription is illegible, but the broken shaft symbolises that George died young, the bit of legible inscription implies he died without issue and the style suggests some time around the turn of the last century.

Richard Croft

Monument to the 2nd Duke of Montagu

Spectacular rococo monument by Roubiliac in St.Edmund's church for the 2nd Duke of Montagu who died in 1749, with his monument erected in 1752. A putto hangs a medallion of the Duke on his tomb, whilst below his wife holds a discarded coronet and shield

Richard Croft

Monument to Mary, Duchess of Montagu

Monument by Roubiliac in St.Edmund's church to Mary Churchill (d.1753) wife of John the 2nd Duke of Montagu Link and daughter of the Duke of Marlborough. The three fates watch as putti garland an urn with flowers.

Richard Croft

Monument to Mary, Duchess of Montagu

1775 neo-classical monument in St.Edmund's church with sculpture by P.M.van Gelder to a design by Robert Adam, to Mary Duchess of Montagu.

Richard Croft

Monument to Mary, Duchess of Montagu

Detail from the memorial to Mary, Duchess of Montagu Link 1775

Richard Croft

Monument to Elizabeth, Duchess of Buccleuch

Monument in St.Edmund's church to Elizabeth Montagu, Duchess of Buccleuch (d.1827) by Thomas Campbell

Richard Croft

St.Edmund's church

View from the nave with two-bay late 12th century arcades to the huge east window illuminating the chancel and its marvellous Montagu monuments

Richard Croft

Lane From Warkton Church

Geoff Pick

Game cover

Forage maize grown for game cover on Arable land near Boughton House.

Michael Trolove

Warkton Church on a sunny October day

Michael Trolove

Boughton Park boundary

The low paling gives a fine view across the parkland from the Geddington to Grafton Underwood road. In the next gridsquare to the south is Boughton House, whose north front, c. 1690-1700, is "perhaps the most French-looking C17 building in England," according to Nikolaus Pevsner. "It has such French motifs as banded rustication on the ground floor, a mansard roof, and a complete absence of all ornament."

John Sutton

Boughton House and park from the north

The parkland stretches north to the Geddington to Grafton Underwood road, from which this picture was taken. Parts of the house date from the 16th century, but the north front seen here, the work of an architect employed by the first Duke of Montagu, dates from 1690-1700. It is "perhaps the most French-looking C17 building in England," according to Nikolaus Pevsner. "It has such French motifs as banded rustication on the ground floor, a mansard roof, and a complete absence of all ornament."

John Sutton