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Ashen Copse

Wood, Forest in Surrey Waverley

England

Ashen Copse

Barn at Oxenford Grange It was built in 1843 by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin in Medieval Gothic style of sandstone rubble with ashlar dressings. It has a plain tiled roof, part restored, with ridge cresting and gable end pinnacles. It is rectangular, with pentice roofed aisle extensions to side. There are five bays with gabled, opposing, entrances to centre, offset flanking buttresses and octagonal gable finial. There are rectangular breathers to both and sides, three to either side alternating with buttresses. There are double doors to centre on both sides with stable doors to side. Interior - main roof trusses on corbels with cross braced roof <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101334359" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101334359">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>
Barn at Oxenford Grange Credit: John Baker

Ashen Copse, Surrey, is a picturesque woodland located in the southeastern part of England. Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, it is a prominent feature of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The copse is situated near the village of Hascombe, nestled within the larger Surrey Hills, which are known for their scenic landscapes and diverse flora and fauna.

Ashen Copse is primarily composed of native broadleaf trees, namely ash, oak, and beech, which create a dense canopy overhead. The forest floor is blanketed with a variety of wildflowers, including bluebells, primroses, and foxgloves, enhancing the natural beauty of the area.

The copse is crisscrossed by a network of footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore the woodland at their leisure. These paths lead to various points of interest, such as a small stream that meanders through the forest, providing a tranquil ambiance and attracting a variety of wildlife. Birdwatchers can spot species such as woodpeckers, owls, and red kites, while small mammals like squirrels and rabbits are also commonly seen.

Ashen Copse is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers, offering ample opportunities for outdoor activities and capturing stunning landscapes. The copse is managed by the Surrey Wildlife Trust, which ensures the preservation of its natural habitat and promotes public awareness of its ecological significance.

Visitors to Ashen Copse can enjoy a peaceful retreat into nature, immersing themselves in the serene surroundings and admiring the beauty of this enchanting woodland.

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Barn at Oxenford Grange It was built in 1843 by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin in Medieval Gothic style of sandstone rubble with ashlar dressings. It has a plain tiled roof, part restored, with ridge cresting and gable end pinnacles. It is rectangular, with pentice roofed aisle extensions to side. There are five bays with gabled, opposing, entrances to centre, offset flanking buttresses and octagonal gable finial. There are rectangular breathers to both and sides, three to either side alternating with buttresses. There are double doors to centre on both sides with stable doors to side. Interior - main roof trusses on corbels with cross braced roof <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101334359" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101334359">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>
Barn at Oxenford Grange
It was built in 1843 by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin in Medieval Gothic style of sandstone rubble with ashlar dressings. It has a plain tiled roof, part restored, with ridge cresting and gable end pinnacles. It is rectangular, with pentice roofed aisle extensions to side. There are five bays with gabled, opposing, entrances to centre, offset flanking buttresses and octagonal gable finial. There are rectangular breathers to both and sides, three to either side alternating with buttresses. There are double doors to centre on both sides with stable doors to side. Interior - main roof trusses on corbels with cross braced roof LinkExternal link
Chippie in Portsmouth Road Fish and chip shops are a great British institution. In the 16th century Iberian refugees in London began selling white fish fried in a thin coat of flour. Friday became a particularly busy day as both Jews and Catholics wanted cooked fish that day. A hundred years later, Hugenots brought their fondness for fried potato to the capital. Joseph Malin opened the first chippy in Bethnal Green during the 1860s. Today there are more than 10,000 in England alone.
Chippie in Portsmouth Road
Fish and chip shops are a great British institution. In the 16th century Iberian refugees in London began selling white fish fried in a thin coat of flour. Friday became a particularly busy day as both Jews and Catholics wanted cooked fish that day. A hundred years later, Hugenots brought their fondness for fried potato to the capital. Joseph Malin opened the first chippy in Bethnal Green during the 1860s. Today there are more than 10,000 in England alone.
Bus stop at the junction of Guildford and Portsmouth Roads Bus stops range from a simple sign with the number of the bus and the company operating the service to elaborate structures that have an architectural pedigree all of their own. These days they are often linked via computer to the bus and the depot and display the waiting time in minutes.
Bus stop at the junction of Guildford and Portsmouth Roads
Bus stops range from a simple sign with the number of the bus and the company operating the service to elaborate structures that have an architectural pedigree all of their own. These days they are often linked via computer to the bus and the depot and display the waiting time in minutes.
Pirri-pirri bur, Acaena novae-zelandiae An alien from New Zealand. The bur stage comes later as the seeds form. It has clover-like flower heads, but the tiny flowers are not clover-like, nor are the leaves. I have only seen this in similar Surrey locations e.g. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4971923">SU9167 : Plant in Swinley Forest</a>, although it apparently crops up quite widely.
Pirri-pirri bur, Acaena novae-zelandiae
An alien from New Zealand. The bur stage comes later as the seeds form. It has clover-like flower heads, but the tiny flowers are not clover-like, nor are the leaves. I have only seen this in similar Surrey locations e.g. SU9167 : Plant in Swinley Forest, although it apparently crops up quite widely.
Former Webb Road No longer a road connecting with the A3 beyond, now a bridleway.
Former Webb Road
No longer a road connecting with the A3 beyond, now a bridleway.
End of bridleway 593 and A3 crossing point, Witley Common Bridleway 593 was formerly Webb Road. There is a hazardous crossing point here of the busy dual carriageway to a path parallel with the A3 on the other side.
End of bridleway 593 and A3 crossing point, Witley Common
Bridleway 593 was formerly Webb Road. There is a hazardous crossing point here of the busy dual carriageway to a path parallel with the A3 on the other side.
Witley Common A largely wooded public access common.
Witley Common
A largely wooded public access common.
A3 approaching pedestrian crossing point This is all the protection pedestrians get at the crossing point seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7267969">SU9341 : End of bridleway 593 and A3 crossing point, Witley Common</a>.
A3 approaching pedestrian crossing point
This is all the protection pedestrians get at the crossing point seen in SU9341 : End of bridleway 593 and A3 crossing point, Witley Common.
Milford - war memorial By St. John's church on Church Road.
Milford - war memorial
By St. John's church on Church Road.
Tomb, St. John's churchyard, Milford Several Webbs.
Tomb, St. John's churchyard, Milford
Several Webbs.
St. John's church, Milford
St. John's church, Milford
Milford Club, Church Road CIU affiliated.
Milford Club, Church Road
CIU affiliated.
Signs, Secretts Farm Shop and Country Delicatessen
Signs, Secretts Farm Shop and Country Delicatessen
Milford Pharmacy On Portsmouth Road.
Milford Pharmacy
On Portsmouth Road.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Milford
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Milford
Bridleway 124, Shackleford From Eashing Lane towards the A283.
Bridleway 124, Shackleford
From Eashing Lane towards the A283.
Bridleway 124 Shackleford leaves Eashing Lane
Bridleway 124 Shackleford leaves Eashing Lane
The Mill, Eashing On the River Wey, most of which flows under it. Now offices in the Abbey Mill Business Park, as are the other buildings in the large mill complex beyond. The Stag inn sign refers to an adjacent pub off to the left.
The Mill, Eashing
On the River Wey, most of which flows under it. Now offices in the Abbey Mill Business Park, as are the other buildings in the large mill complex beyond. The Stag inn sign refers to an adjacent pub off to the left.
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Ashen Copse is located at Grid Ref: SU9342 (Lat: 51.175515, Lng: -0.67090799)

Administrative County: Surrey

District: Waverley

Police Authority: Surrey

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