Fourteen Acre Spinney

Wood, Forest in Bedfordshire

England

Fourteen Acre Spinney

B5704 London Road at turning for Potsgrove The B5704 heads north towards Woburn.
B5704 London Road at turning for Potsgrove Credit: Robin Webster

Fourteen Acre Spinney is a picturesque wood located in Bedfordshire, England. Spanning approximately 14 acres, it is a captivating forest that offers a serene and tranquil environment for visitors to enjoy.

The spinney is characterized by a diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy overhead. The forest floor is adorned with a rich variety of flora, such as bluebells, wild garlic, and primroses, adding to its natural beauty.

Numerous walking trails wind their way through the spinney, allowing visitors to explore its enchanting surroundings. As they wander along the well-maintained paths, they can immerse themselves in the peaceful atmosphere and appreciate the abundance of wildlife that calls the spinney home. Birdwatchers will be delighted by the presence of various species, including woodpeckers, jays, and chiffchaffs.

Fourteen Acre Spinney is not only a haven for nature enthusiasts but also a site of historical significance. The wood is believed to have existed for centuries and has played a role in the local community for generations. Its ancient trees and timeless charm make it a popular spot for artists and photographers seeking inspiration.

To ensure the preservation of this natural gem, the spinney is managed by a local conservation group who work diligently to maintain its ecological balance and protect its unique ecosystem.

Visiting Fourteen Acre Spinney is a truly rewarding experience, offering an opportunity to reconnect with nature and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Fourteen Acre Spinney Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.968389/-0.58177185 or Grid Reference SP9730. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

B5704 London Road at turning for Potsgrove The B5704 heads north towards Woburn.
B5704 London Road at turning for Potsgrove
The B5704 heads north towards Woburn.
B5704 London Road towards Woburn
B5704 London Road towards Woburn
Chinese Dairy and Pond On the Woburn Abbey Estate, a folly dairy
Chinese Dairy and Pond
On the Woburn Abbey Estate, a folly dairy
Woburn Park - View to the Abbey Looking across a stretch of Woburn Park to the Abbey. Hidden in a dip is Basin Pond. Deer and wildfowl dot the intervening land.
Woburn Park - View to the Abbey
Looking across a stretch of Woburn Park to the Abbey. Hidden in a dip is Basin Pond. Deer and wildfowl dot the intervening land.
Farmland, Milton Bryan A footpath through wheat to the north-east of the village.
Farmland, Milton Bryan
A footpath through wheat to the north-east of the village.
Farmland, Toddington Oats to the north-west of Happy Land Farm.
Farmland, Toddington
Oats to the north-west of Happy Land Farm.
Farmland, Potsgrove A bridleway through oats climbs towards the B5704.
Farmland, Potsgrove
A bridleway through oats climbs towards the B5704.
Woburn Abbey and Estate
Woburn Abbey and Estate
St. John the Baptist, Eversholt One of the many chocolate-brown churches in this part of Bedfordshire. The blue shape in the foreground is not an apparition of the Holy Grail, but more prosaically lens glare !
More information about Eversholt and its church here <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=42449" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=42449">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>
St. John the Baptist, Eversholt
One of the many chocolate-brown churches in this part of Bedfordshire. The blue shape in the foreground is not an apparition of the Holy Grail, but more prosaically lens glare ! More information about Eversholt and its church here LinkExternal link
St John the Baptist - Tower & Porch Eversholt is quite a straggly village, the church here is (unsurprisingly) at Church End but near to Brook End. Another part of the village is called Witts End - which I've been at many times! 
More information about Eversholt and its church here <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=42449" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=42449">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>
St John the Baptist - Tower & Porch
Eversholt is quite a straggly village, the church here is (unsurprisingly) at Church End but near to Brook End. Another part of the village is called Witts End - which I've been at many times! More information about Eversholt and its church here LinkExternal link
The Green Man, Eversholt A solid looking pub directly opposite the church in Eversholt. Apparently it dates from 1835 
Own website - <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.greenmaneversholt.com/Home.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.greenmaneversholt.com/Home.html">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>
The Green Man, Eversholt
A solid looking pub directly opposite the church in Eversholt. Apparently it dates from 1835 Own website - LinkExternal link
Milton Wood This view of Milton Wood was taken from the Eastern edge of Fourteen Acre Spinney on the road from Eversholt to Milton Bryan.
Milton Wood
This view of Milton Wood was taken from the Eastern edge of Fourteen Acre Spinney on the road from Eversholt to Milton Bryan.
St. Peter, Milton Bryan Rather an unusual church this one. It is almost square with parts of wildly different ages and construction style - and it has a tower made of such closely keened pale stone that it looks like concrete. It is set in a garden-like churchyard. Definitely a one-off. I originally accidentally added a T to Bryan making it Bryant - curiously I now discover that that is an alternative disused name for the village. More info here - <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bedfordshire.gov.uk/communityandliving/archivesandrecordoffice/communityarchives/miltonbryan/miltonbryanchurch.aspx" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bedfordshire.gov.uk/communityandliving/archivesandrecordoffice/communityarchives/miltonbryan/miltonbryanchurch.aspx">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> and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=42456" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=42456">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>
St. Peter, Milton Bryan
Rather an unusual church this one. It is almost square with parts of wildly different ages and construction style - and it has a tower made of such closely keened pale stone that it looks like concrete. It is set in a garden-like churchyard. Definitely a one-off. I originally accidentally added a T to Bryan making it Bryant - curiously I now discover that that is an alternative disused name for the village. More info here - LinkExternal link and LinkExternal link
St. Peter's church, Milton Bryan - Western end A close up of the Western end of St. Peter's church, Milton Bryan showing some of the mix of architectural styles and periods. This is a very odd-looking church. More info. here <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=42456#s3" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=42456#s3">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>
St. Peter's church, Milton Bryan - Western end
A close up of the Western end of St. Peter's church, Milton Bryan showing some of the mix of architectural styles and periods. This is a very odd-looking church. More info. here LinkExternal link
Ford Spinney Taken from the A4012 near Battlesden
Ford Spinney
Taken from the A4012 near Battlesden
War Memorial, Eversholt In the churchyard of St.John the Baptist, Eversholt is this quite unusual war memorial topped by an angel (St. Michael perhaps) rather than the more usual cross.
War Memorial, Eversholt
In the churchyard of St.John the Baptist, Eversholt is this quite unusual war memorial topped by an angel (St. Michael perhaps) rather than the more usual cross.
View towards Tyrell's End Taken next to St. John the Baptist's church in Eversholt looking down the lane towards Tyrell's End.
View towards Tyrell's End
Taken next to St. John the Baptist's church in Eversholt looking down the lane towards Tyrell's End.
St. Peter, Milton Bryan - The Tower Taken from near the gateway into this unusual church's churchyard.
St. Peter, Milton Bryan - The Tower
Taken from near the gateway into this unusual church's churchyard.
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Fourteen Acre Spinney is located at Grid Ref: SP9730 (Lat: 51.968389, Lng: -0.58177185)

Unitary Authority: Central Bedfordshire

Police Authority: Bedfordshire

What 3 Words

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Located within 500m of 51.968389,-0.58177185
Post Box
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Post Box Type: wall
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Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102356
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Lat/Long: 51.9668757/-0.5881756
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Lat/Long: 51.9673415/-0.5884139
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