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Clay Piece Plantation

Wood, Forest in Bedfordshire

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Clay Piece Plantation

Bridge at Sharnbrook This bridge on Park Lane takes the road under the Midland Main Line.
Bridge at Sharnbrook Credit: Bob Walters

Clay Piece Plantation is a stunning woodland area located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. Covering an expansive area, the plantation is known for its dense forest and thriving ecosystem. It is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life.

The plantation primarily consists of woodlands, with a diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, and birch. These trees create a picturesque landscape, especially during the autumn season when the leaves change color, providing a vibrant display of red, orange, and gold. The forest floor is adorned with a variety of wildflowers, adding to the visual appeal of the area.

Clay Piece Plantation is home to a rich and diverse wildlife population. Birdwatchers can spot a wide range of species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. Squirrels and rabbits are commonly seen scurrying through the underbrush, and if you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of a deer or a fox.

The plantation offers several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the natural beauty at their own pace. These trails are well-maintained and offer a peaceful and serene atmosphere, making it an ideal location for a leisurely stroll or a family picnic.

Overall, Clay Piece Plantation in Bedfordshire is a haven for nature lovers. Its lush woodlands, abundant wildlife, and well-kept trails make it a perfect destination for those seeking a connection with nature and a break from the demands of everyday life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.221573/-0.55881735 or Grid Reference SP9859. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bridge at Sharnbrook This bridge on Park Lane takes the road under the Midland Main Line.
Bridge at Sharnbrook
This bridge on Park Lane takes the road under the Midland Main Line.
St Pancras - Manchester express approaching Souldrop Summit View SE, towards Bedford and London: ex-Midland Main Line, St Pancras - Leicester - Sheffield, also Manchester via Derby and the Peak Line. The Slow lines here are dropping away on the left on an easier gradient through Sharnbrook Tunnel. The 14.15 from St Pancras (due Manchester Central 18.35) conveyed through coaches for Buxton. It is double-headed, with Johnson/Deeley ex-Midland 2P 4-4-0 No. 40485 (withdrawn 8/57) piloting Stanier 5MT 4-6-0 No. 44938 (built 11/45, withdrawn 10/67).
St Pancras - Manchester express approaching Souldrop Summit
View SE, towards Bedford and London: ex-Midland Main Line, St Pancras - Leicester - Sheffield, also Manchester via Derby and the Peak Line. The Slow lines here are dropping away on the left on an easier gradient through Sharnbrook Tunnel. The 14.15 from St Pancras (due Manchester Central 18.35) conveyed through coaches for Buxton. It is double-headed, with Johnson/Deeley ex-Midland 2P 4-4-0 No. 40485 (withdrawn 8/57) piloting Stanier 5MT 4-6-0 No. 44938 (built 11/45, withdrawn 10/67).
Down fast freight approaching Souldrop Summit, Sharnbrook View SE, towards Bedford and London: Midland Main Line from St Pancras. Headed by BR 9F 2-10-0 No. 92164 (built 4/58, withdrawn 7/66), a Down Class C freight is running on the easier Slow lines which penetrated the ridge between the Ouse and Nene valleys in a tunnel, while the Fast lines went over the summit - cf. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2745878">SP9860 : St Pancras - Manchester express approaching Souldrop Summit</a>. [I was travelling on a Down train on the latter, hence the less than perfect photograph].
Down fast freight approaching Souldrop Summit, Sharnbrook
View SE, towards Bedford and London: Midland Main Line from St Pancras. Headed by BR 9F 2-10-0 No. 92164 (built 4/58, withdrawn 7/66), a Down Class C freight is running on the easier Slow lines which penetrated the ridge between the Ouse and Nene valleys in a tunnel, while the Fast lines went over the summit - cf. SP9860 : St Pancras - Manchester express approaching Souldrop Summit. [I was travelling on a Down train on the latter, hence the less than perfect photograph].
Kettering - Bedford stopping train near Souldrop Summit View NW, towards Wellingborough, Kettering etc., ex-Midland main line from London St Pancras. On the Up Fast, the 14.36 from Kettering is headed by LMS Ivatt 2MT 2-6-0 No. 46403 (built 12/46, withdrawn 7/64). The Slow lines coming from their separate tunnel through the summit are just out of sight down on the right.
Kettering - Bedford stopping train near Souldrop Summit
View NW, towards Wellingborough, Kettering etc., ex-Midland main line from London St Pancras. On the Up Fast, the 14.36 from Kettering is headed by LMS Ivatt 2MT 2-6-0 No. 46403 (built 12/46, withdrawn 7/64). The Slow lines coming from their separate tunnel through the summit are just out of sight down on the right.
Research Establishment, Colworth: aerial 2014
Research Establishment, Colworth: aerial 2014
Felmersham Causeway This ford is created when the Ouse is in flood.
Felmersham Causeway
This ford is created when the Ouse is in flood.
St Peter, Sharnbrook
St Peter, Sharnbrook
St Peter, Sharnbrook - East end
St Peter, Sharnbrook - East end
Entrance to Sharnbrook
Entrance to Sharnbrook
Felmersham bridge The bridge is early C19. The water level here is quite high. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.carltonwithchellington.co.uk/village_history.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.carltonwithchellington.co.uk/village_history.htm">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> for a much lower level of water.
Felmersham bridge
The bridge is early C19. The water level here is quite high. See LinkExternal link for a much lower level of water.
St Mary's church, Felmersham The church was originally built in C13. There were some alterations in C15 and restoration was carried out in C19.
St Mary's church, Felmersham
The church was originally built in C13. There were some alterations in C15 and restoration was carried out in C19.
Looking east up the River Great Ouse from the Felmersham Bridge
Looking east up the River Great Ouse from the Felmersham Bridge
Sharnbrook
Sharnbrook
Felmersham bridge & River Ouse
Felmersham bridge & River Ouse
St Mary, Felmersham - south-east elevation The church dates from c1220-1240. It is an elegant building and in places has the proportions if not the size of a cathedral. How such a church came to be built in this remote part of north Bedfordshire needs explanation.
St Mary, Felmersham - south-east elevation
The church dates from c1220-1240. It is an elegant building and in places has the proportions if not the size of a cathedral. How such a church came to be built in this remote part of north Bedfordshire needs explanation.
St Mary, Felmersham - north elevation
St Mary, Felmersham - north elevation
St Mary, Felmersham - west front Pevsner says of St Mary that it "was built at one go between about 1220 and 1230 or 1240, and it has a classicity and harmony - which rare indeed for the English C13 - includes even the W front". (And the rest of the church is pretty impressive too.)
St Mary, Felmersham - west front
Pevsner says of St Mary that it "was built at one go between about 1220 and 1230 or 1240, and it has a classicity and harmony - which rare indeed for the English C13 - includes even the W front". (And the rest of the church is pretty impressive too.)
St Mary, Felmersham - west crossing arch Four massive but delicate arches like this support the central tower of the church.
St Mary, Felmersham - west crossing arch
Four massive but delicate arches like this support the central tower of the church.
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Clay Piece Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SP9859 (Lat: 52.221573, Lng: -0.55881735)

Unitary Authority: Bedford

Police Authority: Bedfordshire

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///tilts.vies.mutual. Near Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire

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