Briar Stockings

Wood, Forest in Bedfordshire

England

Briar Stockings

Footbridge crossing M1 southbound
Footbridge crossing M1 southbound Credit: Dave Thompson

Briar Stockings, located in the county of Bedfordshire, is a picturesque village known for its abundant woodlands and forests. Nestled amidst rolling hills and stunning natural beauty, the village offers a tranquil and serene environment for residents and visitors alike.

The woodlands surrounding Briar Stockings are a prominent feature of the village and serve as a haven for flora and fauna. The dense forests provide a diverse habitat for a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and numerous bird species. Walking trails and nature reserves are scattered throughout the area, offering opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the natural surroundings.

The village itself exudes a charming and quaint atmosphere, with traditional thatched-roof cottages and well-preserved historic buildings dotting the landscape. The local community takes great pride in preserving the village's heritage, and efforts have been made to maintain its authentic character.

Despite its rural setting, Briar Stockings offers convenient access to nearby amenities. The village is well-served by local shops, cafes, and a community center, which serves as a hub for various social and recreational activities. Additionally, the village is within easy reach of larger towns and cities, ensuring residents have access to a wider range of services and employment opportunities.

Overall, Briar Stockings, with its stunning woodlands, charming village atmosphere, and convenient location, offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those seeking a harmonious blend of nature and community.

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Briar Stockings Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.995819/-0.55716298 or Grid Reference SP9934. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footbridge crossing M1 southbound
Footbridge crossing M1 southbound
Parkland, Woburn The avenue entering the northern end of the deer park.
Parkland, Woburn
The avenue entering the northern end of the deer park.
Farmland, Eversholt Wheat to the east of Berry End Farm.
Farmland, Eversholt
Wheat to the east of Berry End Farm.
Farmland, Eversholt A footpath through peas on the approach to Water End.
Farmland, Eversholt
A footpath through peas on the approach to Water End.
Farmland, Eversholt A footpath through barley on the approach to Berrystead.
Farmland, Eversholt
A footpath through barley on the approach to Berrystead.
Farmland, Eversholt Barley and power lines catch the evening light below Hills End.
Farmland, Eversholt
Barley and power lines catch the evening light below Hills End.
Farmland, Tingrith Spring barley to the north of Castle Farm.
Farmland, Tingrith
Spring barley to the north of Castle Farm.
B road crossing M1 southbound
B road crossing M1 southbound
Footbridge crossing M1 southbound
Footbridge crossing M1 southbound
Kingshoe Wood The little green sign says "Private Woods, Keep Out". This wood borders the M1 for about half a mile.
Kingshoe Wood
The little green sign says "Private Woods, Keep Out". This wood borders the M1 for about half a mile.
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
View back to M1 from near Kingshoe Wood Taken from the opposite side of the road from Kingshoe Wood (See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/171929">SP9934 : Kingshoe Wood</a>), this view is across fields to where the M1 cuts straight across the fields. The line of the M1 can be made out by the three thin lampposts.
View back to M1 from near Kingshoe Wood
Taken from the opposite side of the road from Kingshoe Wood (See SP9934 : Kingshoe Wood), this view is across fields to where the M1 cuts straight across the fields. The line of the M1 can be made out by the three thin lampposts.
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.
Hills End, Eversholt Eversholt is a very scattered village with numerous "ends". This row of houses the best part of a mile from the centre of the village, is called Hills End.
Hills End, Eversholt
Eversholt is a very scattered village with numerous "ends". This row of houses the best part of a mile from the centre of the village, is called Hills End.
Dead Elms A sad sight, a stand of dead elm trees, victims of Dutch Elm Disease. However as a species the Elm is not giving up, it continues to reproduce asexually by suckering. It produces vigorously grown young trees that live 20 or so years, but before they reach maturity the disease gets them - however by this time they themselves have sent out suckers. Opposite these dead trees were some <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/185436">SP9733 : Live Elms !</a>
Dead Elms
A sad sight, a stand of dead elm trees, victims of Dutch Elm Disease. However as a species the Elm is not giving up, it continues to reproduce asexually by suckering. It produces vigorously grown young trees that live 20 or so years, but before they reach maturity the disease gets them - however by this time they themselves have sent out suckers. Opposite these dead trees were some SP9733 : Live Elms !
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Briar Stockings is located at Grid Ref: SP9934 (Lat: 51.995819, Lng: -0.55716298)

Unitary Authority: Central Bedfordshire

Police Authority: Bedfordshire

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