Burton Plantation

Wood, Forest in Lincolnshire North Kesteven

England

Burton Plantation

Nocton Hall, Nocton Ivy aside, no great change since this photo eight years earlier <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/362301">TF0664 : Nocton Hall - west front</a>. William Shearburn's rebuilding of 1841 after a fire was itself gutted by another fire in 2004. Grade II listed.
Nocton Hall, Nocton Credit: Stephen Richards

Burton Plantation is a picturesque woodland area located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. Covering an expansive area, it is a notable feature of the local landscape and is well-known for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem.

The woodland is primarily composed of various species of trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy overhead, providing shelter and habitat for numerous wildlife species. The forest floor is carpeted with a rich variety of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the area's overall charm and biodiversity.

Burton Plantation is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and birdwatchers. The woodland is home to a wide range of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. Visitors can often spot these feathered inhabitants flitting through the treetops or perched on branches.

The woodland also boasts several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These trails wind through the forest, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside and providing an opportunity to observe the local flora and fauna up close.

Burton Plantation is a protected area, managed by the local authorities to ensure the preservation of its natural habitats. There are strict guidelines in place to protect the woodland from any potential harm or damage.

Overall, Burton Plantation is a tranquil and enchanting woodland, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

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Burton Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.161043/-0.40990506 or Grid Reference TF0663. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Nocton Hall, Nocton Ivy aside, no great change since this photo eight years earlier <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/362301">TF0664 : Nocton Hall - west front</a>. William Shearburn's rebuilding of 1841 after a fire was itself gutted by another fire in 2004. Grade II listed.
Nocton Hall, Nocton
Ivy aside, no great change since this photo eight years earlier TF0664 : Nocton Hall - west front. William Shearburn's rebuilding of 1841 after a fire was itself gutted by another fire in 2004. Grade II listed.
18-21 Main Road, Nocton Distinctive Gothic estate cottages by George Gilbert Scott, c1860. Grade II listed.
18-21 Main Road, Nocton
Distinctive Gothic estate cottages by George Gilbert Scott, c1860. Grade II listed.
Nocton Hall The shell of the hall with its high security barricade
Nocton Hall
The shell of the hall with its high security barricade
Dunston, View from Chapel Lane Bridge
Dunston, View from Chapel Lane Bridge
Bottom Lodge to Nocton Hall, The Bridleway, Nocton
Bottom Lodge to Nocton Hall, The Bridleway, Nocton
Nocton Hall, Lincolnshire Architect William Shearburn.  Built for 1st Earl of Ripon 1841.  Gutted by fire 24.10.04.
Nocton Hall, Lincolnshire
Architect William Shearburn. Built for 1st Earl of Ripon 1841. Gutted by fire 24.10.04.
All Saints, Nocton. Built 1860-65 for the Countess of Ripon.  Architect, Sir George Gilbert Scott.
All Saints, Nocton.
Built 1860-65 for the Countess of Ripon. Architect, Sir George Gilbert Scott.
Medieval Fishponds Looking west towards Top Barff wood on the right. Undulations in these fields mark the site of the medieval fishponds for Nocton Park Priory.
Medieval Fishponds
Looking west towards Top Barff wood on the right. Undulations in these fields mark the site of the medieval fishponds for Nocton Park Priory.
Abbey Hill Site of Nocton Park Priory, founded c1150 for Augustinian Canons
Abbey Hill
Site of Nocton Park Priory, founded c1150 for Augustinian Canons
Carr Dyke Drainage of the fens was started by the Romans - this is part of Carr Dyke
Carr Dyke
Drainage of the fens was started by the Romans - this is part of Carr Dyke
Looking NE alongside Nocton Wood RUPP / Bridleway
Looking NE alongside Nocton Wood
RUPP / Bridleway
All Saints' church, Nocton Huge Victorian church built in 1862 by celebrated architect Sir George Gilbert Scott for the Countess of Ripon. It has a sumptuous interior and is arguably the best Victorian church in Lincolnshire.
All Saints' church, Nocton
Huge Victorian church built in 1862 by celebrated architect Sir George Gilbert Scott for the Countess of Ripon. It has a sumptuous interior and is arguably the best Victorian church in Lincolnshire.
Gate between church & hall Down a dark & gloomy tunnel of yews opposite the church is this gateway to Nocton Hall
Gate between church & hall
Down a dark & gloomy tunnel of yews opposite the church is this gateway to Nocton Hall
Southbound Next stop Metheringham, seen from the B1202 railway bridge
Southbound
Next stop Metheringham, seen from the B1202 railway bridge
Dunston Church St. Peter's Church, Dunston
Dunston Church
St. Peter's Church, Dunston
Stream alongside Dunston Fen Lane Stream running alongside the road from Dunston village to Dunston Fen
Stream alongside Dunston Fen Lane
Stream running alongside the road from Dunston village to Dunston Fen
Nocton Hall - entrance front North or Entrance front to Nocton Hall. The Jacobean mansion of the Ellys family was destroyed by fire in 1834, rebuilt in 1841 and itself destroyed by fire in October 2004. The ruined shell faces an uncertain future.
Nocton Hall - entrance front
North or Entrance front to Nocton Hall. The Jacobean mansion of the Ellys family was destroyed by fire in 1834, rebuilt in 1841 and itself destroyed by fire in October 2004. The ruined shell faces an uncertain future.
Nocton Hall - west front The Jacobean mansion of the Ellys family was destroyed by fire in 1834, rebuilt in 1841 and itself destroyed by fire in October 2004. The ruined shell faces an uncertain future.
Nocton Hall - west front
The Jacobean mansion of the Ellys family was destroyed by fire in 1834, rebuilt in 1841 and itself destroyed by fire in October 2004. The ruined shell faces an uncertain future.
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Burton Plantation is located at Grid Ref: TF0663 (Lat: 53.161043, Lng: -0.40990506)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: North Kesteven

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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Located within 500m of 53.161043,-0.40990506
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1636484/-0.4108019
Old Field Pump
Historic: monument
Lat/Long: 53.1586759/-0.4160621
Man Made: water_well
Lat/Long: 53.1643547/-0.41454
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