Braceborough Great Wood

Wood, Forest in Lincolnshire South Kesteven

England

Braceborough Great Wood

Braceborough Great Wood, located in Lincolnshire, England, is a stunning woodland area known for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna. Covering an extensive area of approximately 200 acres, the wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers.

The wood is characterized by its ancient and majestic trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense and lush canopy. These trees provide a habitat for a variety of wildlife species, such as deer, squirrels, and numerous bird species, making it a haven for birdwatchers and wildlife photographers.

The woodland floor is adorned with a vibrant carpet of bluebells, wildflowers, and ferns during the spring and summer months, creating a picturesque and serene atmosphere. Walking through the wood, visitors can enjoy the tranquil ambiance and the refreshing scent of the surrounding plant life.

Braceborough Great Wood offers several well-marked trails and paths for visitors to explore, allowing them to immerse themselves in the natural surroundings. Whether it's a leisurely stroll or a more adventurous hike, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

The wood is managed by local conservation organizations, ensuring the preservation of its natural beauty and the protection of its wildlife. It also serves as an educational resource, with guided nature walks and workshops organized to help visitors understand and appreciate the importance of woodland ecosystems.

Overall, Braceborough Great Wood is a captivating woodland destination that offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking solace in nature, providing a unique and enriching experience for all who visit.

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Braceborough Great Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.713066/-0.42303025 or Grid Reference TF0613. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St. Margaret of Antioch Church, Braceborough

Grade 1 Listed 14th Century Church. Link

Braceborough >> Link

Brian Deegan

Saponaria officinalis

Common Soapwort growing in a verge. There is an extensive patch of it - see TF0513 : A flowering verge. The plant has a list of common names as long as my arm - have a look at Link

. The only other name I recognise on there is "Jill-run-by-the-street".

Bob Harvey

A flowering verge

A patch of Common Soapwort in the grass verge beside Carlby Road. See TF0513 : Saponaria officinalis.

Bob Harvey

East Lodge

This field is known as East Lodge, after a building that once stood there. The crop is of field beans, drying rapidly but not yet ready for harvest. Diagonally across the left the row of trees is the trackbed of the former railway from Bourne to Essendine.

Bob Harvey

Carlby Road

A simple lane between Carlby and Greatford, here looking toward Greatford. The trees have mostly been planted since I got married, historically this was an open heathland landscape. The wide verges might hint at an ancient route - it does head toward one of the places called Stowe - but it is likely to be an enclosure-era adoption of an earlier track on high ground that granted the width.

Bob Harvey

Grazing sheep at Manthorpe

Jonathan Thacker

Lane to Manthorpe

Jonathan Thacker

Country road near Manthorpe

A straight road heading north-west towards the village.

Stephen Richards

Burst water main

The road through the village closed while Anglian Water fix a leak. People were trying to drive past on the grass, until the barrier was moved.

Bob Harvey

The East Glen has flooded

It's been a dry old winter, but suddenly we had two days of light snowfall, and thawing. The local rivers, some as dry as a t-total beer barrel, burst into life and out of their bounds. I don't think it augers well for summer. This sort of precipitation should have soaked into the soil, but it was too caked and it ran straight off.

Bob Harvey

River Glen

The East Glen River was swollen by meltwater after a couple of days snow, but after 24 hours it has dropped somewhat, and is looking like a winter river should.

Bob Harvey

A loyal butcher

Mill farm, the home of W H Munton and Sons the butcher. The flags are, of course, to mark the upcoming coronation of King Charles III.

Bob Harvey

A Grenadier

The first Ineos Grenadier I have seen. When JLR announced the end of production of the classic Land Rover, later called the Defender, there was a lot of angst among traditionalists, including Sir James Arthur Ratcliffe, the chemical industrialist. He tried to buy the original tooling, and when denied, set up a company to build a successor in the same spirit. He failed, too, to secure a suitable factory in the UK, so this model is made in Hambach (near the German border, in France) and is powered by a BMW straight-six engine.

Bob Harvey