Hacconby Spinney

Wood, Forest in Lincolnshire South Kesteven

England

Hacconby Spinney

St.John the Baptist's church, Morton, Lincs. A grand cruciform church looking down on the village of Morton. Perpendicular tower, decorated chancel and south arcade, but the 4 bay north arcade is late 13th century Early English and has particularly good capitals.
St.John the Baptist's church, Morton, Lincs. Credit: Richard Croft

Hacconby Spinney is a small woodland located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. Situated near the village of Hacconby, it covers an area of approximately 10 acres and is renowned for its natural beauty and biodiversity.

The spinney is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oak, ash, and birch, which provide a diverse habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. The dense vegetation and leaf litter on the forest floor create a rich ecosystem, supporting numerous plant species, such as bluebells, primroses, and wild garlic.

The woodland is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and walkers, who can explore its network of narrow footpaths and trails. These pathways wind through the trees, offering visitors a peaceful and tranquil environment to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.

Hacconby Spinney is also home to a range of wildlife, including squirrels, badgers, and a variety of bird species, such as woodpeckers and tawny owls. The woodland provides an important habitat for these creatures, offering shelter, food, and nesting sites.

The management of Hacconby Spinney is overseen by local conservation groups and the Forestry Commission, ensuring the preservation of its natural qualities. Efforts are made to maintain the balance between conservation and human activities to protect the delicate ecosystem.

Overall, Hacconby Spinney is a picturesque and ecologically valuable woodland, providing a haven for wildlife and offering visitors a chance to connect with nature in the heart of Lincolnshire.

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Hacconby Spinney Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.812549/-0.37926644 or Grid Reference TF0925. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St.John the Baptist's church, Morton, Lincs. A grand cruciform church looking down on the village of Morton. Perpendicular tower, decorated chancel and south arcade, but the 4 bay north arcade is late 13th century Early English and has particularly good capitals.
St.John the Baptist's church, Morton, Lincs.
A grand cruciform church looking down on the village of Morton. Perpendicular tower, decorated chancel and south arcade, but the 4 bay north arcade is late 13th century Early English and has particularly good capitals.
Hanthorpe The farm building in the foreground is built of the local Jurassic limestone.
Hanthorpe
The farm building in the foreground is built of the local Jurassic limestone.
Morton Village On the junction with the A15 trunk road.
Morton Village
On the junction with the A15 trunk road.
Footpath to Stainfield This footpath leads from the A15 to Stainfield.
Footpath to Stainfield
This footpath leads from the A15 to Stainfield.
Morton church Morton church on a sunny November afternoon
Morton church
Morton church on a sunny November afternoon
Stainfield Spa In 1720 a Dr Edward Greathead of Lincoln discovered the existence of mineral springs in the vicinity and a well house was built for the convenience of the many visitors, but nothing of this exists now apart from the name Spa Farm: a livery stable. The gap in the hedge is where the footpath exits onto the Kirky Underwood road.
Stainfield Spa
In 1720 a Dr Edward Greathead of Lincoln discovered the existence of mineral springs in the vicinity and a well house was built for the convenience of the many visitors, but nothing of this exists now apart from the name Spa Farm: a livery stable. The gap in the hedge is where the footpath exits onto the Kirky Underwood road.
Elsthorpe Road, Stainfield
Elsthorpe Road, Stainfield
Kirkby Underwood Road Looking towards Stainfield with Ringstone Wood to the left and Dunsby Wood straight ahead.
Kirkby Underwood Road
Looking towards Stainfield with Ringstone Wood to the left and Dunsby Wood straight ahead.
Stainfield Spa from the footpath access Standing on the stile on Kirkby Underwood Road.
Stainfield Spa from the footpath access
Standing on the stile on Kirkby Underwood Road.
Farmland near Stainfield Dunsby Wood is on the horizon.
Farmland near Stainfield
Dunsby Wood is on the horizon.
Public footpath Looking towards Dunsby from the stile on the A15. Standing in the shadow of Dunsby Wood on a bright January afternoon.
Public footpath
Looking towards Dunsby from the stile on the A15. Standing in the shadow of Dunsby Wood on a bright January afternoon.
Looking towards Bourne on the A15 Dunsby Wood on the right.
Looking towards Bourne on the A15
Dunsby Wood on the right.
Dunsby Wood This large mixed woodland is part of a string of woodland across this part of Lincolnshire. It is commercially managed for timber and this section is mainly oak. Taken from the public bridleway.
Dunsby Wood
This large mixed woodland is part of a string of woodland across this part of Lincolnshire. It is commercially managed for timber and this section is mainly oak. Taken from the public bridleway.
Looking towards Spa Farm Spa Farm is a thriving riding centre. The row of white buildings is a stable block.
Looking towards Spa Farm
Spa Farm is a thriving riding centre. The row of white buildings is a stable block.
In the shadow of Dunsby Wood The low January afternoon sun casts long shadows from the trees. The houses on the horizon are at Littleworth Barn in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TF0828">TF0828</a>.
In the shadow of Dunsby Wood
The low January afternoon sun casts long shadows from the trees. The houses on the horizon are at Littleworth Barn in TF0828.
Farmland by Dunsby Wood There are several woods along the East Glrn River valley northwest of Bourne. Dunsby Wood is privately owned while <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/312134">TF0720 : Bourne Woods, Lincolnshire</a> to the south of this square, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/312154">TF0626 : Callan's Lane Wood at dusk</a> in the distance to the left, and Temple Wood on the horizon to the right, (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TF0528">TF0528</a>, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TF0529">TF0529</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TF0628">TF0628</a>), are owned by the Forestry Commission and have public access.
Farmland by Dunsby Wood
There are several woods along the East Glrn River valley northwest of Bourne. Dunsby Wood is privately owned while TF0720 : Bourne Woods, Lincolnshire to the south of this square, TF0626 : Callan's Lane Wood at dusk in the distance to the left, and Temple Wood on the horizon to the right, (TF0528, TF0529 and TF0628), are owned by the Forestry Commission and have public access.
Dunsby Wood Low winter sunshine streaming through the conifers in this part felled area in the centre of Dunsby Wood, a mixed private woodland north of Stainfield. Younger trees can be seen beyond.
Taken from the private gated entrance off the public bridleway which skirts the woodland on its way to Glebe Farm.
Dunsby Wood
Low winter sunshine streaming through the conifers in this part felled area in the centre of Dunsby Wood, a mixed private woodland north of Stainfield. Younger trees can be seen beyond. Taken from the private gated entrance off the public bridleway which skirts the woodland on its way to Glebe Farm.
Farmland at Hanthorpe The houses in the distance are on Stanfield Road in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TF0824">TF0824</a>.
Farmland at Hanthorpe
The houses in the distance are on Stanfield Road in TF0824.
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Hacconby Spinney is located at Grid Ref: TF0925 (Lat: 52.812549, Lng: -0.37926644)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: South Kesteven

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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Located within 500m of 52.812549,-0.37926644
Bus Stop
A15 Crossroads
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Bus Stop
A15 Crossroads
Bus: yes
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Naptan Indicator: W - bound
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Naptan Street: Stainfield Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Hacconby Grange
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Haakon House
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Give Way
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Give Way
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Give Way
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Haakon House
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The Bungalow
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