The Rookery

Wood, Forest in Huntingdonshire Huntingdonshire

England

The Rookery

Barn at Ladyseat Farm With a -2m spot height and close to the Holme Fen posts, this is potentially the lowest farm in the country.
Barn at Ladyseat Farm Credit: Hugh Venables

The Rookery, located in Huntingdonshire, is a picturesque wood situated in the heart of a lush forest. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem. The wood is predominantly made up of ancient oak and beech trees, which tower majestically over the landscape, creating a tranquil and enchanting atmosphere.

Walking through The Rookery, visitors are greeted by a rich tapestry of flora and fauna. The forest floor is carpeted with a vibrant array of wildflowers, including bluebells, primroses, and orchids, which bloom in a riot of color during the spring and summer months. The air is filled with the sweet scent of pine and the gentle rustling of leaves, creating a soothing symphony of sounds.

The wood is also home to a wide variety of wildlife, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Birdsong fills the air, with species such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, delighting visitors with their melodious tunes. Deer can often be spotted grazing in the open glades, while rabbits and squirrels scurry playfully among the undergrowth.

The Rookery offers several well-marked trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These trails wind through the wood, offering breathtaking views and opportunities for quiet contemplation. There are also picnic areas scattered throughout the wood, providing a perfect spot for visitors to relax and soak in the idyllic surroundings.

Overall, The Rookery in Huntingdonshire is a natural gem, offering a peaceful retreat for anyone seeking to connect with nature and experience the tranquility of a beautiful woodland setting.

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Barn at Ladyseat Farm With a -2m spot height and close to the Holme Fen posts, this is potentially the lowest farm in the country.
Barn at Ladyseat Farm
With a -2m spot height and close to the Holme Fen posts, this is potentially the lowest farm in the country.
Holme Fen Posts Believed to be the lowest land point at nearly -3m below sea level . The posts were used to measure the shrinkage as the water was drained. The tops mark the height the land used to be in 1848. 

<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.greatfen.org.uk/about-great-fen/heritage/holme-fen-posts" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.greatfen.org.uk/about-great-fen/heritage/holme-fen-posts">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>
Holme Fen Posts
Believed to be the lowest land point at nearly -3m below sea level . The posts were used to measure the shrinkage as the water was drained. The tops mark the height the land used to be in 1848. LinkExternal link
River Nene (Old Course), Holme Common: aerial 2016 River Nene (Old Course) running across the shot.
River Nene (Old Course), Holme Common: aerial 2016
River Nene (Old Course) running across the shot.
Pond in Jackson's Covert, Holme Fen
Pond in Jackson's Covert, Holme Fen
Ditch off New Long Drove
Ditch off New Long Drove
Nissen Hut off New Long Drove
Nissen Hut off New Long Drove
New Long Drove
New Long Drove
Ditch near Ladyseat Farm
Ditch near Ladyseat Farm
New Long Drove towards Tower Farm
New Long Drove towards Tower Farm
Holme Fen Posts Mark the lowest point in the UK.
Holme Fen Posts
Mark the lowest point in the UK.
A glimpse of the water at Caldecote Fen
A glimpse of the water at Caldecote Fen
Holme Fen Edge Drain
Holme Fen Edge Drain
WW2 memorial on Holme Fen
WW2 memorial on Holme Fen
Memorial to Pilot Officer Harold Edwin Penketh, age 20 Pilot Officer Penketh of 266 Rhodesian Squadron Royal Air Force was flying his Mk 1A, Spitfire, X4593 from RAF Wittering on the 22nd November 1940, on a routine training flight with two other Spitfires, Pilot Officer Penketh was seen to break formation entering a dive from which he failed to fully recover. Witnesses stated that his aircraft partially recovered at around 2,000ft but then re-entered a dive and struck the ground vertically.  
He was the son of James and Ann Penketh. of Hove and his ashes are buried at Brighton (Woodvale) Crematorium.
Memorial to Pilot Officer Harold Edwin Penketh, age 20
Pilot Officer Penketh of 266 Rhodesian Squadron Royal Air Force was flying his Mk 1A, Spitfire, X4593 from RAF Wittering on the 22nd November 1940, on a routine training flight with two other Spitfires, Pilot Officer Penketh was seen to break formation entering a dive from which he failed to fully recover. Witnesses stated that his aircraft partially recovered at around 2,000ft but then re-entered a dive and struck the ground vertically. He was the son of James and Ann Penketh. of Hove and his ashes are buried at Brighton (Woodvale) Crematorium.
Information board at Holme Fen (Spitfire X4593) See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6371387" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6371387">Link</a>
Information board at Holme Fen (Spitfire X4593)
See also Link
Flooded land on Holme Fen This land, off New Long Drove, may be part of the Great Fen Project which plans to return farmland back to a giant fen and nature reserve. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.greatfen.org.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.greatfen.org.uk/">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>
Flooded land on Holme Fen
This land, off New Long Drove, may be part of the Great Fen Project which plans to return farmland back to a giant fen and nature reserve. See LinkExternal link
A potholed farm track on Holme Fen, Cambridgeshire
A potholed farm track on Holme Fen, Cambridgeshire
Holme Fen Post Holme Fen is a 269.4 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Holme in Cambridgeshire. It is also a National Nature Reserve and a Nature Conservation Review site, Grade I.  It is part of the Great Fen project, which aims to create a 3,700 wetland wildlife area including Holme Fen, Woodwalton Fen and other areas. It is home to a variety of birds, including the Eurasian siskin, Nightingale and Lesser redpoll, and around 450 species of fungi.

Home Fen is described by Natural England as the finest example of birch woodland in lowland Britain. Part of it was a mere which was drained in the nineteenth century, and some relict wetland plants survive such as saw sedge and fen wood-rush. Two new lakes have been excavated.

Holme Fen, specifically Holme Posts, is believed to be the lowest land point in Great Britain at 2.75 metres (9.0 ft) below sea level.

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Holme Fen Post
Holme Fen is a 269.4 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Holme in Cambridgeshire. It is also a National Nature Reserve and a Nature Conservation Review site, Grade I. It is part of the Great Fen project, which aims to create a 3,700 wetland wildlife area including Holme Fen, Woodwalton Fen and other areas. It is home to a variety of birds, including the Eurasian siskin, Nightingale and Lesser redpoll, and around 450 species of fungi. Home Fen is described by Natural England as the finest example of birch woodland in lowland Britain. Part of it was a mere which was drained in the nineteenth century, and some relict wetland plants survive such as saw sedge and fen wood-rush. Two new lakes have been excavated. Holme Fen, specifically Holme Posts, is believed to be the lowest land point in Great Britain at 2.75 metres (9.0 ft) below sea level. LinkExternal link
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The Rookery is located at Grid Ref: TL2089 (Lat: 52.494398, Lng: -0.22099888)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: Huntingdonshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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