Bury Wood

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire East Hertfordshire

England

Bury Wood

Harwood Park Crematorium. I took this photograph just before attending a funeral here. Note the blue sky. Within 20 minutes the sky was black, it started thundering and hailing - just as the congregation started on &quot;morning has broken&quot;. Just like a scene from &quot;The Exorsist or The Omen. — Harwood Park Crematorium. Credit: Robin Hall

Bury Wood is a picturesque forest located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering approximately 200 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. The woodland is situated near the village of Bury Green and is part of the wider Bury Farm estate.

The wood is primarily composed of broadleaf trees, such as oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy overhead, providing shade and shelter to a variety of flora and fauna. Bluebells and wood anemones carpet the forest floor in the spring, creating a stunning display of colors. The wood also boasts a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, squirrels, foxes, and a plethora of bird species.

Tranquil footpaths wind through the forest, leading visitors on scenic walks and offering opportunities for birdwatching and wildlife spotting. The wood is well-maintained, with clear signage and well-marked trails, making it accessible for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts.

Bury Wood is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), highlighting its ecological importance and the need for its preservation. The management of the wood is carried out by local authorities and conservation organizations to ensure the protection of its natural habitats and species.

Visitors to Bury Wood can also enjoy the nearby amenities, including picnic areas, parking, and visitor information boards. The wood provides a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, offering a serene and relaxing environment for all who visit.

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Bury Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.859992/-0.15371244 or Grid Reference TL2719. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Harwood Park Crematorium.

I took this photograph just before attending a funeral here. Note the blue sky. Within 20 minutes the sky was black, it started thundering and hailing - just as the congregation started on "morning has broken". Just like a scene from "The Exorsist or The Omen.

Robin Hall

Shops in Kenilworth Close.

Supermarket, newsagent, Chinese takeaway and alternative therapist.

Robin Hall

Knebworth telephone exchange

With a modern extension on the back.

Robin Hall

Pallett's Wood.

A stitched together panorama. The sky didn't really look exactly like that.

Robin Hall

Hazel Farm

Photographed into the sun I'm afraid.

Robin Hall

Raffin Lane passes under the Hertford loop of the Stevenage - London railway.

Hale's Wood on the left.

Robin Hall

Stevenage Brook near Oaks Cross farm

Robin Hall

Oaks Cross Farm.

The OS map doesn't show this track leading to the farm. It is there though.

Robin Hall

St Martin, Knebworth, Herts - Font

John Salmon

Bragbury End: Bragbury Lane railway bridge

This fine skewed bridge dates from the very end of the main railway building era and was built by the Great Northern Railway on their Enfield and Stevenage Loop Line. It is present on the Ordnance Survey map of 1923 but not on the edition of 1899, which gives some clue as to when the railway was built.

Nigel Cox

Datchworth church

mym

Baines's Spring

Snow sprinkled and dry.

Robin Hall

Discarded fridge, TV, mattress, roller boots and other assorted rubbish at Baines's Spring

I'm sure that none of this was at all necessary.

Robin Hall

Baines's Spring Copse

Robin Hall

Swangley's Farm

There is more of this farm to see from other angles. But it looks like lots of other farms.

Robin Hall

Derelict building - windmill?

It says "Danger unsafe keep out. OK then. I would guess that this was a windmill but then again........ Update (Jan 2019) We have heard from a relative of the farmer who built this and have been informed that it was built to store maize silage in around 1900-1903 but only used until about 1914 because it proved impractical.

Robin Hall