Roborough Plantation

Wood, Forest in Lincolnshire East Lindsey

England

Roborough Plantation

Field edge off Revesby Bank
Field edge off Revesby Bank Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Roborough Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Lincolnshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, it is considered one of the largest and most diverse woodlands in the region. The plantation is situated near the village of Roborough, which is known for its rich history and stunning natural landscapes.

The woodland is primarily composed of native broadleaf trees, such as oak, beech, and birch, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. These trees provide a habitat for a wide range of wildlife species, including rare birds, small mammals, and insects. The plantation is also home to several ancient trees, some of which are estimated to be over 400 years old, adding to its historical significance.

Roborough Plantation offers a variety of recreational activities for visitors to enjoy. There are well-maintained walking trails that meander through the woodland, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. Nature enthusiasts can also indulge in birdwatching, as the plantation attracts a multitude of bird species throughout the year.

The woodland is managed by the local authorities, who take great care in preserving its natural beauty while also ensuring sustainable use of its resources. As a result, Roborough Plantation serves as an important educational and conservation site, offering visitors the opportunity to learn about the importance of woodland ecosystems and the role they play in maintaining biodiversity.

Overall, Roborough Plantation is a haven of tranquility and natural beauty, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking to immerse themselves in the wonders of Lincolnshire's woodlands.

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Field edge off Revesby Bank
Field edge off Revesby Bank
Revesby Bank
Revesby Bank
Scott's Farm On Revesby Bank.
Scott's Farm
On Revesby Bank.
Land Drain The reason why Fenland can be farmed.
Land Drain
The reason why Fenland can be farmed.
Drain A lonely swan paddles against the westerly breeze.
Drain
A lonely swan paddles against the westerly breeze.
Drain The addition of the Rape flowers adds a bit of cheerful colour to the scene. The Horse Chestnut is in flower too.
Drain
The addition of the Rape flowers adds a bit of cheerful colour to the scene. The Horse Chestnut is in flower too.
Almshouses and The Green, Revesby Revesby village was largely rebuilt in the mid nineteenth century by Joseph Banks Stanhope. These almshouses date from 1862 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1215308?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1215308?section=official-list-entry">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>
Almshouses and The Green, Revesby
Revesby village was largely rebuilt in the mid nineteenth century by Joseph Banks Stanhope. These almshouses date from 1862 LinkExternal link
Banks memorial, St Lawrence church, Revesby Memorial to Joseph Banks d.1727, great grandfather of Sir Joseph Banks, the botanist.
He was MP for Grimsby and married Mary Hancock.
They had two children, including Joseph Banks II (1695-1741) who was MP for Peterborough, his son William d.1761 was father to Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820) the famous botanist.
Banks memorial, St Lawrence church, Revesby
Memorial to Joseph Banks d.1727, great grandfather of Sir Joseph Banks, the botanist. He was MP for Grimsby and married Mary Hancock. They had two children, including Joseph Banks II (1695-1741) who was MP for Peterborough, his son William d.1761 was father to Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820) the famous botanist.
Interior, St Lawrence church, Revesby Grade II listed

The church was built in 1891 by C Hodgson Fowler in the decorated style on the site of a previous church built in 1733. That church was built on the site of an even earlier church.
There is a western tower, nave, chancel, south porch and vestry. The tower is of three stages with a spire with two sets of lucarnes.
The nave has a four bay arcade with pointed arches. In the tower is a collection of molded stone fragments from Revesby Abbey.
The sanctuary has a fine tiled floor, the reredos is inlaid and has kneeling figures of gilded Angels. The font comprises a section of reused mediaeval molded shafts.
There is a monument to Joseph Banks, died 1727 consisting of a marble sarcophagus with a bust of the deceased.
Interior, St Lawrence church, Revesby
Grade II listed The church was built in 1891 by C Hodgson Fowler in the decorated style on the site of a previous church built in 1733. That church was built on the site of an even earlier church. There is a western tower, nave, chancel, south porch and vestry. The tower is of three stages with a spire with two sets of lucarnes. The nave has a four bay arcade with pointed arches. In the tower is a collection of molded stone fragments from Revesby Abbey. The sanctuary has a fine tiled floor, the reredos is inlaid and has kneeling figures of gilded Angels. The font comprises a section of reused mediaeval molded shafts. There is a monument to Joseph Banks, died 1727 consisting of a marble sarcophagus with a bust of the deceased.
West window, St Lawrence church, Revesby Depicting the three Maries at the tomb by Heaton, Butler and Bayne, 1908.
In memory of Lucy C. Stanhope.
West window, St Lawrence church, Revesby
Depicting the three Maries at the tomb by Heaton, Butler and Bayne, 1908. In memory of Lucy C. Stanhope.
Stained glass window, St Lawrence church, Revesby Depicting St James, St Peter and St John, by Burlison & Grylls.
Stained glass window, St Lawrence church, Revesby
Depicting St James, St Peter and St John, by Burlison & Grylls.
East window, St Lawrence church, Revesby Depicting Christ in Glory with Angels.
The base shows various Saints: Edward, Matthew, Boniface, Wilfred, George, Alban, Hugh, Jerome, Thomas and Lawrence.
The tracery has Angels with bells and censers.
Glass by Heaton, Butler and Bayne.
East window, St Lawrence church, Revesby
Depicting Christ in Glory with Angels. The base shows various Saints: Edward, Matthew, Boniface, Wilfred, George, Alban, Hugh, Jerome, Thomas and Lawrence. The tracery has Angels with bells and censers. Glass by Heaton, Butler and Bayne.
Stained glass window, St Lawrence church, Revesby Depicting Faith and Courage, by Heaton, Butler and Bayne, circa 1920.
Stained glass window, St Lawrence church, Revesby
Depicting Faith and Courage, by Heaton, Butler and Bayne, circa 1920.
Stained glass window, St Lawrence church, Revesby Purity and Justice, by Heaton, Butler and Bayne, circa 1920.
Stained glass window, St Lawrence church, Revesby
Purity and Justice, by Heaton, Butler and Bayne, circa 1920.
Organ, St Lawrence church, Revesby Forster & Andrews 3 manual organ with 11 stops from 1893.
Organ, St Lawrence church, Revesby
Forster & Andrews 3 manual organ with 11 stops from 1893.
Fragments from Revesby Abbey, St Lawrence church A strange collection of fragments in the tower. They are from Revesby Abbey.
Fragments from Revesby Abbey, St Lawrence church
A strange collection of fragments in the tower. They are from Revesby Abbey.
Revesby Abbey, Lincolnshire
Revesby Abbey, Lincolnshire
Revesby Abbey and Park: aerial 2017 Deer Park right with line of trees. Kangaroo Pond in darker green area to the left.

The fourth Joseph Banks of Revesby accompanied and financed Captain James Cook on his world voyage 1768-1771, returning with several kangaroos as well as innumerable plant species. The estate, now run by Gavin Wiggins-Davies and his sons, still focuses bio-diversity and conservation but the kangaroos remain only in the name of the pond. See: <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.revesbyestate.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.revesbyestate.co.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> and in particular <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.revesbyestate.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/20.-Shooting-Gallery.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.revesbyestate.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/20.-Shooting-Gallery.pdf">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>
Revesby Abbey and Park: aerial 2017
Deer Park right with line of trees. Kangaroo Pond in darker green area to the left. The fourth Joseph Banks of Revesby accompanied and financed Captain James Cook on his world voyage 1768-1771, returning with several kangaroos as well as innumerable plant species. The estate, now run by Gavin Wiggins-Davies and his sons, still focuses bio-diversity and conservation but the kangaroos remain only in the name of the pond. See: LinkExternal link and in particular LinkExternal link
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Roborough Plantation is located at Grid Ref: TF3161 (Lat: 53.1317, Lng: -0.042926215)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: East Lindsey

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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