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Peacock Plantation

Wood, Forest in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Peacock Plantation

Lolworth Church looking N
Lolworth Church looking N Credit: mym

Peacock Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Cambridgeshire, England. Situated near the village of Wood, this enchanting forest covers an expansive area and offers a tranquil retreat for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

The plantation is renowned for its diverse and lush vegetation, which includes a variety of trees such as oak, beech, and chestnut. The rich flora creates a vibrant and evergreen environment, providing a habitat for a wide range of wildlife, including birds, squirrels, and deer.

Visitors to Peacock Plantation can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the well-maintained pathways that wind through the forest. The trails offer a chance to immerse oneself in nature's beauty, with sunlight filtering through the canopy and casting dappled shadows on the forest floor.

The plantation is also home to a plethora of peacocks, which add a touch of exoticism to the woodland. These magnificent birds can often be seen displaying their colorful plumage, captivating visitors with their beauty and grace.

Peacock Plantation is not only a natural haven but also a place of historical significance. It is believed to have been named after the peacock emblem of the former owners, the Peacock family. The plantation has a rich cultural heritage, with remnants of an ancient manor house still visible within its boundaries.

Overall, Peacock Plantation is a hidden gem in Cambridgeshire, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, wildlife, and historical charm. Whether one seeks solitude or a family outing, this woodland sanctuary provides an idyllic setting for all to enjoy.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.248239/-0.012633314 or Grid Reference TL3562. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lolworth Church looking N
Lolworth Church looking N
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Power line north of Childerley Hall Probably the most interesting feature of this square! Cambridgeshire certainly has its fair share of flat cornfields.
Power line north of Childerley Hall
Probably the most interesting feature of this square! Cambridgeshire certainly has its fair share of flat cornfields.
The chapel at Childerley Hall A private chapel, but opened for Christmas and Harvest Festival services, apparently. The rest of the hall looks interesting, but not much is visible without trespassing.
The chapel at Childerley Hall
A private chapel, but opened for Christmas and Harvest Festival services, apparently. The rest of the hall looks interesting, but not much is visible without trespassing.
LPG store, Childerley Hall farm Formerly a grain store (note the stilts designed to raise it away from the rats), this building now holds more explosive contents.
LPG store, Childerley Hall farm
Formerly a grain store (note the stilts designed to raise it away from the rats), this building now holds more explosive contents.
Field scale lysimeters A lysimeter measures water penetration in the soil, apparently. The things you learn through Geograph.
Field scale lysimeters
A lysimeter measures water penetration in the soil, apparently. The things you learn through Geograph.
Field bean cultivation, Boxworth A bit of relief from the wheat that currently covers most of the land round here.
Field bean cultivation, Boxworth
A bit of relief from the wheat that currently covers most of the land round here.
Saxon Way, Bar Hill, Cambs Saxon Way skirts the western part of the settlement, just south of the A14 road; the belt of trees (left) separates the housing estates from the open countryside and village of Lolworth.
Saxon Way, Bar Hill, Cambs
Saxon Way skirts the western part of the settlement, just south of the A14 road; the belt of trees (left) separates the housing estates from the open countryside and village of Lolworth.
Saxon Way, Bar Hill, Cambs – view of the perimeter road at the southern end of the village.
Saxon Way, Bar Hill, Cambs
– view of the perimeter road at the southern end of the village.
Derelict building at Battle Gate This is at the end of the southern road out of Boxworth which can be driven down, but not beyond this point. The surrounding fields are on one of the highest parts of the clay 'uplands' (nearby spot height is 67m) which form the southern border of the Fens.
Derelict building at Battle Gate
This is at the end of the southern road out of Boxworth which can be driven down, but not beyond this point. The surrounding fields are on one of the highest parts of the clay 'uplands' (nearby spot height is 67m) which form the southern border of the Fens.
Line of the Greenwich Meridian The Greenwich Meridian intersects the bend in the footpath marked by the yellow tipped sign and passes directly under the central electricity pylon. This view is true north (and not grid north!).
Line of the Greenwich Meridian
The Greenwich Meridian intersects the bend in the footpath marked by the yellow tipped sign and passes directly under the central electricity pylon. This view is true north (and not grid north!).
Footpath and field boundary Quiet and unremarkable Cambridgeshire agricultural land.
Footpath and field boundary
Quiet and unremarkable Cambridgeshire agricultural land.
Hall Farm: Meridian Zero The Greenwich Meridian passes through Hall Farm, the first prominent building in Lolworth as you approach along the track from Childerley.
Hall Farm: Meridian Zero
The Greenwich Meridian passes through Hall Farm, the first prominent building in Lolworth as you approach along the track from Childerley.
Memorial for Revd Arnold Kirke Smith Rector of the Parish for 38 years before his death in 1927.
Memorial for Revd Arnold Kirke Smith
Rector of the Parish for 38 years before his death in 1927.
Boxworth
Boxworth
Footpath from Lolworth to Boxworth The footpath is wide and pleasant although there is an audible reminder of the presence of A14 road less than a mile away.
Footpath from Lolworth to Boxworth
The footpath is wide and pleasant although there is an audible reminder of the presence of A14 road less than a mile away.
Footpath to nowhere The 1:25,000 OS map shows this footpath petering out as it approaches Boxworth. It is the only right of way in TL3563 and apparently come to a dead end.
Footpath to nowhere
The 1:25,000 OS map shows this footpath petering out as it approaches Boxworth. It is the only right of way in TL3563 and apparently come to a dead end.
Lolworth village The village hall is on the left and the wheelie bins show it's waste collection day.
Lolworth village
The village hall is on the left and the wheelie bins show it's waste collection day.
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Peacock Plantation is located at Grid Ref: TL3562 (Lat: 52.248239, Lng: -0.012633314)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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