Blackey Mead Wood

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire East Hertfordshire

England

Blackey Mead Wood

A10, southbound The A10 runs 161 miles from London to King's Lynn. via Cambridge and Ely. 
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A10, southbound Credit: N Chadwick

Blackey Mead Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 20 acres, it is nestled within the wider Hertfordshire countryside, providing a natural haven for both wildlife and visitors alike. The wood is easily accessible, situated just a short distance from the village of Shenley and a few miles from the town of Radlett.

The woodland boasts a diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, and silver birch, which create a rich and vibrant canopy throughout the year. The forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the overall beauty and tranquility of the woodland.

Blackey Mead Wood is renowned for its abundant wildlife. The wood provides a habitat for various bird species, including woodpeckers, nuthatches, and tawny owls. Small mammals such as squirrels and foxes can also be spotted, while the presence of a nearby pond attracts a variety of amphibians and insects.

Visitors to the wood can enjoy a series of well-maintained walking trails, allowing them to explore the natural beauty that Blackey Mead Wood has to offer. The paths wind their way through the trees, providing peaceful and scenic routes for walkers, joggers, and dog owners. The wood also features several picnic areas, providing an ideal spot for visitors to relax and immerse themselves in the tranquil surroundings.

With its stunning flora and fauna, Blackey Mead Wood offers a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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A10, southbound The A10 runs 161 miles from London to King's Lynn. via Cambridge and Ely. 
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A10, southbound
The A10 runs 161 miles from London to King's Lynn. via Cambridge and Ely. LinkExternal link
Bridge over the A10 The A10 runs 161 miles from London to King's Lynn. via Cambridge and Ely. 
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Bridge over the A10
The A10 runs 161 miles from London to King's Lynn. via Cambridge and Ely. LinkExternal link
The A10 The A10 runs 161 miles from London to King's Lynn. via Cambridge and Ely. 
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The A10
The A10 runs 161 miles from London to King's Lynn. via Cambridge and Ely. LinkExternal link
A10, southbound The A10 runs 161 miles from London to King's Lynn. via Cambridge and Ely. 
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A10, southbound
The A10 runs 161 miles from London to King's Lynn. via Cambridge and Ely. LinkExternal link
Houses on Ermine Street, Colliers End These are the first houses coming in from the north. This is the original Roman road now bypassed by the newer A10.
Houses on Ermine Street, Colliers End
These are the first houses coming in from the north. This is the original Roman road now bypassed by the newer A10.
St Mary's Church, Colliers End Redundant. According to this <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://hertfordshirechurches.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/st-mary-colliers-end/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://hertfordshirechurches.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/st-mary-colliers-end/">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> the church dates from 1910, and was built to the designs of "the donor of the land Ernest Wickham and the builder Mr C. Pritlove of nearby Wadesmill."
St Mary's Church, Colliers End
Redundant. According to this LinkExternal link the church dates from 1910, and was built to the designs of "the donor of the land Ernest Wickham and the builder Mr C. Pritlove of nearby Wadesmill."
Colliers End village hall Mid 19th-century village hall. Built in 1862 as a Church of England school - as reported at this <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/herts/vol3/pp347-366" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/herts/vol3/pp347-366">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>.
Colliers End village hall
Mid 19th-century village hall. Built in 1862 as a Church of England school - as reported at this LinkExternal link.
Farmhouse at Fisher's Farm, Colliers End Grade II listed weatherboarded farmhouse: architectural description at this <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1102358" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1102358">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>.
Farmhouse at Fisher's Farm, Colliers End
Grade II listed weatherboarded farmhouse: architectural description at this LinkExternal link.
The A10, Colliers End
The A10, Colliers End
The A10, Colliers End
The A10, Colliers End
Layby on the A10, Colliers End
Layby on the A10, Colliers End
The A10, Colliers End
The A10, Colliers End
Northbound A10 Roadworks in the fast lane of the other carriageway.
Northbound A10
Roadworks in the fast lane of the other carriageway.
Northbound A10 Dowsetts Lane crosses the bridge.
Northbound A10
Dowsetts Lane crosses the bridge.
Lane from Barwick to Puckeridge
Lane from Barwick to Puckeridge
Private drive to Standon Lordship 'No vehicular right of way'. The truth of that depend on whether a bicycle is regarded as a vehicle, as it is a public bridleway.
Private drive to Standon Lordship
'No vehicular right of way'. The truth of that depend on whether a bicycle is regarded as a vehicle, as it is a public bridleway.
Old Milestone by Ermine Street, Colliers End, Standon parish Metal plate attached to stone post by the former A10, in parish of STANDON (EAST HERTFORDSHIRE District), Colliers End, near 'Lamb and Flag' PH, in pavement adjacent to telephone kiosk, on West side of road. Wadesmill plate, erected by the Wadesmill turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
LONDON
25
WARE
4
BUNTINGFORD
6

Grade II listed.  
List Entry Number: 1347490 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1347490" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1347490">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>

Milestone Society National ID: HE_LK25.
Old Milestone by Ermine Street, Colliers End, Standon parish
Metal plate attached to stone post by the former A10, in parish of STANDON (EAST HERTFORDSHIRE District), Colliers End, near 'Lamb and Flag' PH, in pavement adjacent to telephone kiosk, on West side of road. Wadesmill plate, erected by the Wadesmill turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- LONDON 25 WARE 4 BUNTINGFORD 6 Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1347490 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: HE_LK25.
Arches Hall, Standon, Essex The 1980 winner of The Oaks, Bireme, ridden by Willie Carson, trained by Dick Hern and owned by Richard Hollingsworth was still living when I visited in 2001.  At 2:34:33 she was a very fast runner.
Arches Hall, Standon, Essex
The 1980 winner of The Oaks, Bireme, ridden by Willie Carson, trained by Dick Hern and owned by Richard Hollingsworth was still living when I visited in 2001. At 2:34:33 she was a very fast runner.
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Blackey Mead Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL3719 (Lat: 51.860206, Lng: 0.000863004)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: East Hertfordshire

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

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Addr Housenumber: Plashes Farm
Lat/Long: 51.864312/0.0021576
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