Lord's Wood

Wood, Forest in Hertfordshire East Hertfordshire

England

Lord's Wood

Track to Olives Farm, Hunsdon
Track to Olives Farm, Hunsdon Credit: David Howard

Lord's Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Hertfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is renowned for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity. The wood is situated in a rural setting, surrounded by fields and meadows, providing a tranquil and serene environment.

The woodland consists mainly of deciduous trees, including oak, ash, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy, offering shade and shelter to a diverse range of wildlife. The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of ferns, wildflowers, and mosses, adding to the enchanting atmosphere.

Lord's Wood is home to a variety of animal species, including deer, badgers, foxes, and a wide array of birdlife. Birdwatchers are particularly drawn to the area due to the presence of rare and migratory species. The wood is also a habitat for a multitude of insects and small mammals, contributing to its ecological significance.

The woodland offers numerous walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their leisure. These paths wind through the trees and open up to scenic viewpoints, providing breathtaking vistas of the surrounding countryside. Picnic areas are available for those who wish to enjoy a leisurely lunch amidst the peaceful surroundings.

Lord's Wood is managed by a local conservation group, ensuring the preservation of its natural heritage. The wood is open to the public year-round, offering an opportunity to experience the tranquility and natural wonders of this idyllic woodland in Hertfordshire.

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Lord's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.79125/0.047576418 or Grid Reference TL4112. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track to Olives Farm, Hunsdon
Track to Olives Farm, Hunsdon
The B180, Hunsdon
The B180, Hunsdon
Rectory Close, Hunsdon
Rectory Close, Hunsdon
Rectory Close, Hunsdon
Rectory Close, Hunsdon
The Fox and Hounds garden, Hunsdon
The Fox and Hounds garden, Hunsdon
Houses on High Street, Hunsdon
Houses on High Street, Hunsdon
The Priory House, Hunsdon
The Priory House, Hunsdon
Field by Hunsdon Road
Field by Hunsdon Road
Hedgerow by Hunsdon Road
Hedgerow by Hunsdon Road
Hunsdon Mead Nature Reserve
Hunsdon Mead Nature Reserve
Roydon Lock A canal lock that takes its name after the nearby Essex village of the same name.
Roydon Lock
A canal lock that takes its name after the nearby Essex village of the same name.
Hunsdon Lock This canal lock is situated between the meadows of Hunsdon Mead and Eastwick Mead and is on part of both the Three Forests Way and the Stort Valley Way.
Hunsdon Lock
This canal lock is situated between the meadows of Hunsdon Mead and Eastwick Mead and is on part of both the Three Forests Way and the Stort Valley Way.
Canal to the east of Roydon Lock
Canal to the east of Roydon Lock
Tree and house by Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbotts There was nothing wrong with the camera, all that muck is rain.
Tree and house by Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbotts
There was nothing wrong with the camera, all that muck is rain.
House on Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbotts
House on Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbotts
Old shed on Hunsdon Road, Stanstead Abbotts The tall conifers in front were cut down this year, and the wood cladding has been removed to reveal the structure underneath.
Old shed on Hunsdon Road, Stanstead Abbotts
The tall conifers in front were cut down this year, and the wood cladding has been removed to reveal the structure underneath.
St Dunstan's, Hunsdon Originally built in C14. It was altered and partly rebuilt in 1450 by Sir William Oldhall when Hunsdon House was built.
St Dunstan's, Hunsdon
Originally built in C14. It was altered and partly rebuilt in 1450 by Sir William Oldhall when Hunsdon House was built.
Hunsdon House- a rather limited view Taken from the churchyard of St Dunstans- it is not possible to get a better view. The original house was built around 1447 but it was rebuilt on a much grander scale between 1527-34 when Henry VIII took possession. It was much used by his daughter Mary. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-159955-hunsdon-house-to-east-of-parish-church-h#.VoaPB_mLTIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-159955-hunsdon-house-to-east-of-parish-church-h#.VoaPB_mLTIU">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> for entry in British Listed Buildings.
Hunsdon House- a rather limited view
Taken from the churchyard of St Dunstans- it is not possible to get a better view. The original house was built around 1447 but it was rebuilt on a much grander scale between 1527-34 when Henry VIII took possession. It was much used by his daughter Mary. See LinkExternal link for entry in British Listed Buildings.
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Lord's Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL4112 (Lat: 51.79125, Lng: 0.047576418)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: East Hertfordshire

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

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