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Beck Plantation

Wood, Forest in Lincolnshire East Lindsey

England

Beck Plantation

SS Peter & Paul church, Skendelby The cedar tree to the east of the church appears to have now gone.
SS Peter & Paul church, Skendelby Credit: Julian P Guffogg

Beck Plantation is a picturesque woodland area located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. Situated near the village of Wood, it is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The plantation covers a vast area of land, encompassing dense forests, meandering streams, and charming walking trails.

The woodland is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, making it an ideal habitat for wildlife. Visitors can expect to encounter a diverse range of plant species, including ancient oak and beech trees, as well as vibrant wildflowers that carpet the forest floor during the spring and summer months.

The plantation is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the area at their own pace. These trails lead to secluded spots, perfect for picnics or simply unwinding amidst the tranquil surroundings. The gentle sound of the beck, or stream, that winds its way through the woodland provides a calming soundtrack to the experience.

Beck Plantation is not only cherished for its natural beauty but also for its historical significance. The woodland has been a part of the local landscape for centuries, and remnants of its past can still be found. Some of the old trees bear witness to the passage of time and tell tales of the generations that have walked through these woods.

Overall, Beck Plantation in Lincolnshire is a haven for those seeking solace in nature. With its enchanting forests, peaceful streams, and captivating wildlife, it offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.192336/0.13222525 or Grid Reference TF4268. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

SS Peter & Paul church, Skendelby The cedar tree to the east of the church appears to have now gone.
SS Peter & Paul church, Skendelby
The cedar tree to the east of the church appears to have now gone.
Interior, Ss Peter & Paul church, Skendelby Showing the lofty aisleless nave and chancel.
Interior, Ss Peter & Paul church, Skendelby
Showing the lofty aisleless nave and chancel.
East window, Ss Peter & Paul church, Skendelby Four light window by Kempe, featuring scenes from the life of St Peter, 1908. In memory of Thomas Sale, Vicar 1872 -1883.
East window, Ss Peter & Paul church, Skendelby
Four light window by Kempe, featuring scenes from the life of St Peter, 1908. In memory of Thomas Sale, Vicar 1872 -1883.
West window, Ss Peter & Paul church, Skendelby Depicting the Ascension, artist unknown. In memory of John Cheales, 1866.
West window, Ss Peter & Paul church, Skendelby
Depicting the Ascension, artist unknown. In memory of John Cheales, 1866.
Font, Ss Peter & Paul church, Skendelby Grade II listed A church was mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086. The profits from the church went to Bardney Abbey. The church dates from the thirteenth century onwards and was restored in 1875 by Sir George Gilbert Scott. The church is built in ashlar, greenstone, and some brick, with a slate roof. There is a western tower, nave, south porch, north vestry, and chancel. There are no aisles, therefore the nave is quite lofty. The tower is of two stages with embattled parapet. In the south chancel there is a low sedilia and fourteenth century piscina and aumbry with human head label stops. There are several fourteenth century windows throughout the church. The font is fifteenth century and has eight carved heads, one a male human head. There are several stained-glass windows in the church and a small organ.
Font, Ss Peter & Paul church, Skendelby
Grade II listed A church was mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086. The profits from the church went to Bardney Abbey. The church dates from the thirteenth century onwards and was restored in 1875 by Sir George Gilbert Scott. The church is built in ashlar, greenstone, and some brick, with a slate roof. There is a western tower, nave, south porch, north vestry, and chancel. There are no aisles, therefore the nave is quite lofty. The tower is of two stages with embattled parapet. In the south chancel there is a low sedilia and fourteenth century piscina and aumbry with human head label stops. There are several fourteenth century windows throughout the church. The font is fifteenth century and has eight carved heads, one a male human head. There are several stained-glass windows in the church and a small organ.
Organ, Ss Peter & Paul church, Skendelby Single manual Casson Positive organ, 1908. It appears to be unused.
Organ, Ss Peter & Paul church, Skendelby
Single manual Casson Positive organ, 1908. It appears to be unused.
Stained glass window, Ss Peter & Paul church, Skendelby Three light window by A. K. Nicholson featuring The Blessed Virgin Mary, St Hugh and St Botolph, Circa 1925. In memory of various members of the Gainsford Family and Eadith Chandles.
Stained glass window, Ss Peter & Paul church, Skendelby
Three light window by A. K. Nicholson featuring The Blessed Virgin Mary, St Hugh and St Botolph, Circa 1925. In memory of various members of the Gainsford Family and Eadith Chandles.
Stained glass window, Ss Peter & Paul church, Skendelby Grade II listed A church was mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086. The profits from the church went to Bardney Abbey. The church dates from the thirteenth century onwards and was restored in 1875 by Sir George Gilbert Scott. The church is built in ashlar, greenstone, and some brick, with a slate roof. There is a western tower, nave, south porch, north vestry, and chancel. There are no aisles, therefore the nave is quite lofty. The tower is of two stages with embattled parapet. In the south chancel there is a low sedilia and fourteenth century piscina and aumbry with human head label stops. There are several fourteenth century windows throughout the church. The font is fifteenth century and has eight carved heads, one a male human head. There are several stained-glass windows in the church and a small organ.
Stained glass window, Ss Peter & Paul church, Skendelby
Grade II listed A church was mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086. The profits from the church went to Bardney Abbey. The church dates from the thirteenth century onwards and was restored in 1875 by Sir George Gilbert Scott. The church is built in ashlar, greenstone, and some brick, with a slate roof. There is a western tower, nave, south porch, north vestry, and chancel. There are no aisles, therefore the nave is quite lofty. The tower is of two stages with embattled parapet. In the south chancel there is a low sedilia and fourteenth century piscina and aumbry with human head label stops. There are several fourteenth century windows throughout the church. The font is fifteenth century and has eight carved heads, one a male human head. There are several stained-glass windows in the church and a small organ.
Grass field near Ashby by Partney
Grass field near Ashby by Partney
Reed choked drain near Ashby by Partney
Reed choked drain near Ashby by Partney
River Lymm below Northorpe Bridge
River Lymm below Northorpe Bridge
The former route of the A16 Partney was bypassed in 2005 and this short section of road became redundant except for farm access.
The former route of the A16
Partney was bypassed in 2005 and this short section of road became redundant except for farm access.
Looking across the A16 near Partney
Looking across the A16 near Partney
Footpath crossing the corner of a barley field, Partney Most users seem to follow the edge of the field but someone has determinedly cut the corner (and thus follow the legal course of the path) even though the barley was clearly not much less high than it is now.
Footpath crossing the corner of a barley field, Partney
Most users seem to follow the edge of the field but someone has determinedly cut the corner (and thus follow the legal course of the path) even though the barley was clearly not much less high than it is now.
Tractor tracks in a wheat field near Partney
Tractor tracks in a wheat field near Partney
Grebby Windmill: aerial 2023 See: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MLI42049&resourceID=1006" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MLI42049&resourceID=1006">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>
Grebby Windmill: aerial 2023
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Earthworks at Skendleby: aerial 2023 (1)
Earthworks at Skendleby: aerial 2023 (1)
Earthworks at Skendleby: aerial 2023 (2)
Earthworks at Skendleby: aerial 2023 (2)
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Beck Plantation is located at Grid Ref: TF4268 (Lat: 53.192336, Lng: 0.13222525)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: East Lindsey

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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