Rough Fen Wood

Wood, Forest in Lincolnshire East Lindsey

England

Rough Fen Wood

Solar array under construction behind Old Fen Bank, Wainfleet: aerial 2023 (1) Decoy Wood top right. — Solar array under construction behind Old Fen Bank, Wainfleet: aerial 2023 (1) Credit: Chris

Rough Fen Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Lincolnshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 30 hectares, this ancient wood is a haven for nature enthusiasts and a popular destination for outdoor activities.

The wood is characterized by its diverse range of flora and fauna. It is dominated by a mixture of deciduous and coniferous trees, including oak, birch, and pine. The dense canopy of the wood provides a shaded and cool environment, making it a perfect escape from the summer heat. The forest floor is covered with a thick layer of leaf litter and mosses, creating a soft and cushioned walking surface.

Rough Fen Wood is home to a variety of wildlife, including many bird species such as woodpeckers, owls, and warblers. Visitors may also spot mammals like deer, foxes, and rabbits roaming amongst the trees. The wood is particularly known for its rich insect life, with butterflies, beetles, and dragonflies adding vibrant colors to the woodland scenery.

Several walking trails wind their way through the wood, offering visitors the opportunity to explore and discover its beauty. These trails are well-maintained, with signposts providing information about the different tree species and points of interest along the way.

Rough Fen Wood is managed by a local conservation organization, ensuring the preservation of its natural beauty and ecological significance. It is a tranquil retreat for those seeking a peaceful escape in the heart of nature, providing a wonderful experience for visitors of all ages.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.096739/0.15563519 or Grid Reference TF4457. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Solar array under construction behind Old Fen Bank, Wainfleet: aerial 2023 (1) Decoy Wood top right.

Solar array under construction behind Old Fen Bank, Wainfleet: aerial 2023 (1)

Decoy Wood top right.

Solar array under construction behind Old Fen Bank, Wainfleet: aerial 2023 (2) Scaldgate top left.

Solar array under construction behind Old Fen Bank, Wainfleet: aerial 2023 (2)

Scaldgate top left.

Pool Decoy, NE of Eastville: aerial 2023 (1)

Pool Decoy, NE of Eastville: aerial 2023 (1)

Pool Decoy, NE of Eastville: aerial 2023 (2)

Pool Decoy, NE of Eastville: aerial 2023 (2)

The Deeps and Drain Bank Plantation: aerial 2023 (1) Alongside Bethlem Drain, with Bethlem Farm top left.

Seemingly all that is left of the patchwork of meres called &quot;The Deeps&quot; on the East Fen before it was drained.

See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://rbt.org.uk/john-rennie/projects/east-fen-west-fen-and-wildmore-fen-drainage/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://rbt.org.uk/john-rennie/projects/east-fen-west-fen-and-wildmore-fen-drainage/">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 Deeps and Drain Bank Plantation: aerial 2023 (1)

Alongside Bethlem Drain, with Bethlem Farm top left. Seemingly all that is left of the patchwork of meres called "The Deeps" on the East Fen before it was drained. See Link

Pool Decoy, NE of Eastville: aerial 2023 (3)

Pool Decoy, NE of Eastville: aerial 2023 (3)

The Deeps and Drain Bank Plantation: aerial 2023 (2) Alongside Bethlem Drain.

Seemingly all that is left of the patchwork of meres called &quot;The Deeps&quot; on the East Fen before it was drained.

See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://rbt.org.uk/john-rennie/projects/east-fen-west-fen-and-wildmore-fen-drainage/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://rbt.org.uk/john-rennie/projects/east-fen-west-fen-and-wildmore-fen-drainage/">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 Deeps and Drain Bank Plantation: aerial 2023 (2)

Alongside Bethlem Drain. Seemingly all that is left of the patchwork of meres called "The Deeps" on the East Fen before it was drained. See Link

The Deeps and Drain Bank Plantation: aerial 2023 (3) Alongside Bethlem Drain.

Seemingly all that is left of the patchwork of meres called &quot;The Deeps&quot; on the East Fen before it was drained.

See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://rbt.org.uk/john-rennie/projects/east-fen-west-fen-and-wildmore-fen-drainage/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://rbt.org.uk/john-rennie/projects/east-fen-west-fen-and-wildmore-fen-drainage/">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 Deeps and Drain Bank Plantation: aerial 2023 (3)

Alongside Bethlem Drain. Seemingly all that is left of the patchwork of meres called "The Deeps" on the East Fen before it was drained. See Link

The Deeps and Drain Bank Plantation: aerial 2023 (4) Alongside Bethlem Drain.

Seemingly all that is left of the patchwork of meres called &quot;The Deeps&quot; on the East Fen before it was drained.

See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://rbt.org.uk/john-rennie/projects/east-fen-west-fen-and-wildmore-fen-drainage/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://rbt.org.uk/john-rennie/projects/east-fen-west-fen-and-wildmore-fen-drainage/">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 Deeps and Drain Bank Plantation: aerial 2023 (4)

Alongside Bethlem Drain. Seemingly all that is left of the patchwork of meres called "The Deeps" on the East Fen before it was drained. See Link

The Deeps and Drain Bank Plantation: aerial 2023 (5) Alongside Bethlem Drain, with Bethlem Farm top right.

Seemingly all that is left of the patchwork of meres called &quot;The Deeps&quot; on the East Fen before it was drained.

See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://rbt.org.uk/john-rennie/projects/east-fen-west-fen-and-wildmore-fen-drainage/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://rbt.org.uk/john-rennie/projects/east-fen-west-fen-and-wildmore-fen-drainage/">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 Deeps and Drain Bank Plantation: aerial 2023 (5)

Alongside Bethlem Drain, with Bethlem Farm top right. Seemingly all that is left of the patchwork of meres called "The Deeps" on the East Fen before it was drained. See Link

Fodder Dike, and Dickon Hill Road, east of Eastville: aerial 2023 (1) On the drained East Fen. Fodder Dike runs horizontally across the bottom, Dickon Hill Road curves around to the left, with Dickon Hills marked to the right of the curve. Any rise in the ground is not perceptible from the contour lines on the map.

Re. Fodder dike: in the summer season, when the water had drained off or been evaporated, the surface of large districts was exposed, which speedily bore a strong crop of coarse grass, called &quot;fodder.&quot; Every person having a right in this Fen, had the privilege of employing two labourers, and with them would go down into the Fen on the evening before Midsummerday, and lie down until they heard the report of a gun which was fired exactly at twelve o&#039;clock (midnight) ; then each party would arise and set to work. By common agreement, all the “fodder” they could mow a path around became the frontager&#039;s own property.
After completing one circle, each party hastened to find fresh - ground to encircle in like manner, as long as any remained unclaimed, after which they completed at leisure the mowing of those parts they had surrounded. When the reaping was over, the &quot;fodder&quot; was gathered up, and boated away by the different rows to the fenside, from whence it was carted to their homes.

See: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://theascoughsofeastfen.weebly.com/life-on-the-east-fen.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://theascoughsofeastfen.weebly.com/life-on-the-east-fen.html">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 present-day road along the dike-side is notorious for its undulating surface, as it seemingly tries to sink back into the fen on which it was built.

Fodder Dike, and Dickon Hill Road, east of Eastville: aerial 2023 (1)

On the drained East Fen. Fodder Dike runs horizontally across the bottom, Dickon Hill Road curves around to the left, with Dickon Hills marked to the right of the curve. Any rise in the ground is not perceptible from the contour lines on the map. Re. Fodder dike: in the summer season, when the water had drained off or been evaporated, the surface of large districts was exposed, which speedily bore a strong crop of coarse grass, called "fodder." Every person having a right in this Fen, had the privilege of employing two labourers, and with them would go down into the Fen on the evening before Midsummerday, and lie down until they heard the report of a gun which was fired exactly at twelve o'clock (midnight) ; then each party would arise and set to work. By common agreement, all the “fodder” they could mow a path around became the frontager's own property. After completing one circle, each party hastened to find fresh - ground to encircle in like manner, as long as any remained unclaimed, after which they completed at leisure the mowing of those parts they had surrounded. When the reaping was over, the "fodder" was gathered up, and boated away by the different rows to the fenside, from whence it was carted to their homes. See: Link

The present-day road along the dike-side is notorious for its undulating surface, as it seemingly tries to sink back into the fen on which it was built.

Fodder Dike, and Dickon Hill Road, east of Eastville: aerial 2023 (2) On the drained East Fen. Fodder Dike runs horizontally across the bottom, Dickon Hill Road curves around to the left, with Dickon Hills marked to the right of the curve. Any rise in the ground is not perceptible from the contour lines on the map.

Re. Fodder dike: in the summer season, when the water had drained off or been evaporated, the surface of large districts was exposed, which speedily bore a strong crop of coarse grass, called &quot;fodder.&quot; Every person having a right in this Fen, had the privilege of employing two labourers, and with them would go down into the Fen on the evening before Midsummerday, and lie down until they heard the report of a gun which was fired exactly at twelve o&#039;clock (midnight) ; then each party would arise and set to work. By common agreement, all the “fodder” they could mow a path around became the frontager&#039;s own property.
After completing one circle, each party hastened to find fresh - ground to encircle in like manner, as long as any remained unclaimed, after which they completed at leisure the mowing of those parts they had surrounded. When the reaping was over, the &quot;fodder&quot; was gathered up, and boated away by the different rows to the fenside, from whence it was carted to their homes.

See: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://theascoughsofeastfen.weebly.com/life-on-the-east-fen.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://theascoughsofeastfen.weebly.com/life-on-the-east-fen.html">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 present-day road along the dike-side is notorious for its undulating surface, as it seemingly tries to sink back into the fen on which it was built.

Fodder Dike, and Dickon Hill Road, east of Eastville: aerial 2023 (2)

On the drained East Fen. Fodder Dike runs horizontally across the bottom, Dickon Hill Road curves around to the left, with Dickon Hills marked to the right of the curve. Any rise in the ground is not perceptible from the contour lines on the map. Re. Fodder dike: in the summer season, when the water had drained off or been evaporated, the surface of large districts was exposed, which speedily bore a strong crop of coarse grass, called "fodder." Every person having a right in this Fen, had the privilege of employing two labourers, and with them would go down into the Fen on the evening before Midsummerday, and lie down until they heard the report of a gun which was fired exactly at twelve o'clock (midnight) ; then each party would arise and set to work. By common agreement, all the “fodder” they could mow a path around became the frontager's own property. After completing one circle, each party hastened to find fresh - ground to encircle in like manner, as long as any remained unclaimed, after which they completed at leisure the mowing of those parts they had surrounded. When the reaping was over, the "fodder" was gathered up, and boated away by the different rows to the fenside, from whence it was carted to their homes. See: Link

The present-day road along the dike-side is notorious for its undulating surface, as it seemingly tries to sink back into the fen on which it was built.

The Deeps and Drain Bank Plantation: aerial 2023 (6) Alongside Bethlem Drain, with Bethlem Farm top right.

Seemingly all that is left of the patchwork of meres called &quot;The Deeps&quot; on the East Fen before it was drained.

See: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://rbt.org.uk/john-rennie/projects/east-fen-west-fen-and-wildmore-fen-drainage/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://rbt.org.uk/john-rennie/projects/east-fen-west-fen-and-wildmore-fen-drainage/">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>

Pool Decoy top right.

The Deeps and Drain Bank Plantation: aerial 2023 (6)

Alongside Bethlem Drain, with Bethlem Farm top right. Seemingly all that is left of the patchwork of meres called "The Deeps" on the East Fen before it was drained. See: Link

Pool Decoy top right.

Fodder Dike and Blue Bridge: aerial 2023 On the drained East Fen. Blue Bridge left, on the bend.

Re. Fodder Dike: in the summer season, when the water had drained off or been evaporated, the surface of large districts was exposed, which speedily bore a strong crop of coarse grass, called &quot;fodder.&quot; Every person having a right in this Fen, had the privilege of employing two labourers, and with them would go down into the Fen on the evening before Midsummerday, and lie down until they heard the report of a gun which was fired exactly at twelve o&#039;clock (midnight) ; then each party would arise and set to work. By common agreement, all the “fodder” they could mow a path around became the frontager&#039;s own property.
After completing one circle, each party hastened to find fresh - ground to encircle in like manner, as long as any remained unclaimed, after which they completed at leisure the mowing of those parts they had surrounded. When the reaping was over, the &quot;fodder&quot; was gathered up, and boated away by the different rows to the fenside, from whence it was carted to their homes.

See: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://theascoughsofeastfen.weebly.com/life-on-the-east-fen.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://theascoughsofeastfen.weebly.com/life-on-the-east-fen.html">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 present-day road along the dike-side is notorious for its undulating surface, as it seemingly tries to sink back into the fen on which it was built.

Fodder Dike and Blue Bridge: aerial 2023

On the drained East Fen. Blue Bridge left, on the bend. Re. Fodder Dike: in the summer season, when the water had drained off or been evaporated, the surface of large districts was exposed, which speedily bore a strong crop of coarse grass, called "fodder." Every person having a right in this Fen, had the privilege of employing two labourers, and with them would go down into the Fen on the evening before Midsummerday, and lie down until they heard the report of a gun which was fired exactly at twelve o'clock (midnight) ; then each party would arise and set to work. By common agreement, all the “fodder” they could mow a path around became the frontager's own property. After completing one circle, each party hastened to find fresh - ground to encircle in like manner, as long as any remained unclaimed, after which they completed at leisure the mowing of those parts they had surrounded. When the reaping was over, the "fodder" was gathered up, and boated away by the different rows to the fenside, from whence it was carted to their homes. See: Link

The present-day road along the dike-side is notorious for its undulating surface, as it seemingly tries to sink back into the fen on which it was built.

Pool Decoy and Fodder Dike, east of Eastville: aerial 2023 See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7611686">TF4657 : Friskney Decoy Wood, Pool Decoy and the Deeps: aerial 2023 (1)</a>.

For history of duck decoys see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3598845">TF4657 : Friskney Decoy Wood from Decoy Bridge</a>.

Pool Decoy and Fodder Dike, east of Eastville: aerial 2023

See also TF4657 : Friskney Decoy Wood, Pool Decoy and the Deeps: aerial 2023 (1). For history of duck decoys see TF4657 : Friskney Decoy Wood from Decoy Bridge.

Small End and Dickon Hill Road, Friskney: aerial 2023 Lincolnshire Wildlife Park bottom left. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.lincswildlife.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.lincswildlife.com/">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>

Small End and Dickon Hill Road, Friskney: aerial 2023

Lincolnshire Wildlife Park bottom left. See Link

Fields west of Dickon Hill Road, Friskney: aerial 2023 Booth&#039;s Plantation bottom right.

Fields west of Dickon Hill Road, Friskney: aerial 2023

Booth's Plantation bottom right.

Friskney Decoy Wood, Pool Decoy and the Deeps: aerial 2023 (1) East of Eastville. Centred on Friskney Decoy Wood. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7611688">TF4457 : Friskney Decoy Wood, Pool Decoy and the Deeps: aerial 2023 (2)</a>.

Woodland, bottom right to top left: Friskney Decoy Wood, Pool Decoy and the Deeps.

For history of duck decoys see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3598845">TF4657 : Friskney Decoy Wood from Decoy Bridge</a>.

Friskney Decoy Wood, Pool Decoy and the Deeps: aerial 2023 (1)

East of Eastville. Centred on Friskney Decoy Wood. See also TF4457 : Friskney Decoy Wood, Pool Decoy and the Deeps: aerial 2023 (2). Woodland, bottom right to top left: Friskney Decoy Wood, Pool Decoy and the Deeps. For history of duck decoys see TF4657 : Friskney Decoy Wood from Decoy Bridge.

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Rough Fen Wood is located at Grid Ref: TF4457 (Lat: 53.096739, Lng: 0.15563519)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: East Lindsey

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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///smoke.headers.resorting. Near Wainfleet All Saints, Lincolnshire

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