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Compton Wood

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Compton Wood

Firle Village Hall Built as a reading room by public subscription to honour the Gage family, owners of much of the village and land around.
Firle Village Hall Credit: David M Clark

Compton Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Sussex, England. Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, it is nestled in the heart of the South Downs National Park, making it an idyllic retreat for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers alike.

The wood boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, with ancient oak and beech trees dominating the landscape. These majestic trees provide a dense canopy, casting dappled sunlight onto the woodland floor, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere.

Compton Wood is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, foxes, and a plethora of bird species. The woodland is a haven for birdwatchers, offering the opportunity to spot species such as woodpeckers, warblers, and owls.

Visitors to Compton Wood can explore the numerous footpaths and trails that weave through the forest, allowing them to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the surroundings. The wood also features a small stream that meanders through its heart, adding to its charm and providing a peaceful backdrop for those seeking relaxation.

Throughout the year, Compton Wood showcases the changing seasons, with vibrant bluebells carpeting the forest floor in spring and a rich tapestry of autumnal colors in the fall. The wood is a popular destination for photographers, who are drawn to its captivating beauty and the opportunities it presents for capturing stunning images.

Overall, Compton Wood is a captivating woodland sanctuary that offers visitors the chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and connect with nature in a truly enchanting setting.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.845344/0.11093107 or Grid Reference TQ4807. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Firle Village Hall Built as a reading room by public subscription to honour the Gage family, owners of much of the village and land around.
Firle Village Hall
Built as a reading room by public subscription to honour the Gage family, owners of much of the village and land around.
Firle Stores The shop, as well as many of the houses in the village, is owned by the estate - had it been in private hands it could very easily have been converted to residential use
Firle Stores
The shop, as well as many of the houses in the village, is owned by the estate - had it been in private hands it could very easily have been converted to residential use
Beanstalk at Firle Cottage on the old coach road near to Firle village, welcome stop for weary walkers providing teas at weekends in summer in secluded garden to rear
Beanstalk at Firle
Cottage on the old coach road near to Firle village, welcome stop for weary walkers providing teas at weekends in summer in secluded garden to rear
Tilton Bostal Bridleway that leads off South Downs Way to provide flowery and gradual descent to Tilton, one-time home of the economist Maynard Keynes, and his associates in the Bloomsbury set at nearby Charleston
Tilton Bostal
Bridleway that leads off South Downs Way to provide flowery and gradual descent to Tilton, one-time home of the economist Maynard Keynes, and his associates in the Bloomsbury set at nearby Charleston
Pyramid orchid at Tilton Bostal Thin chalk soils on steep north-facing scarp slopes of the South Downs provide rich array of cowslips, followed here by orchids
Pyramid orchid at Tilton Bostal
Thin chalk soils on steep north-facing scarp slopes of the South Downs provide rich array of cowslips, followed here by orchids
Firle Place staircase Firle Place features in the list compiled by Simon Jenkins of the top hundred houses - some of the finest artwork and furniture - in a superb parkland below the scarp slopes of the South Downs.
Firle Place staircase
Firle Place features in the list compiled by Simon Jenkins of the top hundred houses - some of the finest artwork and furniture - in a superb parkland below the scarp slopes of the South Downs.
Firle from the Bostal seats Firle Bostal offers free parking and seats to enjoy this panorama which includes Firle village, the busy A27, railway and the wooded landscape of the High Weald.
Firle from the Bostal seats
Firle Bostal offers free parking and seats to enjoy this panorama which includes Firle village, the busy A27, railway and the wooded landscape of the High Weald.
Field near A27 Lewes Road
Field near A27 Lewes Road
Downtown Firle The lane between the Post Office and the two cottages is The Dock.
Downtown Firle
The lane between the Post Office and the two cottages is The Dock.
The Dock, Firle Although the map may suggest otherwise The Dock does not provide a route for traffic between the village and Firle Place.
The Dock, Firle
Although the map may suggest otherwise The Dock does not provide a route for traffic between the village and Firle Place.
St Peter, Firle - tomb of Sir Edward Gage There are three alabaster tomb chests of members of the Gage family in the Gage Chapel, all made in 1595. This is the tomb of Sir Edward Gage (d.1569) and his wife standing in the north-east corner of the chapel.
St Peter, Firle - tomb of Sir Edward Gage
There are three alabaster tomb chests of members of the Gage family in the Gage Chapel, all made in 1595. This is the tomb of Sir Edward Gage (d.1569) and his wife standing in the north-east corner of the chapel.
St Peter, Firle - tomb of John Gage There are three alabaster tomb chests of members of the Gage family in the Gage Chapel, all made in 1595. This is the tomb of John Gage (d.1598) and his two wives standing in the north-west corner of the chapel. All three were commissioned by John Gage himself.
St Peter, Firle - tomb of John Gage
There are three alabaster tomb chests of members of the Gage family in the Gage Chapel, all made in 1595. This is the tomb of John Gage (d.1598) and his two wives standing in the north-west corner of the chapel. All three were commissioned by John Gage himself.
Descent from Firle Beacon The path passes through Firle Plantation in the foreground towards Firle itself. The high ground in the centre of the horizon is The Caburn, a chalky outlier separated from the main strike of the South Downs by the River Ouse and its tributary Glynde Reach.
Descent from Firle Beacon
The path passes through Firle Plantation in the foreground towards Firle itself. The high ground in the centre of the horizon is The Caburn, a chalky outlier separated from the main strike of the South Downs by the River Ouse and its tributary Glynde Reach.
South Downs escarpment near Firle Beacon Taken from the steep descent from Firle Beacon looking east along the escarpment and across the Low Weald.
South Downs escarpment near Firle Beacon
Taken from the steep descent from Firle Beacon looking east along the escarpment and across the Low Weald.
Bovines at Charleston Farm Charleston Farm is to be distinguished from the nearby Charleston Farmhouse which was frequented pre-War by the members of the Bloomsbury Set whose interests were unlikely to have included farming. The downland spur of Round Hill rises in the background.
Bovines at Charleston Farm
Charleston Farm is to be distinguished from the nearby Charleston Farmhouse which was frequented pre-War by the members of the Bloomsbury Set whose interests were unlikely to have included farming. The downland spur of Round Hill rises in the background.
Tilton House Once the home of the noted economist J Maynard Keynes who was closely associated with Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant of the Bloomsbury set next door at Charleston Farm. Seen here from the bridleway that climbs up Tilton Bostal to join the South Downs Way.
Tilton House
Once the home of the noted economist J Maynard Keynes who was closely associated with Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant of the Bloomsbury set next door at Charleston Farm. Seen here from the bridleway that climbs up Tilton Bostal to join the South Downs Way.
Signpost at Tilton Bostal Marker post where the bridleway from Tilton meets the South Downs Way. Firle Beacon is in the distance.
Signpost at Tilton Bostal
Marker post where the bridleway from Tilton meets the South Downs Way. Firle Beacon is in the distance.
Have the Martians landed? Almost hidden from view in a shaw above Upper Barn. Could this be a flying saucer, or perhaps something more mundane? Seen from the bridleway up Tilton Bostal.
Have the Martians landed?
Almost hidden from view in a shaw above Upper Barn. Could this be a flying saucer, or perhaps something more mundane? Seen from the bridleway up Tilton Bostal.
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Compton Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ4807 (Lat: 50.845344, Lng: 0.11093107)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Lewes

Police Authority: Sussex

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