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Green Wood

St. Mary's church, Strethall, Essex Almost entirely obscured by trees, Strethall church stands by a farm in a remote part of north Essex. The church dates back to the 11th century and has a Saxon nave with a fine Saxon chancel arch. The chancel and tower are 15th century.
St. Mary's church, Strethall, Essex Credit: Robert Edwards

Green Wood is a picturesque forested area located in the county of Essex, England. Spanning over a vast expanse of land, it is known for its lush greenery, diverse flora, and tranquil atmosphere. This enchanting woodland is a haven for nature enthusiasts and offers a wide range of recreational activities.

The forest is characterized by its dense canopies of towering oak, beech, and birch trees, which create a mesmerizing play of light and shadow. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of ferns, wildflowers, and mosses, adding to its natural beauty. The wood is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and numerous bird species, making it a paradise for birdwatchers and animal lovers.

Green Wood provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and nature walks. The well-maintained trails and paths meander through the forest, allowing visitors to explore its hidden treasures. There are also designated picnic areas and camping grounds, providing a perfect setting for a peaceful day out or a weekend getaway.

Local authorities have taken great care to preserve the ecological integrity of Green Wood, ensuring it remains a pristine and biodiverse habitat. Educational programs and guided tours are organized regularly to raise awareness about the importance of conservation and sustainable practices.

Overall, Green Wood in Essex stands as a testament to the beauty and serenity of nature. Its scenic vistas, abundant wildlife, and recreational opportunities make it a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

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Green Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.020968/0.17236577 or Grid Reference TL4938. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St. Mary's church, Strethall, Essex Almost entirely obscured by trees, Strethall church stands by a farm in a remote part of north Essex. The church dates back to the 11th century and has a Saxon nave with a fine Saxon chancel arch. The chancel and tower are 15th century.
St. Mary's church, Strethall, Essex
Almost entirely obscured by trees, Strethall church stands by a farm in a remote part of north Essex. The church dates back to the 11th century and has a Saxon nave with a fine Saxon chancel arch. The chancel and tower are 15th century.
Old house at Catmere End, Strethall, Essex
Old house at Catmere End, Strethall, Essex
Seamans Farm, Littlebury Green, Essex
Seamans Farm, Littlebury Green, Essex
Green Farm, Littlebury Green, Essex
Green Farm, Littlebury Green, Essex
Stream at Long Lane Bridge Stream alongside the B1039 at Long Lane Bridge swollen by recent heavy rain.
Stream at Long Lane Bridge
Stream alongside the B1039 at Long Lane Bridge swollen by recent heavy rain.
Farm buildings at New Farm Farm buildings at New Farm on the b1039 near Littlebury green
Farm buildings at New Farm
Farm buildings at New Farm on the b1039 near Littlebury green
The road to Littlebury Green Road to Littlebury Green from the B1039
The road to Littlebury Green
Road to Littlebury Green from the B1039
Communications tower near Littlebury Green Communications tower near Littlebury Green, almost certainly a mobile phone repeater.
Communications tower near Littlebury Green
Communications tower near Littlebury Green, almost certainly a mobile phone repeater.
Some path near Strethall Picture of a path and tree in top NE corner of the grid square. Best picture of the ones I took, as this square is just fields, and landscape shots were pretty hazy due to the clouds and it being quite a dark day.
Some path near Strethall
Picture of a path and tree in top NE corner of the grid square. Best picture of the ones I took, as this square is just fields, and landscape shots were pretty hazy due to the clouds and it being quite a dark day.
St Peter's, Littlebury Green St Peter's was set up as a chapel of ease to save residents the trek to the parish church in Littlebury. It was assembled from a kit which came complete with stained glass windows.
St Peter's, Littlebury Green
St Peter's was set up as a chapel of ease to save residents the trek to the parish church in Littlebury. It was assembled from a kit which came complete with stained glass windows.
Road Junction Road junction near to Wendens Ambo, Essex. For close up of the finger post see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1177218" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1177218">Link</a>
Road Junction
Road junction near to Wendens Ambo, Essex. For close up of the finger post see Link
Public byway to Free Wood and beyond
Public byway to Free Wood and beyond
An old farm building, southwest of Littlebury Green
An old farm building, southwest of Littlebury Green
Strethall: St Mary Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. For more about Strethall, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.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> .
Strethall: St Mary
Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. For more about Strethall, see LinkExternal link .
Strethall: St Mary's church tower Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. The churchyard is small and there are lots of trees, so it's not easy to get a picture of the whole building. For more about Strethall, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.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> .
Strethall: St Mary's church tower
Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. The churchyard is small and there are lots of trees, so it's not easy to get a picture of the whole building. For more about Strethall, see LinkExternal link .
Strethall: St Mary - the porch Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. For more about Strethall, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.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> .
Strethall: St Mary - the porch
Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. For more about Strethall, see LinkExternal link .
Strethall: St Mary Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. The churchyard is small and there are lots of trees, so it is difficult to get a picture of the whole building, especially from the shadows on a bright September morning. For more about Strethall, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.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> .
Strethall: St Mary
Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. The churchyard is small and there are lots of trees, so it is difficult to get a picture of the whole building, especially from the shadows on a bright September morning. For more about Strethall, see LinkExternal link .
Strethall: St Mary Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands amid trees next to a farm at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. For more about Strethall, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.recordinguttlesfordhistory.org.uk/strethall/strethallbriefhistory.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> .
Strethall: St Mary
Parts of Strethall church date from the 11th century. It stands amid trees next to a farm at the end of a lane high in the chalk hills of North Essex, just south of the Cambridgeshire border. For more about Strethall, see LinkExternal link .
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Green Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL4938 (Lat: 52.020968, Lng: 0.17236577)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Uttlesford

Police Authority: Essex

What 3 Words

///universal.goat.afterglow. Near Saffron Walden, Essex

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Access: yes
Leisure: playground
Lat/Long: 52.0244439/0.1680762
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Seamans Farm
Landuse: farm
Note Retag: CS #48756035
Lat/Long: 52.0250417/0.1724834
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Bus Stop
Thomas Walk
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1500IM996
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Thomas Walk
Naptan Crossing: Thomas Walk
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan Landmark: Thomas Walk
Naptan NaptanCode: esxdawjd
Naptan Street: Littlebury Green Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 52.0246266/0.1697607
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Bus Stop
Thomas Walk
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1500IM996AA
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Thomas Walk
Naptan Crossing: Thomas Walk
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan Landmark: Thomas Walk
Naptan NaptanCode: esxgwpdj
Naptan Street: Littlebury Green Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 10:45
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Design: type_m
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: CB11 60
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.0238877/0.1671492
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Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 52.0243795/0.1683921
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Telephone
Defibrillator
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Covered: booth
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Emergency: defibrillator
Man Made: telephone_box
Payment Telephone Cards: yes
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Bench
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Material: wood
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