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Bainden Wood

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Bainden Wood

Mayfield churchyard, East Sussex
Mayfield churchyard, East Sussex Credit: nick macneill

Bainden Wood, located in the county of Sussex, is a picturesque woodland area known for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity. Covering an expansive area, the wood is part of the South Downs National Park, which is renowned for its stunning landscapes and diverse flora and fauna.

The woodland is characterized by a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, including oak, beech, birch, and pine. These trees create a lush and vibrant canopy, providing habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. Visitors to Bainden Wood can expect to encounter species such as deer, badgers, foxes, and an array of birdlife.

The wood offers numerous walking trails and paths that wind through its ancient and enchanting landscape. These trails provide visitors with the opportunity to explore the wood at their leisure, immersing themselves in its tranquility and natural splendor. The wood also features several viewpoints, offering breathtaking vistas of the surrounding countryside.

Bainden Wood is not only a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and hikers but also a popular destination for families and picnickers. The wood provides ample space for recreational activities, making it an ideal spot for a day out in nature.

Managed by local authorities, Bainden Wood is diligently preserved and protected to maintain its ecological value and natural beauty. The wood serves as an important ecological corridor, connecting various habitats and allowing for the movement of wildlife across the landscape.

In summary, Bainden Wood is a captivating woodland area in Sussex, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With its diverse range of flora and fauna, scenic trails, and recreational opportunities, it is a place that truly celebrates the beauty of nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.010677/0.27732941 or Grid Reference TQ5925. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mayfield churchyard, East Sussex
Mayfield churchyard, East Sussex
Mayfield village centre, East Sussex The bus services had only just become deregularised, so it's difficult to know what company the green bus belongs to. It could be Maidstone and District. For a similar modern bus scene in the village see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2122959">TQ5826 : Mayfield village centre, East Sussex</a>.
Mayfield village centre, East Sussex
The bus services had only just become deregularised, so it's difficult to know what company the green bus belongs to. It could be Maidstone and District. For a similar modern bus scene in the village see TQ5826 : Mayfield village centre, East Sussex.
Royal Oak Mews sign
Royal Oak Mews sign
Crossways Grade II listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1028177" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1028177">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> house one a triangle between High Street (seen from), West Street (left) and West Street (also to the rear of the property).
Crossways
Grade II listed LinkExternal link house one a triangle between High Street (seen from), West Street (left) and West Street (also to the rear of the property).
The Carpenters Arms, Fletching street
The Carpenters Arms, Fletching street
The Organ, St Dunstan's Church J.W.Walker and Sons, 1997. Further improvements by Martin Cross in 2010. 3 manuals plus pedals, although the third manual is a coupler manual of Swell and Great. 29 speaking stops. The casework features carvings of scenes from St Dunstan's life.
The Organ, St Dunstan's Church
J.W.Walker and Sons, 1997. Further improvements by Martin Cross in 2010. 3 manuals plus pedals, although the third manual is a coupler manual of Swell and Great. 29 speaking stops. The casework features carvings of scenes from St Dunstan's life.
The Aynscombe Memorial, Mayfield church In memory of Thomas Aynscombe, died December 1620 and his wife Katherine who died April 1633. Carved by Nicholas Stone.
The Aynscombe Memorial, Mayfield church
In memory of Thomas Aynscombe, died December 1620 and his wife Katherine who died April 1633. Carved by Nicholas Stone.
St Dunstan's Church, Mayfield Grade I listed. There was originally a wooden church on this site in 960 AD built by St Dunstan - the great Saxon Archbishop of Canterbury. Mayfield was one of the largest villages in the deanery of South Malling and the Archbishop of Canterbury had a palace behind the church. Between 1100 and 1200 and Normans replaced the wooden church with one of stone. The tower is 13th C with a broached shingled spire. The church burned down in 1389 (as was much of the Village!) but was rebuilt by 1420 and this is the church we see now. The porch is 15th century and has carved animals in the roof. There is a parvise above. The South aisle has a Lady Chapel first mentioned in 1570. It was refurbished after a fire in 1994. Some of the choir stalls date back to 15th C. There is a small but fine memorial to Thomas Aynscombe by Nicholas Stone. Many of the memorials in the church belong to the Baker and Kirby families. These were local ironmaster families. The nave has four tomb slabs of Sussex iron The tower, which had developed cracks, was restored in the 1980's. There has been little other restoration over the years apart from some in 1867-69. The organ is by Walker from 1997.
St Dunstan's Church, Mayfield
Grade I listed. There was originally a wooden church on this site in 960 AD built by St Dunstan - the great Saxon Archbishop of Canterbury. Mayfield was one of the largest villages in the deanery of South Malling and the Archbishop of Canterbury had a palace behind the church. Between 1100 and 1200 and Normans replaced the wooden church with one of stone. The tower is 13th C with a broached shingled spire. The church burned down in 1389 (as was much of the Village!) but was rebuilt by 1420 and this is the church we see now. The porch is 15th century and has carved animals in the roof. There is a parvise above. The South aisle has a Lady Chapel first mentioned in 1570. It was refurbished after a fire in 1994. Some of the choir stalls date back to 15th C. There is a small but fine memorial to Thomas Aynscombe by Nicholas Stone. Many of the memorials in the church belong to the Baker and Kirby families. These were local ironmaster families. The nave has four tomb slabs of Sussex iron The tower, which had developed cracks, was restored in the 1980's. There has been little other restoration over the years apart from some in 1867-69. The organ is by Walker from 1997.
The Oast, Fletching Street, Mayfield Single round kiln oast house.
The Oast, Fletching Street, Mayfield
Single round kiln oast house.
Alexandra Road Two rows of terraced houses.
Alexandra Road
Two rows of terraced houses.
Rose & Crown sign Sign for <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/121184">TQ5927 : The Rose and Crown, Mayfield</a>
Rose & Crown sign
Sign for TQ5927 : The Rose and Crown, Mayfield
The Oasts, Glebe Farm, Coggins Mill Lane, Mayfield The cowls have recently been re-added since <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1105000">TQ5927 : The Oasts, Glebe Farm, Coggins Mill Lane, Mayfield, East Sussex</a>
The Oasts, Glebe Farm, Coggins Mill Lane, Mayfield
The cowls have recently been re-added since TQ5927 : The Oasts, Glebe Farm, Coggins Mill Lane, Mayfield, East Sussex
The Oast, Fletching Street, Mayfield The cowl has been re-added since <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/881879">TQ5927 : Oast House</a>
The Oast, Fletching Street, Mayfield
The cowl has been re-added since TQ5927 : Oast House
Coggins Mill Road Approaching the Rose and Crown pub.
Coggins Mill Road
Approaching the Rose and Crown pub.
Interior, St Dunstan's church, Mayfield Grade I listed. There was originally a wooden church on this site in 960 AD built by St Dunstan - the great Saxon Archbishop of Canterbury. Mayfield was one of the largest villages in the deanery of South Malling and the Archbishop of Canterbury had a palace behind the church. Between 1100 and 1200 and Normans replaced the wooden church with one of stone. The tower is 13th C with a broached shingled spire. The church burned down in 1389 (as was much of the Village!) but was rebuilt by 1420 and this is the church we see now. The porch is 15th century and has carved animals in the roof. There is a parvise above. The South aisle has a Lady Chapel first mentioned in 1570. It was refurbished after a fire in 1994. Some of the choir stalls date back to 15th C. There is a small but fine memorial to Thomas Aynscombe by Nicholas Stone. Many of the memorials in the church belong to the Baker and Kirby families. These were local ironmaster families. The nave has four tomb slabs of Sussex iron The tower, which had developed cracks, was restored in the 1980's. There has been little other restoration over the years apart from some in 1867-69. The organ is by Walker from 1997.
Interior, St Dunstan's church, Mayfield
Grade I listed. There was originally a wooden church on this site in 960 AD built by St Dunstan - the great Saxon Archbishop of Canterbury. Mayfield was one of the largest villages in the deanery of South Malling and the Archbishop of Canterbury had a palace behind the church. Between 1100 and 1200 and Normans replaced the wooden church with one of stone. The tower is 13th C with a broached shingled spire. The church burned down in 1389 (as was much of the Village!) but was rebuilt by 1420 and this is the church we see now. The porch is 15th century and has carved animals in the roof. There is a parvise above. The South aisle has a Lady Chapel first mentioned in 1570. It was refurbished after a fire in 1994. Some of the choir stalls date back to 15th C. There is a small but fine memorial to Thomas Aynscombe by Nicholas Stone. Many of the memorials in the church belong to the Baker and Kirby families. These were local ironmaster families. The nave has four tomb slabs of Sussex iron The tower, which had developed cracks, was restored in the 1980's. There has been little other restoration over the years apart from some in 1867-69. The organ is by Walker from 1997.
Memorial to Thomas Aynscombe & wife, Mayfield church A wall memorial to Thomas Aynscombe (d. 1620)who was a reader of the Inner Temple, London. He married Katherine Eversfield (d. 1633)and they had 2 sons, John and Thomas(his heir), and 3 daughters, Mary, Katherine and Elizabeth. 2 Children died as infants (represented by skulls on the memorial). The monument is by Nicholas Stone.
Memorial to Thomas Aynscombe & wife, Mayfield church
A wall memorial to Thomas Aynscombe (d. 1620)who was a reader of the Inner Temple, London. He married Katherine Eversfield (d. 1633)and they had 2 sons, John and Thomas(his heir), and 3 daughters, Mary, Katherine and Elizabeth. 2 Children died as infants (represented by skulls on the memorial). The monument is by Nicholas Stone.
Children on Aynscombe Memorial, Mayfield church A wall memorial to Thomas Aynscombe (d. 1620)who was a reader of the Inner Temple, London. He married Katherine Eversfield (d. 1633)and they had 2 sons, John and Thomas(his heir), and 3 daughters, Mary, Katherine and Elizabeth. 2 Children died as infants (represented by skulls on the memorial). The monument is by Nicholas Stone.
Children on Aynscombe Memorial, Mayfield church
A wall memorial to Thomas Aynscombe (d. 1620)who was a reader of the Inner Temple, London. He married Katherine Eversfield (d. 1633)and they had 2 sons, John and Thomas(his heir), and 3 daughters, Mary, Katherine and Elizabeth. 2 Children died as infants (represented by skulls on the memorial). The monument is by Nicholas Stone.
Aynscombe Daughters, memorial, Mayfield church A wall memorial to Thomas Aynscombe (d. 1620)who was a reader of the Inner Temple, London. He married Katherine Eversfield (d. 1633)and they had 2 sons, John and Thomas(his heir), and 3 daughters, Mary, Katherine and Elizabeth. 2 Children died as infants (represented by skulls on the memorial). The monument is by Nicholas Stone.
Aynscombe Daughters, memorial, Mayfield church
A wall memorial to Thomas Aynscombe (d. 1620)who was a reader of the Inner Temple, London. He married Katherine Eversfield (d. 1633)and they had 2 sons, John and Thomas(his heir), and 3 daughters, Mary, Katherine and Elizabeth. 2 Children died as infants (represented by skulls on the memorial). The monument is by Nicholas Stone.
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Bainden Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ5925 (Lat: 51.010677, Lng: 0.27732941)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Wealden

Police Authority: Sussex

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Located within 500m of 51.010677,0.27732941
Great Bainden Farm
Is In: East Sussex, England, UK
Landuse: farm
Note Retag: CS #48756035
Source: OS_OpenData_Streetview
Lat/Long: 51.014526/0.2759951
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Barrier: yes
Lat/Long: 51.0147584/0.2756669
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Colour: yellow
Inscription: GAS PIPELINE
Marker: post
Material: concrete
Utility: gas
Lat/Long: 51.0104284/0.2833315
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