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Crofts Wood

Wood, Forest in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Crofts Wood

Near Streetly Hall Webb's Road, the narrow lane from Streetly End.
Near Streetly Hall Credit: John Sutton

Crofts Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is known for its diverse range of plant and animal species, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The wood is primarily composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, and birch, with some coniferous species such as pine and spruce. The dense foliage provides a sheltered habitat for a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and numerous species of birds. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of wildflowers during the spring and summer months, adding to the natural beauty of the surroundings.

Several well-marked trails crisscross the wood, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its enchanting landscapes. These trails cater to different levels of fitness and are suitable for both casual strolls and more challenging hikes. Along the way, hikers can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and may even chance upon hidden streams or ponds.

Crofts Wood also holds historical significance, with remnants of ancient settlements and archaeological sites scattered throughout the area. These relics serve as a reminder of the wood's rich past, adding an extra layer of intrigue to an already captivating destination.

Overall, Crofts Wood in Cambridgeshire is a captivating forest that showcases the beauty of nature and offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.096418/0.33660361 or Grid Reference TL6046. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Near Streetly Hall Webb's Road, the narrow lane from Streetly End.
Near Streetly Hall
Webb's Road, the narrow lane from Streetly End.
Streetly End: towards the windmill The mill was built in 1802 but ceased milling after the sails blew off in 1895. The timber-framed house on the left dates from c 1600 and is Grade II listed.
Streetly End: towards the windmill
The mill was built in 1802 but ceased milling after the sails blew off in 1895. The timber-framed house on the left dates from c 1600 and is Grade II listed.
Streetly End: thatch and tulips Bright tulips in the verge of the road to West Wickham. The Grade II listed timber-framed cottage on the left dates from the 18th century.
Streetly End: thatch and tulips
Bright tulips in the verge of the road to West Wickham. The Grade II listed timber-framed cottage on the left dates from the 18th century.
Streetly End windmill The mill, built in 1802, lost its sails in 1895.
Streetly End windmill
The mill, built in 1802, lost its sails in 1895.
Insulating Streetly End Farmhouse Cladding is being added prior to re-rendering. The house is Grade II listed and dates from the mid 17th century.
Insulating Streetly End Farmhouse
Cladding is being added prior to re-rendering. The house is Grade II listed and dates from the mid 17th century.
Horseheath: on West Wickham Road Modern houses near the northern edge of the village.
Horseheath: on West Wickham Road
Modern houses near the northern edge of the village.
Horseheath: the rear of Hartford House "House, formerly rectory, c 1700, extended on west side C19. Timber-framed [and] plaster rendered with hipped tiled roof and wood eaves" (Grade II listing). The picture was taken from All Saints' churchyard as a spring morning turned cloudy.
Horseheath: the rear of Hartford House
"House, formerly rectory, c 1700, extended on west side C19. Timber-framed [and] plaster rendered with hipped tiled roof and wood eaves" (Grade II listing). The picture was taken from All Saints' churchyard as a spring morning turned cloudy.
Horseheath: All Saints - north side The church dates from the 14th and 15th centuries and was much restored in the 19th. "Nave without aisles Perp, a fine impression inside, with very large three-light transomed windows - a veritable glasshouse. The height of the nave was brought down [see evidence of the former roof line on the east wall of the tower] and brick battlements put up" (Nikolaus Pevsner).
Horseheath: All Saints - north side
The church dates from the 14th and 15th centuries and was much restored in the 19th. "Nave without aisles Perp, a fine impression inside, with very large three-light transomed windows - a veritable glasshouse. The height of the nave was brought down [see evidence of the former roof line on the east wall of the tower] and brick battlements put up" (Nikolaus Pevsner).
Horseheath: All Saints - south side The church dates from the 14th and 15th centuries and was much restored in the 19th. "Nave without aisles Perp, a fine impression inside, with very large three-light transomed windows - a veritable glasshouse. The height of the nave was brought down [see evidence of the former roof line on the east wall of the tower] and brick battlements put up" (Nikolaus Pevsner).
Horseheath: All Saints - south side
The church dates from the 14th and 15th centuries and was much restored in the 19th. "Nave without aisles Perp, a fine impression inside, with very large three-light transomed windows - a veritable glasshouse. The height of the nave was brought down [see evidence of the former roof line on the east wall of the tower] and brick battlements put up" (Nikolaus Pevsner).
Horseheath: round the corner West Wickham Road on the last morning of April.
Horseheath: round the corner
West Wickham Road on the last morning of April.
Once a railway embankment Bushes and undergrowth cover what was, until the 1960s, an embankment on the Stour Valley line, which connected Cambridge (ahead) and Colchester. The bridge over the Castle Camps to Bartlow road was removed long ago.
Once a railway embankment
Bushes and undergrowth cover what was, until the 1960s, an embankment on the Stour Valley line, which connected Cambridge (ahead) and Colchester. The bridge over the Castle Camps to Bartlow road was removed long ago.
Where a railway once crossed The bushes and undergrowth either side of the Castle Camps to Bartlow road cover what were, until the 1960s, embankments on the Stour Valley line, which connected Cambridge and Colchester. The bridge over the road was removed long ago.
Where a railway once crossed
The bushes and undergrowth either side of the Castle Camps to Bartlow road cover what were, until the 1960s, embankments on the Stour Valley line, which connected Cambridge and Colchester. The bridge over the road was removed long ago.
On the road to Bartlow The road from Shudy Camps and Castle Camps to Bartlow, photographed on a sunny morning in late August.
On the road to Bartlow
The road from Shudy Camps and Castle Camps to Bartlow, photographed on a sunny morning in late August.
Horseheath, All Saints Frances Baines, died 1846 at the age of 33. Her inscription reads: She filled the office of schoolmistress in this parish for nine years, to the duties of which situation she devoted herself with diligence and assiduity beyond her strength, and in this cause having passed six months at an Infant School training Institution to qualify herself further as a teacher of the younger children more especially according to the most approved method. She suffered from the close application there required, and ultimately fell a sacrifice, to her praiseworthy exertions. In grateful recollection of benefits received, her sorrowing scholars have erected this monument. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/horseheath.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.druidic.org/camchurch/churches/horseheath.htm">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>
Horseheath, All Saints
Frances Baines, died 1846 at the age of 33. Her inscription reads: She filled the office of schoolmistress in this parish for nine years, to the duties of which situation she devoted herself with diligence and assiduity beyond her strength, and in this cause having passed six months at an Infant School training Institution to qualify herself further as a teacher of the younger children more especially according to the most approved method. She suffered from the close application there required, and ultimately fell a sacrifice, to her praiseworthy exertions. In grateful recollection of benefits received, her sorrowing scholars have erected this monument. LinkExternal link
Entrance to Cardinal's Farm
Entrance to Cardinal's Farm
A small lane at Cardinal's Green There doesn't appear to be a name for this short lane. It leads off Howard's Lane.
A small lane at Cardinal's Green
There doesn't appear to be a name for this short lane. It leads off Howard's Lane.
'The Old Red Lion Inn' at Horseheath, Cambs. This stands alongside the original A.604 that no longer passes through the village.
'The Old Red Lion Inn' at Horseheath, Cambs.
This stands alongside the original A.604 that no longer passes through the village.
Harcamlow Way near Horseheath
Harcamlow Way near Horseheath
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Crofts Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL6046 (Lat: 52.096418, Lng: 0.33660361)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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