Ash Holt Plantation

Wood, Forest in Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk

England

Ash Holt Plantation

Wheat field towards Boughton Road Credit: Hugh Venables

Ash Holt Plantation is a prominent woodland area located in Norfolk, England. Covering a sprawling area, it is widely recognized for its dense forest and rich biodiversity. The plantation is situated in close proximity to the village of Ashwellthorpe, making it easily accessible for visitors and locals alike.

The woodland stretches across a diverse landscape, encompassing various types of trees such as oak, beech, and birch, which create a picturesque and serene environment. The plantation is also distinguished for its well-maintained pathways, allowing visitors to explore the woodland and admire its natural beauty.

Ash Holt Plantation is home to a wide range of wildlife, including numerous bird species, mammals, and insects. Visitors can catch a glimpse of popular woodland birds like woodpeckers, jays, and robins. The woodland also provides shelter for animals such as foxes, deer, and squirrels, adding to its ecological significance.

The plantation offers a peaceful retreat for nature enthusiasts, providing opportunities for walking, hiking, and wildlife observation. The dense forest serves as an ideal location for nature photography, with its vibrant foliage and tranquil atmosphere providing a perfect backdrop.

Ash Holt Plantation is managed and maintained by local authorities, ensuring its preservation and protection. Efforts are made to conserve the woodland's natural resources, while also promoting sustainable practices. The plantation is a cherished natural asset of Norfolk, providing a sanctuary for both wildlife and humans, and offering a chance to connect with nature in a serene setting.

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Ash Holt Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.6126/0.51597186 or Grid Reference TF7004. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wheat field towards Boughton Road

Hugh Venables

Organ in St Andrew's Church

The instrument occupying the 14th-century west tower arch is a rare survival of the work of Joseph Halmshaw & Sons, organ builders of Birmingham, who were active in the later 19th century and at the beginning of the 20th. For two Lincolnshire examples of their work see SK9364 : Organ, St Michael's church, South Hykeham and SK9760 : Organ in All Saints' church, Coleby.

Tiger

St. Andrew's church, Barton Bendish

This is an interesting little church with some unusual features. The 15th c. porch has flushwork depicting the cross of St Andrew. A stair turret ascends the 14th c. tower on the south side, above the parapet is a pyramidal cap. In my opinion the late Norman doorway has at some time been made narrower which has created a point to the once rounded top, there is a detached column either side. Inside the nave are box pews dated 1623 and a small coeval poor box. Behind the pulpit is a small 14th c. niche and in the north wall are the old rood stairs. The chancel, to my mind is the most interesting part of the church just below the 14th c. piscina are two unique additional drains set into the floor which is covered with 14th c. patterned tiles. Adjacent to it is a graduated dropped sill sedilia.

Adrian S Pye

Barton Bendish St. Mary's church

The church had a tower which fell in 1421 and lasted until 1710. An attractive crocketted ogee hood-mould over the chancel door. The west Norman door has unusual banding around the columns of the jamb, the inner columns are an unusual bobbin design, with four orders of decoration above. It was salvaged from All Saints when it was demolished. Inside next to the south door is a painting of a wheel with a figure of Catherine, beneath her, a coffin on a bier. On the end of one of the Carolean benches is carved 1637; only slightly later that the Holy table which has ‘EL 1633’ carved on the front. High on the east wall hang two worm-eaten angels seemingly from the screen. A dropped-sill sedilia with quatrefoil decoration below. The piscina may be below floor level if it was similar to the one at Barton Bendish St Andrew’s.

Adrian S Pye

Fincham Road, Barton Bendish

Adrian S Pye

Barton Bendish War Memorial

The Memorial bears 17 names and an additional six on a small marble making a total of 23 for WW1, with WW2 having claimed four lives.

Adrian S Pye

Private land near Barton Bendish

New gates and an explanatory sign should keep people out of these fields near Barton Bendish. Viewed from Fincham Road.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Approaching Barton Bendish

Approaching Barton Bendish on a dull summer morning. The entrance to Barton Hall is on the corner and in the next square.

Mary and Angus Hogg

In St Andrew's graveyard

This gravestone at St Andrew’s in Barton Bendish, dated 1793, shows some symbolic carving across the top. The large vase in the centre is flanked by two winged souls that indicate the rise of the deceased’s soul to Heaven. I found a few examples of this style in other Norfolk graveyards.

Mary and Angus Hogg