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Elm's Wood

Wood, Forest in Essex Braintree

England

Elm's Wood

Stambourne, St Peter & St Thomas
Stambourne, St Peter & St Thomas Credit: Dave Kelly

Elm's Wood is a charming forest located in the county of Essex, England. Spanning approximately 100 acres, this woodland is known for its picturesque beauty and rich biodiversity. It is situated in close proximity to the village of Elmstead Market, making it easily accessible to both locals and tourists.

The wood is primarily composed of mature elm trees, hence its name, but it also features a variety of other tree species, including oak, beech, and birch. The dense canopy created by these towering trees provides a cool and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and walkers seeking refuge from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Elm's Wood boasts an impressive array of wildlife, with a diverse range of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, making it their home. The forest floor is also teeming with smaller creatures, including squirrels, rabbits, and various insects. It is not uncommon to spot deer grazing peacefully in the clearings, adding to the natural beauty of the surroundings.

The wood is crisscrossed with well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the area and enjoy its scenic views. Additionally, there are several picnic spots scattered throughout, providing the perfect setting for a leisurely lunch amidst nature.

Elm's Wood is not only a place of natural beauty but also holds historical significance. It is believed to have been part of an ancient hunting forest, dating back to medieval times. The remnants of old boundaries and ditches can still be seen, adding an air of mystery and intrigue to the woodland.

Overall, Elm's Wood is a hidden gem in Essex, offering a tranquil escape and a chance to connect with nature in a serene and idyllic setting.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.012634/0.50887852 or Grid Reference TL7237. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stambourne, St Peter & St Thomas
Stambourne, St Peter & St Thomas
Stambourne church tower at night The church tower is brilliantly floodlit at night, as are some of the gravestones in front of it.
Stambourne church tower at night
The church tower is brilliantly floodlit at night, as are some of the gravestones in front of it.
Little bridge south of Toppesfield, Essex
Little bridge south of Toppesfield, Essex
St. Margaret of Antioch church, Toppesfield, Essex The rather strange looking tower of this church was built in 1699 and can be seen for quite a few miles around. The rest of the church is 14th century.
St. Margaret of Antioch church, Toppesfield, Essex
The rather strange looking tower of this church was built in 1699 and can be seen for quite a few miles around. The rest of the church is 14th century.
St. Peter & St. Thomas Becket church, Stambourne, Essex This magnificent 11th century Norman church tower is more like a small castle keep. It has many reused Roman bricks around the tower windows and on some corners, and the tower walls are 4ft thick. The nave is 14th century and the chancel is 16th century. This picture also shows its lovely tudor porch.
St. Peter & St. Thomas Becket church, Stambourne, Essex
This magnificent 11th century Norman church tower is more like a small castle keep. It has many reused Roman bricks around the tower windows and on some corners, and the tower walls are 4ft thick. The nave is 14th century and the chancel is 16th century. This picture also shows its lovely tudor porch.
Cottages at Stambourne Green, Essex Stambourne Green is a part of the village of Stambourne, which is quite a sprawling village in north Essex.
Cottages at Stambourne Green, Essex
Stambourne Green is a part of the village of Stambourne, which is quite a sprawling village in north Essex.
Old barn at Grass Green Farm, Toppesfield, Essex This farm is actually located at an area known as Grass Green, which is a short distance north-west of Toppesfield.
Old barn at Grass Green Farm, Toppesfield, Essex
This farm is actually located at an area known as Grass Green, which is a short distance north-west of Toppesfield.
Farmhouse at Hill Farm
Farmhouse at Hill Farm
Public Footpath
Public Footpath
Farmhouse at Robin Hood Farm On the porch there is a date that says 1699.
Farmhouse at Robin Hood Farm
On the porch there is a date that says 1699.
Farmhouse at Great Tagley Farm, close to Stambourne
Farmhouse at Great Tagley Farm, close to Stambourne
A cottage on Harrow Hill Harrow Hill is the name of the road.
A cottage on Harrow Hill
Harrow Hill is the name of the road.
Warehouse east of Stambourne Presumably built as an agricultural barn or workshop but now apparently occupied by the Balti Rice Company. There is a farmstead directly opposite on the south side of the road.
Warehouse east of Stambourne
Presumably built as an agricultural barn or workshop but now apparently occupied by the Balti Rice Company. There is a farmstead directly opposite on the south side of the road.
Behind Levitt's Farm, south-west of Stambourne The footpath is signed off the road in a NW direction, opposite Robin Hood Farm and alongside a small copse adjoining Levitt's Farm. It gradually bends round the copse to the right: this photo was taken almost due north, early evening.
Behind Levitt's Farm, south-west of Stambourne
The footpath is signed off the road in a NW direction, opposite Robin Hood Farm and alongside a small copse adjoining Levitt's Farm. It gradually bends round the copse to the right: this photo was taken almost due north, early evening.
Looking SE towards Robin Hood Farm This photo is taken on the bend in the boundary of the copse on the left. The road is just the other side of the hedge in the distance
Looking SE towards Robin Hood Farm
This photo is taken on the bend in the boundary of the copse on the left. The road is just the other side of the hedge in the distance
Field and hedge south of Elm's Farm. A crop of rape on the way. A footpath runs parallel to this hedge towards Mortimer's Farm.
Field and hedge south of Elm's Farm.
A crop of rape on the way. A footpath runs parallel to this hedge towards Mortimer's Farm.
Field north of Elm's Farm A footpath follows the hedgerow north-westwards towards Stambourne.
Field north of Elm's Farm
A footpath follows the hedgerow north-westwards towards Stambourne.
St. Peter And St. Thomas Stambourne The church of St. Peter and St. Thomas Stambourne, Essex for more info on the church see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.essexchurches.info/church.asp?p=Stambourne&ty=e&id=001&ts=001" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.essexchurches.info/church.asp?p=Stambourne&ty=e&id=001&ts=001">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>
St. Peter And St. Thomas Stambourne
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Elm's Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL7237 (Lat: 52.012634, Lng: 0.50887852)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Braintree

Police Authority: Essex

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