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Parsonage Wood

Wood, Forest in Essex Braintree

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Parsonage Wood

All Saints church, Wickham St. Paul, Essex The church stands half a mile north of the village next to a farm. It has a lovely Tudor brick tower, built in 1505, and a nave that is 12th century. The chancel is the same height as the nave and was rebuilt in the 14th century. Inside is a fine chancel screen with much delicate tracery.
All Saints church, Wickham St. Paul, Essex Credit: Robert Edwards

Parsonage Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Essex, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and locals seeking a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The wood is situated in a rural setting, surrounded by rolling hills and meadows, offering visitors a tranquil and idyllic environment.

The wood is predominantly composed of ancient oak trees, which create a dense canopy that filters sunlight, casting a dappled effect on the forest floor. This creates a delightful ambiance, especially during the spring and summer months when the woodland is ablaze with vibrant wildflowers and a myriad of bird species can be heard chirping from the treetops.

Several well-maintained footpaths wind their way through Parsonage Wood, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. These paths lead to various points of interest, such as a small pond teeming with aquatic life and a clearing that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

Parsonage Wood also boasts a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and a variety of bird species. The wood is particularly renowned for its population of great spotted woodpeckers, which can often be spotted drilling into trees in search of insects.

Overall, Parsonage Wood is a serene and enchanting woodland that offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in nature's beauty. Whether it be for a leisurely stroll, bird-watching, or simply enjoying the peaceful atmosphere, this woodland is a hidden gem in the heart of Essex.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.014165/0.68139288 or Grid Reference TL8438. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

All Saints church, Wickham St. Paul, Essex The church stands half a mile north of the village next to a farm. It has a lovely Tudor brick tower, built in 1505, and a nave that is 12th century. The chancel is the same height as the nave and was rebuilt in the 14th century. Inside is a fine chancel screen with much delicate tracery.
All Saints church, Wickham St. Paul, Essex
The church stands half a mile north of the village next to a farm. It has a lovely Tudor brick tower, built in 1505, and a nave that is 12th century. The chancel is the same height as the nave and was rebuilt in the 14th century. Inside is a fine chancel screen with much delicate tracery.
Bulmer Tye, Essex This view is from the entrance to Jenkins Farm.
Bulmer Tye, Essex
This view is from the entrance to Jenkins Farm.
Sudbury Road, heading towards Bulmer, Essex
Sudbury Road, heading towards Bulmer, Essex
Walnut Tree Cottage At the junction to the north of Dovehouse Farm
Walnut Tree Cottage
At the junction to the north of Dovehouse Farm
The Ryes
The Ryes
Armsey Farm
Armsey Farm
Part of Bulmer Brick & Tile Co. This company is located in the grounds of Hole Farm.
Part of Bulmer Brick & Tile Co.
This company is located in the grounds of Hole Farm.
Bridleway and road to Butler's Hall Farm
Bridleway and road to Butler's Hall Farm
Part of Church Road in Bulmer
Part of Church Road in Bulmer
Part of Gentrys Farm The road is called Clayhill Lane, which leads to Great Henny.
Part of Gentrys Farm
The road is called Clayhill Lane, which leads to Great Henny.
Footpath to Hill Farm The footpath to Hall Farm is now bordered by a rabbit/deer proof fence defending a new tree plantation.
Footpath to Hill Farm
The footpath to Hall Farm is now bordered by a rabbit/deer proof fence defending a new tree plantation.
Gateway to Auberies, through the woods
Gateway to Auberies, through the woods
The B1058, Hedingham Road
The B1058, Hedingham Road
Claypit at Bulmer Brick and Tile Works A view towards the working face of the claypit at this traditional brickworks, in use, on and off, since the 15th century.
Claypit at Bulmer Brick and Tile Works
A view towards the working face of the claypit at this traditional brickworks, in use, on and off, since the 15th century.
Freshly Moulded Bricks Wet clay bricks (between 700 and a thousand per man, per day) are laid out to dry under these long canopies before being fired. Drying takes place indoors in the winter. The Bulmer Brick and Tile Works is one of the last to use traditional hand craft on this scale.
Freshly Moulded Bricks
Wet clay bricks (between 700 and a thousand per man, per day) are laid out to dry under these long canopies before being fired. Drying takes place indoors in the winter. The Bulmer Brick and Tile Works is one of the last to use traditional hand craft on this scale.
Bulmer Brick and Tile Works Looking along the drying rows towards one of the two coal-fired kilns, built in the 1930s and still in use. Bulmer is one of the last companies making bricks in this traditional way, and their products have been used on many restoration projects around Britain.
Bulmer Brick and Tile Works
Looking along the drying rows towards one of the two coal-fired kilns, built in the 1930s and still in use. Bulmer is one of the last companies making bricks in this traditional way, and their products have been used on many restoration projects around Britain.
Kiln at the Bulmer Brick and Tile Works The older, 1930s kiln at the Bulmer Brick and Tile Works, with the end of the wet-brick drying rows in the foreground.
Kiln at the Bulmer Brick and Tile Works
The older, 1930s kiln at the Bulmer Brick and Tile Works, with the end of the wet-brick drying rows in the foreground.
Bulmer Brick and Tile Works The 1930s coal-fired kiln on the left, with the drying sheds to the right and the end product stacked in the foreground.
Bulmer Brick and Tile Works
The 1930s coal-fired kiln on the left, with the drying sheds to the right and the end product stacked in the foreground.
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Parsonage Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL8438 (Lat: 52.014165, Lng: 0.68139288)

Administrative County: Essex

District: Braintree

Police Authority: Essex

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