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Bar Wood

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Bar Wood

Coppin's Farm Coppin's farm near to Shimpling, Suffolk.
Coppin's Farm Credit: Keith Evans

Bar Wood is a small woodland area located in the county of Suffolk, England. Situated in the parish of Woodbridge, the wood is part of the larger Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Covering an area of approximately 50 hectares, Bar Wood is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, ash, birch, and beech. The woodland is known for its dense canopy and well-established undergrowth, creating a rich and vibrant ecosystem that supports a wide variety of flora and fauna.

The wood is home to a number of animal species, including deer, badgers, foxes, and numerous bird species. Visitors can often spot woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds while exploring the area. Additionally, the woodland is known for its abundance of wildflowers, providing a colorful display throughout the year.

Bar Wood offers several walking paths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their leisure. The tranquil atmosphere and peaceful surroundings make it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers.

The wood is managed by the local Woodbridge Parish Council, which ensures the preservation of its natural habitat and the safety of visitors. The council periodically organizes guided tours and educational events to promote awareness and appreciation of the wood's ecological importance.

Overall, Bar Wood in Suffolk is a picturesque woodland area that offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Its diverse range of wildlife and stunning natural scenery make it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a peaceful and immersive nature experience.

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Bar Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.106181/0.6963901 or Grid Reference TL8448. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Coppin's Farm Coppin's farm near to Shimpling, Suffolk.
Coppin's Farm
Coppin's farm near to Shimpling, Suffolk.
Track To Blooms Hall Track leading to Blooms Hall near to Stanstead, Suffolk.
Track To Blooms Hall
Track leading to Blooms Hall near to Stanstead, Suffolk.
Tree Tree on Bloom's Hall Lane near to Stanstead, Suffolk.
Tree
Tree on Bloom's Hall Lane near to Stanstead, Suffolk.
Bloom's Hall Lane Footpath off Bloom's Hall Lane near to Stanstead, Suffolk.
Bloom's Hall Lane
Footpath off Bloom's Hall Lane near to Stanstead, Suffolk.
Three Caution Signs Three caution signs near to Spring Hall Stanstead, Suffolk.
Three Caution Signs
Three caution signs near to Spring Hall Stanstead, Suffolk.
Part of Upper Street in Stanstead This view is just outside the entrance to Spring Hall Farm.
Part of Upper Street in Stanstead
This view is just outside the entrance to Spring Hall Farm.
Field north of Stanstead West of Upper Street.
Field north of Stanstead
West of Upper Street.
Information overload north of Stanstead Warning signs on Upper Street.
Information overload north of Stanstead
Warning signs on Upper Street.
Field near Spring Hall
Field near Spring Hall
Fields at Spring Hall Farm The boundary fence of the farm can be seen to the right of the photo.
Fields at Spring Hall Farm
The boundary fence of the farm can be seen to the right of the photo.
Mount Farm, Stanstead This track is also a bridleway, leading past the farm to Shimpling Church.
Mount Farm, Stanstead
This track is also a bridleway, leading past the farm to Shimpling Church.
Lone tree and clouds Looking north west across wheat fields near Stanstead.
Lone tree and clouds
Looking north west across wheat fields near Stanstead.
Glemsford: Bells Lane and the former Horsehair Factory In the 19th and 20th centuries Glemsford was a centre for linen, silk, coconut matting and horsehair manufacture. The factory complex on Bells Lane dates from the 1820s and was built as a silk mill. According to the Shell Guide, 500 employees were grading and processing horsehair by 1855. Horsehair was much used in uphostery in the Victorian period, and production continued until late in the twentieth century. Glemsford's finest white horsehair was used in the production of such things as cavalrymen's helmet plumes and in the Scottish sporran trade. The factory buildings are now housing, with the fine and unusual postal address "Former Horsehair Factory, Bells Lane, Glemsford".
Glemsford: Bells Lane and the former Horsehair Factory
In the 19th and 20th centuries Glemsford was a centre for linen, silk, coconut matting and horsehair manufacture. The factory complex on Bells Lane dates from the 1820s and was built as a silk mill. According to the Shell Guide, 500 employees were grading and processing horsehair by 1855. Horsehair was much used in uphostery in the Victorian period, and production continued until late in the twentieth century. Glemsford's finest white horsehair was used in the production of such things as cavalrymen's helmet plumes and in the Scottish sporran trade. The factory buildings are now housing, with the fine and unusual postal address "Former Horsehair Factory, Bells Lane, Glemsford".
Glemsford: Stanway Close and the former Horsehair Factory In the 19th and 20th centuries Glemsford was a centre for linen, silk, coconut matting and horsehair manufacture. The factory complex on Bells Lane dates from the 1820s and was built as a silk mill. According to the Shell Guide, 500 employees were grading and processing horsehair by 1855. Horsehair was much used in uphostery in the Victorian period, and production continued until late in the twentieth century. Glemsford's finest white horsehair was used in the production of such things as cavalrymen's helmet plumes and in the Scottish sporran trade. The factory buildings are now housing, with the fine and unusual postal address "Former Horsehair Factory, Bells Lane, Glemsford", as the sign above the ground-floor windows just to the right of centre shows.
Glemsford: Stanway Close and the former Horsehair Factory
In the 19th and 20th centuries Glemsford was a centre for linen, silk, coconut matting and horsehair manufacture. The factory complex on Bells Lane dates from the 1820s and was built as a silk mill. According to the Shell Guide, 500 employees were grading and processing horsehair by 1855. Horsehair was much used in uphostery in the Victorian period, and production continued until late in the twentieth century. Glemsford's finest white horsehair was used in the production of such things as cavalrymen's helmet plumes and in the Scottish sporran trade. The factory buildings are now housing, with the fine and unusual postal address "Former Horsehair Factory, Bells Lane, Glemsford", as the sign above the ground-floor windows just to the right of centre shows.
Glemsford: the former Horsehair Factory In the 19th and 20th centuries Glemsford was a centre for linen, silk, coconut matting and horsehair manufacture. The factory complex on Bells Lane dates from the 1820s and was built as a silk mill. According to the Shell Guide, 500 employees were grading and processing horsehair by 1855. Horsehair was much used in uphostery in the Victorian period, and production continued until late in the twentieth century. Glemsford's finest white horsehair was used in the production of such things as cavalrymen's helmet plumes and in the Scottish sporran trade. The factory buildings are now housing, with the fine and unusual postal address "Former Horsehair Factory, Bells Lane, Glemsford".
Glemsford: the former Horsehair Factory
In the 19th and 20th centuries Glemsford was a centre for linen, silk, coconut matting and horsehair manufacture. The factory complex on Bells Lane dates from the 1820s and was built as a silk mill. According to the Shell Guide, 500 employees were grading and processing horsehair by 1855. Horsehair was much used in uphostery in the Victorian period, and production continued until late in the twentieth century. Glemsford's finest white horsehair was used in the production of such things as cavalrymen's helmet plumes and in the Scottish sporran trade. The factory buildings are now housing, with the fine and unusual postal address "Former Horsehair Factory, Bells Lane, Glemsford".
Glemsford: down Bells Lane Looking towards <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6933337">TL8348 : Glemsford: the former Horsehair Factory</a>. The 18th-century Mansard-roofed house on the left is Grade II listed and parts of it are timber-framed.
Glemsford: down Bells Lane
Looking towards TL8348 : Glemsford: the former Horsehair Factory. The 18th-century Mansard-roofed house on the left is Grade II listed and parts of it are timber-framed.
Glemsford: down into the valley Looking down the path from the gate to the large cemetery north of the hilltop parish church to the valley of the River Glem. The red-roofed house in the middle distance just to the right of centre is the Grade II listed Place Farmhouse, dating from the 16th century.
Glemsford: down into the valley
Looking down the path from the gate to the large cemetery north of the hilltop parish church to the valley of the River Glem. The red-roofed house in the middle distance just to the right of centre is the Grade II listed Place Farmhouse, dating from the 16th century.
Glemsford cemetery and parish church The Perpendicular Church of St Mary the Virgin stands on a hilltop at the edge of the village, overlooking the valley of the River Glem. Glemsford is a large village with a long industrial heritage and this cemetery has been added to the original churchyard. The picture was taken on an overcast August morning.
Glemsford cemetery and parish church
The Perpendicular Church of St Mary the Virgin stands on a hilltop at the edge of the village, overlooking the valley of the River Glem. Glemsford is a large village with a long industrial heritage and this cemetery has been added to the original churchyard. The picture was taken on an overcast August morning.
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Bar Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL8448 (Lat: 52.106181, Lng: 0.6963901)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: Babergh

Police Authority: Suffolk

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Naptan AtcoCode: 390010184
Naptan Bearing: NW
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