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Blackthorn Wood

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Blackthorn Wood

View northeast from Bank Road in 1987 An almost identical view to that of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1671002">TR0537 : View to the NE of Bank Road</a> but showing a distant Evegate Mill a little more clearly in the middle distance
View northeast from Bank Road in 1987 Credit: John Baker

Blackthorn Wood, located in Kent, is a picturesque woodland area known for its dense blackthorn shrubs and diverse array of trees. Spread across several acres, this woodland is part of the larger Blackthorn Forest, which is home to a variety of wildlife and offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

The woodland is characterized by its dense canopy, created by tall, mature trees such as oak, birch, and ash. These trees provide ample shade and create a tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. The forest floor is covered in a carpet of vibrant ferns, wildflowers, and mosses, adding to its natural beauty.

Blackthorn Wood is particularly renowned for its blackthorn shrubs, which dominate the understory. These shrubs, with their jagged branches and thorny appearance, create a unique and somewhat mystical ambiance. In spring, the blackthorn bushes burst into a blanket of delicate white flowers, creating a stunning contrast against the dark green foliage.

Wildlife thrives in Blackthorn Wood, with a wide range of bird species, including woodpeckers and owls, calling it home. The woodland is also home to small mammals such as foxes, badgers, and squirrels, and occasionally larger animals such as deer can be spotted.

Visitors to Blackthorn Wood can enjoy walking along its well-maintained trails, observing the flora and fauna, or simply finding a peaceful spot to relax and take in the beauty of nature. The wood is open to the public year-round, and its tranquil setting makes it an ideal destination for nature lovers and those seeking a respite from the urban chaos.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.086233/0.94571978 or Grid Reference TR0636. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View northeast from Bank Road in 1987 An almost identical view to that of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1671002">TR0537 : View to the NE of Bank Road</a> but showing a distant Evegate Mill a little more clearly in the middle distance
View northeast from Bank Road in 1987
An almost identical view to that of TR0537 : View to the NE of Bank Road but showing a distant Evegate Mill a little more clearly in the middle distance
Walnut Tree Inn sign Sign for <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1385305">TR0636 : Walnut Tree Inn, Aldington, Kent</a>, a Shepherd Neame pub on Forge Hill.
Walnut Tree Inn sign
Sign for TR0636 : Walnut Tree Inn, Aldington, Kent, a Shepherd Neame pub on Forge Hill.
View along Gigger's Green Road Gigger's Green Bridge crossing the canal can be seen in centre of photo.
View along Gigger's Green Road
Gigger's Green Bridge crossing the canal can be seen in centre of photo.
The B2067 to Bonnington, Kent
The B2067 to Bonnington, Kent
Ruffin's Hill Farm Corner of Roman Road and Church Lane.
Ruffin's Hill Farm
Corner of Roman Road and Church Lane.
Ruffin's Hill Farm Corner of Roman Road and Church Lane.
Ruffin's Hill Farm
Corner of Roman Road and Church Lane.
Tree in a field near Aldington Looking north from Roman Road. In the background can be seen St. Martin's Church in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TR0736">TR0736</a>.
Tree in a field near Aldington
Looking north from Roman Road. In the background can be seen St. Martin's Church in TR0736.
Flood Storage reservoir off Goldwell Lane Run by the Environment Agency.
Flood Storage reservoir off Goldwell Lane
Run by the Environment Agency.
Farm track to Backhouse Wood
Farm track to Backhouse Wood
The Walnut Tree Inn, Aldington
The Walnut Tree Inn, Aldington
Pill box and sheep, near Royal Military Canal The Royal Military Canal stretches for 28 miles hugging the old cliff line that borders the Romney Marsh from Hythe in the north east to Cliff End in the south west. It was built as a third line of defence against Napoleon, after the British Royal Navy patrolling the English Channel and the line of 74 Martello Towers built along the south coast. The Royal Military Canal was constructed in two sections. The longest section starts at Hythe in Kent and ends at Iden Lock in East Sussex. The second smaller section runs from the foot of Winchelsea Hill to Cliff End. Both sections are linked by the Rivers Rother and Brede. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Military_Canal" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Military_Canal">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> and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.royalmilitarycanal.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.royalmilitarycanal.com/">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> for more details
Pill box and sheep, near Royal Military Canal
The Royal Military Canal stretches for 28 miles hugging the old cliff line that borders the Romney Marsh from Hythe in the north east to Cliff End in the south west. It was built as a third line of defence against Napoleon, after the British Royal Navy patrolling the English Channel and the line of 74 Martello Towers built along the south coast. The Royal Military Canal was constructed in two sections. The longest section starts at Hythe in Kent and ends at Iden Lock in East Sussex. The second smaller section runs from the foot of Winchelsea Hill to Cliff End. Both sections are linked by the Rivers Rother and Brede. See LinkExternal link and LinkExternal link for more details
St Rumwold's church, Bonnington Grade I listed. Bonnington is a small two-cell church with western turret with a leaded ogee shaped roof, and northern porch, which stands on the banks of the Royal Military Canal. The building is of fourteenth-century appearance which resulted from a major reconstruction of a 12th C. original. The east wall contains three Norman windows. There is no difference between floor level in nave and chancel, which creates a homely and less mysterious feel. On the north side of the chancel arch is a small image niche, above which is a bracket which would have supported the rood beam. On the south side is an enormous pulpit with a large sounding board, whilst over the chancel arch is a large Royal Arms of George III dated 1774. The north-west window contains fragments of medieval glass, including three little heads, whilst the small bell turret is supported at the west end of the church by an enormous wooden construction. The interior is plain but has some extraordinary timber-work including a gallery, much of which dates from the 16th Century. It is suggested that there has been a Church on this spot since 796 and the proportions of the Church suggest a Saxon beginning. Certainly, there has to have been some Norman construction here, and it is said that this is the oldest Church on the Romney Marsh.
St Rumwold's church, Bonnington
Grade I listed. Bonnington is a small two-cell church with western turret with a leaded ogee shaped roof, and northern porch, which stands on the banks of the Royal Military Canal. The building is of fourteenth-century appearance which resulted from a major reconstruction of a 12th C. original. The east wall contains three Norman windows. There is no difference between floor level in nave and chancel, which creates a homely and less mysterious feel. On the north side of the chancel arch is a small image niche, above which is a bracket which would have supported the rood beam. On the south side is an enormous pulpit with a large sounding board, whilst over the chancel arch is a large Royal Arms of George III dated 1774. The north-west window contains fragments of medieval glass, including three little heads, whilst the small bell turret is supported at the west end of the church by an enormous wooden construction. The interior is plain but has some extraordinary timber-work including a gallery, much of which dates from the 16th Century. It is suggested that there has been a Church on this spot since 796 and the proportions of the Church suggest a Saxon beginning. Certainly, there has to have been some Norman construction here, and it is said that this is the oldest Church on the Romney Marsh.
Chancel, St Rumwold's Church, Bonnington Grade I listed. Bonnington is a small two-cell church with western turret with a leaded ogee shaped roof, and northern porch, which stands on the banks of the Royal Military Canal. The building is of fourteenth-century appearance which resulted from a major reconstruction of a 12th C. original. The east wall contains three Norman windows. There is no difference between floor level in nave and chancel, which creates a homely and less mysterious feel. On the north side of the chancel arch is a small image niche, above which is a bracket which would have supported the rood beam. On the south side is an enormous pulpit with a large sounding board, whilst over the chancel arch is a large Royal Arms of George III dated 1774. The north-west window contains fragments of medieval glass, including three little heads, whilst the small bell turret is supported at the west end of the church by an enormous wooden construction. The interior is plain but has some extraordinary timber-work including a gallery, much of which dates from the 16th Century. It is suggested that there has been a Church on this spot since 796 and the proportions of the Church suggest a Saxon beginning. Certainly, there has to have been some Norman construction here, and it is said that this is the oldest Church on the Romney Marsh.
Chancel, St Rumwold's Church, Bonnington
Grade I listed. Bonnington is a small two-cell church with western turret with a leaded ogee shaped roof, and northern porch, which stands on the banks of the Royal Military Canal. The building is of fourteenth-century appearance which resulted from a major reconstruction of a 12th C. original. The east wall contains three Norman windows. There is no difference between floor level in nave and chancel, which creates a homely and less mysterious feel. On the north side of the chancel arch is a small image niche, above which is a bracket which would have supported the rood beam. On the south side is an enormous pulpit with a large sounding board, whilst over the chancel arch is a large Royal Arms of George III dated 1774. The north-west window contains fragments of medieval glass, including three little heads, whilst the small bell turret is supported at the west end of the church by an enormous wooden construction. The interior is plain but has some extraordinary timber-work including a gallery, much of which dates from the 16th Century. It is suggested that there has been a Church on this spot since 796 and the proportions of the Church suggest a Saxon beginning. Certainly, there has to have been some Norman construction here, and it is said that this is the oldest Church on the Romney Marsh.
West end of St Rumwold's church, Bonnington Grade I listed. Bonnington is a small two-cell church with western turret with a leaded ogee shaped roof, and northern porch, which stands on the banks of the Royal Military Canal. The building is of fourteenth-century appearance which resulted from a major reconstruction of a 12th C. original. The east wall contains three Norman windows. There is no difference between floor level in nave and chancel, which creates a homely and less mysterious feel. On the north side of the chancel arch is a small image niche, above which is a bracket which would have supported the rood beam. On the south side is an enormous pulpit with a large sounding board, whilst over the chancel arch is a large Royal Arms of George III dated 1774. The north-west window contains fragments of medieval glass, including three little heads, whilst the small bell turret is supported at the west end of the church by an enormous wooden construction. The interior is plain but has some extraordinary timber-work including a gallery, much of which dates from the 16th Century. It is suggested that there has been a Church on this spot since 796 and the proportions of the Church suggest a Saxon beginning. Certainly, there has to have been some Norman construction here, and it is said that this is the oldest Church on the Romney Marsh.
West end of St Rumwold's church, Bonnington
Grade I listed. Bonnington is a small two-cell church with western turret with a leaded ogee shaped roof, and northern porch, which stands on the banks of the Royal Military Canal. The building is of fourteenth-century appearance which resulted from a major reconstruction of a 12th C. original. The east wall contains three Norman windows. There is no difference between floor level in nave and chancel, which creates a homely and less mysterious feel. On the north side of the chancel arch is a small image niche, above which is a bracket which would have supported the rood beam. On the south side is an enormous pulpit with a large sounding board, whilst over the chancel arch is a large Royal Arms of George III dated 1774. The north-west window contains fragments of medieval glass, including three little heads, whilst the small bell turret is supported at the west end of the church by an enormous wooden construction. The interior is plain but has some extraordinary timber-work including a gallery, much of which dates from the 16th Century. It is suggested that there has been a Church on this spot since 796 and the proportions of the Church suggest a Saxon beginning. Certainly, there has to have been some Norman construction here, and it is said that this is the oldest Church on the Romney Marsh.
Organ in St Rumwold's church, Bonnington Made by the Positive Organ Co of London, early 20th C. Installed around 1950 by Morgan & Smith of Brighton. Unusually, has cupboard doors on front. single manual with 8 stops and old harmonium type pump pedals.
Organ in St Rumwold's church, Bonnington
Made by the Positive Organ Co of London, early 20th C. Installed around 1950 by Morgan & Smith of Brighton. Unusually, has cupboard doors on front. single manual with 8 stops and old harmonium type pump pedals.
St Martin's church, Aldington Grade I listed. A large church in a bizzarre farmyard setting. Dates from 11th C. onwards, but mostly 14-15th C. under the patronage of the Archbishop of Canterbury, whose Manor this was. 16th C. tower was originally separate and joined later. It was used as a beacon to seamen due to its height. There is a medieval rood screen and stalls with misericords, and a pulpit with a Pelican-in-her-piety carving. Norman font. The organ is a single manual 1973 Mander. Church was locked.
St Martin's church, Aldington
Grade I listed. A large church in a bizzarre farmyard setting. Dates from 11th C. onwards, but mostly 14-15th C. under the patronage of the Archbishop of Canterbury, whose Manor this was. 16th C. tower was originally separate and joined later. It was used as a beacon to seamen due to its height. There is a medieval rood screen and stalls with misericords, and a pulpit with a Pelican-in-her-piety carving. Norman font. The organ is a single manual 1973 Mander. Church was locked.
Church Tower, St Martin's Aldington See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3100917">TR0736 : St Martin's church, Aldington</a>
Church Tower, St Martin's Aldington
See TR0736 : St Martin's church, Aldington
Ragstone Hollow, Aldington The roads Ragstone Hollow and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3102897">TR0636 : Longsfield, Aldington</a> were once part of a quarry where ragstone was mined. Ragstone is a very hard limestone and is bluish-grey in colour. There is, what looks like, a block of ragstone with the words Aldington 2000 engraved on it, which must have been erected to mark the millennium.
Ragstone Hollow, Aldington
The roads Ragstone Hollow and TR0636 : Longsfield, Aldington were once part of a quarry where ragstone was mined. Ragstone is a very hard limestone and is bluish-grey in colour. There is, what looks like, a block of ragstone with the words Aldington 2000 engraved on it, which must have been erected to mark the millennium.
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Blackthorn Wood is located at Grid Ref: TR0636 (Lat: 51.086233, Lng: 0.94571978)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Ashford

Police Authority: Kent

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