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White's Wood

Wood, Forest in Kent Ashford

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White's Wood

The B2067 east of Bonnington, Kent
The B2067 east of Bonnington, Kent Credit: nick macneill

White's Wood is a picturesque forest located in Kent, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. The wood is named after the White family, who once owned the land.

The forest is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, ash, and birch. The towering trees create a dense canopy, casting dappled sunlight on the forest floor below. This creates a tranquil and enchanting atmosphere, perfect for peaceful walks and exploration.

White's Wood is home to a variety of wildlife, making it a haven for nature lovers. Birdwatchers can spot species such as woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. Squirrels and rabbits are also commonly seen darting through the undergrowth.

Several well-maintained walking trails wind through the forest, offering visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in nature. These trails range in difficulty, catering to both casual strollers and avid hikers. Along the way, well-placed benches and picnic areas provide spots for relaxation and enjoying the surroundings.

The wood is easily accessible, with ample parking available nearby. It attracts visitors throughout the year, who come to witness the changing seasons and the beauty they bring to the forest. In spring, the forest floor is carpeted with bluebells, creating a magical sight. In autumn, the trees explode with vibrant hues of red, orange, and gold, providing a stunning backdrop for photographers.

Overall, White's Wood is a captivating natural landscape, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.078325/0.94685927 or Grid Reference TR0635. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The B2067 east of Bonnington, Kent
The B2067 east of Bonnington, Kent
Field of cereal crops, east of Bonnington, Kent
Field of cereal crops, east of Bonnington, Kent
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.
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.
Longsfield, Aldington The roads <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3102882">TR0636 : Ragstone Hollow, Aldington</a> and Longsfield were once part of a quarry where ragstone was mined. Ragstone is a very hard limestone and is bluish-grey in colour.
Longsfield, Aldington
The roads TR0636 : Ragstone Hollow, Aldington and Longsfield were once part of a quarry where ragstone was mined. Ragstone is a very hard limestone and is bluish-grey in colour.
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White's Wood is located at Grid Ref: TR0635 (Lat: 51.078325, Lng: 0.94685927)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Ashford

Police Authority: Kent

What 3 Words

///grapevine.quirky.original. Near Lympne, Kent

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