Craft Shaw

Wood, Forest in Kent Shepway

England

Craft Shaw

Shipping containers These were the <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6804393">TR2143 : Shipping containers</a>, which were in the lay-by towards the end of March 2021. — Shipping containers Credit: John Baker

Craft Shaw, located in Kent, England, is a picturesque woodland area known for its natural beauty and serene atmosphere. Covering an expansive area, Craft Shaw is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The woodland is predominantly composed of a diverse range of trees, including oak, beech, and pine, which give the area a striking and vibrant appearance throughout the year. The dense forest canopy provides shelter to a plethora of wildlife species, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and animal spotting.

Craft Shaw offers numerous walking trails that wind through the forest, allowing visitors to explore its hidden gems and enjoy its tranquil ambiance. These well-maintained paths cater to all levels of fitness and are suitable for both leisurely strolls and more challenging hikes.

Visitors to Craft Shaw can also enjoy a range of recreational activities, such as picnicking, camping, and photography. The well-equipped picnic areas provide a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty, while the designated camping sites offer a unique opportunity to spend a night under the stars.

The forest is also home to a variety of plants and wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful display during the spring and summer months. This makes Craft Shaw a popular destination for botany enthusiasts and photographers seeking to capture the beauty of nature.

Overall, Craft Shaw in Kent is a captivating woodland area that offers a peaceful escape from the bustling city life. With its diverse flora and fauna, well-maintained walking trails, and recreational opportunities, it continues to attract visitors from near and far who seek solace in the beauty of nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.153327/1.1394404 or Grid Reference TR1944. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Shipping containers These were the <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6804393">TR2143 : Shipping containers</a>, which were in the lay-by towards the end of March 2021.

Shipping containers

These were the TR2143 : Shipping containers, which were in the lay-by towards the end of March 2021.

Stormsâ damage A combination of Storm Eunice (the previous day) and Storm Franklin (overnight) caused these trees, beside the track to Winterdown Farm and Cottage, to be blown over. Courtesy of Storm Eunice, the properties had both suffered power cuts that lasted five minutes short of 50 hours.

Stormsâ damage

A combination of Storm Eunice (the previous day) and Storm Franklin (overnight) caused these trees, beside the track to Winterdown Farm and Cottage, to be blown over. Courtesy of Storm Eunice, the properties had both suffered power cuts that lasted five minutes short of 50 hours.

Damage by Storm Eunice In the garden of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1273012">TR2043 : Winterdown Cottage</a>. The damage was caused by the branch of a crack willow being torn off and coming to rest an angle. The incidence may have occurred on Friday 18 February when, at noon, there was an especially violent gust, which caused a lack of power (for 50 hours) to this and other properties in the vicinity.

Damage by Storm Eunice

In the garden of TR2043 : Winterdown Cottage. The damage was caused by the branch of a crack willow being torn off and coming to rest an angle. The incidence may have occurred on Friday 18 February when, at noon, there was an especially violent gust, which caused a lack of power (for 50 hours) to this and other properties in the vicinity.

Damage by Storm Eunice In the garden of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1273012">TR2043 : Winterdown Cottage</a>. The damage was caused by the branch of a crack willow being torn off and coming to rest an angle. The incidence may have occurred on Friday 18 February when, at noon, there was an especially violent gust, which caused a lack of power (for 50 hours) to this and other properties in the vicinity.

This view of the <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7152703">TR2043 : Damage by Storm Eunice</a> was taken from the northwest.

Damage by Storm Eunice

In the garden of TR2043 : Winterdown Cottage. The damage was caused by the branch of a crack willow being torn off and coming to rest an angle. The incidence may have occurred on Friday 18 February when, at noon, there was an especially violent gust, which caused a lack of power (for 50 hours) to this and other properties in the vicinity. This view of the TR2043 : Damage by Storm Eunice was taken from the northwest.

Damage by Storm Eunice A silver birch (betula pendula)) in the garden of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1273012">TR2043 : Winterdown Cottage</a> had the bottom of its trunk split by the force of the wind, which resulted in the tree adopting a pronounced lean. The incidence may have occurred on Friday 18 February when, at noon, there was an especially violent gust, which caused a lack of power (for 50 hours) to this and other properties in the vicinity.

Damage by Storm Eunice

A silver birch (betula pendula)) in the garden of TR2043 : Winterdown Cottage had the bottom of its trunk split by the force of the wind, which resulted in the tree adopting a pronounced lean. The incidence may have occurred on Friday 18 February when, at noon, there was an especially violent gust, which caused a lack of power (for 50 hours) to this and other properties in the vicinity.

A selection of trees In the garden of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1273012">TR2043 : Winterdown Cottage</a> showing the silver birch (betula pendula), which 14 years later suffered severe <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7154502">TR2043 : Damage by Storm Eunice</a>. .

A selection of trees

In the garden of TR2043 : Winterdown Cottage showing the silver birch (betula pendula), which 14 years later suffered severe TR2043 : Damage by Storm Eunice. .

Waspsâ nest In the garage of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1273012">TR2043 : Winterdown Cottage</a>.

Waspsâ nest

In the garage of TR2043 : Winterdown Cottage.

Direction Sign â Signpost at Rakeshole Farm on Reece Lane Located on the north side of the junction at Rakeshole Farm on Reece Lane in Elham parish. 3 arms and missing annulus finial. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2791033" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2791033">Link</a>.

Milestone Society National ID: KE_TR2044

Direction Sign â Signpost at Rakeshole Farm on Reece Lane

Located on the north side of the junction at Rakeshole Farm on Reece Lane in Elham parish. 3 arms and missing annulus finial. See also Link. Milestone Society National ID: KE_TR2044

The house at Wingate Farm Seen from a nearby lane.

The house at Wingate Farm

Seen from a nearby lane.

A view over a gate Of the rolling countryside of the North Downs in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

A view over a gate

Of the rolling countryside of the North Downs in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Kissing gate On a footpath leading from near the house called Verchoyles to Dreal’s Farm, whose house can be seen to the left of the kissing gate.

Kissing gate

On a footpath leading from near the house called Verchoyles to Dreal’s Farm, whose house can be seen to the left of the kissing gate.

1, The Halt, Duck Street Compared with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3808946">TR1743 : 1 The Halt, Duck Street, Elham</a>, this view shows a newly built balcony. Planning permission was approved, with conditions, by Folkestone and Hythe District Council under application number Y14/0435/SH as a “section 73 application to vary condition 2 of planning permission Y12/0717/SH (erection of a two-storey side extension, a single storey rear extension, cladding to first floor front elevation and conversion of the existing garage to ancillary living accommodation) to enable the design to be amended including alterations to the fenestration to the proposed rear extension, provision of balcony to first floor front elevation and cladding to rear elevation”.

1, The Halt, Duck Street

Compared with TR1743 : 1 The Halt, Duck Street, Elham, this view shows a newly built balcony. Planning permission was approved, with conditions, by Folkestone and Hythe District Council under application number Y14/0435/SH as a “section 73 application to vary condition 2 of planning permission Y12/0717/SH (erection of a two-storey side extension, a single storey rear extension, cladding to first floor front elevation and conversion of the existing garage to ancillary living accommodation) to enable the design to be amended including alterations to the fenestration to the proposed rear extension, provision of balcony to first floor front elevation and cladding to rear elevation”.

Counties Wynde, 1, The Square Planning permission was approved, with conditions, by Folkestone and Hythe District Council under application number Y14/1311/SH for “listed building consent for the demolition and rebuild of chimney to rear (east) elevation”. Compared with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4332389">TR1743 : Counties Wynde, 1, The Square</a>, this view shows the rebuilt chimney and that this elevation has been repainted. The house is grade II listed and was formerly The Crown public house. It has an 18th century façade on a possibly earlier building
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Counties Wynde, 1, The Square

Planning permission was approved, with conditions, by Folkestone and Hythe District Council under application number Y14/1311/SH for “listed building consent for the demolition and rebuild of chimney to rear (east) elevation”. Compared with TR1743 : Counties Wynde, 1, The Square, this view shows the rebuilt chimney and that this elevation has been repainted. The house is grade II listed and was formerly The Crown public house. It has an 18th century façade on a possibly earlier building Link

Renovation of The Old Bakery, High Street This is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3894297">TR1743 : The Old Bakery, High Street</a> when it was up for sale. Planning permission has been approved, with conditions, by Folkestone and Hythe District Council under application number Y14/1293/SH for the “installation of replacement timber windows”.

Renovation of The Old Bakery, High Street

This is TR1743 : The Old Bakery, High Street when it was up for sale. Planning permission has been approved, with conditions, by Folkestone and Hythe District Council under application number Y14/1293/SH for the “installation of replacement timber windows”.

Semi-detached house, High Street Dating from the 18th century, at one time it was Elham’s Poor House. It was subsequently divided into two separate properties - the Master’s House (on the left), whose frontage and side elevation is covered with scaffolding and Poor House (on the right).

Semi-detached house, High Street

Dating from the 18th century, at one time it was Elham’s Poor House. It was subsequently divided into two separate properties - the Master’s House (on the left), whose frontage and side elevation is covered with scaffolding and Poor House (on the right).

Parsonage Farm, North Elham Now that the left side of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4012168">TR1844 : Parsonage Farm, North Elham</a> has been painted to match the middle part of the house, it gives the building a better aspect. The right hand side looks as if it needs attention though.

Parsonage Farm, North Elham

Now that the left side of TR1844 : Parsonage Farm, North Elham has been painted to match the middle part of the house, it gives the building a better aspect. The right hand side looks as if it needs attention though.

The Old Carthouse, North Elham There are a couple of large piles of soil to the right of the house, where the ground seemed to have been excavated.

The Old Carthouse, North Elham

There are a couple of large piles of soil to the right of the house, where the ground seemed to have been excavated.

View through a gateway Towards Craft Shaw, which was coppiced last year.

View through a gateway

Towards Craft Shaw, which was coppiced last year.

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Craft Shaw is located at Grid Ref: TR1944 (Lat: 51.153327, Lng: 1.1394404)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Shepway

Police Authority: Kent

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Post Box

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Post Box Mounting: metal_post

Post Box Type: lamp

Postal Code: CT4

Ref: CT4 175

Royal Cypher: EIIR

Lat/Long: 51.1552578/1.1373971

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