Church Wood

Wood, Forest in Kent Dover

England

Church Wood

The East Kent Railway at Eythorne The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne  and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk">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>

This is looking back towards Shepherdswell.
The East Kent Railway at Eythorne Credit: Marathon

Church Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Kent, England. Situated near the village of Blean, just a few miles northwest of Canterbury, this ancient forest is a renowned natural attraction in the region. Covering an area of approximately 300 acres, Church Wood is a diverse mix of broadleaf and coniferous trees, creating a rich and vibrant ecosystem.

The woodland is predominantly made up of oak, beech, and chestnut trees, providing a dense canopy that filters sunlight and creates a cool and tranquil atmosphere. In addition to these dominant species, visitors will also find a variety of other tree species such as hazel, birch, and holly. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of bluebells in the spring, creating a stunning floral display.

Church Wood is home to a wide range of wildlife, including numerous bird species such as woodpeckers, tawny owls, and nuthatches. Mammals such as deer, squirrels, and rabbits can also be spotted roaming through the forest. Visitors may even catch a glimpse of the elusive dormouse, a protected species that finds sanctuary in the wood's ancient trees.

The woodland offers several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These paths wind through the forest, offering breathtaking views and an opportunity to immerse oneself in the peaceful surroundings. Church Wood is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and families seeking a day out in the countryside.

As a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Church Wood is not only a place of natural beauty but also holds significant ecological importance. Its ancient woodland status ensures the preservation and protection of this precious habitat for generations to come.

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The East Kent Railway at Eythorne The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne  and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk">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>

This is looking back towards Shepherdswell.
The East Kent Railway at Eythorne
The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See LinkExternal link This is looking back towards Shepherdswell.
The East Kent Railway at Eythorne The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne  and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk">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>

This is looking back towards Shepherdswell.
The East Kent Railway at Eythorne
The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See LinkExternal link This is looking back towards Shepherdswell.
The East Kent Railway at Eythorne The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne  and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk">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>

This is looking down the line beyond the level crossing at Shooters Hill. A little way down the line was a branch to Tilmanstone Colliery.
The East Kent Railway at Eythorne
The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See LinkExternal link This is looking down the line beyond the level crossing at Shooters Hill. A little way down the line was a branch to Tilmanstone Colliery.
The East Kent Railway at Eythorne The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne  and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk">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>

This is looking down the line beyond the level crossing at Shooters Hill. A little way down the line was a branch to Tilmanstone Colliery.
The East Kent Railway at Eythorne
The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See LinkExternal link This is looking down the line beyond the level crossing at Shooters Hill. A little way down the line was a branch to Tilmanstone Colliery.
The signal box at Eythorne station The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne  and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk">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>

The signal box was originally at Selling near Canterbury - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://eastkentrailway.co.uk/portfolio/eythorne-station/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://eastkentrailway.co.uk/portfolio/eythorne-station/">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>  The original control panel came with the signal box - see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7171348" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7171348">Link</a>
The signal box at Eythorne station
The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See LinkExternal link The signal box was originally at Selling near Canterbury - see LinkExternal link The original control panel came with the signal box - see Link
The signal box at Eythorne station The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne  and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk">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>

The signal box was originally at Selling near Canterbury - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://eastkentrailway.co.uk/portfolio/eythorne-station/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://eastkentrailway.co.uk/portfolio/eythorne-station/">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>  The original control panel came with the signal box - see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7171348" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7171348">Link</a>  A train from Shepherdswell has just pulled in.
The signal box at Eythorne station
The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See LinkExternal link The signal box was originally at Selling near Canterbury - see LinkExternal link The original control panel came with the signal box - see Link A train from Shepherdswell has just pulled in.
Colliery headstock at Eythorne station The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne  and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk">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>

The colliery headstock seen here was originally made as part of the stage scenery for the theatre production of 'Brassed Off'. After the last performance this part of the scenery was donated to the East Kent Railway and was rebuilt and moved into position here. See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7165266" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7165266">Link</a>  for the information board.
Colliery headstock at Eythorne station
The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See LinkExternal link The colliery headstock seen here was originally made as part of the stage scenery for the theatre production of 'Brassed Off'. After the last performance this part of the scenery was donated to the East Kent Railway and was rebuilt and moved into position here. See Link for the information board.
The panel in the signal box at Eythorne The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne  and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk">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>

The signal box was originally at Selling near Canterbury - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://eastkentrailway.co.uk/portfolio/eythorne-station/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://eastkentrailway.co.uk/portfolio/eythorne-station/">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>  This is the control panel brought from Selling with the signal box.
The panel in the signal box at Eythorne
The East Kent Light Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the Kent Coalfields. It opened on 16th October 1916 and closed to passenger traffic on 30th October 1948. Shepherdswell was the location of the engine shed and works, and a large number of sidings. The next station along the line was Eythorne and the station reopened as part of the East Kent Railway in 1993. See LinkExternal link The signal box was originally at Selling near Canterbury - see LinkExternal link This is the control panel brought from Selling with the signal box.
Eythorne Level Crossing The East Kent Railway crosses Shooters Hill at Lower Eythorne by this level crossing.  Normal passenger services on the East Kent Railway terminate at Eythorne Station to the southwest of the crossing.  The track to the northeast of the crossing which formerly served Tilmanstone Colliery continues for approximately 625m to just short of a former bridge over Wigmore Lane; it is partly used for the storage of rolling stock.
Eythorne Level Crossing
The East Kent Railway crosses Shooters Hill at Lower Eythorne by this level crossing. Normal passenger services on the East Kent Railway terminate at Eythorne Station to the southwest of the crossing. The track to the northeast of the crossing which formerly served Tilmanstone Colliery continues for approximately 625m to just short of a former bridge over Wigmore Lane; it is partly used for the storage of rolling stock.
The East Kent Railway at Eythorne This section of the East Kent Railway east of Eythorne Level Crossing is not used for passenger services and formerly served Tilmanstone Colliery; it continues for approximately 625m to just short of a former bridge over Wigmore Lane and is partly used for the storage of rolling stock.
This location was formerly a junction, the main line to Richborough Port continuing straight ahead where the bushes are growing.
The East Kent Railway at Eythorne
This section of the East Kent Railway east of Eythorne Level Crossing is not used for passenger services and formerly served Tilmanstone Colliery; it continues for approximately 625m to just short of a former bridge over Wigmore Lane and is partly used for the storage of rolling stock. This location was formerly a junction, the main line to Richborough Port continuing straight ahead where the bushes are growing.
Guilford Colliery Junction This former railway junction is on the East Kent Railway southwest of Eythorne Station.
The main line to Shepherdswell curves off to the right, the branch to Guilford Colliery followed the tree lined embankment in the background.
The Guilford Colliery Branch opened in October 1912 to serve the colliery which was being developed.  The colliery was abandoned before it had produced any coal and the Branch closed on the 14th July 1937.  The track was reinstated at the north end of the Branch briefly during the Second World War and used for stabling rail mounted guns.
Guilford Colliery Junction
This former railway junction is on the East Kent Railway southwest of Eythorne Station. The main line to Shepherdswell curves off to the right, the branch to Guilford Colliery followed the tree lined embankment in the background. The Guilford Colliery Branch opened in October 1912 to serve the colliery which was being developed. The colliery was abandoned before it had produced any coal and the Branch closed on the 14th July 1937. The track was reinstated at the north end of the Branch briefly during the Second World War and used for stabling rail mounted guns.
Class 365 unit at Eythorne Stored in the siding at Eythorne Station on the East Kent Railway is the last remaining (incomplete) Class 365 unit number 365 524.  The electric unit cannot run on the East Kent Railway as it needs overhead power, but it is to be placed on static display.
In the background preserved Class 142 ‘Pacer’ unit number 142 036, with a destination blind still reading ‘Metro Centre’ from its last main line turn of duty in the North East, is waiting to depart with the next service to Shepherdswell.
Class 365 unit at Eythorne
Stored in the siding at Eythorne Station on the East Kent Railway is the last remaining (incomplete) Class 365 unit number 365 524. The electric unit cannot run on the East Kent Railway as it needs overhead power, but it is to be placed on static display. In the background preserved Class 142 ‘Pacer’ unit number 142 036, with a destination blind still reading ‘Metro Centre’ from its last main line turn of duty in the North East, is waiting to depart with the next service to Shepherdswell.
Eythorne - 2015 Eythorne, Kent, East Kent Railway, Eythorne Railway Station, EKR Class 108 two-car Diesel-Mechanical Multiple Unit formed of M51562 and M51922, EKR Shooters Hill level crossing
Eythorne - 2015
Eythorne, Kent, East Kent Railway, Eythorne Railway Station, EKR Class 108 two-car Diesel-Mechanical Multiple Unit formed of M51562 and M51922, EKR Shooters Hill level crossing
Eythorne - 2015 Eythorne, Kent, East Kent Railway, Eythorne Railway Station, EKR Class 108 two-car Diesel-Mechanical Multiple Unit formed of M51562 and M51922 interior, EKR Shooters Hill level crossing
Eythorne - 2015
Eythorne, Kent, East Kent Railway, Eythorne Railway Station, EKR Class 108 two-car Diesel-Mechanical Multiple Unit formed of M51562 and M51922 interior, EKR Shooters Hill level crossing
Eythorne - 2015 Eythorne, Kent, East Kent Railway, Eythorne Railway Station, EKR Eythorne Signal Box
Eythorne - 2015
Eythorne, Kent, East Kent Railway, Eythorne Railway Station, EKR Eythorne Signal Box
Eythorne - 2015 Eythorne, Kent, East Kent Railway, Eythorne Railway Station
Eythorne - 2015
Eythorne, Kent, East Kent Railway, Eythorne Railway Station
Eythorne - 2015 Eythorne, Kent, East Kent Railway, Eythorne Railway Station, EKR Class 108 two-car Diesel-Mechanical Multiple Unit formed of M51562 and M51922 interior, EKR Shooters Hill level crossing
Eythorne - 2015
Eythorne, Kent, East Kent Railway, Eythorne Railway Station, EKR Class 108 two-car Diesel-Mechanical Multiple Unit formed of M51562 and M51922 interior, EKR Shooters Hill level crossing
Eythorne - 2015 Eythorne, Kent, East Kent Railway, Eythorne Railway Station, EKR Class 108 two-car Diesel-Mechanical Multiple Unit formed of M51562 and M51922, EKR Shooters Hill level crossing
Eythorne - 2015
Eythorne, Kent, East Kent Railway, Eythorne Railway Station, EKR Class 108 two-car Diesel-Mechanical Multiple Unit formed of M51562 and M51922, EKR Shooters Hill level crossing
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Church Wood is located at Grid Ref: TR2948 (Lat: 51.188442, Lng: 1.286424)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Dover

Police Authority: Kent

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