Nanny Pasture Plantation

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire Richmondshire

England

Nanny Pasture Plantation

Village sign, Marrick The sign is surrounded with daffodils. — Village sign, Marrick Credit: Maigheach-gheal

Nanny Pasture Plantation is a picturesque estate located in the region of Yorkshire, encompassing both the Downs and Moorland areas. Spread across vast acres of land, this plantation offers a captivating and diverse natural landscape, showcasing the unique beauty of Yorkshire.

The Downs section of Nanny Pasture Plantation consists of rolling hills covered in lush green grass, providing a serene and idyllic setting. The gentle slopes create a perfect environment for leisurely walks, picnics, and recreational activities, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the countryside.

Adjacent to the Downs, the Moorland area of Nanny Pasture Plantation offers a contrasting terrain. Here, visitors can explore the rugged and wild beauty of the Yorkshire moors, characterized by vast expanses of heather-covered hills. The moorland is a haven for various wildlife species, making it an ideal spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Nanny Pasture Plantation is also home to a variety of tree species, including oak, beech, and ash, which add to the overall charm of the estate. The diverse flora and fauna found within this plantation create a vibrant and enchanting atmosphere, attracting visitors from near and far.

Whether one chooses to embark on a leisurely stroll through the Downs, venture into the untamed moorland, or simply relax amidst the natural beauty, Nanny Pasture Plantation offers a truly unforgettable experience for all nature lovers and those seeking respite from the bustling city life.

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Village sign, Marrick

The sign is surrounded with daffodils.

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Moss covered wall, Marrick

Moss is a small green plant, rarely more than a few inches high, which grows anywhere not overshadowed by taller vegetation or perpetually dry. There are more than 600 species in the British Isles, growing on rocks and walls, in woodlands and on tree trunks and branches. They are important pioneers of rock surfaces, holding moisture in their leaves and building up humus in which the seeds of flowering plants can germinate. There are two alternating generations in the life cycle of moss. The plant itself carries male and female organs. After fertilisation, these produce a capsule. Stalk and capsule together form an asexual, spore-bearing generation. The spores produced are capable of germinating into a new plant. Mosses also reproduce vegetatively, by small pieces breaking off and growing into a new plant. As they are rootless and tend to get their nutrients from water running over or through them they are nearly always short.

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Lungwort, Marrick

The plant is to be found growing against the wall in SE0798 : Moss covered wall, Marrick Lungwort in some regions was called "Herb of Mary", and was said to be used as proof for revealing if a person was a witch. In the past, many wild flowers and herbs were associated with the Virgin Mary and St. Bridget, and all of them were worn or used as a protection against witches and evil spirits. Lungwort has a variety of folk names, amongst them are Soldiers and Sailors, Lung Moss (not to be confused with actual lungmoss), Spotted Dog, Joseph and Mary, and Bethlehem Sage. It is also called Mary's Tears because the white spots on the leaves resemble tear stains, and the changing colour of the flowers from pink to blue represent blue eyes becoming reddened from weeping.

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