Knowl Hill

Hill, Mountain in Buckinghamshire

England

Knowl Hill

Looking towards Claydon Station This view is from Addison Road Bridge eastwards towards the onetime Claydon Station. The east end of Claydon Loop is in the foreground, with works for the HS2 Infrastructure Maintenance Depot (IMD) and the new East West Railway (EWR) line beyond. Sidings for the HS2 IMD will be built on the left, converging onto the EWR line beyond the trees in the middle distance. After the construction of HS2 and EWR has been completed a smaller depot will remain on the left. — Looking towards Claydon Station Credit: Bob Walters

Knowl Hill is a small village located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. Situated on a hill, it offers picturesque views of the surrounding countryside. The village is located approximately 6 miles east of Henley-on-Thames and 8 miles west of Maidenhead.

The hill on which Knowl Hill is situated is part of the Chiltern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers, offering a range of walking and cycling routes. The hill itself is not particularly high, measuring around 200 meters in elevation, but it provides a gentle incline that adds to its charm.

The village of Knowl Hill is small and rural, with a population of around 500 people. It has a close-knit community and a friendly atmosphere. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

In terms of amenities, Knowl Hill is relatively limited. There is a small village shop and a pub, which serves as a social hub for the community. For more extensive amenities, residents often travel to nearby towns such as Henley-on-Thames or Maidenhead.

Overall, Knowl Hill is a charming village nestled in the beautiful countryside of Buckinghamshire. Its hilltop location and scenic views make it an attractive destination for those seeking a peaceful and idyllic setting.

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Knowl Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.912256/-0.97940912 or Grid Reference SP7024. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking towards Claydon Station

This view is from Addison Road Bridge eastwards towards the onetime Claydon Station. The east end of Claydon Loop is in the foreground, with works for the HS2 Infrastructure Maintenance Depot (IMD) and the new East West Railway (EWR) line beyond. Sidings for the HS2 IMD will be built on the left, converging onto the EWR line beyond the trees in the middle distance. After the construction of HS2 and EWR has been completed a smaller depot will remain on the left.

Bob Walters

Calvert waste depot and Greatmoor EFW incinerator

Class 66 No. 66078 running back to the Calvert waste terminal. Its train of waste containers is being unloaded to be returned later to London. The Greatmoor EFW (Energy From Waste) incinerator is in the background. This takes waste products both by rail and road to produce 'green' electricity.

Bob Walters

Calvert waste depot and Greatmoor EFW incinerator

Two months on from the previous picture with this title (6937388), all trackwork passing the remains of the old Calvert Station platforms has been removed in readiness for the continuation of HS2 works. The waste terminal will be rebuilt to the left and HS2 tracks will pass through where the photographer is standing.

Bob Walters

Dust and tipper trucks

A continuous procession of tipper trucks carrying stone for the HS2 and EWR works at the site of the old Calvert GCR Station. HS2 is due to pass through here and the new EWR tracks will cross over it just north of here.

Bob Walters

HS2 worksite

This view is from Addison Road east towards the HS2/East West Railway work site. This area will become part of the Infrastructure Maintenance Depot for HS2. It lies along the route of the East West Railway line, which crosses the path of HS2 at Calvert. This part of EWR is being constructed as part of the HS2 works in the area. When complete, the depot will be connected to both HS2 and EWR, enabling access from all directions.

Bob Walters

Where the bridge once stood

The bridge over the railway line on Addison Road has been demolished recently and the whole area flattened. This view is westwards towards Calvert. At the moment, the road is level at this point, but a new bridge is being constructed on its eastern side to take the road over the new East West Railway tracks and those of the HS2 Infrastructure Maintenance Depot which is being built here.

Bob Walters

New bridge for Addison Road

Addison Road (foreground) will have a new bridge across the East West Railway and the HS2 Infrastructure Maintenance Depot sidings. The old bridge has been demolished and Addison Road is at present on the level through the site. The new bridge will span about eight railway tracks when complete.

Bob Walters

East West Railway

A hive of activity in this view west from the new Queen Catherine Road bridge at Claydon. This bridge has replaced a former level crossing near this point. The new East West Railway tracks will run on the left of this view, whilst to the right will be the access tracks for the HS2 Infrastructure Maintenance Depot. In the far distance can be seen the abutments of the new Addison Road bridge (each side of the white crane) which will span eight railway tracks at this point.

Bob Walters

Claydon House - North Front

This is a view of the northern frontage of Claydon House. This façade dates from the C18th unlike the Southern façade which was extensively remodelled in the C19th.

Rob Farrow

Claydon House - Eastern faÃ§ade

Looking at the eastern flank of Claydon House from within the courtyard area.

Rob Farrow

Claydon - Looking up at the Grand Staircase

The Grand Staircase at the heart of Claydon House, with its SP7125 : Staircase marquetry was so extravagant that it was one of the contributing factors to the near-bankruptcy of Sir Ralph Verney.

Rob Farrow

Staircase marquetry

Costly and exquisite marquetry is on every tread and riser of the Grand Staircase at Claydon (see SP7125 : Claydon - Looking up at the Grand Staircase)

Rob Farrow

Claydon - Marquetry on upper landing

Intricate marquetry on the upper landing at the top of the Grand Staircase of Claydon House. (See SP7125 : Claydon - Looking up at the Grand Staircase) Sir Ralph Verney spent a fortune on this extravagant craftsmanship which very nearly bankrupted him. See also SP7125 : Claydon - Looking up at the Grand Staircase

Rob Farrow

Claydon - All Saints, Middle Claydon

A view of the church of All Saints adjacent to Claydon House on the latter's southern side. See shared description below and associated images for more information.

Rob Farrow

Claydon - All Saints, Middle Claydon - Nave

The nave of SP7125 : Claydon - All Saints, Middle Claydon is the oldest part of the church dating from c.1300. It contains many wall monuments though the larger monuments are situated beyond the arch in the chancel.

Rob Farrow

Claydon - All Saints, Middle Claydon - Font

The marble font in SP7125 : Claydon - All Saints, Middle Claydon is comparatively recent dating from the turn of the 19th/20th century.

Rob Farrow

Claydon - All Saints, Middle Claydon - Margaret Giffard tomb

This fine alabaster tomb chest with the recumbent effigy of Margaret Giffard dates from 1539. It is to be found on the northern side of the chancel of SP7125 : Claydon - All Saints, Middle Claydon

Rob Farrow