Fishpond Gully

Valley in Berkshire

England

Fishpond Gully

Roundfield, Upper Bucklebury One of two cul-de-sacs sharing the same name. — Roundfield, Upper Bucklebury Credit: Oscar

Fishpond Gully is a picturesque valley located in the county of Berkshire, England. Situated amidst the rolling hills and verdant countryside, this tranquil destination is a haven for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

The valley gets its name from the small fishponds that dot the landscape, remnants of a bygone era when the area was used for fish farming. These ponds, now home to a variety of aquatic life, add to the charm and natural beauty of the gully.

The gully is characterized by its lush greenery and diverse wildlife. The valley is covered in a dense canopy of trees, including oak, beech, and elm, providing a habitat for numerous bird species and small mammals. Visitors can expect to spot woodland creatures such as deer, foxes, and rabbits as they explore the area.

A network of walking trails meanders through Fishpond Gully, offering visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the stunning surroundings. Hikers and nature lovers can enjoy the serenity of the valley while traversing the well-maintained paths. Along the way, they may encounter charming wooden bridges crossing babbling brooks and streams.

Fishpond Gully is also a popular spot for picnicking and photography. Its idyllic setting and breathtaking views make it a perfect place to relax and capture the beauty of nature. Local residents and tourists often visit the valley to unwind and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

In conclusion, Fishpond Gully in Berkshire is a picturesque valley renowned for its natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and peaceful atmosphere. Whether it's for hiking, wildlife observation, or simply enjoying a picnic, this tranquil destination offers a rejuvenating experience for all who visit.

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Fishpond Gully Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.420529/-1.2010577 or Grid Reference SU5569. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Roundfield, Upper Bucklebury

One of two cul-de-sacs sharing the same name.

Oscar

Turners Green, Upper Bucklebury

Apple Tree Cottage to the left, a small church to the centre and Turners Green House to the right.

Oscar

Windmill Lane

Off Carbinswood Lane, leading to School Hill.

Oscar

Former school, Bucklebury, Berkshire

School, now house. C17 with C19 refacing and additions to south and east. Timber framed with angle braces, brick nogging and later brick facing to rear; tiled roof with ridge stack off-centre to left above door. 3 framed bays. 2 storeys. 2 first floor 2-light C19 segmental headed casements to right with 3-light casement and small casement to left, 2 ground floor 3-light C20 casements to right with boarded door to left beneath stack. Block to left: timber framed with brick facing, hipped tile roof with stack to rear. One storey and attic. 2-light segmental headed casement to right and boarded door to left. (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram

Remains of a Mill in 1993

I thought I had lost this one. This is the same mill as in my 2013 picture SU5571 : Remains of a Mill only taken 20 years earlier. Enough of the structure still remains to get an idea of what the working mill must have been like.

Des Blenkinsopp

Glebe House, Bucklebury, Berkshire

18 with C20 porch. Red brick with plat band to right. Half hipped old tile roof, 4 gabled eaves dormers to right with 2-light casements, end stack to right, ridge stack above door off-centre to right, and 3 stacks to rear. Altered lobby entrance type. 1 1/2 storeys. 4 ground floor 3-light casements, 2 to right with segmental relieving arches. 4-panelled door with porch between first and second windows from left, porch with hipped tile roof, panelled door and flanking windows between third and fourth windows from left. (Source:Historic England)

Oswald Bertram

Barn, Well and Granary at Hillfoot Farm

Original farm buildings by a new forecourt.

Des Blenkinsopp

Wild Flowers by the Footpath

Des Blenkinsopp

The Pang Valley near Bucklebury

The River Pang flows through farmland in a shallow valley between Bucklebury and Stanford Dingley.

Des Blenkinsopp

Bucklebury church: 17th century stained glass (sundial?)

A relic of 'sad, distracted times' - the maker has signed his work at the top of the panel - 'S:S: me fecit 1649'. Around the border - at the end of radiating lines as if on a sundial - appear the Roman numerals I to XI (with a cross where XII might be expected). Some are partly obscured by the lead mounting, so that while VI is fully legible (top left), VII and VIII (starting top right) both appear to replicate VI. Beneath the escutcheon (shield) an inscription reads: 'Th:S & St' - the meaning of which I can't guess at. Two areas of blue pigment have been lost from above the chevron on the left. The golden yellow pigment could well be gamboge. Afterthought (12.9.2018): on reflection, this must have been intended as a sundial (of sorts) - though it would seem to need a 'pointer'. The numbering of the hours suggests that it was designed for a south-facing window, not its current position in the north aisle.

Stefan Czapski

Bucklebury church: man-and-wheel carving

To be found quite high up on a buttress of the church tower - to the right of the clock and at a slightly lower level. Am I right in thinking that there's a weathered inscription above the figure? In any case, what is he doing to the wheel, and what is the implement in his hands? Is there any significance in the fact that the wheel has twelve spokes, and the orientation is much like a clock face? In terms of style, I'm reminded of these figures at Saffron Walden: Link - which may give a clue to date.

Stefan Czapski

Bucklebury: church of St Mary the Virgin

Stefan Czapski

Street scene at Bucklebury

The road turns right, then left - leading to a bridge over the little River Pang.

Stefan Czapski

Streambed of the River Pang at Bucklebury

The streambed seems all but dry, the flow little more than a trickle. The reason, no doubt, is that a relief channel was dug after flooding earlier in the century: Link Link

Stefan Czapski