East Orchard Wood

Wood, Forest in Glamorgan

Wales

East Orchard Wood

WW1 Memorial at former St Athan Boys' Village The Boys&#039; Village opened in 1925 as a holiday home for up to 180 boys from families of the working class in South Wales.
The Boys&#039; Club movement (now Clubs for Young People Wales) had been started in the early 1920s by Captain J Glynn-Jones and David Davies of Llandinam. Davies was the chair of the Ocean Coal Company and Glynn-Jones was its Welfare Officer.
The memorial was erected as part of the construction of the camp to commemorate the youth of all nations who died in the First World War. It was located at the focal point of the village within a formal landscaped garden with the village buildings surrounding. It was later amended with the dates of World War II.
The Club closed in 1990 and is badly vandalised. The memorial is a grade II listed building. — WW1 Memorial at former St Athan Boys' Village Credit: Colin Cheesman

East Orchard Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Glamorgan, Wales. Situated in the eastern part of the region, this woodland boasts a rich history and offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life.

Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, East Orchard Wood is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna. The forest is primarily composed of native broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which provide a dense canopy and create a cool and shady atmosphere on warm summer days. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers, adding vibrant colors to the landscape.

The wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained walking trails, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers. These trails lead visitors through different sections of the forest, allowing them to explore its hidden gems, such as a small stream that meanders through the woods, providing a peaceful soundtrack to the surroundings.

East Orchard Wood is also home to a diverse range of wildlife. Birdwatchers can spot various species, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds. The forest is also inhabited by small mammals, such as squirrels, rabbits, and foxes. Nature lovers may even catch a glimpse of the elusive red deer, which occasionally roam the area.

With its natural beauty and tranquil ambiance, East Orchard Wood offers visitors a chance to reconnect with nature and enjoy the peacefulness of the forest environment. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, birdwatching, or simply seeking solace in the midst of nature, this woodland provides a serene retreat for all who venture within its boundaries.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.401705/-3.3976155 or Grid Reference ST0267. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

WW1 Memorial at former St Athan Boys' Village

The Boys' Village opened in 1925 as a holiday home for up to 180 boys from families of the working class in South Wales. The Boys' Club movement (now Clubs for Young People Wales) had been started in the early 1920s by Captain J Glynn-Jones and David Davies of Llandinam. Davies was the chair of the Ocean Coal Company and Glynn-Jones was its Welfare Officer. The memorial was erected as part of the construction of the camp to commemorate the youth of all nations who died in the First World War. It was located at the focal point of the village within a formal landscaped garden with the village buildings surrounding. It was later amended with the dates of World War II. The Club closed in 1990 and is badly vandalised. The memorial is a grade II listed building.

Colin Cheesman

Decommissioning at the Aberthaw Power Station

Eirian Evans

Limpert Bay

To the west of Aberthaw Power Station. The wide bay has a shingle and rock beach and at low tide an expanse of wet sand and mud is exposed.

Eirian Evans

Aberthaw Power Station

Aberthaw Power Station was a coal-fired power plant, it generated enough power to meet the needs of 1.5 million households. It closed in March 2020 and is now being decommissoned. This view shows the large chimney, 153m high, which was built in 1964. It contained three sectional ceramic brick flues, each with an internal diameter of about 6.9 metres.

Eirian Evans

Limpert Farmhouse

Now a ruin, Limpert Farmhouse was a two-storey house of two main builds, the eastern section was constructed in the seventeenth-century and the western part in the eighteenth. Behind the farmhouses are The Walls, anti-invasion defences, dating to the early period of World War II, that formed part of Western Command's coastal crust defences

Eirian Evans