Sloughpool Wood

Wood, Forest in Monmouthshire

Wales

Sloughpool Wood

Northgate House B&B, Caerwent Guesthouse set back from the south side of the A48, viewed in January 2016.
This was the Northgate Inn <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2803701" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2803701">Link</a> in March 2011.
Northgate House B&B, Caerwent Credit: Jaggery

Sloughpool Wood is a picturesque and enchanting woodland located in Monmouthshire, Wales. Spanning over an area of approximately 50 acres, this forest is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility amidst the beauty of the natural world.

The woodland is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, birch, and hazel trees. These majestic giants provide a lush canopy that filters sunlight, creating a serene and cool atmosphere within the forest. The forest floor is covered with a rich carpet of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the overall enchanting ambiance.

The wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its hidden gems at their own pace. As you wander through the woods, you may come across a babbling brook or a small pond, adding to the ethereal charm of the place. The sound of birdsong fills the air, with species such as robins, blackbirds, and thrushes making their presence known.

Sloughpool Wood is not only a haven for flora and fauna, but it also has a rich history. The wood has been present for centuries and has witnessed the ebb and flow of human activity in the area. Remnants of old stone walls and the occasional overgrown path serve as reminders of the wood's past.

Whether you are an avid birdwatcher, a nature lover, or simply seeking solace in a peaceful environment, Sloughpool Wood provides a sanctuary to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and reconnect with the natural world.

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Sloughpool Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.625129/-2.7472354 or Grid Reference ST4892. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Northgate House B&B, Caerwent Guesthouse set back from the south side of the A48, viewed in January 2016.
This was the Northgate Inn <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2803701" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2803701">Link</a> in March 2011.
Northgate House B&B, Caerwent
Guesthouse set back from the south side of the A48, viewed in January 2016. This was the Northgate Inn Link in March 2011.
Guesthouse formerly a pub, Caerwent In January 2016, this is Northgate House, a bed & breakfast guesthouse set back from the south side of the A48. This was the Northgate Inn <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2803701k" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2803701k">Link</a> in March 2011.
Guesthouse formerly a pub, Caerwent
In January 2016, this is Northgate House, a bed & breakfast guesthouse set back from the south side of the A48. This was the Northgate Inn Link in March 2011.
Two businesses alongside the A48, Caerwent That Media Group head office <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4806187" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4806187">Link</a> is on the left. 
Spot Music (guitar and drums lessons) on the right. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4806179" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4806179">Link</a>
Two businesses alongside the A48, Caerwent
That Media Group head office Link is on the left. Spot Music (guitar and drums lessons) on the right. Link
Green Lane Studio, Caerwent Premises of Spot Music, on the south side of the A48. 
Spot Music provides professional guitar, drum, bass and music theory tuition.
Green Lane Studio, Caerwent
Premises of Spot Music, on the south side of the A48. Spot Music provides professional guitar, drum, bass and music theory tuition.
That Media Group head office, Caerwent Located in Green Lane Studio on the south side of the A48. The company website states
"That Media Group provides consultancy in design, marketing, print and web. We’ll see the whole picture
and take you through from design concepts to marketing strategy to printed materials to web presence".
That Media Group head office, Caerwent
Located in Green Lane Studio on the south side of the A48. The company website states "That Media Group provides consultancy in design, marketing, print and web. We’ll see the whole picture and take you through from design concepts to marketing strategy to printed materials to web presence".
Track past an Ancient Roman wall, Caerwent Viewed from a gate on the south side of the A48. The wall is one of many remnants of the Ancient Roman town of Venta Silurum to be seen in Caerwent. Venta was set up by the Romans in 75 AD as an administrative centre for the defeated Silures tribe.
Track past an Ancient Roman wall, Caerwent
Viewed from a gate on the south side of the A48. The wall is one of many remnants of the Ancient Roman town of Venta Silurum to be seen in Caerwent. Venta was set up by the Romans in 75 AD as an administrative centre for the defeated Silures tribe.
Gas installation below the A48 in Caerwent The large green box is a Wales & West Utilities gas installation.
The small green bin is for dog waste only - no litter.
The A48 is above the grassy bank.
Gas installation below the A48 in Caerwent
The large green box is a Wales & West Utilities gas installation. The small green bin is for dog waste only - no litter. The A48 is above the grassy bank.
Dinham Road, Caerwent On the north side of the A48.
Dinham Road, Caerwent
On the north side of the A48.
Wales & West Utilities gas installation, Caerwent Alongside a footpath at the bottom of a bank below the A48. On a door, an EX 
in a black-lined yellow triangle indicates a potentially explosive atmosphere - smoking prohibited.
Wales & West Utilities gas installation, Caerwent
Alongside a footpath at the bottom of a bank below the A48. On a door, an EX in a black-lined yellow triangle indicates a potentially explosive atmosphere - smoking prohibited.
A48 pelican crossing near Dinham Road, Caerwent Viewed along the A48 from opposite the Dinham Road junction. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4806210" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4806210">Link</a>
Chambers Dictionary states that "pelican" is adapted from "pedestrian light controlled crossing".
A48 pelican crossing near Dinham Road, Caerwent
Viewed along the A48 from opposite the Dinham Road junction. Link Chambers Dictionary states that "pelican" is adapted from "pedestrian light controlled crossing".
Junction of the A48 and Dinham Road, Caerwent The A48 towards Newport passes the right turn into Dinham Road. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4806210" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4806210">Link</a>
Junction of the A48 and Dinham Road, Caerwent
The A48 towards Newport passes the right turn into Dinham Road. Link
Blocked off northern end of an unnamed road in Caerwent Viewed from the A48 in January 2016. This looks like it used to be a through route to the A48 for motor vehicles. 
I saw no road name signs nearby, nor is this blocked-off road named on maps I've consulted.
Blocked off northern end of an unnamed road in Caerwent
Viewed from the A48 in January 2016. This looks like it used to be a through route to the A48 for motor vehicles. I saw no road name signs nearby, nor is this blocked-off road named on maps I've consulted.
50 on the main road through Caerwent 50mph speed limit on the A48.
50 on the main road through Caerwent
50mph speed limit on the A48.
Dual carriageway ahead, Caerwent The bilingual (English and Welsh) blue sign faces the A48, the main road through Caerwent.
Dual carriageway ahead, Caerwent
The bilingual (English and Welsh) blue sign faces the A48, the main road through Caerwent.
Muddy field entrance, Caerwent On the north side of the A48, the main road through the village, viewed in late January 2016.
Muddy field entrance, Caerwent
On the north side of the A48, the main road through the village, viewed in late January 2016.
Distances and directions sign in Caerwent Alongside the A48 four miles from Chepstow. A destination a quarter of a mile ahead has been covered over.
Distances and directions sign in Caerwent
Alongside the A48 four miles from Chepstow. A destination a quarter of a mile ahead has been covered over.
The A48 between Caerwent and Crick
The A48 between Caerwent and Crick
Burton Homes Caerwent These almshouses were built in 1913 by Colonel H Burton MD and Miss S E Burton. The Colonel, who had died in 1908, was an important local landowner living at The Slough farm, one of the two principal farms in Caerwent. The almshouses were intended as a memorial to him and were designed for twelve 'old and decrepit' women. Grade II Listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/wa-23048-burton-homes-caerwent#.WAJpOuUrK00" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/wa-23048-burton-homes-caerwent#.WAJpOuUrK00">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>
Burton Homes Caerwent
These almshouses were built in 1913 by Colonel H Burton MD and Miss S E Burton. The Colonel, who had died in 1908, was an important local landowner living at The Slough farm, one of the two principal farms in Caerwent. The almshouses were intended as a memorial to him and were designed for twelve 'old and decrepit' women. Grade II Listed LinkExternal link
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Sloughpool Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST4892 (Lat: 51.625129, Lng: -2.7472354)

Unitary Authority: Monmouthshire

Police Authority: Gwent

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