Bishop's Well Plantation

Wood, Forest in Berwickshire

Scotland

Bishop's Well Plantation

Old Wayside Cross in Preston Preston Market Cross, old shaft and base of a central cross. Set in a walled enclosure on the north side of the road at the east end of Preston village. Bunkle and Preston parish. A Scheduled Monument, details <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM391" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM391">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> and <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/58617/preston-market-cross" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/58617/preston-market-cross">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>. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1264861" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1264861">Link</a> and <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3905841" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3905841">Link</a>.

Milestone Society National ID: SBD_BUN
Old Wayside Cross in Preston Credit: M Hatton

Bishop's Well Plantation is a sprawling woodland area located in the picturesque region of Berwickshire, Scotland. Covering a vast expanse of approximately 300 acres, this plantation is a cherished haven for nature enthusiasts and a significant ecological asset to the region.

The plantation is predominantly made up of various types of trees, including oak, beech, and pine. These towering giants create a dense and diverse forest, providing a natural habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna. The woodland floor is adorned with a rich tapestry of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, further enhancing the plantation's natural beauty.

The plantation's crowning glory is the enchanting Bishop's Well, a historic well located within its boundaries. The well is said to have been blessed by a bishop many centuries ago, hence its name. It has become a popular spot for visitors, who come to admire its ancient stonework and crystal-clear water. The well's tranquil surroundings and the soothing sound of running water make it an idyllic retreat for those seeking a moment of serenity amidst nature.

Bishop's Well Plantation also offers several walking trails that wind through its verdant landscape, allowing visitors to explore the many hidden gems within. These trails cater to all abilities, ranging from easy strolls to more challenging hikes, and provide breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Overall, Bishop's Well Plantation is a captivating woodland destination that combines natural beauty, history, and tranquility. It serves as a beloved recreational area for locals and an inviting attraction for tourists, showcasing the serene and diverse landscape that Berwickshire has to offer.

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Old Wayside Cross in Preston Preston Market Cross, old shaft and base of a central cross. Set in a walled enclosure on the north side of the road at the east end of Preston village. Bunkle and Preston parish. A Scheduled Monument, details <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM391" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM391">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> and <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/58617/preston-market-cross" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/58617/preston-market-cross">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>. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1264861" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1264861">Link</a> and <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3905841" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3905841">Link</a>.

Milestone Society National ID: SBD_BUN
Old Wayside Cross in Preston
Preston Market Cross, old shaft and base of a central cross. Set in a walled enclosure on the north side of the road at the east end of Preston village. Bunkle and Preston parish. A Scheduled Monument, details LinkExternal link and LinkExternal link. See also Link and Link. Milestone Society National ID: SBD_BUN
Monument De La Bastie, Near Duns Monument to a French knight who was appointed Warden of the Eastern Marches by John Stewart, Duke of Albany, the Governor of Scotland from 1515 to 1524. As the result of an altercation De La Bastie was killed, his head was cut off and  displayed at the Mercat Cross, Duns.
Monument De La Bastie, Near Duns
Monument to a French knight who was appointed Warden of the Eastern Marches by John Stewart, Duke of Albany, the Governor of Scotland from 1515 to 1524. As the result of an altercation De La Bastie was killed, his head was cut off and displayed at the Mercat Cross, Duns.
Bunkle Church Lies South of Duns on the Auchencraw road. The parish church was rebuilt in 1820, mainly from building material removed from the original medieval church located a few feet away. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.freecen.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/Berwick/Bunkle%20&%20Preston/Bunkle%20&%20Preston.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.freecen.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/Berwick/Bunkle%20&%20Preston/Bunkle%20&%20Preston.htm">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>
Bunkle Church
Lies South of Duns on the Auchencraw road. The parish church was rebuilt in 1820, mainly from building material removed from the original medieval church located a few feet away. LinkExternal link
Remains of Bunkle Castle The earliest known owners of the lands around the Castle were a family named Bonkil (Bonkyl or Boncle) in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. A local rhyme refers to 'Davy' that is a reference to David I (1084 - 1153).
'Bunkle, Billie and Blanairne,
Three castles strong as airn,
Built when Davy was a bairn,
They'll a gang doon,
Wi Scotland's Croon,
An ilka ane sall be a cairn.'
Remains of Bunkle Castle
The earliest known owners of the lands around the Castle were a family named Bonkil (Bonkyl or Boncle) in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. A local rhyme refers to 'Davy' that is a reference to David I (1084 - 1153). 'Bunkle, Billie and Blanairne, Three castles strong as airn, Built when Davy was a bairn, They'll a gang doon, Wi Scotland's Croon, An ilka ane sall be a cairn.'
Cropped Fields Stand of trees surrounded by cropped fields at Baird's Covert
Cropped Fields
Stand of trees surrounded by cropped fields at Baird's Covert
Gravestone at Bunkle Church Gravestone in Bunkle Parish Church that lies South of Duns on the Auchencraw road.  Hellen Peacock obviously lived to a grand old age as did her husband.
Gravestone at Bunkle Church
Gravestone in Bunkle Parish Church that lies South of Duns on the Auchencraw road. Hellen Peacock obviously lived to a grand old age as did her husband.
Pumping station By the Lintlaw Burn Plantation.
Pumping station
By the Lintlaw Burn Plantation.
Lane, Slighhouses Powerlines serve a pumping station.
Lane, Slighhouses
Powerlines serve a pumping station.
Stubble, Lintlaw Wet stubble fields. The beeches mark a trackway over to Bunkle Kirk.
Stubble, Lintlaw
Wet stubble fields. The beeches mark a trackway over to Bunkle Kirk.
Lintlaw Lintlaw is the farm at the end of this long straight section of road.
Lintlaw
Lintlaw is the farm at the end of this long straight section of road.
B6355 - Marden The B road is just a country lane. A line of trees has been planted along the Marden (left) side.
B6355 - Marden
The B road is just a country lane. A line of trees has been planted along the Marden (left) side.
Ploughed field, Marden Ploughed field with a margin left for conservation reasons, a common practice now.
Ploughed field, Marden
Ploughed field with a margin left for conservation reasons, a common practice now.
Wooded hedgerow, Cruicksfield Field with a well wooded boundary.
Wooded hedgerow, Cruicksfield
Field with a well wooded boundary.
Easter Cruicksfield One of the two Crux/Cruicksfield farms. Pasture resting for the winter, sheep were grazing the hill above.
Easter Cruicksfield
One of the two Crux/Cruicksfield farms. Pasture resting for the winter, sheep were grazing the hill above.
Turnip field, Marden Turnip field on flat land above the Whiteadder Water.
Turnip field, Marden
Turnip field on flat land above the Whiteadder Water.
Ditch, Marden Deep drain on the flat farmland just north of the Blackadder Water.
Ditch, Marden
Deep drain on the flat farmland just north of the Blackadder Water.
Winter crops from Lillies Bridge Line of beech trees beyond a winter sown arable field.
Winter crops from Lillies Bridge
Line of beech trees beyond a winter sown arable field.
Wildcat Plantation Edge of a small wood.
Wildcat Plantation
Edge of a small wood.
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Bishop's Well Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NT8058 (Lat: 55.815978, Lng: -2.3057723)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

What 3 Words

///walls.rats.grove. Near Duns, Scottish Borders

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