Bank Plantation

Wood, Forest in Berwickshire

Scotland

Bank Plantation

Footpath Sign and Old Mill Buildings - Broomhouse Flood at Old Mill. The water is probably the reason the mill was built here! — Footpath Sign and Old Mill Buildings - Broomhouse Credit: cathietinn

Bank Plantation is a dense woodland located in the region of Berwickshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is known for its well-preserved and diverse range of trees and plants. The plantation is situated on a sloping hillside, providing a picturesque landscape and offering visitors stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The woodland comprises various tree species, including oak, beech, pine, and birch, creating a rich and varied habitat for wildlife. The dense canopy allows for the growth of an array of undergrowth vegetation, such as ferns, wildflowers, and mosses. This diversity attracts a wide range of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds.

Bank Plantation is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. The area offers several walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore the plantation at their own pace. These paths are well-maintained and provide opportunities for both leisurely strolls and more vigorous hikes.

The woodland also serves as an important ecological site, providing valuable habitat for many native species. Conservation efforts have been made to protect and manage the plantation, ensuring the preservation of its natural beauty and biodiversity. The local community actively supports these initiatives and organizes regular clean-up and maintenance events to keep the plantation in optimal condition.

Overall, Bank Plantation in Berwickshire is a stunning woodland that offers a tranquil and immersive experience in nature. Its well-preserved flora and fauna, combined with the scenic landscape, make it a must-visit destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat or an opportunity to explore Scotland's natural beauty.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.782331/-2.2979351 or Grid Reference NT8154. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footpath Sign and Old Mill Buildings - Broomhouse Flood at Old Mill. The water is probably the reason the mill was built here!

Footpath Sign and Old Mill Buildings - Broomhouse

Flood at Old Mill. The water is probably the reason the mill was built here!

Edrom Church, Berwickshire The north gallery.

Edrom Church, Berwickshire

The north gallery.

Strip Plantation near Reedy Loch Strip plantation and hay cutting taken from C-Classified road near Reedyloch.

Strip Plantation near Reedy Loch

Strip plantation and hay cutting taken from C-Classified road near Reedyloch.

Milepost near Duns The milepost is beside the A6105.

Mileposts are the original roadside heritage features with many dating back hundreds of years and these historic items are under threat from highway developments.

Milepost near Duns

The milepost is beside the A6105. Mileposts are the original roadside heritage features with many dating back hundreds of years and these historic items are under threat from highway developments.

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Milepost near Duns For a wider view of the post <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2606174">NT7954 : Milepost near Duns</a>.

Mileposts did not come into general use until the Turnpike Act of 1766 made them compulsory on turnpike roads, these roads were built by private enterprise under licence from the Government and maintained by tolls on those who used them. Before this Act mileposts were put up occasionally, often as charitable acts and commemorations. Many Turnpike Act stones still exist. They are usually 2-3 ft high, with the initial letter or abbreviation of the nearest market town shown on two faces, and the distance from it.

Milepost near Duns

For a wider view of the post NT7954 : Milepost near Duns. Mileposts did not come into general use until the Turnpike Act of 1766 made them compulsory on turnpike roads, these roads were built by private enterprise under licence from the Government and maintained by tolls on those who used them. Before this Act mileposts were put up occasionally, often as charitable acts and commemorations. Many Turnpike Act stones still exist. They are usually 2-3 ft high, with the initial letter or abbreviation of the nearest market town shown on two faces, and the distance from it.

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Arable land near Duns The large field is sown with a cereal crop and the field is surrounded by a well maintained hedge.

Arable land near Duns

The large field is sown with a cereal crop and the field is surrounded by a well maintained hedge.

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OSBM and Cut Mark, Wedderburn Castle Lodge The bench mark bolt is set into a boulder at the entrance to the castle. For a wider view <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2606222">NT8053 : Lion Gate, Wedderburn Castle</a> and for further information on the bench mark and others in the area <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm14223" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm14223">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="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm39566" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm39566">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>

There is a cancelled cut mark above it.

OSBM and Cut Mark, Wedderburn Castle Lodge

The bench mark bolt is set into a boulder at the entrance to the castle. For a wider view NT8053 : Lion Gate, Wedderburn Castle and for further information on the bench mark and others in the area Link

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There is a cancelled cut mark above it.

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Lion Gate, Wedderburn Castle Large arched carriage gateway of ashlar that was built between 1790-1794.

Lion Gate, Wedderburn Castle

Large arched carriage gateway of ashlar that was built between 1790-1794.

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Lion Gate, Wedderburn Castle The carriage entrance to Wedderburn Castle.

Lion Gate, Wedderburn Castle

The carriage entrance to Wedderburn Castle.

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Oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus) This is a large, gregarious and noisy wader that gathers in great flocks to feed on shellfish, for which it has a specially adapted bill. It lays three camouflaged eggs in summer in a bare scrape on the ground.

In Gaelic folklore the Oystercatcher is known as the Gille Bride.

Oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus)

This is a large, gregarious and noisy wader that gathers in great flocks to feed on shellfish, for which it has a specially adapted bill. It lays three camouflaged eggs in summer in a bare scrape on the ground. In Gaelic folklore the Oystercatcher is known as the Gille Bride.

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Milepost near Duns The milepost is beside the A6105.

Mileposts are the original roadside heritage features with many dating back hundreds of years and these historic items are under threat from highway developments.

Milepost near Duns

The milepost is beside the A6105. Mileposts are the original roadside heritage features with many dating back hundreds of years and these historic items are under threat from highway developments.

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Milepost near Duns Mileposts did not come into general use until the Turnpike Act of 1766 made them compulsory on turnpike roads, these roads were built by private enterprise under licence from the Government and maintained by tolls on those who used them. Before this Act mileposts were put up occasionally, often as charitable acts and commemorations. Many Turnpike Act stones still exist. They are usually 2-3 ft high, with the initial letter or abbreviation of the nearest market town shown on two faces, and the distance from it.

For a wider view <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2606786">NT8254 : Milepost near Duns</a>

Milepost near Duns

Mileposts did not come into general use until the Turnpike Act of 1766 made them compulsory on turnpike roads, these roads were built by private enterprise under licence from the Government and maintained by tolls on those who used them. Before this Act mileposts were put up occasionally, often as charitable acts and commemorations. Many Turnpike Act stones still exist. They are usually 2-3 ft high, with the initial letter or abbreviation of the nearest market town shown on two faces, and the distance from it. For a wider view NT8254 : Milepost near Duns

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Ploughed field near Duns The earliest form of cultivation consisted simply of scratching the soil with a branch or antler to enable a seed to be buried. Early ploughs did no more than this. Later models were designed to bury the remains of the previous crop and surface debris.

The Romans designed a plough with stout iron teeth mounted on a wooden sole which turned the soil. Celts and Romans, using light ploughs, adopted the practice of cross-ploughing, so that their fields tended to be almost square. The Saxons, using a heavy, eight-oxen plough, made their fields long to reduce the number of turns. The old English furlong, one-eighth of a mile, is derived from ‘furrow long’.

The earliest mould-board plough, similar to that used today, dates from Saxon times. But the really modern mould-board dates from the 18th century with the introduction of iron. Double-furrow ploughs, pulled by two horses, were common until tractors were introduced. Today, powerful tractors pull banks of ploughs which cut many furrows at the same time.

The woodland is known as Big Louise Plantation.

Ploughed field near Duns

The earliest form of cultivation consisted simply of scratching the soil with a branch or antler to enable a seed to be buried. Early ploughs did no more than this. Later models were designed to bury the remains of the previous crop and surface debris. The Romans designed a plough with stout iron teeth mounted on a wooden sole which turned the soil. Celts and Romans, using light ploughs, adopted the practice of cross-ploughing, so that their fields tended to be almost square. The Saxons, using a heavy, eight-oxen plough, made their fields long to reduce the number of turns. The old English furlong, one-eighth of a mile, is derived from ‘furrow long’. The earliest mould-board plough, similar to that used today, dates from Saxon times. But the really modern mould-board dates from the 18th century with the introduction of iron. Double-furrow ploughs, pulled by two horses, were common until tractors were introduced. Today, powerful tractors pull banks of ploughs which cut many furrows at the same time. The woodland is known as Big Louise Plantation.

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Bench Mark, Edrom Church The bench mark is to be found on the north east angle of the church. For a wider view of the church <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2606952">NT8255 : Edrom Church</a> and for further information on the bench mark and others in the area <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm39572" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm39572">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>

Bench Mark, Edrom Church

The bench mark is to be found on the north east angle of the church. For a wider view of the church NT8255 : Edrom Church and for further information on the bench mark and others in the area Link

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The Edrom Arch The Norman chevron arch from the original church is now incorporated into the Logan Vault.

The Edrom Arch

The Norman chevron arch from the original church is now incorporated into the Logan Vault.

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Graveyard, Edrom Church The graveyard contains burials from many generations, showing the Church&#039;s concern for its parishioners in this life and beyond the grave. The stones tell the history of the Parish and reflect changing attitudes and fashions.

Graveyard, Edrom Church

The graveyard contains burials from many generations, showing the Church's concern for its parishioners in this life and beyond the grave. The stones tell the history of the Parish and reflect changing attitudes and fashions.

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Edrom Graveyard The graveyard showing the Logan Vault and the corner of the church.

Edrom Graveyard

The graveyard showing the Logan Vault and the corner of the church.

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Edrom Church The church was built in 1737 and incorporated materials from the earlier church. Restoration took place in 1886.

Edrom Church

The church was built in 1737 and incorporated materials from the earlier church. Restoration took place in 1886.

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Bank Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NT8154 (Lat: 55.782331, Lng: -2.2979351)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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Located within 500m of 55.782331,-2.2979351

Bus Stop

Brieryhill Road End

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 69001349

Naptan Bearing: W

Naptan CommonName: Brieryhill Rd End

Naptan Indicator: adj

Naptan Landmark: Brieryhill

Naptan NaptanCode: 72725768

Naptan Street: A6105

Naptan Verified: yes

Public Transport: platform

Ref: 69001349

Source: NaPTAN

Lat/Long: 55.7805317/-2.2941131

Bus Stop

Brieryhill Road End

Bench: no

Bus: yes

Departures Board: no

Lit: no

Local Ref: opp

Naptan AtcoCode: 69001350

Naptan Bearing: E

Naptan CommonName: Brieryhill Rd End

Naptan Indicator: opp

Naptan Landmark: Brieryhill

Naptan NaptanCode: 72725769

Naptan Street: A6105

Naptan Verified: yes

Public Transport: platform

Ref: 69001350

Shelter: no

Source: survey;NaPTAN

Lat/Long: 55.7806661/-2.2942736

Manderston House

Is In Country Code: GB

Is In County: Scottish Borders

Is In Historic County: Berwickshire

Source: NPE

Tourism: attraction

Website: https://www.manderston.com/

Wikidata: Q6747989

Wikipedia: en:Manderston

Lat/Long: 55.7823657/-2.3031054

Brieryhill

Place: hamlet

Lat/Long: 55.7802171/-2.293653

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 55.7780512/-2.2983568

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 55.7785249/-2.2973149

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 55.7789559/-2.2965011

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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