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Barnacott Wood

Wood, Forest in Cornwall

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Barnacott Wood

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Barnacott Wood, located in Cornwall, is a picturesque forest that offers a serene and enchanting escape for nature enthusiasts. Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, this wood is a haven for wildlife and a popular destination for hikers, walkers, and birdwatchers.

The wood is characterized by a diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, ash, and hazel, which create a stunning canopy overhead. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of bluebells during the spring, adding a touch of color and beauty to the landscape.

Tranquil pathways wind through the wood, leading visitors on a journey of discovery and exploration. The well-maintained trails offer a combination of easy strolls and more challenging hikes, catering to all levels of fitness and ability.

Barnacott Wood is home to a variety of wildlife, making it a paradise for nature lovers. Birdwatchers can spot species such as woodpeckers, nuthatches, and tawny owls, while lucky visitors may even catch a glimpse of deer or foxes roaming through the trees.

The wood also boasts a picnic area, where visitors can relax and enjoy a meal amidst the serene surroundings. Additionally, educational boards and signs provide information about the local flora and fauna, enhancing the visitor experience.

Barnacott Wood, with its breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife, offers a peaceful refuge from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is a place where one can reconnect with nature and experience the tranquility and beauty of Cornwall's woodlands.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.855732/-4.5170383 or Grid Reference SS2209. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the wall of the Parish Hall. It marks a point 49.112m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the wall of the Parish Hall. It marks a point 49.112m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found poking out from behind a slab on the NW side of St Olaf's Church. It marks a point 184.5ft above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found poking out from behind a slab on the NW side of St Olaf's Church. It marks a point 184.5ft above mean sea level.
North Cornwall : Green Grass From the road looking down towards cut grass and a bench.
North Cornwall : Green Grass
From the road looking down towards cut grass and a bench.
North Cornwall : Cows in a Field Cows in a field and all lying down - maybe a sign of rain to come?
North Cornwall : Cows in a Field
Cows in a field and all lying down - maybe a sign of rain to come?
North Cornwall : Cornish Flags Cornish flags are flying beside the A39 road near the Cornwall Devon border.
North Cornwall : Cornish Flags
Cornish flags are flying beside the A39 road near the Cornwall Devon border.
St Olaf's church, Poughill Grade I listed. Poughill is mentioned in the Domesday book. The church is of exceptional interest and dates from the 14th century. It seats 300 persons and is dedicated to the Norwegian King and so-called Martyr, St Olaf (Olaf II of Norway). At the restoration in 1928 the foundations of the original Norman church were uncovered but nothing of this remains above ground. The west tower is late 14th early 15th C. of granite with crocketed pinnacles. The pillars on the north side and south arch of the nave are of Caen stone (14th century). Those of the south side are granite (15th century). The piscina and aumbry in the south chancel are 13th century. The font is from about 1400. Inside the church is a wall of frescoes dating from about 1470, and depict St Christopher: they were discovered in 1894 beneath the whitewash. Such paintings were once common in churches. The Poughill accounts record the washing-out of the figures in 1550 at the time of the Reformation. According to the legend, St Christopher was a heathen giant who, on turning Christian, was instructed by a holy hermit to carry travellers over a dangerous ford, and who, one stormy night carried the child Jesus on his shoulder. The paintings were somewhat crudely restored. The roof is a 15th Century Waggon roof with carved bosses. The benches have carved ends from the late 15th C. The porch is in Perpendicular style with a massive 15th C oak door.
St Olaf's church, Poughill
Grade I listed. Poughill is mentioned in the Domesday book. The church is of exceptional interest and dates from the 14th century. It seats 300 persons and is dedicated to the Norwegian King and so-called Martyr, St Olaf (Olaf II of Norway). At the restoration in 1928 the foundations of the original Norman church were uncovered but nothing of this remains above ground. The west tower is late 14th early 15th C. of granite with crocketed pinnacles. The pillars on the north side and south arch of the nave are of Caen stone (14th century). Those of the south side are granite (15th century). The piscina and aumbry in the south chancel are 13th century. The font is from about 1400. Inside the church is a wall of frescoes dating from about 1470, and depict St Christopher: they were discovered in 1894 beneath the whitewash. Such paintings were once common in churches. The Poughill accounts record the washing-out of the figures in 1550 at the time of the Reformation. According to the legend, St Christopher was a heathen giant who, on turning Christian, was instructed by a holy hermit to carry travellers over a dangerous ford, and who, one stormy night carried the child Jesus on his shoulder. The paintings were somewhat crudely restored. The roof is a 15th Century Waggon roof with carved bosses. The benches have carved ends from the late 15th C. The porch is in Perpendicular style with a massive 15th C oak door.
Mermaid on Fresco, St Olaf's church, Poughill Grade I listed. Poughill is mentioned in the Domesday book. The church is of exceptional interest and dates from the 14th century. It seats 300 persons and is dedicated to the Norwegian King and so-called Martyr, St Olaf (Olaf II of Norway). At the restoration in 1928 the foundations of the original Norman church were uncovered but nothing of this remains above ground. The west tower is late 14th early 15th C. of granite with crocketed pinnacles. The pillars on the north side and south arch of the nave are of Caen stone (14th century). Those of the south side are granite (15th century). The piscina and aumbry in the south chancel are 13th century. The font is from about 1400. Inside the church is a wall of frescoes dating from about 1470, and depict St Christopher: they were discovered in 1894 beneath the whitewash. Such paintings were once common in churches. The Poughill accounts record the washing-out of the figures in 1550 at the time of the Reformation. According to the legend, St Christopher was a heathen giant who, on turning Christian, was instructed by a holy hermit to carry travellers over a dangerous ford, and who, one stormy night carried the child Jesus on his shoulder. The paintings were somewhat crudely restored. The roof is a 15th Century Waggon roof with carved bosses. The benches have carved ends from the late 15th C. The porch is in Perpendicular style with a massive 15th C oak door.
Mermaid on Fresco, St Olaf's church, Poughill
Grade I listed. Poughill is mentioned in the Domesday book. The church is of exceptional interest and dates from the 14th century. It seats 300 persons and is dedicated to the Norwegian King and so-called Martyr, St Olaf (Olaf II of Norway). At the restoration in 1928 the foundations of the original Norman church were uncovered but nothing of this remains above ground. The west tower is late 14th early 15th C. of granite with crocketed pinnacles. The pillars on the north side and south arch of the nave are of Caen stone (14th century). Those of the south side are granite (15th century). The piscina and aumbry in the south chancel are 13th century. The font is from about 1400. Inside the church is a wall of frescoes dating from about 1470, and depict St Christopher: they were discovered in 1894 beneath the whitewash. Such paintings were once common in churches. The Poughill accounts record the washing-out of the figures in 1550 at the time of the Reformation. According to the legend, St Christopher was a heathen giant who, on turning Christian, was instructed by a holy hermit to carry travellers over a dangerous ford, and who, one stormy night carried the child Jesus on his shoulder. The paintings were somewhat crudely restored. The roof is a 15th Century Waggon roof with carved bosses. The benches have carved ends from the late 15th C. The porch is in Perpendicular style with a massive 15th C oak door.
Fresco, Poughill Church Grade I listed. Poughill is mentioned in the Domesday book. The church is of exceptional interest and dates from the 14th century. It seats 300 persons and is dedicated to the Norwegian King and so-called Martyr, St Olaf (Olaf II of Norway). At the restoration in 1928 the foundations of the original Norman church were uncovered but nothing of this remains above ground. The west tower is late 14th early 15th C. of granite with crocketed pinnacles. The pillars on the north side and south arch of the nave are of Caen stone (14th century). Those of the south side are granite (15th century). The piscina and aumbry in the south chancel are 13th century. The font is from about 1400. Inside the church is a wall of frescoes dating from about 1470, and depict St Christopher: they were discovered in 1894 beneath the whitewash. Such paintings were once common in churches. The Poughill accounts record the washing-out of the figures in 1550 at the time of the Reformation. According to the legend, St Christopher was a heathen giant who, on turning Christian, was instructed by a holy hermit to carry travellers over a dangerous ford, and who, one stormy night carried the child Jesus on his shoulder. The paintings were somewhat crudely restored. The roof is a 15th Century Waggon roof with carved bosses. The benches have carved ends from the late 15th C. The porch is in Perpendicular style with a massive 15th C oak door.
Fresco, Poughill Church
Grade I listed. Poughill is mentioned in the Domesday book. The church is of exceptional interest and dates from the 14th century. It seats 300 persons and is dedicated to the Norwegian King and so-called Martyr, St Olaf (Olaf II of Norway). At the restoration in 1928 the foundations of the original Norman church were uncovered but nothing of this remains above ground. The west tower is late 14th early 15th C. of granite with crocketed pinnacles. The pillars on the north side and south arch of the nave are of Caen stone (14th century). Those of the south side are granite (15th century). The piscina and aumbry in the south chancel are 13th century. The font is from about 1400. Inside the church is a wall of frescoes dating from about 1470, and depict St Christopher: they were discovered in 1894 beneath the whitewash. Such paintings were once common in churches. The Poughill accounts record the washing-out of the figures in 1550 at the time of the Reformation. According to the legend, St Christopher was a heathen giant who, on turning Christian, was instructed by a holy hermit to carry travellers over a dangerous ford, and who, one stormy night carried the child Jesus on his shoulder. The paintings were somewhat crudely restored. The roof is a 15th Century Waggon roof with carved bosses. The benches have carved ends from the late 15th C. The porch is in Perpendicular style with a massive 15th C oak door.
Interior, St Olaf's church, Poughill Grade I listed. Poughill is mentioned in the Domesday book. The church is of exceptional interest and dates from the 14th century. It seats 300 persons and is dedicated to the Norwegian King and so-called Martyr, St Olaf (Olaf II of Norway). At the restoration in 1928 the foundations of the original Norman church were uncovered but nothing of this remains above ground. The west tower is late 14th early 15th C. of granite with crocketed pinnacles. The pillars on the north side and south arch of the nave are of Caen stone (14th century). Those of the south side are granite (15th century). The piscina and aumbry in the south chancel are 13th century. The font is from about 1400. Inside the church is a wall of frescoes dating from about 1470, and depict St Christopher: they were discovered in 1894 beneath the whitewash. Such paintings were once common in churches. The Poughill accounts record the washing-out of the figures in 1550 at the time of the Reformation. According to the legend, St Christopher was a heathen giant who, on turning Christian, was instructed by a holy hermit to carry travellers over a dangerous ford, and who, one stormy night carried the child Jesus on his shoulder. The paintings were somewhat crudely restored. The roof is a 15th Century Waggon roof with carved bosses. The benches have carved ends from the late 15th C. The porch is in Perpendicular style with a massive 15th C oak door.
Interior, St Olaf's church, Poughill
Grade I listed. Poughill is mentioned in the Domesday book. The church is of exceptional interest and dates from the 14th century. It seats 300 persons and is dedicated to the Norwegian King and so-called Martyr, St Olaf (Olaf II of Norway). At the restoration in 1928 the foundations of the original Norman church were uncovered but nothing of this remains above ground. The west tower is late 14th early 15th C. of granite with crocketed pinnacles. The pillars on the north side and south arch of the nave are of Caen stone (14th century). Those of the south side are granite (15th century). The piscina and aumbry in the south chancel are 13th century. The font is from about 1400. Inside the church is a wall of frescoes dating from about 1470, and depict St Christopher: they were discovered in 1894 beneath the whitewash. Such paintings were once common in churches. The Poughill accounts record the washing-out of the figures in 1550 at the time of the Reformation. According to the legend, St Christopher was a heathen giant who, on turning Christian, was instructed by a holy hermit to carry travellers over a dangerous ford, and who, one stormy night carried the child Jesus on his shoulder. The paintings were somewhat crudely restored. The roof is a 15th Century Waggon roof with carved bosses. The benches have carved ends from the late 15th C. The porch is in Perpendicular style with a massive 15th C oak door.
Organ, St Olaf's church, Poughill Originally Hele and Co. of Plymouth, then Geo. Osmond & Co probably 1950-60. Rebuilt by Lance Foy 1982. 2 Manual and Pedals. 12 stops.
Organ, St Olaf's church, Poughill
Originally Hele and Co. of Plymouth, then Geo. Osmond & Co probably 1950-60. Rebuilt by Lance Foy 1982. 2 Manual and Pedals. 12 stops.
View from Houndapitt Farm
View from Houndapitt Farm
Drive down to Lower Northcott Cattle grid entrance on drive and path down to Lower Northcott
Drive down to Lower Northcott
Cattle grid entrance on drive and path down to Lower Northcott
Above Higher Northcott Above Higher Northcott looking across the valley coming inland from Northcott Mouth
Above Higher Northcott
Above Higher Northcott looking across the valley coming inland from Northcott Mouth
Path to Ashton/Tiscott From Pen Dene path to Ashton/Tiscott
Path to Ashton/Tiscott
From Pen Dene path to Ashton/Tiscott
Poughill Village Hall Poughill Village Hall (1932) next to the village Methodist Church
Poughill Village Hall
Poughill Village Hall (1932) next to the village Methodist Church
Lane to Rhude Cross Like many of the lanes in this area, it is unnamed.
Lane to Rhude Cross
Like many of the lanes in this area, it is unnamed.
Unnamed lane through the woods The edge of Norton Wood on the right.
Unnamed lane through the woods
The edge of Norton Wood on the right.
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Barnacott Wood is located at Grid Ref: SS2209 (Lat: 50.855732, Lng: -4.5170383)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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