Coryhill Plantation

Wood, Forest in Devon West Devon

England

Coryhill Plantation

View over a gate - with benchmark There is a fine view over fields to higher ground beyond, south of the square. There is a benchmark on the right-hand stone gatepost. Awkwardly, it's on the hinge side of the post <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7045781">SX4683 : Benchmark on a gatepost</a>.
View over a gate - with benchmark Credit: Neville Goodman

Coryhill Plantation is a picturesque woodland area located in Devon, England. Spread across several acres, this enchanting forest is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem. The plantation is nestled amidst rolling hills and is characterized by its dense canopy of trees, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere.

The woodland is predominantly composed of a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees, including oak, beech, ash, and pine, among others. This diverse range of tree species provides a rich habitat for a variety of wildlife, including birds, small mammals, and insects. The forest floor is covered with a lush carpet of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, further enhancing its natural appeal.

Coryhill Plantation offers an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers. The well-marked trails meander through the forest, allowing visitors to explore its hidden treasures. Along the way, one can encounter babbling brooks, charming bridges, and breathtaking viewpoints that offer stunning vistas of the surrounding countryside.

The plantation is also home to a number of ancient trees, some of which are believed to be centuries old. These majestic giants stand tall and proud, bearing witness to the passage of time and adding a sense of grandeur to the landscape.

Coryhill Plantation provides a peaceful sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of city life. It is a place where visitors can immerse themselves in nature, breathe in the fresh air, and experience the beauty and serenity of Devon's woodlands.

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Coryhill Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.633835/-4.1618906 or Grid Reference SX4783. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View over a gate - with benchmark There is a fine view over fields to higher ground beyond, south of the square. There is a benchmark on the right-hand stone gatepost. Awkwardly, it's on the hinge side of the post <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7045781">SX4683 : Benchmark on a gatepost</a>.
View over a gate - with benchmark
There is a fine view over fields to higher ground beyond, south of the square. There is a benchmark on the right-hand stone gatepost. Awkwardly, it's on the hinge side of the post SX4683 : Benchmark on a gatepost.
Benchmark on a gatepost Not the easiest to get at, being on the hinge side of the gatepost <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7045779">SX4683 : View over a gate - with benchmark</a>, and a bit encrusted - but at least it is there, which is more than can be said for many of the benchmarks hereabout. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm160290" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm160290">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>
Benchmark on a gatepost
Not the easiest to get at, being on the hinge side of the gatepost SX4683 : View over a gate - with benchmark, and a bit encrusted - but at least it is there, which is more than can be said for many of the benchmarks hereabout. LinkExternal link
Over the fields to Lew Wood The view is north over a hedge, then beyond and above Coryton Barton to Lew Wood. On the lower left of the photo, there is a benchmark on the stone gatepost just above the lower hinge. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm160299" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm160299">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>
Over the fields to Lew Wood
The view is north over a hedge, then beyond and above Coryton Barton to Lew Wood. On the lower left of the photo, there is a benchmark on the stone gatepost just above the lower hinge. LinkExternal link
Methodist chapel East Liddaton Just south of the old East Liddaton railway bridge, a short path leads off the road to a graveyard with the remains of a Methodist chapel. There is a benchmark on the near corner <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7045955">SX4682 : Benchmark on a chapel</a>.
Methodist chapel East Liddaton
Just south of the old East Liddaton railway bridge, a short path leads off the road to a graveyard with the remains of a Methodist chapel. There is a benchmark on the near corner SX4682 : Benchmark on a chapel.
Benchmark on a chapel A good deal of scraping and removal of moss from the wall of the chapel <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7045951">SX4682 : Methodist chapel East Liddaton</a> revealed a cut benchmark in excellent condition. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm160320" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm160320">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>
Benchmark on a chapel
A good deal of scraping and removal of moss from the wall of the chapel SX4682 : Methodist chapel East Liddaton revealed a cut benchmark in excellent condition. LinkExternal link
The old railway bridge at Liddaton Halt Liddaton Halt station is long gone, but the road bridge remains. After much gardening we found the cut benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7045979">SX4682 : Benchmark on a bridge</a> on the right hand (W) parapet.
The old railway bridge at Liddaton Halt
Liddaton Halt station is long gone, but the road bridge remains. After much gardening we found the cut benchmark SX4682 : Benchmark on a bridge on the right hand (W) parapet.
Benchmark on a bridge After much gardening, the benchmark on the railway bridge <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7045972">SX4682 : The old railway bridge at Liddaton Halt</a> was revealed.
Benchmark on a bridge
After much gardening, the benchmark on the railway bridge SX4682 : The old railway bridge at Liddaton Halt was revealed.
A very muddy field entrance The view here is through the gate into the field near Waddlestone - the rising ground and trees are in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SX4785">SX4785</a>. There is a clear, cut benchmark about one third of the way up what used to be the gatepost (which is slate). As is common around here, the stone post has been replaced by timber. Many of the stone posts, carrying benchmarks, have disappeared. Fortunately, we did not have to go through the gate. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm160325" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm160325">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>
A very muddy field entrance
The view here is through the gate into the field near Waddlestone - the rising ground and trees are in SX4785. There is a clear, cut benchmark about one third of the way up what used to be the gatepost (which is slate). As is common around here, the stone post has been replaced by timber. Many of the stone posts, carrying benchmarks, have disappeared. Fortunately, we did not have to go through the gate. LinkExternal link
Old Milestone, Bowden Down In the parish of Brentnor, Devon, 5.5 miles North of Tavistock. This has been consistently listed on old maps as "stone". It is not clear when the engraving was cut, but had it existed during WWII it would have had to be removed, buried or disfigured.

Inscription: T / 5

Milestone Society National ID: TBC
Old Milestone, Bowden Down
In the parish of Brentnor, Devon, 5.5 miles North of Tavistock. This has been consistently listed on old maps as "stone". It is not clear when the engraving was cut, but had it existed during WWII it would have had to be removed, buried or disfigured. Inscription: T / 5 Milestone Society National ID: TBC
Turning for Burn Lane, leading to North Brentor
Turning for Burn Lane, leading to North Brentor
Road approaching Langstone Manor The two poles on the verge carry no sign; the poles appear in Google Earth in 2021, but there was no signage in 2014.
Road approaching Langstone Manor
The two poles on the verge carry no sign; the poles appear in Google Earth in 2021, but there was no signage in 2014.
Gateway for Langstone Manor and footpath sign
Gateway for Langstone Manor and footpath sign
Evening clouds over Dartmoor, seen from near North Brentor
Evening clouds over Dartmoor, seen from near North Brentor
Towards Coryton Mill View from the south
Towards Coryton Mill
View from the south
Broadpark: formation of old railway Formation of old Great Western branch line to Launceston
Broadpark: formation of old railway
Formation of old Great Western branch line to Launceston
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by ruined toll house, Coryton Parish Ball finial - 3 arms; Devon compass points by the UC road, in parish of Coryton (West Devon District), Coryton Barton, by ruins of tollhouse, under trees.

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: DV_SX4584
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by ruined toll house, Coryton Parish
Ball finial - 3 arms; Devon compass points by the UC road, in parish of Coryton (West Devon District), Coryton Barton, by ruins of tollhouse, under trees. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DV_SX4584
Old Toll House west of Coryton Barton Toll House in the parish of Coryton (West Devon District), ruin of tollhouse, Coryton Barton junction, beside the River Lew.

Devon & Dartmoor HER.
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Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: DV.COR
Old Toll House west of Coryton Barton
Toll House in the parish of Coryton (West Devon District), ruin of tollhouse, Coryton Barton junction, beside the River Lew. Devon & Dartmoor HER. HER Number: MDV112457 LinkExternal link Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DV.COR
A mysterious circle in a wall The 1:25000 OS map clearly shows a circular enclosure here. There is little sign of it on the ground, just a slightly raised circular area of field, which is very difficult to show in a photograph.
A mysterious circle in a wall
The 1:25000 OS map clearly shows a circular enclosure here. There is little sign of it on the ground, just a slightly raised circular area of field, which is very difficult to show in a photograph.
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Coryhill Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SX4783 (Lat: 50.633835, Lng: -4.1618906)

Administrative County: Devon

District: West Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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///salmon.strongly.chestnuts. Near Lifton, Devon

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