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Great North Wood

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Great North Wood

Old Bridge Marker in Buckland Monachorum cemetery County Bridge Marker moved from the roadside to beside a path inside the cemetery gates. Buckland Monachorum parish. The stone marks the extent of roadway adjoining the bridge that the County was obliged to maintain. Milestone Society National ID: DV_BMCPbr
Old Bridge Marker in Buckland Monachorum cemetery Credit: T Jenkinson

Great North Wood is a large ancient woodland located in Devon, England. The wood covers an area of approximately 500 acres and is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The wood is primarily composed of oak, beech, and ash trees, with some areas of coniferous trees such as pine and fir.

The wood is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering a network of walking trails and bridleways for visitors to explore. The wood is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a wide range of bird species.

Great North Wood has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The wood has been used for timber production, charcoal burning, and hunting over the centuries, and remnants of old structures can still be found within the wood.

Overall, Great North Wood is a valuable natural resource and an important habitat for wildlife in Devon. Its beauty and biodiversity make it a cherished area for both locals and visitors to enjoy.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.485074/-4.1481564 or Grid Reference SX4767. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Bridge Marker in Buckland Monachorum cemetery County Bridge Marker moved from the roadside to beside a path inside the cemetery gates. Buckland Monachorum parish. The stone marks the extent of roadway adjoining the bridge that the County was obliged to maintain. Milestone Society National ID: DV_BMCPbr
Old Bridge Marker in Buckland Monachorum cemetery
County Bridge Marker moved from the roadside to beside a path inside the cemetery gates. Buckland Monachorum parish. The stone marks the extent of roadway adjoining the bridge that the County was obliged to maintain. Milestone Society National ID: DV_BMCPbr
Buckland Abbey Estate
Buckland Abbey Estate
Buckland Abbey gardens
Buckland Abbey gardens
Buckland Abbey Buckland Abbey is a Grade I listed property near Yelverton. It is owned by the National Trust and noted for its connection with Sir Richard Grenville the Younger and Sir Francis Drake. The Abbey was founded as a Cistercian abbey in 1278 by Amicia, Countess of Devon and was a daughter house of Quarr Abbey, on the Isle of Wight. It was one of the last Cistercian houses founded in England and also the most westerly.
Buckland Abbey
Buckland Abbey is a Grade I listed property near Yelverton. It is owned by the National Trust and noted for its connection with Sir Richard Grenville the Younger and Sir Francis Drake. The Abbey was founded as a Cistercian abbey in 1278 by Amicia, Countess of Devon and was a daughter house of Quarr Abbey, on the Isle of Wight. It was one of the last Cistercian houses founded in England and also the most westerly.
Footpath to North Lodge Buckland Abbey A National Trust Property.
Footpath to North Lodge Buckland Abbey
A National Trust Property.
Heading for the cafe The photographer's wife and friends head for the cafe at Buckland Abbey. Cake or history ? Today cake wins.
Heading for the cafe
The photographer's wife and friends head for the cafe at Buckland Abbey. Cake or history ? Today cake wins.
Wild gardens Some of the gardens at Buckland Abbey have reverted back to nature.
Wild gardens
Some of the gardens at Buckland Abbey have reverted back to nature.
Grassland in the Tavy valley Grassland in the Tavy valley near Buckland Abbey.
Grassland in the Tavy valley
Grassland in the Tavy valley near Buckland Abbey.
Buckland Abbey Originally a Cistercian monastery dating from the 13th century, after the monastery was dissolved it became the home of Sir Francis Drake. Today it is owned by the National Trust.
Buckland Abbey
Originally a Cistercian monastery dating from the 13th century, after the monastery was dissolved it became the home of Sir Francis Drake. Today it is owned by the National Trust.
Buckland Abbey Originally a Cistercian monastery dating from the 13th century, after the monastery was dissolved it became the home of Sir Francis Drake. Today it is owned by the National Trust.
Buckland Abbey
Originally a Cistercian monastery dating from the 13th century, after the monastery was dissolved it became the home of Sir Francis Drake. Today it is owned by the National Trust.
Buckland Abbey Originally a Cistercian monastery dating from the 13th century, after the monastery was dissolved it became the home of Sir Francis Drake. Today it is owned by the National Trust.
Buckland Abbey
Originally a Cistercian monastery dating from the 13th century, after the monastery was dissolved it became the home of Sir Francis Drake. Today it is owned by the National Trust.
Buckland Abbey Originally a Cistercian monastery dating from the 13th century, after the monastery was dissolved it became the home of Sir Francis Drake. Today it is owned by the National Trust.
Buckland Abbey
Originally a Cistercian monastery dating from the 13th century, after the monastery was dissolved it became the home of Sir Francis Drake. Today it is owned by the National Trust.
Stairwell in Buckland Abbey View up a stairwell in Buckland Abbey.
Stairwell in Buckland Abbey
View up a stairwell in Buckland Abbey.
Milton Combe Milton Combe lies at the bottom of a very steep-sided valley not far from Buckland Abbey. At the centre of the village is a 16C pub called the "Who'd Have Thought It". It would be interesting to find out how it got its name. The cottages around the pub are mostly painted white.
Milton Combe
Milton Combe lies at the bottom of a very steep-sided valley not far from Buckland Abbey. At the centre of the village is a 16C pub called the "Who'd Have Thought It". It would be interesting to find out how it got its name. The cottages around the pub are mostly painted white.
Pub sign - Milton Combe The "Who'd Have Thought It" pub sign depicts a merry village scene.
Pub sign - Milton Combe
The "Who'd Have Thought It" pub sign depicts a merry village scene.
The Garden House garden in June - 21
The Garden House garden in June - 21
The Garden House garden in June - 22
The Garden House garden in June - 22
The Garden House garden in June - 23
The Garden House garden in June - 23
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Great North Wood is located at Grid Ref: SX4767 (Lat: 50.485074, Lng: -4.1481564)

Administrative County: Devon

District: West Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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