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Forehill Wood

Wood, Forest in Somerset Somerset West and Taunton

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Forehill Wood

Naked Boy's Stone A Grade II Listed mediaeval boundary stone marking the boundary between the parishes of old Cleeve and Brompton Regis. There is limited parking here for the permissive path to Burrow Farm engine house along the West Somerset Mineral Railway.
Naked Boy's Stone Credit: Chris Allen

Forehill Wood, located in Somerset, England, is a picturesque woodland spanning an area of approximately 100 acres. Nestled amidst the rolling hills of the Somerset countryside, this ancient forest offers a tranquil escape for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, such as oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for a diverse range of flora and fauna. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of wildflowers, including bluebells and primroses, adding bursts of color to the landscape during springtime.

Forehill Wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the area and discover its hidden treasures. The paths wind through the wood, taking visitors past babbling brooks, small ponds, and picturesque clearings. The sounds of birdsong and the rustling of leaves provide a soothing soundtrack to the woodland experience.

The wood is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a multitude of bird species. Nature enthusiasts can catch glimpses of these creatures as they go about their daily routines, making Forehill Wood a popular spot for wildlife photography and animal observation.

Whether it be a leisurely stroll, a family picnic, or a more adventurous hike, Forehill Wood offers a serene and enchanting environment for visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. With its idyllic setting and rich biodiversity, this woodland is a true gem in the heart of Somerset.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.108244/-3.4015567 or Grid Reference ST0135. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Naked Boy's Stone A Grade II Listed mediaeval boundary stone marking the boundary between the parishes of old Cleeve and Brompton Regis. There is limited parking here for the permissive path to Burrow Farm engine house along the West Somerset Mineral Railway.
Naked Boy's Stone
A Grade II Listed mediaeval boundary stone marking the boundary between the parishes of old Cleeve and Brompton Regis. There is limited parking here for the permissive path to Burrow Farm engine house along the West Somerset Mineral Railway.
West Somerset Mineral Railway A long disused railway seen from the infilled Naked Boy Bridge.
West Somerset Mineral Railway
A long disused railway seen from the infilled Naked Boy Bridge.
Burrow Farm engine house The best preserved beam engine house on the Brendon Hills and Listed Grade II. The engine house was erected in 1879 for a third hand engine relocated from Langham Hill Pit and originating in South Wales. The engine was a 25" rotative beam engine for pumping and winding. The mine was for iron ore and closed in 1883 so this engine had a short life on site. The wall to the right is the remaining part of the miner's 'dry' where they would have dried their clothing. The hillock behind the wall is a spoil heap.
Burrow Farm engine house
The best preserved beam engine house on the Brendon Hills and Listed Grade II. The engine house was erected in 1879 for a third hand engine relocated from Langham Hill Pit and originating in South Wales. The engine was a 25" rotative beam engine for pumping and winding. The mine was for iron ore and closed in 1883 so this engine had a short life on site. The wall to the right is the remaining part of the miner's 'dry' where they would have dried their clothing. The hillock behind the wall is a spoil heap.
Burrow Farm engine house The best preserved beam engine house on the Brendon Hills and Listed Grade II. The engine house was erected in 1879 for a third hand engine relocated from Langham Hill Pit and originating in South Wales. The engine was a 25" rotative beam engine for pumping and winding. The mine was for iron ore and closed in 1883 so this engine had a short life on site.
Burrow Farm engine house
The best preserved beam engine house on the Brendon Hills and Listed Grade II. The engine house was erected in 1879 for a third hand engine relocated from Langham Hill Pit and originating in South Wales. The engine was a 25" rotative beam engine for pumping and winding. The mine was for iron ore and closed in 1883 so this engine had a short life on site.
Burrow Farm engine house The best preserved beam engine house on the Brendon Hills and Listed Grade II. The engine house was erected in 1879 for a third hand engine relocated from Langham Hill Pit and originating in South Wales. The engine was a 25" rotative beam engine for pumping and winding. The mine was for iron ore and closed in 1883 so this engine had a short life on site.
Burrow Farm engine house
The best preserved beam engine house on the Brendon Hills and Listed Grade II. The engine house was erected in 1879 for a third hand engine relocated from Langham Hill Pit and originating in South Wales. The engine was a 25" rotative beam engine for pumping and winding. The mine was for iron ore and closed in 1883 so this engine had a short life on site.
Permissive path to Burrow Farm engine house The best preserved beam engine house on the Brendon Hills and Listed Grade II. The engine house was erected in 1879 for a third hand engine relocated from Langham Hill Pit and originating in South Wales. The engine was a 25" rotative beam engine for pumping and winding. The mine was for iron ore and closed in 1883 so this engine had a short life on site. The freestanding wall to the right is what remains of the miners' dry and is included in the listing.
Permissive path to Burrow Farm engine house
The best preserved beam engine house on the Brendon Hills and Listed Grade II. The engine house was erected in 1879 for a third hand engine relocated from Langham Hill Pit and originating in South Wales. The engine was a 25" rotative beam engine for pumping and winding. The mine was for iron ore and closed in 1883 so this engine had a short life on site. The freestanding wall to the right is what remains of the miners' dry and is included in the listing.
West Somerset Mineral Railway Seen from near Burrow Farm engine house.
West Somerset Mineral Railway
Seen from near Burrow Farm engine house.
Comberow Incline A view down an incline of the West Somerset Mineral Railway below the winch house
Comberow Incline
A view down an incline of the West Somerset Mineral Railway below the winch house
Steps down to the Winch House The winding equipment was below the rail level on the West Somerset Mineral Railway at the top of Comberow Incline
Steps down to the Winch House
The winding equipment was below the rail level on the West Somerset Mineral Railway at the top of Comberow Incline
West Somerset : Muddy Track A muddy track off of the B3190.
West Somerset : Muddy Track
A muddy track off of the B3190.
West Somerset : Grassy Field & Sheep A grassy field with one sheep in the foreground.
West Somerset : Grassy Field & Sheep
A grassy field with one sheep in the foreground.
West Somerset : Muddy Track A muddy track heading through the countryside.
West Somerset : Muddy Track
A muddy track heading through the countryside.
West Somerset : Small Track A small track and footpath heading towards the B3224.
West Somerset : Small Track
A small track and footpath heading towards the B3224.
West Somerset : Naked Boy's Stone HE NAKED BOY, SMITHHAYES ST 015 345 is in the corner of a field at the junction of four parishes Line drawings of it, when it was still in one piece, show an oddly curved stone with a large base and smaller top roughly pyramid shaped. It name may come from its status as a boundary stone. Boys were sometimes whipped at the boundaries, so they would never forget them. Possibly they were placed naked on this stone. The Naked Boy goes down to drink at the Beverton pond, the source of the River Tone, at midnight. The Naked Boy, a bronze age standing stone by the roadside. It has been used to mark the point where four parishes meet - Treborough, Old Cleeve, Kings Brompton and Withiel Florey. Leather Barrow, a bronze age round barrow standing about 10 ft high on the line of the boundary of Luxborough and Treborough parishes and adjacent to the Brendon ridgeway.
West Somerset : Naked Boy's Stone
HE NAKED BOY, SMITHHAYES ST 015 345 is in the corner of a field at the junction of four parishes Line drawings of it, when it was still in one piece, show an oddly curved stone with a large base and smaller top roughly pyramid shaped. It name may come from its status as a boundary stone. Boys were sometimes whipped at the boundaries, so they would never forget them. Possibly they were placed naked on this stone. The Naked Boy goes down to drink at the Beverton pond, the source of the River Tone, at midnight. The Naked Boy, a bronze age standing stone by the roadside. It has been used to mark the point where four parishes meet - Treborough, Old Cleeve, Kings Brompton and Withiel Florey. Leather Barrow, a bronze age round barrow standing about 10 ft high on the line of the boundary of Luxborough and Treborough parishes and adjacent to the Brendon ridgeway.
West Somerset : Grassy Field & Trees The sun setting behind the trees.
West Somerset : Grassy Field & Trees
The sun setting behind the trees.
West Somerset : Grassy Field & Radio Mast A radio mast with some sheep grazing in the field.
West Somerset : Grassy Field & Radio Mast
A radio mast with some sheep grazing in the field.
West Somerset : Sheep Grazing Sheep grazing in a grassy field in West Somerset.
West Somerset : Sheep Grazing
Sheep grazing in a grassy field in West Somerset.
West Somerset : Grassy Field & Sheep Sheep grazing in a grassy West Somerset field.
West Somerset : Grassy Field & Sheep
Sheep grazing in a grassy West Somerset field.
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Forehill Wood is located at Grid Ref: ST0135 (Lat: 51.108244, Lng: -3.4015567)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Somerset West and Taunton

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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