Brankenwall Plantation

Wood, Forest in Cumberland Copeland

England

Brankenwall Plantation

A595 junction with Main Street, Ravenglass
A595 junction with Main Street, Ravenglass Credit: Colin Pyle

Brankenwall Plantation, located in Cumberland, is a captivating woodland estate known for its rich history and scenic beauty. Spanning across an expansive area, this plantation is nestled in the heart of a dense forest, creating a tranquil oasis in the midst of nature.

The plantation boasts a variety of wood and forest species, with towering trees creating a lush canopy overhead. The diverse flora includes majestic oak, pine, and maple trees, providing a haven for an array of wildlife. The forest floor is adorned with vibrant wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the picturesque scenery.

With its historical significance, Brankenwall Plantation has been meticulously preserved. Dating back to the 18th century, it served as a working plantation, primarily cultivating tobacco and cotton. The main house, a classic example of colonial architecture, stands as a testament to the area's past. Its elegant design features a grand front porch, tall columns, and large windows that offer panoramic views of the surrounding woodland.

Visitors to the plantation can explore the extensive network of trails that wind through the forest, providing an opportunity to immerse themselves in nature's tranquility. The plantation also offers guided tours, where knowledgeable guides provide insight into the site's history, its role in the region's economy, and the plantation's significance within the context of American colonial life.

Brankenwall Plantation in Cumberland is a captivating destination that seamlessly blends the beauty of nature with a rich historical legacy. It offers visitors an escape from the modern world, allowing them to experience the serenity of the forest while learning about the plantation's past.

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Brankenwall Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.361821/-3.3883844 or Grid Reference SD0997. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A595 junction with Main Street, Ravenglass
A595 junction with Main Street, Ravenglass
A595 at Muncaster Mill
A595 at Muncaster Mill
A595 south of Longmire Wood
A595 south of Longmire Wood
Ordnance Survey Pivot This OS pivot can be found on the SE face of the railway bridge. It marks a point 5.444m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Pivot
This OS pivot can be found on the SE face of the railway bridge. It marks a point 5.444m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the building west side of the slip way at the south end of Main Street. It marks a point 5.093m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the building west side of the slip way at the south end of Main Street. It marks a point 5.093m above mean sea level.
Ravenglass 'River Mite' reversing onto a train which would form a mid-morning departure to Dalegarth.
Ravenglass
'River Mite' reversing onto a train which would form a mid-morning departure to Dalegarth.
Ravenglass 'River Mite' with the train which would form a mid-morning departure to Dalegarth. The first carriage is one of a batch recently manufactured in the workshop of the Ffestiniog Railway.
Ravenglass
'River Mite' with the train which would form a mid-morning departure to Dalegarth. The first carriage is one of a batch recently manufactured in the workshop of the Ffestiniog Railway.
Ravenglass station on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Whillan Beck propels its empty carriages into the shed after arrival from Dalegarth.
Ravenglass station on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
Whillan Beck propels its empty carriages into the shed after arrival from Dalegarth.
Whillan Beck on the turntable at Ravenglass Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
Whillan Beck on the turntable at Ravenglass
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
Ravenglass street scene Ravenglass seems very different from other Lakeland villages - use of pebbledash tells you something about the weather.
Ravenglass street scene
Ravenglass seems very different from other Lakeland villages - use of pebbledash tells you something about the weather.
Ravenglass shoreline Where the River Esk joins the Irish Sea.
Ravenglass shoreline
Where the River Esk joins the Irish Sea.
Roman Bath House Remains, Ravenglass Ravenglass Roman Bath House is a ruined ancient Roman bath house at Ravenglass, Cumbria, England. Belonging to a 2nd-century Roman fort and naval base. The bath house is described by Matthew Hyde in his update to the Pevsner Guide to Cumbria as "an astonishing survival". The still standing walls are 13 ft (4 m) high, there are patches of the internal rendering, in dull red and white cement, and traces of the splayed window openings remain.

The relatively good state of preservation of the bath house is believed to be attributable to its being adapted for domestic use in the medieval period.

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Roman Bath House Remains, Ravenglass
Ravenglass Roman Bath House is a ruined ancient Roman bath house at Ravenglass, Cumbria, England. Belonging to a 2nd-century Roman fort and naval base. The bath house is described by Matthew Hyde in his update to the Pevsner Guide to Cumbria as "an astonishing survival". The still standing walls are 13 ft (4 m) high, there are patches of the internal rendering, in dull red and white cement, and traces of the splayed window openings remain. The relatively good state of preservation of the bath house is believed to be attributable to its being adapted for domestic use in the medieval period. LinkExternal link
Rusty Anchor, Ravenglass
Rusty Anchor, Ravenglass
Signal Box, Ravenglass
Signal Box, Ravenglass
Ravenglass Railway Station The platform for trains to Barrow and Lancaster.
Ravenglass Railway Station
The platform for trains to Barrow and Lancaster.
Ravenglass Railway Station A train for either Barrow or Lancaster. Two carriages is now the normal formation, but occasionally just a single carriage runs during the quieter mid-day period.
Ravenglass Railway Station
A train for either Barrow or Lancaster. Two carriages is now the normal formation, but occasionally just a single carriage runs during the quieter mid-day period.
Loco Shed, Ravenglass Interior of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway steam locomotive shed near the Ravenglass terminus of the line.
The wood piled in the corner is scrap used as kindling when the steam locomotives are being prepared and the fires are being lit.
Loco Shed, Ravenglass
Interior of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway steam locomotive shed near the Ravenglass terminus of the line. The wood piled in the corner is scrap used as kindling when the steam locomotives are being prepared and the fires are being lit.
Water Tank Mounted on the rear corner of the Diesel Shed and conveniently sited outside the (steam) Loco Shed, the water tank is used for replenishment of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway’s fleet of steam locomotives.
The horizontal boards supporting the stone heap are kept in place by old rails.
The dirty, oily ground is very typical of that found in railway installations where steam locomotives have been serviced over a long period of time.
Water Tank
Mounted on the rear corner of the Diesel Shed and conveniently sited outside the (steam) Loco Shed, the water tank is used for replenishment of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway’s fleet of steam locomotives. The horizontal boards supporting the stone heap are kept in place by old rails. The dirty, oily ground is very typical of that found in railway installations where steam locomotives have been serviced over a long period of time.
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Brankenwall Plantation is located at Grid Ref: SD0997 (Lat: 54.361821, Lng: -3.3883844)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Copeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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