Thorn's Copse

Wood, Forest in Somerset South Somerset

England

Thorn's Copse

Chard: Hornsbury Watermill Hotel, restaurant, bar and tea rooms featuring a working waterwheel. Open all year except January. Looking south west — Chard: Hornsbury Watermill Credit: Martin Bodman

Located in Somerset, Thorn's Copse is a charming woodland area that encompasses approximately 20 acres of land. This ancient woodland is nestled within the picturesque countryside, offering a serene and tranquil escape for nature enthusiasts and walkers alike.

Thorn's Copse is home to a diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, and ash, which tower majestically overhead, forming a dense canopy that provides shade during the warmer months. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of bluebells in the spring, creating a stunning display of vibrant colors.

The copse features well-maintained footpaths that wind their way through the woods, inviting visitors to explore its natural beauty. These paths offer an opportunity to observe the local wildlife, such as birds, squirrels, and deer, which can often be spotted among the trees and undergrowth.

The woodland is also known for its historical significance, with evidence of human activity dating back centuries. Archaeological finds, including ancient pottery fragments, have been discovered in the area, indicating that Thorn's Copse has been used and appreciated by humans for generations.

Thorn's Copse is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, providing a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, birdwatching, or simply enjoying the beauty of nature, this woodland oasis offers a rejuvenating experience for all who venture within its boundaries.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.902471/-2.9521088 or Grid Reference ST3311. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Chard: Hornsbury Watermill Hotel, restaurant, bar and tea rooms featuring a working waterwheel. Open all year except January. Looking south west

Chard: Hornsbury Watermill

Hotel, restaurant, bar and tea rooms featuring a working waterwheel. Open all year except January. Looking south west

Thatched farmhouse at Sea The grid line runs along the road at Sea, and this farmhouse is on the south side. Sea probably means island, and the presence of sandbags at some doorways indicates the likelihood of flooding here.

Thatched farmhouse at Sea

The grid line runs along the road at Sea, and this farmhouse is on the south side. Sea probably means island, and the presence of sandbags at some doorways indicates the likelihood of flooding here.

Disused railway cycleway, Donyatt The disused railway line from Chard to Ilminster is a useful cycle route avoiding the busy A358 (although further south the main road itself follows the course of the railway), and forms part of the incomplete Wessex Way Cycle Route. Looking south from the junction with the Sea-Donyatt footpath.

Disused railway cycleway, Donyatt

The disused railway line from Chard to Ilminster is a useful cycle route avoiding the busy A358 (although further south the main road itself follows the course of the railway), and forms part of the incomplete Wessex Way Cycle Route. Looking south from the junction with the Sea-Donyatt footpath.

Malherbie Court Smart modern dwellings from farm buildings on Pinkham Hill, near Knowle St. Giles

Malherbie Court

Smart modern dwellings from farm buildings on Pinkham Hill, near Knowle St. Giles

Field beside Greenway Lane Greenway Lane runs behind the hedge on the right, heading towards Clayhanger.

Field beside Greenway Lane

Greenway Lane runs behind the hedge on the right, heading towards Clayhanger.

Trees by the River Isle The row of poplars is at right angles to the river, which flows (away from the camera) among the trees on the left across this little meadow. The old leat for the nearby Nimmer Mill is shown as entering this meadow, which might have been the millpond described in <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=53163" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=53163">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> .

Trees by the River Isle

The row of poplars is at right angles to the river, which flows (away from the camera) among the trees on the left across this little meadow. The old leat for the nearby Nimmer Mill is shown as entering this meadow, which might have been the millpond described in Link

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Holemoor Farm Some of the farm buildings seen across a field on the slopes of the Isle valley from the shade of an oak on the lane between Clayhanger and Clayhanger Common.

Holemoor Farm

Some of the farm buildings seen across a field on the slopes of the Isle valley from the shade of an oak on the lane between Clayhanger and Clayhanger Common.

Cottage at Clayhanger Common Moor Cottage is by a lane junction; the photo was taken from beneath an oak beside another lane junction. The lane in front of the cottage runs parallel to the A358.

Cottage at Clayhanger Common

Moor Cottage is by a lane junction; the photo was taken from beneath an oak beside another lane junction. The lane in front of the cottage runs parallel to the A358.

Peasmarsh Holly Farm and an adjoining cottage seen across meadows in the Isle valley from a layby using the former course of the A358.

Peasmarsh

Holly Farm and an adjoining cottage seen across meadows in the Isle valley from a layby using the former course of the A358.

Willett's Copse The wood is seen across a field beside Chilworthy Lane, which runs along to the right. A piece of farm machinery rests beside the nettles.

Willett's Copse

The wood is seen across a field beside Chilworthy Lane, which runs along to the right. A piece of farm machinery rests beside the nettles.

Crock Street The name presumably reflects the existence of pottery sites and kilns in the neighbourhood. The signpost seem to have lost two of its arms; Stibbear Lane, straight ahead past the attractive stone farmhouse at Crock Street Farm, leads to the A358 near Donyatt, having come down from the Blackdown Hills at Sticklepath, while the left turn goes to Horton.

Crock Street

The name presumably reflects the existence of pottery sites and kilns in the neighbourhood. The signpost seem to have lost two of its arms; Stibbear Lane, straight ahead past the attractive stone farmhouse at Crock Street Farm, leads to the A358 near Donyatt, having come down from the Blackdown Hills at Sticklepath, while the left turn goes to Horton.

Lane to Crock Street The lane is dropping the last few metres of its descent from the Blackdown Hills at Combe Beacon.

Lane to Crock Street

The lane is dropping the last few metres of its descent from the Blackdown Hills at Combe Beacon.

Southeast from Barley Hill A view across a valley on the eastern slopes of the Blackdown Hills, which drains (to the left) into the River Isle. The woods on the far side are Rookery Coppice and Ramshill Copse, and they shelter the estate at Chilworthy House. Seen from the lane between Sticklepath and Crock Street, near Barley Hill Farm. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/481099">ST3112 : South from Barley Hill</a> for the view a little to the right, and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/481120">ST3112 : Southeast from Barley Hill</a> for a wide angle view including the landscape to the left of this one.

Southeast from Barley Hill

A view across a valley on the eastern slopes of the Blackdown Hills, which drains (to the left) into the River Isle. The woods on the far side are Rookery Coppice and Ramshill Copse, and they shelter the estate at Chilworthy House. Seen from the lane between Sticklepath and Crock Street, near Barley Hill Farm. See ST3112 : South from Barley Hill for the view a little to the right, and ST3112 : Southeast from Barley Hill for a wide angle view including the landscape to the left of this one.

Southeast from Barley Hill See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/480906">ST3112 : Southeast from Barley Hill</a>, which is a close-up of the right-hand part of this view. Here the view extends further down the valley to the left, and the slopes north of Chilworthy House.

Southeast from Barley Hill

See ST3112 : Southeast from Barley Hill, which is a close-up of the right-hand part of this view. Here the view extends further down the valley to the left, and the slopes north of Chilworthy House.

The friendly one Three horses near Homenoor House by the lane between Clayhanger and Clayhanger Common. In the background is the valley of the River Isle, in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/ST3210">ST3210</a>.

The friendly one

Three horses near Homenoor House by the lane between Clayhanger and Clayhanger Common. In the background is the valley of the River Isle, in ST3210.

Clayhanger Common The cottage on the right can be recognised from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/480813">ST3311 : Cottage at Clayhanger Common</a>. On the left is Mistletoe Farm.

Clayhanger Common

The cottage on the right can be recognised from ST3311 : Cottage at Clayhanger Common. On the left is Mistletoe Farm.

Holly Farm Another view, a little more in close-up, of the buildings shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/480826">ST3312 : Peasmarsh</a>, from another part of the same (quite long) layby.

Holly Farm

Another view, a little more in close-up, of the buildings shown in ST3312 : Peasmarsh, from another part of the same (quite long) layby.

Victorian postbox, Crock Street Plus fire hydrant indicator sign and some roses. This is just to the right of the scene in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/480861">ST3213 : Crock Street</a>.

Victorian postbox, Crock Street

Plus fire hydrant indicator sign and some roses. This is just to the right of the scene in ST3213 : Crock Street.

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Thorn's Copse is located at Grid Ref: ST3311 (Lat: 50.902471, Lng: -2.9521088)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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