Sprays Hill Copse

Wood, Forest in Somerset South Somerset

England

Sprays Hill Copse

Oxenford House Attractive buildings in Ham stone near Dowlish Wake, the main C17-C18 house and cottage described at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=57238" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=57238">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>
Oxenford House Credit: Derek Harper

Sprays Hill Copse is a charming woodland located in Somerset, England. Covering an area of approximately 20 acres, this enchanting forest is a haven for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility amidst the beauty of nature.

The copse is characterized by its diverse range of tree species, including oak, ash, beech, and birch. These majestic trees create a dense canopy, allowing only dappled sunlight to filter through, giving the forest a mystical ambiance. The forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the overall natural splendor of the area.

Sprays Hill Copse is home to a rich variety of wildlife, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers and nature photographers. Visitors may encounter a plethora of bird species, such as woodpeckers, thrushes, and finches. If lucky, one might even spot a shy deer or a family of badgers going about their daily routines.

The copse offers several walking trails, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the serene surroundings and explore the woodland at their own pace. These trails wind through the forest, crossing picturesque streams and leading to viewpoints where one can admire the stunning vistas of the surrounding countryside.

Sprays Hill Copse is a place of tranquility and natural beauty, offering a respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you are a nature lover, a bird enthusiast, or simply seeking a peaceful escape, this Somerset woodland is sure to captivate your senses and provide a memorable experience.

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Sprays Hill Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.893074/-2.9172809 or Grid Reference ST3510. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Oxenford House Attractive buildings in Ham stone near Dowlish Wake, the main C17-C18 house and cottage described at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=57238" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=57238">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>
Oxenford House
Attractive buildings in Ham stone near Dowlish Wake, the main C17-C18 house and cottage described at LinkExternal link
Remains of Chard Canal near Dowlish Ford The wooded line of the canal has here been made into a nature reserve.
Remains of Chard Canal near Dowlish Ford
The wooded line of the canal has here been made into a nature reserve.
Squash Withy Bed Now effective as a shelter belt, this woodland near Dowlish Wake presumably once consisted of willows.
Squash Withy Bed
Now effective as a shelter belt, this woodland near Dowlish Wake presumably once consisted of willows.
Cottage at Oxenford With some modern conversions on the left. Seen from the lane from Dowlish Wake.
Cottage at Oxenford
With some modern conversions on the left. Seen from the lane from Dowlish Wake.
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Chaffcombe Plenty of C15 work still in evidence in this church in a charming village.  <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=57202" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=57202">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> 
Taken from a corner of the churchyard.
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Chaffcombe
Plenty of C15 work still in evidence in this church in a charming village. LinkExternal link Taken from a corner of the churchyard.
Chard Reservoir The northeast corner of the reservoir. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/244982">ST3309 : Chard Reservoir</a>. I think that's a Great Crested Grebe near the far shore.
Chard Reservoir
The northeast corner of the reservoir. See ST3309 : Chard Reservoir. I think that's a Great Crested Grebe near the far shore.
C18 screen wall, Cricket Malherbie <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=57263" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=57263">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> . Impressive finials and brickwork for a farm wall. The Manor Farm is opposite St Mary Magdalene church.
C18 screen wall, Cricket Malherbie
LinkExternal link . Impressive finials and brickwork for a farm wall. The Manor Farm is opposite St Mary Magdalene church.
Widgery Farm Farm buildings by the lane between Dowlish Wake and Knowle St. Giles.
Widgery Farm
Farm buildings by the lane between Dowlish Wake and Knowle St. Giles.
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
Cudworth: parish church of St. Michael
Cudworth: parish church of St. Michael
View above Cudworth Taken from a gateway on the lane down from the Windwhistle Ridge to Cudworth; the lane continues behind the hedge on the left. The two darker trees formed part of a vanished field boundary.
View above Cudworth
Taken from a gateway on the lane down from the Windwhistle Ridge to Cudworth; the lane continues behind the hedge on the left. The two darker trees formed part of a vanished field boundary.
Autumn leaves A pretty autumn view looking down lane towards Dowlish Wake. West farm and turning for Cudworth on the right.
Autumn leaves
A pretty autumn view looking down lane towards Dowlish Wake. West farm and turning for Cudworth on the right.
Frosty morning Looking up Sprays Hill towards Windwhistle on the first day of 2009
Frosty morning
Looking up Sprays Hill towards Windwhistle on the first day of 2009
Winter scene St Mary Magdalene church in the village of Cricket Malherbie
Winter scene
St Mary Magdalene church in the village of Cricket Malherbie
Moat near Cudworth This moat just to the south of the church at Cudworth  is probably the remains of a fortified manor house although there is very little in the way of remains inside the moat. The moat is approximately circular and is approximately 75m to 80m in diameter. The interior is slightly higher than the surrounding field. This is the west side of the moat looking north west from just outside the moat on the southern side. There are the remains of fishponds in the adjacent field. Further details can be found here <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.gatehouse-gazetteer.info/English%20sites/3867.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.gatehouse-gazetteer.info/English%20sites/3867.html">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>
Moat near Cudworth
This moat just to the south of the church at Cudworth is probably the remains of a fortified manor house although there is very little in the way of remains inside the moat. The moat is approximately circular and is approximately 75m to 80m in diameter. The interior is slightly higher than the surrounding field. This is the west side of the moat looking north west from just outside the moat on the southern side. There are the remains of fishponds in the adjacent field. Further details can be found here LinkExternal link
Cudworth Moat A view of the western side of the moat looking south, showing in the foreground the earthwork in the moat where the entrance point may have been.
Cudworth Moat
A view of the western side of the moat looking south, showing in the foreground the earthwork in the moat where the entrance point may have been.
St Mary Magdalene, Cricket Malherbie
St Mary Magdalene, Cricket Malherbie
Farm Wall opposite St Mary Magdalene church
Farm Wall opposite St Mary Magdalene church
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Sprays Hill Copse is located at Grid Ref: ST3510 (Lat: 50.893074, Lng: -2.9172809)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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///personal.parading.escalated. Near Ilminster, Somerset

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