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Partway Coppice

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Partway Coppice

Wildflower spiral, Forde Abbey Am imaginative and striking bit of planting.
Wildflower spiral, Forde Abbey Credit: Trevor Harris

Partway Coppice is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Dorset, England. Situated near the town of Dorchester, this woodland covers an area of approximately 50 acres and is part of the larger Dorset AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).

The coppice is primarily composed of native broadleaf trees, such as oak, ash, beech, and hazel, which create a diverse and vibrant habitat. The woodland floor is adorned with a colorful carpet of wildflowers during the spring and summer months, including bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones. The dense canopy provides shelter and nesting sites for a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, tawny owls, and chiffchaffs.

Partway Coppice is intersected by several well-maintained footpaths, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, walkers, and dog owners. These paths allow visitors to explore the woodland and discover its hidden treasures. In addition to the natural beauty, there are also several picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the woods, providing a perfect spot for visitors to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

The management of Partway Coppice is overseen by the local authorities, who ensure the conservation of the woodland's biodiversity and natural features. Regular conservation work, such as tree planting and removal of invasive species, is carried out to maintain the health of the woodland ecosystem.

Overall, Partway Coppice offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, providing a haven for wildlife and a place for people to connect with nature.

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Wildflower spiral, Forde Abbey Am imaginative and striking bit of planting.
Wildflower spiral, Forde Abbey
Am imaginative and striking bit of planting.
Forde Abbey Beautiful house and gardens.
Forde Abbey
Beautiful house and gardens.
The Great Pond. Forde Abbey A delightful spot in the beautiful grounds of Forde Abbey.
The Great Pond. Forde Abbey
A delightful spot in the beautiful grounds of Forde Abbey.
Drive from Forde Abbey Looking away from the building along the avenue of Lime trees which look very autumnal on this September afternoon.
Drive from Forde Abbey
Looking away from the building along the avenue of Lime trees which look very autumnal on this September afternoon.
Forde Abbey Viewed from across the Long Pond which is bordered by a vast bed of herbaceous plants and clipped yews.
Forde Abbey
Viewed from across the Long Pond which is bordered by a vast bed of herbaceous plants and clipped yews.
Empty seat With its back to one of the yew hedges at Forde Abbey. The Lime trees along the entrance drive can be seen beyond.
Empty seat
With its back to one of the yew hedges at Forde Abbey. The Lime trees along the entrance drive can be seen beyond.
Herbaceous border and temple The gardens at Forde Abbey are privately owned.
Herbaceous border and temple
The gardens at Forde Abbey are privately owned.
View across The Great Pond Trees are beginning to take on autumnal hues at Forde Abbey Gardens.
View across The Great Pond
Trees are beginning to take on autumnal hues at Forde Abbey Gardens.
Tangled branches Across a secluded corner of the Great Pond at Forde Abbey Gardens.
Tangled branches
Across a secluded corner of the Great Pond at Forde Abbey Gardens.
The Blessed Virgin Mary, Thorncombe, Dorset North-West corner and Tower.
The Blessed Virgin Mary, Thorncombe, Dorset
North-West corner and Tower.
The Blessed Virgin Mary, Thorncombe, Dorset Western elevation and Tower.
The Blessed Virgin Mary, Thorncombe, Dorset
Western elevation and Tower.
The Blessed Virgin Mary, Thorncombe, Dorset The Font.
The Blessed Virgin Mary, Thorncombe, Dorset
The Font.
Forde Abbey and Gardens [1] The entrance avenue, looking out towards the entrance gate. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362">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> Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347">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> The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717">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>
Forde Abbey and Gardens [1]
The entrance avenue, looking out towards the entrance gate. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link
Forde Abbey and Gardens [2] The seven bays of arches are the north alley of the former cloister. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362">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> Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347">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> The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717">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>
Forde Abbey and Gardens [2]
The seven bays of arches are the north alley of the former cloister. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link
Forde Abbey and Gardens [3] The Dorter range with the Chapter House. The 13 bay Dorter range is 13th century. The Chapter House (now the chapel) is mid 12th century, the upper part was rebuilt in the 16th century and altered in the late 17th century. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362">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> Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347">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> The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717">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>
Forde Abbey and Gardens [3]
The Dorter range with the Chapter House. The 13 bay Dorter range is 13th century. The Chapter House (now the chapel) is mid 12th century, the upper part was rebuilt in the 16th century and altered in the late 17th century. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link
Forde Abbey and Gardens [4] The Chapter House is now the chapel. Built in the 12th century, the upper part was rebuilt in the 16th century and altered in the late 17th century. The east window is early 16th century. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362">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> Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347">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> The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717">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>
Forde Abbey and Gardens [4]
The Chapter House is now the chapel. Built in the 12th century, the upper part was rebuilt in the 16th century and altered in the late 17th century. The east window is early 16th century. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link
Forde Abbey and Gardens [5] A mounting block at the corner of the Chapter House. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362">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> Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347">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> The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717">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>
Forde Abbey and Gardens [5]
A mounting block at the corner of the Chapter House. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link
Forde Abbey and Gardens [6] An information board about the chapel within the former Chapter House. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153362">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> Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002347">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> The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000717">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>
Forde Abbey and Gardens [6]
An information board about the chapel within the former Chapter House. Forde Abbey and Gardens is situated in Dorset, on the south bank of the River Axe, some 5½ miles northeast of Axminster and about 3 miles southeast of Chard. A Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1136, and after dissolution in 1539, it was partly converted into a Country House. Parts of the monastic buildings of the 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th centuries survive with alterations, extensions and restorations in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. The house is constructed of rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar and dressings under roofs of slate and lead. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link Part of the gardens, in which the abbey church and northern cloister survive as buried structures, are a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link The site has some 15 acres of formal gardens and pleasure grounds, and about 65 acres of parkland. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link
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Partway Coppice is located at Grid Ref: ST3504 (Lat: 50.832317, Lng: -2.9141579)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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