Old Hole Copse

Wood, Forest in Somerset South Somerset

England

Old Hole Copse

Fingerpost, Cricket Sᵀ Thomas In the junction with A30 a sign indicating the private road to the Hotel and church etc.

Inscription: Cricket Sᵀ Thomas / (Private Road)

Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST3608
Fingerpost, Cricket Sᵀ Thomas Credit: Mr Red

Old Hole Copse is a charming woodland located in the county of Somerset, England. Spanning approximately 20 acres, the copse is nestled within the rolling countryside, offering a serene and tranquil retreat for nature enthusiasts and adventurers alike.

The copse is primarily made up of deciduous trees, predominantly oak and beech, interspersed with occasional ash and birch trees. The dense canopy provides a cool and shaded environment, particularly during the hot summer months. A carpet of vibrant bluebells covers the forest floor in the spring, creating a breathtaking sight for visitors.

The copse is home to a diverse range of wildlife, with many species finding sanctuary within its boundaries. Birdwatchers can spot a variety of avian species, including woodpeckers, owls, and warblers, while small mammals such as badgers, foxes, and rabbits can also be glimpsed. In addition, the copse supports a wide array of insects, including butterflies and dragonflies.

Visitors can explore the copse via a network of well-maintained footpaths that wind their way through the woodland. These paths take visitors on a journey through the copse, revealing hidden glades, babbling brooks, and ancient trees. Along the way, there are benches strategically placed to allow visitors to rest and appreciate the natural beauty that surrounds them.

Old Hole Copse is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers looking to immerse themselves in the beauty and tranquility of the Somerset countryside. With its picturesque scenery and abundant wildlife, this woodland gem offers a truly enchanting experience for all who venture within its boundaries.

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Old Hole Copse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.890538/-2.9114587 or Grid Reference ST3510. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fingerpost, Cricket Sᵀ Thomas In the junction with A30 a sign indicating the private road to the Hotel and church etc.

Inscription: Cricket Sᵀ Thomas / (Private Road)

Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST3608
Fingerpost, Cricket Sᵀ Thomas
In the junction with A30 a sign indicating the private road to the Hotel and church etc. Inscription: Cricket Sᵀ Thomas / (Private Road) Milestone Society National ID: SO_ST3608
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
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
Wet October morning View looking Southwest towards Cudworth from outside Higher farm after a heavy rainfall
Wet October morning
View looking Southwest towards Cudworth from outside Higher farm after a heavy rainfall
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
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Old Hole Copse is located at Grid Ref: ST3510 (Lat: 50.890538, Lng: -2.9114587)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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