Brick-kiln Coppice

Wood, Forest in Herefordshire

England

Brick-kiln Coppice

Wigmore Rolls Forested hill above Wigmore. — Wigmore Rolls Credit: Richard Webb

Brick-kiln Coppice is a woodland area located in the county of Herefordshire, England. It is known for its diverse and rich ecosystem, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The coppice covers a sprawling area of approximately 100 acres, with a mixture of both deciduous and coniferous trees.

The woodland is primarily composed of oak, beech, and ash trees, providing a picturesque landscape during all seasons. In addition to the towering trees, the forest floor is covered with a variety of wildflowers and ferns, creating a vibrant undergrowth. This diversity of vegetation supports a wide range of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and badgers.

Brick-kiln Coppice is also renowned for its avian population, with over 50 species of birds documented in the area. Birdwatchers can spot various species such as woodpeckers, warblers, and owls, making it a popular destination for ornithologists.

The woodland is accessible to the public, with well-maintained footpaths and trails that allow visitors to explore the area. There are also designated picnic spots and benches where visitors can relax and soak in the natural beauty of the surroundings.

Overall, Brick-kiln Coppice in Herefordshire offers an immersive experience in nature, with its diverse flora and fauna, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking tranquility and wildlife encounters.

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Brick-kiln Coppice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.316416/-2.8943793 or Grid Reference SO3969. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wigmore Rolls

Forested hill above Wigmore.

Richard Webb

Barnett Wood

A mostly deciduous wood above Wigmore. It is a delightful place to visit, being a remnant of the oakwoods that once covered much of NW Herefordshire before the coming of the conifers. (Note most trees in this part of the wood are chestnut and birch) Oaks were coppiced for charcoal burning. The charcoal feeding the local iron smelting industry.

Richard Webb

Cattle, above Lodge Farm

Winter fodder for cattle, put out in a small oakwood. Wigmore Rolls in the background.

Richard Webb

Quarry above Deerfold

Limestone quarry, now overgrown, above Deerfold Cottage.

Richard Webb

The Mount

Large hilltop house.

Richard Webb

Newton

Newton is simply a farm and row of terraced houses.

Richard Webb

Newton

Row of houses, Newton

Richard Webb

Lingen is a place....

.... where nothing ever happens! A tree at Cross of the Tree, with a notice board detailing the heady activity of life in North Herefordshire.

Richard Webb

Cross of the Tree

Road to Ongar Street leaving Cross of the Tree, just two houses and a phonebox. The phonebox was the last ever "Push Button B" phone I used in England (c. 1979) although they hung on in remote corners of Scotland for many more years.

Richard Webb

Cross of the Tree

Cross of the Tree Farm.

Richard Webb

Mistletoe Oak

Green lane with feeding frames lined up. Some were in use near by.

Richard Webb

Lane Near Letton

Geoff Pick

Letton

Geoff Pick

The Tree, Cross Of The Tree

Geoff Pick

Sheep Pasture

This large field is hemmed in between Wigmore Wood and the byway up from Letton. The byway is overgrown and blocked with dumped grass and other detritus where it leaves the public road (as at June 2008), but a farm track parallels it on the other side of the fence. Access is straightforward, provided you have long enough legs to negotiate a couple of electric fences!

Peter Whatley