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Spear Copse

Wood, Forest in Somerset South Somerset

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Spear Copse

St. James Church, Chillington A modest bell-cote for this little church, originally C13, built with attractive golden Ham stone in a hamlet in the southeast corner of the square. Details at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=58931" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=58931">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> .
St. James Church, Chillington Credit: Derek Harper

Spear Copse is a woodland area located in Somerset, England. Covering an area of approximately [X] acres, this beautiful copse is situated within the larger forested region of Somerset.

The copse is composed of a diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, ash, and birch, among others. The trees form a dense canopy, providing a shaded and serene environment for visitors to enjoy. The woodland floor is covered with a variety of wildflowers and ferns, adding to the copse's natural beauty.

Spear Copse is known for its rich wildlife, with an abundance of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds. Additionally, the copse is home to various mammals, including badgers, squirrels, and rabbits. Visitors may also have the chance to spot deer and foxes roaming through the woodland.

The copse offers several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore and immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature. These trails are well-maintained and suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Along the way, there are benches and picnic areas, providing opportunities for visitors to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Spear Copse is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and families seeking a peaceful retreat. It offers a chance to reconnect with nature and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you are looking for a leisurely stroll, a birdwatching expedition, or a place to have a picnic, Spear Copse is a wonderful destination to unwind and appreciate the natural beauty of Somerset's woodlands.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.888879/-2.8600027 or Grid Reference ST3910. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St. James Church, Chillington A modest bell-cote for this little church, originally C13, built with attractive golden Ham stone in a hamlet in the southeast corner of the square. Details at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=58931" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=58931">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> .
St. James Church, Chillington
A modest bell-cote for this little church, originally C13, built with attractive golden Ham stone in a hamlet in the southeast corner of the square. Details at LinkExternal link .
Footpath near Chillington Footpath CH6/1 drops down a track just outside Chillington to cross a valley at the source of a small stream. It then crosses the wheatfield beyond on its way to Chibley farm.
Footpath near Chillington
Footpath CH6/1 drops down a track just outside Chillington to cross a valley at the source of a small stream. It then crosses the wheatfield beyond on its way to Chibley farm.
Across Stretford Water Footpath CH6/16 crosses a field of oats and descends, dividing as it does so, to cross the stream. Both branches lead to Cudworth; the nearer buildings in the photo are part of the hamlet at the east end of the village centred around Ware Farm and the former school. The two pairs of trees in the middle of the green field on the far hillside to the left are the field boundary remnants mentioned in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/507996">ST3610 : View above Cudworth</a>.
Across Stretford Water
Footpath CH6/16 crosses a field of oats and descends, dividing as it does so, to cross the stream. Both branches lead to Cudworth; the nearer buildings in the photo are part of the hamlet at the east end of the village centred around Ware Farm and the former school. The two pairs of trees in the middle of the green field on the far hillside to the left are the field boundary remnants mentioned in ST3610 : View above Cudworth.
View northwest from Heber's Lane Heber's Lane climbs Windwhistle Ridge, giving good views over the Somerset countryside. This view is from the start of footpath CH6/10, looking down across Fisherway Lane which connects the two parts of Chillington - the lower hamlet is just to the left of the large tree. Some way beyond is Dowlish Wake, to the left of the row of poplars.
View northwest from Heber's Lane
Heber's Lane climbs Windwhistle Ridge, giving good views over the Somerset countryside. This view is from the start of footpath CH6/10, looking down across Fisherway Lane which connects the two parts of Chillington - the lower hamlet is just to the left of the large tree. Some way beyond is Dowlish Wake, to the left of the row of poplars.
Junction at Chillington Beneath this oak tree in the centre of the junction, seats have been fashioned out of large logs. On the left is Lambert Lane, which leads to Higher Chillington, while the lane to the right leads to Dowlish Wake.
Junction at Chillington
Beneath this oak tree in the centre of the junction, seats have been fashioned out of large logs. On the left is Lambert Lane, which leads to Higher Chillington, while the lane to the right leads to Dowlish Wake.
Cudworth from the east A view towards Cudworth from roughly the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/508131">ST3810 : Across Stretford Water</a>, looking further south.
Cudworth from the east
A view towards Cudworth from roughly the same spot as ST3810 : Across Stretford Water, looking further south.
Junction near Dinnington Fisher's Lane joins the road from Ludney to St Rayn Hill. The oak and signpost are on a triangular island within the junction. On the left is North Lodge Copse, which belongs to the Woodland Trust.
Junction near Dinnington
Fisher's Lane joins the road from Ludney to St Rayn Hill. The oak and signpost are on a triangular island within the junction. On the left is North Lodge Copse, which belongs to the Woodland Trust.
After the harvest A favourite view towards Chillington after the corn was harvested.
After the harvest
A favourite view towards Chillington after the corn was harvested.
Well, I Think it is Safe to Cross! The highway that is devoid of traffic onto which this sheep is venturing, is the track that leads from North Lodge to Hinton Park, part of the Hinton House estate. The picture was taken from North Lodge Copse, which is accessible to the public and is managed by the Woodland Trust
Well, I Think it is Safe to Cross!
The highway that is devoid of traffic onto which this sheep is venturing, is the track that leads from North Lodge to Hinton Park, part of the Hinton House estate. The picture was taken from North Lodge Copse, which is accessible to the public and is managed by the Woodland Trust
Farmland near Chillington This is in the very NE corner of the square just south of the village of Dinnington
Farmland near Chillington
This is in the very NE corner of the square just south of the village of Dinnington
The Windwhistle Inn A pub on the A30, which here follows the line of the Fosse Way. Three communications masts are in the immediate vicinity, emphasising the ridgetop nature of the site, and there are several shelter belts of trees, presumably to stop the wind whistling.
The Windwhistle Inn
A pub on the A30, which here follows the line of the Fosse Way. Three communications masts are in the immediate vicinity, emphasising the ridgetop nature of the site, and there are several shelter belts of trees, presumably to stop the wind whistling.
Eighteen Acre Plantation The plantation, at the head of the Cricket St Thomas valley on the Windwhistle ridge, is actually not as extensive as appears from the photo; the upper part at the back is an open field surrounded by a hedge of trees, as can be seen from the satellite views. Taken from a layby on the A30.
Eighteen Acre Plantation
The plantation, at the head of the Cricket St Thomas valley on the Windwhistle ridge, is actually not as extensive as appears from the photo; the upper part at the back is an open field surrounded by a hedge of trees, as can be seen from the satellite views. Taken from a layby on the A30.
Lane junction above Purtington The main lane from Winsham is heading up to join the A30 at a high point on the Windwhistle Ridge. The lane to the right twists back southwards to descend towards the Axe valley.
Lane junction above Purtington
The main lane from Winsham is heading up to join the A30 at a high point on the Windwhistle Ridge. The lane to the right twists back southwards to descend towards the Axe valley.
Coombe The right hand part of the large farm is in ST4109. The history is outlined at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=54694" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://webapp1.somerset.gov.uk/her/details.asp?prn=54694">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> , which describes it as a deserted medieval village. Certainly the slopes of St Rayn Hill, beyond, appear to show signs of human activity. Along the edge of the wood at the top runs the A30.
Coombe
The right hand part of the large farm is in ST4109. The history is outlined at LinkExternal link , which describes it as a deserted medieval village. Certainly the slopes of St Rayn Hill, beyond, appear to show signs of human activity. Along the edge of the wood at the top runs the A30.
Windwhistle Inn, Cricket St Thomas Interesting inn beside the A30.
Windwhistle Inn, Cricket St Thomas
Interesting inn beside the A30.
Sign for the Windwhistle Inn For the location of the sign see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1114950">ST3809 : Windwhistle Inn, Cricket St Thomas</a>
Sign for the Windwhistle Inn
For the location of the sign see ST3809 : Windwhistle Inn, Cricket St Thomas
View towards Windwhistle Farm View south west from the road that leads south from the A30 near Raynes Hill.
View towards Windwhistle Farm
View south west from the road that leads south from the A30 near Raynes Hill.
The Windwhistle Inn near Chard Built in the 17th Century on the old coaching route from London to the West Country, the inn is swathed in legends about highwaymen and smugglers who used to hide among the trees along the road. More recently in 1902 Thomas Hardy mentioned the inn by name in his poem "A Trampwoman's Tragedy". <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.victorianweb.org/authors/hardy/pva238.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.victorianweb.org/authors/hardy/pva238.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> - Cached - Similar
The Windwhistle Inn near Chard
Built in the 17th Century on the old coaching route from London to the West Country, the inn is swathed in legends about highwaymen and smugglers who used to hide among the trees along the road. More recently in 1902 Thomas Hardy mentioned the inn by name in his poem "A Trampwoman's Tragedy". LinkExternal link - Cached - Similar
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Spear Copse is located at Grid Ref: ST3910 (Lat: 50.888879, Lng: -2.8600027)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: South Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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