Admarsh Coppice

Wood, Forest in Herefordshire

England

Admarsh Coppice

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Admarsh Coppice is a woodland located in the county of Herefordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a prime example of a coppiced forest. The coppicing technique involves cutting down trees near to the ground and allowing them to regrow, resulting in a sustainable and diverse woodland ecosystem.

The woodland is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and birch. These trees provide a dense canopy that filters sunlight, creating a cool and shaded environment beneath. The forest floor is covered in a thick layer of leaf litter, creating a rich and fertile soil.

Admarsh Coppice is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including numerous bird species such as woodpeckers, nuthatches, and thrushes. The woodland also provides habitat for mammals such as foxes, badgers, and deer. In addition, the undergrowth supports a diverse range of plant species, including bluebells, primroses, and ferns.

The woodland is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and walkers, offering peaceful and scenic trails throughout the year. Visitors can explore the network of footpaths that wind through the forest, providing opportunities for birdwatching and wildlife spotting. The tranquil atmosphere and natural beauty of the coppice make it an ideal location for outdoor activities and nature appreciation.

Admarsh Coppice is managed by the local conservation authority, which ensures the preservation and sustainable management of the woodland. Their efforts aim to maintain the natural ecosystem and promote biodiversity within the forest, making it a valuable ecological asset for Herefordshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.210702/-2.8510118 or Grid Reference SO4157. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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Eardisland Village Hall

The former village school, the subject of a long fight to prevent its closure which made national headlines. The fight was lost and the school closed in 1979. The building was saved and became the village hall. The house to the left was the school master's house.

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St Mary, Eardisland

A well loved village church set in an immaculate churchyard with venerable yew trees. An early 13th century foundation, extended in the 14th century. The tower was rebuilt in 1760 by Thomas Hooper of Yarpole and the whole building was restored by Henry Curzon in 1864-5.

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St Mary, Eardisland

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St Mary, Eardisland

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St Mary, Eardisland

The 'big solid' South porch, added to the church in the early 14th century.

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St Mary, Eardisland

The 13th century South door, set in a porch of a century later. The door dates from the 1864-5 restoration, as does the wondrous hingework.

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St Mary, Eardisland

A short stretch of the South wall and you can see much of the building's history. The 13th century is represented by the thin lancet window and the redundant priest's door on the extreme right (not required when the church was extended to the East). The buttresses are also from this period, although they were 'restored' in 1864-5. The three-light 'Herefordshire' window dates from the early 14th century. It is ornamented with ballflower, also a county speciality.

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St Mary, Eardisland

Victorian architect Henry Curzon's 1864-5 version of the three-light 'Herefordshire' window, a handsome piece encrusted with ball flower. Sadly, a superb medieval example is found to the right, demonstrating forcibly that less is definitely more.

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St Mary, Eardisland

The interior, looking West from the chancel. The fine nave roof dates from 1864-5, but is likely to be a replica of the original of which one tie beam survives at the West end. The church was heavily restored 1864-5 by Henry Curzon but much of interest survives.

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St Mary, Eardisley

The fine 14th century sedilia and piscina on the South side of the chancel.

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St Mary, Eardisland

The East window, with glass of 1902 by Burlison and Grylls. The window was a gift of Lt Colonel and Mrs Clowes of nearby Burton Court in thanks for Colonel Clowes' safe return from the Boer War.

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St Mary, Eardisland

A small window on the South side of the nave, with glass of 1902 by Burlison and Grylls.

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St Mary, Eardisland

The organ is another reminder of the Clowes family's close connection to the church. It was given in memory of Lt Warren Peter Clowes, who died at Amiens in 1917.

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St Mary, Eardisland

The organ is another reminder of the Clowes family's close connection to the church. It was given in memory of Lt Warren Peter Clowes, who died at Amiens in 1917. The case was designed by H.B. Adderley and made by Bridgeman and Sons in 1920. It's inspiration was the 16th century organ at Old Radnor.

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St Mary, Eardisland

A fine memorial window on the South side of the nave by Powell and Sons of 1951-2. The window remembers Mrs E. E. Clowes of Burton Court, who died in 1949. The window was funded by a Mrs Stanford, a niece of Mrs Clowes who lived in Suffolk. Somehow the quotation from Philippians Chap 1, Verse 3 'I thank my God upon every remembrance' has become 'I thank my God for every remembrance'. The village website shows polite correspondence between Powells and the vicar, but the error was never corrected.

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St Mary, Eardisland

Looking East. The 'bold' chancel arch was installed by Henry Curzon in 1864-5 and employs grey Lucton stone and cream Bath stone to achieve the structural polychromy so beloved by many High Victorian architects.

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St Mary, Eardisland

Looking East from the tower arch. The screen in the foreground, originally dating from the 15th century, has been in a number of places. Although it was never the rood screen it may have been a parclose for a chantry known to have been located in the South aisle of the nave. It was shortened and moved to fill the tower arch and then to its present position, freeing up a communal space around the font.

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Admarsh Coppice is located at Grid Ref: SO4157 (Lat: 52.210702, Lng: -2.8510118)

Unitary Authority: County of Herefordshire

Police Authority: West Mercia