Brickshed Wood

Wood, Forest in Herefordshire

England

Brickshed Wood

Trelough Farm
Trelough Farm Credit: P Gaskell

Brickshed Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Herefordshire, a county in the West Midlands region of England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is nestled in the heart of the county's stunning countryside, offering visitors a serene and tranquil escape from the bustle of everyday life.

The wood is primarily composed of a mix of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense and lush canopy overhead. This rich diversity of tree species provides a haven for a wide range of wildlife, such as deer, squirrels, and various bird species, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and bird watchers.

A network of well-maintained footpaths and trails wind their way through the wood, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. As they wander along the paths, visitors can enjoy the sights and sounds of the wood, including the gentle rustling of leaves, the scent of wildflowers, and the occasional sighting of woodland creatures.

Brickshed Wood also boasts a small stream that meanders through its heart, adding to its charm and providing a tranquil spot for visitors to relax and immerse themselves in nature. The stream is home to a variety of aquatic life, including small fish and amphibians, further enhancing the woodland's ecological importance.

Overall, Brickshed Wood is a hidden gem in Herefordshire, offering visitors the opportunity to connect with nature and immerse themselves in the beauty of the English countryside.

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Brickshed Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.990352/-2.8290014 or Grid Reference SO4332. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Trelough Farm
Trelough Farm
South of Cockyard Lane south of Cockyard.
South of Cockyard
Lane south of Cockyard.
South of Cockyard Lane south of Cockyard.
South of Cockyard
Lane south of Cockyard.
East of Wormbridge Looking along the lane from Wormbridge to Kilpeck.
East of Wormbridge
Looking along the lane from Wormbridge to Kilpeck.
Drain in a grassfield, St. Devereux
Drain in a grassfield, St. Devereux
Churchyard at St. Devereux
Churchyard at St. Devereux
Earthworks, St. Devereux I can find no information as to what was once here.
Earthworks, St. Devereux
I can find no information as to what was once here.
Sheep at St. Devereux
Sheep at St. Devereux
The church of St. Dubricius Fourteenth century west tower <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1099585?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1099585?section=official-list-entry">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 church of St. Dubricius
Fourteenth century west tower LinkExternal link
Gate off layby Gate off a layby on the A465, the layby utilising a former bend on the road, now bypassed by road straightening.
Gate off layby
Gate off a layby on the A465, the layby utilising a former bend on the road, now bypassed by road straightening.
Old School House House on the A465 at Didley.  The 1888 25 inch map, not surprisingly given the name, shows the building as a school, although on the 1904 edition it is marked as School Cottages.
Old School House
House on the A465 at Didley. The 1888 25 inch map, not surprisingly given the name, shows the building as a school, although on the 1904 edition it is marked as School Cottages.
Driveway to Didley Court Driveway to Didley Court off the A465, passing through a field of Oilseed Rape.  Didley Court itself, partly visible in the background, dates originally from the 16th and 17th Centuries, although subsequently extended, and is grade II listed - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1166407?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1166407?section=official-list-entry">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>.
Driveway to Didley Court
Driveway to Didley Court off the A465, passing through a field of Oilseed Rape. Didley Court itself, partly visible in the background, dates originally from the 16th and 17th Centuries, although subsequently extended, and is grade II listed - see LinkExternal link.
Oilseed Rape field Field of Oilseed Rape by the driveway to Didley Court.  In the far distance are The Skirrid and Sugar Loaf, near Abergavenny.
Oilseed Rape field
Field of Oilseed Rape by the driveway to Didley Court. In the far distance are The Skirrid and Sugar Loaf, near Abergavenny.
Layby Layby on the A465, utilising a former bend on the road, now bypassed by road straightening.
Layby
Layby on the A465, utilising a former bend on the road, now bypassed by road straightening.
Oilseed Rape field Field of Oilseed Rape off the A465 near Didley.
Oilseed Rape field
Field of Oilseed Rape off the A465 near Didley.
Old School House House on the A465 at Didley.  The 1888 25 inch map, not surprisingly given the name, shows the building as a school, although on the 1904 edition it is marked as School Cottages.  In the foreground is the milestone in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7169856">SO4432 : Milestone</a>.
Old School House
House on the A465 at Didley. The 1888 25 inch map, not surprisingly given the name, shows the building as a school, although on the 1904 edition it is marked as School Cottages. In the foreground is the milestone in SO4432 : Milestone.
Milestone Milestone alongside the A465 at Didley, reading "Hereford 7 miles".  Dating from the early to mid 19th Century, it is grade II listed - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1166459?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1166459?section=official-list-entry">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>.  For context see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7169853">SO4432 : Old School House</a>.
Milestone
Milestone alongside the A465 at Didley, reading "Hereford 7 miles". Dating from the early to mid 19th Century, it is grade II listed - see LinkExternal link. For context see SO4432 : Old School House.
A465 The A465 at Didley, with Hill Cottage and Rose Cottage in the background.
A465
The A465 at Didley, with Hill Cottage and Rose Cottage in the background.
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Brickshed Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO4332 (Lat: 51.990352, Lng: -2.8290014)

Unitary Authority: County of Herefordshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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Located within 500m of 51.990352,-2.8290014
Treville
Name Cy: Trefelin
Place: locality
Wikidata: Q19845745
Lat/Long: 51.9929694/-2.8296083
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