Brook Acre Wood

Wood, Forest in Herefordshire

England

Brook Acre Wood

B4348 The B4348 near Tram Inn.
B4348 Credit: Ian Capper

Brook Acre Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Herefordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is one of the most enchanting forests in the region. The wood is situated near the village of Hereford, surrounded by rolling hills and meandering streams.

Characterized by its diverse ecosystem, Brook Acre Wood is home to a wide range of plant and animal species. The woodland boasts an impressive canopy of ancient oak, beech, and ash trees, which provide a rich habitat for various birds, insects, and mammals. Visitors can expect to see species such as woodpeckers, squirrels, and deer roaming freely within the forest.

The wood offers a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. Along the paths, one can discover hidden glades, babbling brooks, and vibrant wildflower meadows. These serene surroundings make it an ideal location for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers.

Brook Acre Wood also holds historical significance, with evidence of human habitation dating back centuries. Archaeological finds, such as ancient burial mounds and remnants of a Roman road, provide insights into the area's rich past.

The woodland is open to the public year-round, offering a peaceful and tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Whether one seeks solitude, a family picnic, or a chance to immerse themselves in nature, Brook Acre Wood is a haven waiting to be explored.

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Brook Acre Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.988/-2.7563345 or Grid Reference SO4832. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

B4348 The B4348 near Tram Inn.
B4348
The B4348 near Tram Inn.
B4348 The B4348 near Tram Inn.
B4348
The B4348 near Tram Inn.
Allensmore Nurseries Looking across a field to glasshouses at Allensmore Nurseries, a large wholesale plant nursery near Tram Inn.  The silos beyond are for the Cargill (formerly Sun Valley) feed mill, producing chicken feed.
Allensmore Nurseries
Looking across a field to glasshouses at Allensmore Nurseries, a large wholesale plant nursery near Tram Inn. The silos beyond are for the Cargill (formerly Sun Valley) feed mill, producing chicken feed.
St Michael's church, Dewsall Restored by the Victorians St Michael's church is mainly 14th century.  The church is Grade II* listed, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1167194?section=official-listing" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1167194?section=official-listing">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 Michael's church, Dewsall
Restored by the Victorians St Michael's church is mainly 14th century. The church is Grade II* listed, see: LinkExternal link
Porch of Dewsall church The timber-framed porch of St Michael's church, Dewsall.
Porch of Dewsall church
The timber-framed porch of St Michael's church, Dewsall.
Mount Skippit House at the foot of Aconbury Hill, seen from the A49
Mount Skippit
House at the foot of Aconbury Hill, seen from the A49
St. Michael's Church, Dewsall Parish church. C14 with earlier, probably C12 elements; extensively restored 1868.

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St. Michael's Church, Dewsall
Parish church. C14 with earlier, probably C12 elements; extensively restored 1868. LinkExternal link
George VI Post Box (1936-1952), Callow Unusual Round top for a wall box
George VI Post Box (1936-1952), Callow
Unusual Round top for a wall box
Church of St David, Much Dewchurch <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1348822?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1348822?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>
Church of St David, Much Dewchurch
MUCH DEWCHURCH - Please drive carefully At the SE edge of the Herefordshire village, the National 
Speed Limit on the B4348 from Wormelow drops to 30mph.
MUCH DEWCHURCH - Please drive carefully
At the SE edge of the Herefordshire village, the National Speed Limit on the B4348 from Wormelow drops to 30mph.
Red on green, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire A postbox and a phonebox are on grass alongside 
the access road from the B4348 to St David's churchyard.
Red on green, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire
A postbox and a phonebox are on grass alongside the access road from the B4348 to St David's churchyard.
Grade II Listed Old Vicarage, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire Located near an entrance to St David's churchyard, The Old Vicarage
probably dates from the 17th century with later additions and alterations.
Grade II Listed Old Vicarage, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire
Located near an entrance to St David's churchyard, The Old Vicarage probably dates from the 17th century with later additions and alterations.
Road from churchyard to the B4348, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire  Looking to the NNE from near an entrance to St David's
churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.
Road from churchyard to the B4348, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire
Looking to the NNE from near an entrance to St David's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.
Towards the lychgate, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire Looking south towards the Grade II Listed lychgate at an entrance to 
St David's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.
Derived from an old English word for a corpse, a lychgate is the roofed
gateway to a churchyard, formerly used to shelter a coffin until
the clergyman's arrival for the burial or pre-burial service. 
This one  was erected in 1879, Grade II listed in 1986.
Towards the lychgate, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire
Looking south towards the Grade II Listed lychgate at an entrance to St David's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford. Derived from an old English word for a corpse, a lychgate is the roofed gateway to a churchyard, formerly used to shelter a coffin until the clergyman's arrival for the burial or pre-burial service. This one was erected in 1879, Grade II listed in 1986.
St David's nameboard, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire In August 2023 text on the nameboard on the lychgate <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7560885" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7560885">Link</a> includes "Parishes of the Wormelow Hundred".
St David's nameboard, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire
In August 2023 text on the nameboard on the lychgate Link includes "Parishes of the Wormelow Hundred".
Parochial Church Council notice, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire On the lychgate <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7560885" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7560885">Link</a> at an entrance to St David's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.
Parochial Church Council notice, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire
On the lychgate Link at an entrance to St David's churchyard in the Church of England Diocese of Hereford.
Commonwealth War Graves notice, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire Located on this <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7560885" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7560885">Link</a> lychgate at an entrance to St David's churchyard,
the notice shows "At this location there are Commonwealth War Graves"
Commonwealth War Graves notice, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire
Located on this Link lychgate at an entrance to St David's churchyard, the notice shows "At this location there are Commonwealth War Graves"
Weeping willow, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire Viewed across the road from St David's churchyard to the B4348 in August 2023.
Weeping willow, Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire
Viewed across the road from St David's churchyard to the B4348 in August 2023.
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Brook Acre Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO4832 (Lat: 51.988, Lng: -2.7563345)

Unitary Authority: County of Herefordshire

Police Authority: West Mercia

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