Hangerberry Wood

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

England

Hangerberry Wood

Mirystock Bridge
Mirystock Bridge Credit: don cload

Hangerberry Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Situated in the heart of the Cotswolds, this ancient woodland covers an area of approximately 500 acres and is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife.

The wood is characterized by a variety of tree species, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense and enchanting canopy overhead. The forest floor is adorned with carpets of bluebells in spring, creating a stunning display of color and fragrance.

Hangerberry Wood is home to numerous wildlife species, providing a haven for both flora and fauna. Deer, badgers, foxes, and squirrels can often be spotted roaming through the forest, while a multitude of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and warblers, fill the air with their melodious songs.

The wood offers a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails that wind their way through the forest, allowing visitors to explore and appreciate the natural wonders it has to offer. These paths offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, including rolling hills, open meadows, and picturesque villages.

Hangerberry Wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers who seek tranquility and inspiration in its serene surroundings. Its accessibility and proximity to nearby towns and villages make it a perfect getaway for locals and tourists alike.

Overall, Hangerberry Wood is a cherished natural gem in Gloucestershire, offering a peaceful retreat where visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and experience the wonders of the British countryside.

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Hangerberry Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.835197/-2.5826615 or Grid Reference SO5915. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mirystock Bridge
Mirystock Bridge
Old chapel and recreation ground
Old chapel and recreation ground
Old railway
Old railway
Old quarry
Old quarry
Sharp turn in the forest track
Sharp turn in the forest track
Old Boundary Marker Estate Boundary Marker east of a forest track and just north of the A4136 near Mirystock House. Lydbrook parish. inscribed Bourts Inclosure and 1842 this perhaps records the enclosure of part of the Forest of Dean.

Milestone Society National ID: GL_LYDBR01em
Old Boundary Marker
Estate Boundary Marker east of a forest track and just north of the A4136 near Mirystock House. Lydbrook parish. inscribed Bourts Inclosure and 1842 this perhaps records the enclosure of part of the Forest of Dean. Milestone Society National ID: GL_LYDBR01em
Modern Boundary Stone, Ruardean High on the Northern embankment of "Townsend". One of the many replacement boundary stone delineating the periphery of the "Forest of Dean". The "Forest" is very specific because resident have "rights in common" like grazing sheep and coal mining, though you may have to be born there to classify as a "free miner". 

Inscription: D. F. / No 116 / 2010 

Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFRUAR116em
Modern Boundary Stone, Ruardean
High on the Northern embankment of "Townsend". One of the many replacement boundary stone delineating the periphery of the "Forest of Dean". The "Forest" is very specific because resident have "rights in common" like grazing sheep and coal mining, though you may have to be born there to classify as a "free miner". Inscription: D. F. / No 116 / 2010 Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFRUAR116em
Modern Boundary Stone, The Pludds On the North verge of Highbeech Road. One of the many replacement boundary stone delineating the periphery of the "Forest of Dean". The "Forest" is very specific because resident have "rights in common" like grazing sheep and coal mining, though you may have to be born there to classify as a "free miner".

Inscription: D. F. / 20005 / Nᴼ. 118

Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFRUAR118em
Modern Boundary Stone, The Pludds
On the North verge of Highbeech Road. One of the many replacement boundary stone delineating the periphery of the "Forest of Dean". The "Forest" is very specific because resident have "rights in common" like grazing sheep and coal mining, though you may have to be born there to classify as a "free miner". Inscription: D. F. / 20005 / Nᴼ. 118 Milestone Society National ID: GL_DFRUAR118em
Autumnal forest track Autumnal forest track in Serridge Enclosure.
Autumnal forest track
Autumnal forest track in Serridge Enclosure.
The work of beavers The work of beavers by Greakthough Brook in the Forest of Dean.
The work of beavers
The work of beavers by Greakthough Brook in the Forest of Dean.
Sign of beaver activity Sign of beaver activity by Greathough Brook in the Forest of Dean.
Sign of beaver activity
Sign of beaver activity by Greathough Brook in the Forest of Dean.
Footbridge and stream Footbridge and stream on a former railway trackbed.
Footbridge and stream
Footbridge and stream on a former railway trackbed.
Pool on site of Waterloo Colliery Until 1959 this was the site of the Waterloo Colliery, one of the Forest of Deans many working coal mines.
Pool on site of Waterloo Colliery
Until 1959 this was the site of the Waterloo Colliery, one of the Forest of Deans many working coal mines.
Pool on the site of Waterloo Colliery Until 1959 this was the site of the Waterloo Colliery, one of the many coal mines in the Forest of Dean.
Pool on the site of Waterloo Colliery
Until 1959 this was the site of the Waterloo Colliery, one of the many coal mines in the Forest of Dean.
Memorial to the Waterloo Colliery Disaster Memorial to the Waterloo Colliery Disaster of 30 June 1949 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7339405">SO6114 : Detail of the Waterloo Colliery Disaster Memorial</a>, on that day the pit was flooded when a breach was made into the water-filled workings of East Slad Colliery. Despite flooding, 177 men escaped by means of the cage up the shaft. There were a further 5 missing men who were eventually contacted and rescued via the old Pluds' Colliery shaft, fortunately this had recently been re-opened for ventilation purposes. The colliery finally closed on 23 December 1959.  Officially this was the Arthur and Edward Colliery. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7339411">SO6114 : Inscription on Colliery Memorial</a>
Memorial to the Waterloo Colliery Disaster
Memorial to the Waterloo Colliery Disaster of 30 June 1949 SO6114 : Detail of the Waterloo Colliery Disaster Memorial, on that day the pit was flooded when a breach was made into the water-filled workings of East Slad Colliery. Despite flooding, 177 men escaped by means of the cage up the shaft. There were a further 5 missing men who were eventually contacted and rescued via the old Pluds' Colliery shaft, fortunately this had recently been re-opened for ventilation purposes. The colliery finally closed on 23 December 1959. Officially this was the Arthur and Edward Colliery. SO6114 : Inscription on Colliery Memorial
Detail of the Waterloo Colliery Disaster Memorial Memorial to the Waterloo Colliery Disaster of 30 June 1949 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7339404">SO6114 : Memorial to the Waterloo Colliery Disaster</a>, on that day the pit was flooded when a breach was made into the water-filled workings of East Slad Colliery. Despite flooding, 177 men escaped by means of the cage up the shaft. There were a further 5 missing men who were eventually contacted and rescued via the old Pluds' Colliery shaft, fortunately this had recently been re-opened for ventilation purposes. The colliery finally closed on 23 December 1959.  Officially this was the Arthur and Edward Colliery. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7339411">SO6114 : Inscription on Colliery Memorial</a>
Detail of the Waterloo Colliery Disaster Memorial
Memorial to the Waterloo Colliery Disaster of 30 June 1949 SO6114 : Memorial to the Waterloo Colliery Disaster, on that day the pit was flooded when a breach was made into the water-filled workings of East Slad Colliery. Despite flooding, 177 men escaped by means of the cage up the shaft. There were a further 5 missing men who were eventually contacted and rescued via the old Pluds' Colliery shaft, fortunately this had recently been re-opened for ventilation purposes. The colliery finally closed on 23 December 1959. Officially this was the Arthur and Edward Colliery. SO6114 : Inscription on Colliery Memorial
Inscription on Colliery Memorial Inscription on the memorial marking the Waterloo Colliery Disaster of 30 June 1949.
Inscription on Colliery Memorial
Inscription on the memorial marking the Waterloo Colliery Disaster of 30 June 1949.
The Wye valley viewed from Readings View of the sweeping loop in the River Wye below Kerne Bridge, viewed here from Readings.
The Wye valley viewed from Readings
View of the sweeping loop in the River Wye below Kerne Bridge, viewed here from Readings.
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Hangerberry Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO5915 (Lat: 51.835197, Lng: -2.5826615)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Forest of Dean

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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