2011

SO3593 : Old Beech avenue on Linley Hill, part of the Shropshire Way

taken 13 years ago, near to Linley, Shropshire, England

Old Beech avenue on Linley Hill, part of the Shropshire Way
Old Beech avenue on Linley Hill, part of the Shropshire Way
A mature Beech avenue is a magnificent way to commemorate the British victory in the Napoleonic Wars, especially as ex-soldiers planted these trees, probably around 1815 or so. Over the last two centuries the avenue has suffered some losses, only to be expected with Beeches which are prone to storm damage and limb drop. In its heyday the avenue must have provided a lovely ride for mounted gentry and a pleasant walk for the foot-slogging agricultural labourers or drovers.

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SO3593, 26 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Jeremy Bolwell   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 21 April, 2011   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 25 April, 2011
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 352 937 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:32.2750N 2:57.4091W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 352 938
View Direction
Southwest (about 225 degrees)
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