IMAGES TAKEN NEAR TO
Woodcock Hill, ST. ALBANS, AL4 9HJ
Introduction
This page details the photographs taken nearby to Woodcock Hill, AL4 9HJ by members of the Geograph project.
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Image Listing (8 Images Found)
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Distance
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Ramp into tunnel under the road called Woodcockhill
There is evidence of sand pit workings on both sides of the road.The trees in the distance are in Symondshydes Great Wood
Image: © Jack Hill
Taken: 19 Aug 2005
0.18 miles
2
Old sand pit underpass ramp
A roadway and originally a conveyor belt passed under the public road here. The pit appears to be worked out now. Other pits in this rather extensive area are still operational and connected to the processing plant by similar means.
Image: © Robin Webster
Taken: 14 May 2017
0.20 miles
3
A field of oil-seed rape at Fairfolds Farm
The Ordnance Survey shows a short length of footpath that runs close to the farm. While there is a finger post on the road the route is not clearly marked – but it runs between the hedge on the immediate left and the crop.
The Woods in the distance are Sleeve Hall Wood and Hook's Wood.
Image: © Chris Reynolds
Taken: 23 Apr 2009
0.22 miles
4
Fairfolds Farm, Woodcock Hill, Sandridge
Nos 1 and 2 Fairfold's Farm Cottages were built as a timber framed farmhouse in the 15th or 16th century with cross wings probably added in the 17th century. This was later turned into two 2 cottages. It has gabled wings at each end, slightly projecting and with steep pitched roofs. Centre right section was probably an open hall when first built. http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/Details/Default.aspx?id=163916&mode=quick
In 1726 “Fearfull's Farm” was part of the Manor of Sandridge. The copyhold owner was John Huntsman and the tenant was Joseph Smith. The farm was a big one for the time at 229 acres. http://www.hertfordshire-genealogy.co.uk/data/topics/t064-sandridge-1726.htm#_ftn11
Members of the Thrale family were farmers there in the second half of the 18th century until the death of Thomas Thrale in 1813. Thomas was succeeded by his brother-in-law Charles Parsons, who was there until 1834. The next farmer recorded there was James Cole. Later in the 19th century members of the George Family also farmed there as did George Byles.
Image: © Chris Reynolds
Taken: 22 Apr 2009
0.23 miles
5
Field opposite Fairfolds Farm with Hill Wood beyond, Sandridge
Image: © Chris Reynolds
Taken: 22 Apr 2009
0.23 miles
6
Fairfolds Farm showing gabled wings
For history of this 15th/16th century farm see Image
Image: © Chris Reynolds
Taken: 23 Apr 2009
0.23 miles
7
A Distant View of Fairfolds Farm
For history of farm see Image
Image: © Chris Reynolds
Taken: 23 Apr 2009
0.23 miles
8
An Old Tree and Fairfolds Farm, Woodcock Hill, Sandridge
For history of this 15th/16th century farm see Image
Image: © Chris Reynolds
Taken: 23 Apr 2009
0.24 miles