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Stoneywell
Stoneywell is a National Trust property in Ulverscroft, a dispersed settlement in Charnwood Forest, Leicestershire. Stoneywell is the largest of a small group of cottages designed in the Arts and Crafts style by Ernest Gimson. It was built in collaboration with Detmar Blow in 1899 for Ernest's brother Sydney Gimson as a summer residence, and along with much original furniture, it remained in the Gimson family for over a century. As part of a highly influential vernacular movement, it has become well known within Arts and Crafts circles.
Wood.
Stoneywell Wood is an area of ancient woodland adjoining the house and gardens. of the wood belong to Stoneywell, which, along with of garden are open to the public. Stoneywell Wood as a whole occupies some of deciduous semi-natural woodland, and is part of the Ulverscroft Valley SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest).
External links.
- Official site