Archaeological sites · South East England
Penn Wood
In or near Holmer Green.
Penn Wood — ancient woodland in Penn, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- High Wycombe · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Penn Wood is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 176 km². Managed by The Woodland Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "ancient woodland in Penn, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.6547°, -0.6787°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Penn Wood High School is a public high school in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania. It is the only high school in the William Penn School District, which serves the boroughs of Aldan, Colwyn, Darby, East Lansdowne, Lansdowne, and Yeadon.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Penn Wood High School, originally Lansdowne High School, was opened in 1927. The architect was Joseph Linden Heacock, and the builder was John McShain who went on to build the Kennedy Center, The Jefferson Memorial and The Pentagon. Today, it is one of the oldest public school buildings in Pennsylvania. Built in the Italian Renaissance style, the motto carved above the door reads "To Teach the Art of Living Well", attributed to Seneca. Carved in limestone above the motto are a female figure holding a Greek Temple, and a male figure holding a cog. The school is the result of the 1982 merger of 3 previous high schools: Lansdowne-Aldan High School, Yeadon High School and Darby-Colwyn High…
Description
Penn Wood offers a variety of clubs and extracurricular activities, including art and music programs, athletics, and academic enrichment opportunities.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.6547, -0.6787
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Penn
- Postcode
- HP10 8PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chesham and Amersham
- Established
- 1927
- Nearest railway station
- High Wycombe — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q134314777 (CC0)
- commons: Penn Wood junction of paths - geograph.org.uk - 5153704.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: Penn Wood High School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penn Wood?
- Penn Wood is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP10 8PJ), in the parish of Penn.
- What is Penn Wood?
- Penn Wood — ancient woodland in Penn, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Penn Wood?
- The nearest railway station is High Wycombe, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP10 8PJ.
- When was Penn Wood built?
- Built or established in 1927.
- Who runs Penn Wood?
- Penn Wood is operated by The Woodland Trust.
- Is Penn Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Penn Wood is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Penn Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Penn Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Penn Wood?
- The nearest railway station is High Wycombe, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP10 8PJ.