The Dumnonii or Dumnones were a British Celtic tribe who inhabited Dumnonia, the area now known as Devon and Cornwall, from at least the Iron Age up to the early Saxon period. It is quite likely that they would have been the first inhabitants of the settlement or Round which lies within this woodland and hence the first to tend the land which is today part of a larger area of woodland known as Trelaske Wood.

Whilst the ancient settlement is undoubtedly the most noteworthy feature of the woodland, there is much else to enjoy in this peaceful valley location, surrounded by other areas of private woodland and farmland.

Most of the trees are mature conifers [being firs and spruces], but here and there are broadleaved trees - mostly oaks - of a much older vintage. Just by the south-west corner of Dumnonii Wood stands a venerable old oak which will have seen several generations of its woody neighbours come and go. This, together with the extensive bluebell coverage throughout the woodland floor point to this being a long-established wooded area.

From the well-made track running along the southern edge of the woodland, just beyond a small 'pull-in' for parking, there is an entrance to the woodland where an old forestry track leads you down to a bench located beside the outer bank of the settlement.

Narrow pathways created by four-legged visitors such as red and roe deer criss-cross the gently sloping ground. Selective thinning of the conifers has given the woodland an open and airy feel, with plenty of spots where the sunlight filters through and one can sit and enjoy the surroundings. Just by the western side of the earth-banks which surround the settlement there is a particularly sunny spot from which to observe the abundant wildlife; whether it is buzzards wheeling overhead, roe deer as they roam and browse their way across the woodland or if you are patient - and lucky - badgers emerging from one of the many sett access points they have made in the earth banks.

The settlement click here for info, is located at the eastern side of the woodland. It is a scheduled monument and English Heritage can provide lots of useful guidance [and possibly financial assistance] regarding the maintenance and upkeep of the site.

There is a covenant click here to read designed to ensure that all can have quiet and peaceful enjoyment of their woodland.

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Please note, none of these woods are suitable for residential development, other uses such as summer camping may well be suitable.   

Viewing: You are welcome to visit this wood by yourself, but please ensure that you have a copy of these sales details with you - many of our woodlands do not have mobile phone reception or internet access so we recommend either printing the details or downloading them to your phone/tablet/laptop. Please take care when viewing as the great outdoors can contain unexpected hazards and woodlands are no exception.

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