Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine 4 cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder and ½ teaspoon salt. Using a fork or pastry blender, cut 1 cup very cold unsalted butter into the flour mixture until the dough has a coarse crumb-like texture.
Carefully stir 1 cup heavy cream and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract into flour mixture. Stir until the liquid is incorporated into the flour mixture and until it forms a dough.
Once dough is just beginning to cling together but is still somewhat shaggy, transfer to a lightly-floured surface. Sprinkle 1½ cups fresh berries over the dough, and lightly work the dough and berries together until combined.
Divide the dough into 2 even pieces, and round each into a disk about 8" wide. Cut each into 8 wedges and transfer wedges to cookie sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
To make the lemon Glaze
While the scones cool, in a small bowl whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1½ tablespoons lemon juice, 1½ teaspoon water, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Once scones are cooled, drizzle glaze lightly over the top of each scone. Allow it to sit and harden before serving. If desired top with Poppyseeds for sprinkling .
Notes
* I prefer to freeze the butter, grate it using a box grater, and then cut it in that way. This method yields the flakiest scones, but is not mandatory -- you can use cold butter cut in with a pastry cutter.**frozen berries are easier/less-messy to incorporate into the dough, but either will work.