Old Copse, Beenham

Old Copse, Beenham is an 8-hectare (20-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Beenham in Berkshire.[1][2] The site is private land with no public access.

Old Copse, Beenham
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchBerkshire
Grid referenceSU 588 684[1]
InterestBiological
Area8.0 hectares (20 acres)[1]
Notification1984[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Geography

The coppice woodland is on London Clay situated on the north side of the Kennet valley. The site is on gently sloping ground, with damp to poorly-drained wet clay soils. A few small streams with associated wet flushes arise in the wood.[3]

History

The copse is classed as ancient woodland having been there for at least from 1600 and still retains tree and shrub cover which has not obviously been planted.[4]

In 1984 the site was registered as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.[3]

Flora

The site has the following Flora:[3][5]

Trees

Plants

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Old Copse, Beenham". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  2. "Map of Old Copse, Beenham". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  3. "Old Copse, Beenham citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  4. "Beenham online Beenham Village Design Statement". Beenhamonline.org. Retrieved 2017-02-12.
  5. "BEENHAM Footpaths, Bridleways and Byways" (PDF). West Berks Council. Retrieved 2017-02-12.

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