Old Copse, Beenham

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Old Copse, Beenham
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Old Copse, Beenham (3).jpg
LocationBerkshire
Grid referenceSU 588 684[1]
InterestBiological
Area8.0 hectares (20 acres)[1]
Notification1984[1]
Location mapMagic Map

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.

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. ^ a b c d "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. ^ a b c "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.

Coordinates: 51°24′43″N 1°09′22″W / 51.412°N 1.156°W / 51.412; -1.156

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