Gravel Wood, Beaumont Estate, Beaumont (EHER 45508)
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Summary
Ancient semi-natural woodland which overs 7.95 hectares, contains a substantial pond and has a stream running through it. Ditch and bank earthworks encompass most of its boundaries. The wood is almost certainly ancient semi-natural woodland and documentary evidence shows the wood with its current boundaries since 1688.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 161 253 (487m by 378m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BEAUMONT-CUM-MOZE, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
An Ancient semi-natural woodland which covers 7.95 hectares and contains a substantial pond and has a stream running through it. Ditch and bank earthworks encompass most of its boundaries. The wood is almost certainly ancient semi-natural woodland and documentary evidence shows the wood with its current boundaries since 1688.<1>
Sources
- <1> SEX64272 Report: Hay, E.. 1995. Report on Essex County Council Woodlands: Country Parks and Access Woodlands.