Medieval woodland, Jacksons Wood, Boyles Court (EHER 45515)
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Summary
Jacksons Wood is an ancient semi-natural woodland. Bank and ditch earthworks are present on the woods edge and appear to be double in places. Perimeter of wood may incorporate lengths of ancient woodbank.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 574 908 (180m by 245m) |
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Type and Period
Description
Probable ancient semi-natural woodland with giant coppice stools (c.10ft). The wood covers 2.74ha and is dissected by a valley and small deep stream. Bank and ditch earthworks are present on the woods edge and appear to be double in places. Perimeter of wood may incorporate lengths of ancient woodbank. Rackham suggests it may be a fragment of the original Tigelhryst-described in the Anglo-Saxon charter of 1062. Seen on the 1841 tithe map with present name but differing boundaries. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX64272 Report: Hay, E.. 1995. Report on Essex County Council Woodlands: Country Parks and Access Woodlands.