Avenue Copse

Wood, Forest in Sussex Chichester

England

Avenue Copse

King's Cottage, Racton: early September 2021 Also see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.pastfinders.com/sussexhistory/charles_ii.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.pastfinders.com/sussexhistory/charles_ii.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
King's Cottage, Racton: early September 2021 Credit: Basher Eyre

Avenue Copse, situated in Sussex, is a picturesque woodland area renowned for its natural beauty and serene atmosphere. Covering a vast expanse, the copse is a significant part of Sussex's rich natural heritage. The copse is characterized by a dense collection of tall, majestic trees, primarily consisting of oak, beech, and ash. These towering trees create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for a diverse array of plant and animal species.

The forest floor of Avenue Copse is adorned with a lush carpet of ferns, moss, and wildflowers, which add a vibrant touch to the already enchanting landscape. It is not uncommon to spot bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones during the spring season, creating a breathtaking display of colors.

The copse serves as a habitat for numerous wildlife species, including deer, foxes, badgers, and an assortment of bird species. Birdwatchers frequent Avenue Copse to catch glimpses of buzzards, woodpeckers, and owls, among other feathered residents. The copse's tranquil ambiance and natural serenity make it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers, who appreciate the copse's scenic beauty and captivating wildlife.

Avenue Copse also boasts a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the area at their leisure. These pathways wind through the copse, offering glimpses of hidden clearings, babbling brooks, and ancient trees. The copse's accessibility and well-preserved natural environment make it an ideal location for those seeking solace in nature or simply wishing to immerse themselves in the idyllic charm of Sussex's woodlands.

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Avenue Copse Images

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King's Cottage, Racton: early September 2021 Also see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.pastfinders.com/sussexhistory/charles_ii.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.pastfinders.com/sussexhistory/charles_ii.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
King's Cottage, Racton: early September 2021
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Ledger slab: Elizabeth Gounter A ledger slab is an inscribed stone slab laid into the floor of a church to commemorate or mark the place of the burial of a wealthy deceased person. The term derives  from the Old English liċġan, meaning to lie down. They may be made of  Tournai marble, Sussex Marble, Nottingham alabaster or Swithland Slate.
Ledger slab: Elizabeth Gounter
A ledger slab is an inscribed stone slab laid into the floor of a church to commemorate or mark the place of the burial of a wealthy deceased person. The term derives from the Old English liċġan, meaning to lie down. They may be made of Tournai marble, Sussex Marble, Nottingham alabaster or Swithland Slate.
Racton Church: memorial to an admiral For more information see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Hornby" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Hornby">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Racton Church: memorial to an admiral
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Racton Church: flowers by the altar
Racton Church: flowers by the altar
Racton Church: a wife's memorial for her husband His wife Ethel was the daughter of Admiral of the Fleet Geoffrey Hornby <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoffrey_Hornby" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoffrey_Hornby">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> and the sibling of Admiral Robert Hornby <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Hornby" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Hornby">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> and Brigadier-General Edmund Hornby VC <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Hornby" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Hornby">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Racton Church: a wife's memorial for her husband
His wife Ethel was the daughter of Admiral of the Fleet Geoffrey Hornby LinkExternal link and the sibling of Admiral Robert Hornby LinkExternal link and Brigadier-General Edmund Hornby VC LinkExternal link
Racton Church: memorial to a former rector Frederick Henry Arnold, LL.D (19 October 1830 - 4 May 1906) was born in Sussex and educated at Trinity College, Dublin. He was ordained in 1860. After a curacy at Barlavington he was the incumbent of Appledram from 1861 to 1865 when he was appointed Rector of Racton with Lordington.
Racton Church: memorial to a former rector
Frederick Henry Arnold, LL.D (19 October 1830 - 4 May 1906) was born in Sussex and educated at Trinity College, Dublin. He was ordained in 1860. After a curacy at Barlavington he was the incumbent of Appledram from 1861 to 1865 when he was appointed Rector of Racton with Lordington.
Racton Church: floor memorial I also found this <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/KZFM-FLQ/colonel-george-gounter-of-racton-1620" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/KZFM-FLQ/colonel-george-gounter-of-racton-1620">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Racton Church: floor memorial
I also found this LinkExternal link
Racton Church: incumbency board
Racton Church: incumbency board
Racton Church: always look up These knightly symbols are quite a rarity
Racton Church: always look up
These knightly symbols are quite a rarity
Racton Church: a politician's gravestone For more about Sir Michael Hamilton see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Hamilton_(politician)" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Hamilton_(politician)">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Racton Church: a politician's gravestone
For more about Sir Michael Hamilton see LinkExternal link
Field edge in late sunlight above Funtington The distant water is Chichester Harbour, with the sea on the horizon.
Field edge in late sunlight above Funtington
The distant water is Chichester Harbour, with the sea on the horizon.
Farmland at Asdean Park
Farmland at Asdean Park
Farmland with pigsties at Asdean Park
Farmland with pigsties at Asdean Park
Asdean House and Farm
Asdean House and Farm
Haresfoot Close, Funtington, seen across fields
Haresfoot Close, Funtington, seen across fields
Private drive to Funtington Down House
Private drive to Funtington Down House
Track to Walderton On bridleway number 471 descending from Walderton Down.
Track to Walderton
On bridleway number 471 descending from Walderton Down.
Walderton Village Beside the junction of the main street in Walderton with Cooks Lane.
Walderton Village
Beside the junction of the main street in Walderton with Cooks Lane.
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Avenue Copse is located at Grid Ref: SU7909 (Lat: 50.878106, Lng: -0.87420574)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Chichester

Police Authority: Sussex

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Located within 500m of 50.878106,-0.87420574
Adsdean Farm Shop
Addr City: Chichester
Addr Place: Adsdean Farm
Addr Postcode: PO18 9DN
Addr Suburb: Adsdean
Fhrs Authority: Chichester
Fhrs Id: 147555
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 92/00272/FOOD
Opening Hours: Tu-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-16:00
Phone: +44 1243 575212
Shop: farm
Source: receipt from visit
Website: https://adsdeanfarm.co.uk
Lat/Long: 50.8773861/-0.8696982
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