Charlwood Wood

Wood, Forest in Sussex Horsham

England

Charlwood Wood

Over the gate near Dial Post A tempting short cut to the planned right-of-way walking route, but not taken. — Over the gate near Dial Post Credit: Robin Webster

Charlwood Wood, located in the county of Sussex, England, is a beautiful and serene woodland area that covers an approximate area of __ acres. The wood is situated in the heart of the South Downs National Park, which is renowned for its picturesque landscapes and diverse wildlife.

Charlwood Wood is predominantly made up of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which provide a lush canopy overhead. The forest floor is blanketed with an array of wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape during the spring and summer months. The wood is also home to various species of wildlife, such as deer, badgers, foxes, and a wide range of bird species, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Visitors to Charlwood Wood can enjoy numerous walking trails and paths that wind through the forest, allowing them to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. The wood also offers picnic areas and benches for visitors to relax and immerse themselves in the tranquil surroundings.

Charlwood Wood has a rich history, with evidence of human activity dating back thousands of years. Archaeological finds, including ancient burial mounds and Roman artifacts, have been discovered in the area, indicating its importance throughout the ages.

Overall, Charlwood Wood is a haven of natural beauty, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the peacefulness and serenity of a truly enchanting woodland environment.

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Charlwood Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.98371/-0.36009946 or Grid Reference TQ1521. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Over the gate near Dial Post

A tempting short cut to the planned right-of-way walking route, but not taken.

Robin Webster

Old Barn Meadow/Site of Old Barn Wood

The name of the fields according to West Grinstead's 1841 tithe map that have been combined with TQ1419 : Old Pond Lay on the eastern side to form a larger unit. Old Barn Field was in the foreground and Old Barn Wood was to the north and continued beyond the hedgerow in the distance. The wood had been grubbed by the time of the 1876 OS map. Viewed from TQ1419 : Viewing Platform, Knepp Estate with TQ1419 : Tory Field to the south and TQ1419 : Gurs Field to the west.

Simon Carey

Four Acres

The name of the field according to West Grinstead's 1841 tithe map that is located to the east of TQ1419 : Old Pond Lay, west of TQ1520 : Short Lands/Long Lands (1) and north of TQ1519 : Birch Hill.

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Old Pond Lay

The name of the field according to West Grinstead's 1841 tithe map that runs in a narrow strip between TQ1519 : Four Acres to the east and TQ1419 : Old Barn Meadow/Site of Old Barn Wood to the west. To the south is TQ1519 : Birch Hill whilst to the north is TQ1419 : Old Barn Plat.

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Old Barn Plat

The name of the field according to West Grinstead's 1841 tithe map that is bounded by TQ1419 : Old Pond Lay to the south, TQ1419 : Old Barn Meadow/Site of Old Barn Wood to the west and TQ1519 : Four Acres to the east. It also includes the public footpath to New Barn Farm.

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Rushal Field

The name of the field according to West Grinstead's 1841 tithe map that is located to the east of TQ1520 : Short Lands/Long Lands (1). See also TQ1519 : Rushal Field (2) for a view from the opposite side of the field.

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Old Worthing Road

The name given by West Grinstead's 1841 tithe map to a then lane that linked Rookcross Farm to Dial Post. The lane was in existence by 1724 and became part of the Horsham-Worthing turnpike in 1802. In 1823 a new straight section running north from Dial Post to Bay Bridge was built and is still the route of the current A24. The lane fell into disuse and is now a footpath with the course of the old lane now largely overgrown.

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Little Peters Field

The name of the field according to West Grinstead's 1841 tithe map that is located to the north of TQ1619 : Old Worthing Road. Great Peters Field is just visible through the field boundary.

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Worthing Road

The current road junction with the A24 north of Dial Post. Over the centuries the routes have changed here, by 1724 a lane running north then eastwards to Rookcross Farm was the only route and followed the line of trees on the far side of the current dual carriageway. This lane became part of the 1802 Horsham-Worthing turnpike but was shortened in 1823 when a new route, heading north to the left, cut out the loop via Rookcross Lane by preceding straight to Bay Bridge. This became the A24 in the 20th century which became progressively busier and was turned into a dual carriageway north of this point in the mid 1960s. Another two decades of the hamlet of Dial Post being choked by traffic was ended in the late 1980s when the hamlet was bypassed reducing the former route to an access road.

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Dial Post Field

The name of the field according to West Grinstead's 1841 tithe map that is located between Worthing Road to the east and Swallows Lane to the west with Old Rough Wood to the north east and the northern fringe of Dial Post to the south.

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Long Lands/Short Lands (2)

The name of the fields according to West Grinstead's 1841 tithe map that have been merged to form a single unit. The opposite view of TQ1520 : Short Lands/Long Lands (1) with Newbarn Wood in the distance and TQ1520 : Newbarn Cottages just visible to the right.

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Rushal Field (2)

The name of the field according to West Grinstead's 1841 tithe map and the opposite view of TQ1519 : Rushal Field.

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Lindfield Barn

Called Lindfold Barn on West Grinstead's 1841 tithe map it has been Lindfield since the 1876 OS map. Once a more substantial structure but now little more than a corrugated iron shelter.

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A24 Worthing Road northbound

At the north end junction for the old road through Dial Post.

Robin Webster

Yard in Knepp Estate

The yard near the farm buildings of Knepp Estate, taken on a very hot day.

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St Mary, Shipley: altar

In many churches, the altar is the structure upon which the Eucharist is celebrated. It is usually centrally located in the sanctuary, and as such the focus of attention. It may have certain objects placed upon it such as a cross, candles or flowers. Many larger churches have a side altar, often used for smaller services such as Matins or by church affiliated groups such as the Mothers' Union.

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St Mary, Shipley: memorial (1)

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St Mary, Shipley: Roll of Honour

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Charlwood Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ1521 (Lat: 50.98371, Lng: -0.36009946)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Horsham

Police Authority: Sussex