Anne's Wood

Wood, Forest in Sussex Mid Sussex

England

Anne's Wood

House on Staplefield Road This is called &quot;Brook Cottage&quot;, according to the large scale map. — House on Staplefield Road Credit: Ian Cunliffe

Anne's Wood is a picturesque forest located in Sussex, England. Stretching over an area of approximately 100 acres, it is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem. The woodland is part of the larger High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

As visitors enter Anne's Wood, they are greeted by a charming entrance with towering oak trees and a well-maintained footpath leading deeper into the forest. The woodland is predominantly made up of broadleaf trees, such as oak, beech, and ash, which provide a dense canopy and create a tranquil atmosphere.

The forest floor is covered with a rich carpet of ferns, bluebells, and wildflowers during the spring season, adding vibrant colors to the surroundings. The wood is home to a wide range of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and numerous bird species, making it a fantastic spot for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Several well-marked trails crisscross the woodland, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its hidden gems. The paths wind through the forest, leading to picturesque viewpoints, ancient trees, and peaceful clearings, providing ample opportunities for relaxation and contemplation.

Anne's Wood is also steeped in history, with remnants of an old Roman road passing through it. This historical significance adds another layer of intrigue to the woodland, making it a fascinating destination for history buffs as well.

Overall, Anne's Wood in Sussex is a serene and enchanting forest, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in nature, discover its rich biodiversity, and enjoy a peaceful retreat away from the bustle of everyday life.

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Anne's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.021991/-0.21279574 or Grid Reference TQ2526. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

House on Staplefield Road

This is called "Brook Cottage", according to the large scale map.

Ian Cunliffe

Equipment at the water treatment plant

This is a small site - I couldn't see much else apart from the two green tanks. It smells a bit too, but luckily it's quite a way from any houses

Ian Cunliffe

Barn at Rout Farm

Ian Cunliffe

Slaugham Mill Pond

The largest of three ponds along one of the small streams at the head of the River Ouse.

Des Blenkinsopp

Slaugham Manor

Slaugham Manor has had an eventful life. Completed in 1901 as a wealthy family home, it subsequently became a hotel and country club before changing again into a police training centre. It is now apartments. History on Link

Strangely, the 200 metres or so of road past the manor is signed as no public right of way. As the public path walk around is quite lengthy I doubt many people worry about that. But if anybody does care, this is a zoom and crop image taken from the public footpath at the end of the private bit.

Des Blenkinsopp

Furnace Pond Cottage, Staplefield Road, Slaugham Common

A conglomeration of buildings from different eras. The earliest parts dates from the 16th century and was built for an iron worker from nearby Slaugham Furnace. This section is on the right. It was extended in the late 18th century to become a pair of cottages with that part now in the middle. The house became one again in the 1930s when another extension was added on the eastern side.

Simon Carey

The Lag

The name of the field according to Slaugham's 1842 tithe map that is now woodland. It is bounded to the east by Slaugham Lane and to the north and west by Scotland Gill, a tributary of the River Ouse.

Simon Carey

Pond Bay, Slaugham Furnace

A view of the southern side of the dam which now carries Hampshire Hill, see TQ2428 : Hampshire Hill, past the pond, see TQ2428 : Furnace Pond. The furnace was known to be in operation between 1574-1601 and was sited at the point Scotland Gill turns south, see TQ2428 : Site of Slaugham Furnace

Simon Carey

Site of Slaugham Furnace

Known to be in operation between 1574 and 1601. The pond bay still survives, see TQ2428 : Pond Bay, Slaugham Furnace and TQ2428 : Hampshire Hill, as well as the pond, see TQ2428 : Furnace Pond.

Simon Carey

Front Meadow

The name of the field according to Slaugham's 1842 tithe map located to the south of the pond bay carrying Hampshire Hill and west of Scotland Gill, a tributary of the River Ouse.

Simon Carey

Hampshire Hill

The lane links Ashfold Crossways to Slaugham Common and here traverses across the former pond bay of Slaugham Furnace, see also TQ2428 : Pond Bay, Slaugham Furnace. The site of the furnace was on the southern side, see TQ2428 : Site of Slaugham Furnace, whilst the pond still survives and is to the north, see TQ2428 : Furnace Pond. There are 56 former anti-tank buoys lining the pond side of the road.

Simon Carey

Barn Meadow

The name of the field according to Slaugham's 1842 tithe map located to the south of Hampshire hill and west of Scotland Farm, whose barn can be seen.

Simon Carey

Three Cornered Field/Three Acres/Little Field

The name of the fields according to Slaugham's 1842 tithe map that have been merged along with TQ2428 : Barn Meadow to the east. Little Field is adjacent to Barn Meadow, whilst Three Acres and Three Cornered Field are sandwiched between Hampshire Hill to the north and Hamshire Wood to the south. Three Cornered Field abuts the parish boundary with Lower Beeding whose unnamed field lies in the foreground next to the bridleway heading south to the B2115.

Simon Carey

Tulleys Rough

A view of the newly planted eastern side of the wood.

Simon Carey

Park Field

The name of the field according to Slaugham's 1842 tithe map bounded to the east by the village of Slaugham, to the west by Marchants Gill and to the south by Staplefield Road.

Simon Carey