Anne's Wood West

Wood, Forest in Sussex Mid Sussex

England

Anne's Wood West

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 woodland located in West Sussex, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 hectares, it is a part of the larger West Sussex Forest complex. The wood is named after Anne, a local landowner who was instrumental in its preservation and management.

Anne's Wood is known for its diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, ash, and birch. These trees provide a rich habitat for a variety of wildlife, including birds, mammals, and insects. The wood is particularly renowned for its population of rare and protected species, such as the lesser spotted woodpecker and the silver-washed fritillary butterfly.

Visitors to Anne's Wood can enjoy a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails that wind their way through the woodland. These paths offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside and provide opportunities for walking, jogging, and cycling. The wood is also a popular spot for nature lovers, who come to observe and photograph the abundant flora and fauna.

Anne's Wood is managed by the local council in collaboration with conservation organizations to ensure the preservation of its natural beauty and biodiversity. Regular maintenance work is carried out to control invasive species and promote the growth of native plants. The wood is also monitored to prevent illegal activities, such as logging and poaching.

Overall, Anne's Wood is a cherished natural resource in West Sussex, offering both locals and tourists a tranquil escape into nature. Its diverse ecosystem and well-maintained trails make it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts and wildlife enthusiasts alike.

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Anne's Wood West Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.022977/-0.20666915 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

Bridges over Staplefield Road

Two separate bridges, one for each carriageway, take the A23 over Staplefield Road.

Des Blenkinsopp

Remains of a Slip Road

A look at the map shows there was once access on and off the A23 from Stapleford Road. This looks to have been stopped some time ago.

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

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

1-3, Carpenters Arms, Park Road, Slaugham

Numbers 1 and 2 on the left date from the early 19th century with number 3 added later. The latter became a public house sometime in the mid 19th century and closed in 1914. It was convertred back to a dwelling but has retained the former pub's shop like window.

Simon Carey

1-2, The Cottage, Park Road, Slaugham

Located at the northern end of the village and dating from the early 19th century. The gate beyond prevents motor vehicles from using Park Road to get to Handcross.

Simon Carey