Founthill Wood

Wood, Forest in Sussex Lewes

England

Founthill Wood

Broomlye Oast
Broomlye Oast Credit: N Chadwick

Founthill Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Sussex, England. Spanning approximately 200 acres, this ancient forest offers a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood is primarily composed of broadleaf trees such as oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for the woodland floor. Bluebells, primroses, and wild garlic carpet the forest floor during the spring months, adding vibrant splashes of color to the landscape.

Founthill Wood is home to a rich variety of wildlife. Deer can often be spotted grazing peacefully among the trees, while foxes and badgers roam the undergrowth. Birdwatchers will delight in the abundance of avian species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds.

Several walking trails wind through the wood, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its natural beauty. The paths are well-maintained and suitable for all fitness levels, with some routes leading to stunning viewpoints overlooking the surrounding countryside.

Historically, Founthill Wood played a significant role in the timber industry, providing a source of wood for construction and fuel. Today, it is managed by a local conservation group, who work to preserve its unique ecosystem and protect its biodiversity.

For those seeking tranquility and a connection with nature, Founthill Wood is a hidden gem in the Sussex countryside, offering a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Founthill Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.966054/0.029876805 or Grid Reference TQ4220. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Broomlye Oast
Broomlye Oast
Sharpbridge Lane
Sharpbridge Lane
Woodland
Woodland
Sharpbridge Lane
Sharpbridge Lane
Broomlye Cottage
Broomlye Cottage
Broomlye Cottage
Broomlye Cottage
Broomlye Listed buildings and structures are officially designated as being of special architectural, historical or cultural significance. There are over half a million listed structures in the United Kingdom, covered by around 375,000 listings.
Listed status is more commonly associated with buildings or groups of buildings, however it can cover many other structures, including bridges, headstones, steps, ponds, monuments, walls, phone boxes, wrecks, parks, and heritage sites, and in more recent times a road crossing (Abbey Road) and graffiti art (Banksy 'Spy-booth') have been included.

In England and Wales there are three main listing designations;
Grade I (2.5%) - exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important.
Grade II* (5.5%) - particularly important buildings of more than special interest. 
Grade II (92%) - nationally important and of special interest. 

There are also locally listed structures (at the discretion of local authorities) using A, B and C designations.

In Scotland three classifications are also used but the criteria are different. There are around 47,500 Listed buildings.
Category A (8%)- generally equivalent to Grade I and II* in England and Wales
Category B (51%)- this appears generally to cover the ground of Grade II, recognising national importance.
Category C (41%)- buildings of local importance, probably with some overlap with English Grade II.

In Northern Ireland the criteria are similar to Scotland, but the classifications are:
Grade A (2.3%)
Grade B+ (4.7%)
Grade B (93%)

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Broomlye
Listed buildings and structures are officially designated as being of special architectural, historical or cultural significance. There are over half a million listed structures in the United Kingdom, covered by around 375,000 listings. Listed status is more commonly associated with buildings or groups of buildings, however it can cover many other structures, including bridges, headstones, steps, ponds, monuments, walls, phone boxes, wrecks, parks, and heritage sites, and in more recent times a road crossing (Abbey Road) and graffiti art (Banksy 'Spy-booth') have been included. In England and Wales there are three main listing designations; Grade I (2.5%) - exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important. Grade II* (5.5%) - particularly important buildings of more than special interest. Grade II (92%) - nationally important and of special interest. There are also locally listed structures (at the discretion of local authorities) using A, B and C designations. In Scotland three classifications are also used but the criteria are different. There are around 47,500 Listed buildings. Category A (8%)- generally equivalent to Grade I and II* in England and Wales Category B (51%)- this appears generally to cover the ground of Grade II, recognising national importance. Category C (41%)- buildings of local importance, probably with some overlap with English Grade II. In Northern Ireland the criteria are similar to Scotland, but the classifications are: Grade A (2.3%) Grade B+ (4.7%) Grade B (93%) Read more at Wikipedia LinkExternal link
Sharpbridge Lane
Sharpbridge Lane
Sussex Ouse Valley Way Opened in 2005, the Sussex Ouse Valley Way is a beautiful 42 mile journey that broadly follows the River Ouse from its source close to Lower Beeding in the High Weald to the sea at Seaford Bay. It is signed using a picture of the Ouse Valley Viaduct. Website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sussexousevalleyway.co.uk/index.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sussexousevalleyway.co.uk/index.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>
Sussex Ouse Valley Way
Opened in 2005, the Sussex Ouse Valley Way is a beautiful 42 mile journey that broadly follows the River Ouse from its source close to Lower Beeding in the High Weald to the sea at Seaford Bay. It is signed using a picture of the Ouse Valley Viaduct. Website: LinkExternal link
Gipp's Farm
Gipp's Farm
Rural cottage
Rural cottage
Young maize
Young maize
Bunce's Farm
Bunce's Farm
Sussex Ouse Valley Way Opened in 2005, the Sussex Ouse Valley Way is a beautiful 42 mile journey that broadly follows the River Ouse from its source close to Lower Beeding in the High Weald to the sea at Seaford Bay. It is signed using a picture of the Ouse Valley Viaduct. Website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sussexousevalleyway.co.uk/index.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sussexousevalleyway.co.uk/index.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>
Sussex Ouse Valley Way
Opened in 2005, the Sussex Ouse Valley Way is a beautiful 42 mile journey that broadly follows the River Ouse from its source close to Lower Beeding in the High Weald to the sea at Seaford Bay. It is signed using a picture of the Ouse Valley Viaduct. Website: LinkExternal link
Maize Maize is a cereal crop, indigenous to the Americas. In Britain it is usually called corn. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maize" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maize">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>
Maize
Maize is a cereal crop, indigenous to the Americas. In Britain it is usually called corn. LinkExternal link
Sussex Ouse Valley Way Opened in 2005, the Sussex Ouse Valley Way is a beautiful 42 mile journey that broadly follows the River Ouse from its source close to Lower Beeding in the High Weald to the sea at Seaford Bay. It is signed using a picture of the Ouse Valley Viaduct. Website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sussexousevalleyway.co.uk/index.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sussexousevalleyway.co.uk/index.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>
Sussex Ouse Valley Way
Opened in 2005, the Sussex Ouse Valley Way is a beautiful 42 mile journey that broadly follows the River Ouse from its source close to Lower Beeding in the High Weald to the sea at Seaford Bay. It is signed using a picture of the Ouse Valley Viaduct. Website: LinkExternal link
Woodland in maize
Woodland in maize
Maize Maize is a cereal crop, indigenous to the Americas. In Britain it is usually called corn. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maize" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maize">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>
Maize
Maize is a cereal crop, indigenous to the Americas. In Britain it is usually called corn. LinkExternal link
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Founthill Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ4220 (Lat: 50.966054, Lng: 0.029876805)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Lewes

Police Authority: Sussex

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Located within 500m of 50.966054,0.029876805
Barrier: stile
Stile: squeezer
Lat/Long: 50.9682623/0.029995
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