Burtenshaw's Plantation

Wood, Forest in Sussex Lewes

England

Burtenshaw's Plantation

Oast House Single round kiln oast house.

Grade II listed.
Oast House Credit: Oast House Archive

Burtenshaw's Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Sussex, England. Spanning over a vast area, this enchanting forest provides a tranquil and serene escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. The plantation is renowned for its diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers alike.

The woodland is predominantly composed of towering oak and beech trees, which create a dense canopy, casting dappled sunlight on the forest floor. The rich undergrowth is adorned with a plethora of wildflowers, including bluebells, primroses, and foxgloves, adding vibrant bursts of color to the landscape.

Burtenshaw's Plantation is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Visitors may catch a glimpse of deer gracefully navigating their way through the trees, or squirrels adroitly leaping from branch to branch. The forest also plays host to a multitude of bird species, including woodpeckers, nightingales, and owls, filling the air with their melodious songs.

The plantation offers numerous walking trails and pathways, allowing visitors to explore the woodland at their own pace. These paths meander through the forest, providing breathtaking views and opportunities to spot wildlife. Additionally, there are designated picnic areas where visitors can relax and immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature.

Burtenshaw's Plantation is not only a haven for nature lovers but also a vital ecosystem that contributes to the overall health of the surrounding environment. The plantation serves as a carbon sink, absorbing greenhouse gases and helping combat climate change.

Overall, Burtenshaw's Plantation is a captivating woodland that offers a harmonious blend of natural beauty, wildlife, and recreational opportunities, making it a cherished gem in the heart of Sussex.

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Burtenshaw's Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.935485/0.035604864 or Grid Reference TQ4317. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Oast House Single round kiln oast house.

Grade II listed.
Oast House
Single round kiln oast house. Grade II listed.
The Oast House Single square kiln oast house.
The Oast House
Single square kiln oast house.
Isfield Village Hall Isfield lies just off the main A26 Uckfield to Lewes main road, and is well hidden in the Ouse valley. The Romans established a staging post in the village, near a ford across the Ouse, this was on a section of Ermine Street which ran from Newhaven to London, passing through Lewes and Isfield and Maresfield. The village was recorded as Sifelle in the Domesday book.
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Isfield Village Hall
Isfield lies just off the main A26 Uckfield to Lewes main road, and is well hidden in the Ouse valley. The Romans established a staging post in the village, near a ford across the Ouse, this was on a section of Ermine Street which ran from Newhaven to London, passing through Lewes and Isfield and Maresfield. The village was recorded as Sifelle in the Domesday book. More info at LinkExternal link
Station Rd Isfield lies just off the main A26 Uckfield to Lewes main road, and is well hidden in the Ouse valley. The Romans established a staging post in the village, near a ford across the Ouse, this was on a section of Ermine Street which ran from Newhaven to London, passing through Lewes and Isfield and Maresfield. The village was recorded as Sifelle in the Domesday book.
More info at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.villagenet.co.uk/ashdownforest/villages/isfield.php" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.villagenet.co.uk/ashdownforest/villages/isfield.php">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>
Station Rd
Isfield lies just off the main A26 Uckfield to Lewes main road, and is well hidden in the Ouse valley. The Romans established a staging post in the village, near a ford across the Ouse, this was on a section of Ermine Street which ran from Newhaven to London, passing through Lewes and Isfield and Maresfield. The village was recorded as Sifelle in the Domesday book. More info at LinkExternal link
Track in Isfield
Track in Isfield
Faulkners
Faulkners
Pasture
Pasture
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
River Ouse The Ouse rises at Lower Beeding and flows generally southwards to reach the English Channel at Newhaven, a distance of approximately 33 miles. The Sussex Ouse Valley Way follows its route from source to mouth. The River is one of four rivers to cut through the South Downs, an example of Superimposed drainage.
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Ouse,_Sussex" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Ouse,_Sussex">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>
River Ouse
The Ouse rises at Lower Beeding and flows generally southwards to reach the English Channel at Newhaven, a distance of approximately 33 miles. The Sussex Ouse Valley Way follows its route from source to mouth. The River is one of four rivers to cut through the South Downs, an example of Superimposed drainage. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
River Ouse The Ouse rises at Lower Beeding and flows generally southwards to reach the English Channel at Newhaven, a distance of approximately 33 miles. The Sussex Ouse Valley Way follows its route from source to mouth. The River is one of four rivers to cut through the South Downs, an example of Superimposed drainage.
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Ouse,_Sussex" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Ouse,_Sussex">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>
River Ouse
The Ouse rises at Lower Beeding and flows generally southwards to reach the English Channel at Newhaven, a distance of approximately 33 miles. The Sussex Ouse Valley Way follows its route from source to mouth. The River is one of four rivers to cut through the South Downs, an example of Superimposed drainage. Wikipedia: 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
Lock, Ouse Navigation
Lock, Ouse Navigation
River Ouse The Ouse rises at Lower Beeding and flows generally southwards to reach the English Channel at Newhaven, a distance of approximately 33 miles. The Sussex Ouse Valley Way follows its route from source to mouth. The River is one of four rivers to cut through the South Downs, an example of Superimposed drainage.
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Ouse,_Sussex" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Ouse,_Sussex">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>
River Ouse
The Ouse rises at Lower Beeding and flows generally southwards to reach the English Channel at Newhaven, a distance of approximately 33 miles. The Sussex Ouse Valley Way follows its route from source to mouth. The River is one of four rivers to cut through the South Downs, an example of Superimposed drainage. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Lock, Ouse Navigation The Ouse rises at Lower Beeding and flows generally southwards to reach the English Channel at Newhaven, a distance of approximately 33 miles. The Sussex Ouse Valley Way follows its route from source to mouth. The River is one of four rivers to cut through the South Downs, an example of Superimposed drainage.
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Ouse,_Sussex" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Ouse,_Sussex">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>
Lock, Ouse Navigation
The Ouse rises at Lower Beeding and flows generally southwards to reach the English Channel at Newhaven, a distance of approximately 33 miles. The Sussex Ouse Valley Way follows its route from source to mouth. The River is one of four rivers to cut through the South Downs, an example of Superimposed drainage. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Footbridge, 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>
Footbridge, 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
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
Sloping grassland
Sloping grassland
No footpath this way!
No footpath this way!
Show me another place!

Burtenshaw's Plantation is located at Grid Ref: TQ4317 (Lat: 50.935485, Lng: 0.035604864)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Lewes

Police Authority: Sussex

What 3 Words

///window.mason.straying. Near South Chailey, East Sussex

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Located within 500m of 50.935485,0.035604864
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 50.9361312/0.034523
Burtenshaw Farm Airstrip
Addr City: Barcombe North
Aeroway: airstrip
Source: http://www.ukairfieldguide.net/airfields/Barcombe-North
Lat/Long: 50.9349121/0.0316211
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 50.9342858/0.0301789
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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