Beech Wood

Wood, Forest in Sussex Rother

England

Beech Wood

Battle Abbey Abbey ruins towards E of square.
Battle Abbey Credit: Chris Shaw

Beech Wood, located in Sussex, is a beautiful and diverse forest that spans across a vast area of land. The wood is predominantly made up of beech trees, which give it its name, but it also includes a variety of other tree species such as oak, ash, and birch.

The forest is known for its dense canopy, which provides a cool and shaded environment perfect for long walks and nature exploration. The towering beech trees create a picturesque scene, especially during the autumn months when the leaves turn a vibrant shade of yellow, orange, and red.

Beech Wood is home to a rich array of wildlife, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Visitors may encounter various bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds, as well as small mammals like squirrels and rabbits.

The wood offers several walking trails and footpaths that wind through its serene landscape, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. These paths often lead to hidden clearings or ponds, providing peaceful spots for relaxation and picnicking.

In addition to its natural beauty, Beech Wood has historical significance. It has been used as a source of timber for centuries and remnants of old sawmills can still be found within the forest.

Overall, Beech Wood in Sussex offers a tranquil retreat where visitors can enjoy the splendor of nature, observe diverse wildlife, and appreciate the historical value of the area.

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Beech Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.927656/0.47058667 or Grid Reference TQ7317. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Battle Abbey Abbey ruins towards E of square.
Battle Abbey
Abbey ruins towards E of square.
Battle Abbey, Battle, Sussex The main entrance looking south from the High Street.
Battle Abbey, Battle, Sussex
The main entrance looking south from the High Street.
Shops, High Street/Mount Street, Battle, Sussex
Shops, High Street/Mount Street, Battle, Sussex
Battle High Street Taken from Abbey entrance
Battle High Street
Taken from Abbey entrance
High St, Battle - next to Battle Abbey, East Sussex
High St, Battle - next to Battle Abbey, East Sussex
Narrow Road Eatenden Lane a very narrow road between Netherfield and Mountfield East Sussex with Crowhurst Wood on the left and Upper Hucksteep Wood on the right.
Narrow Road
Eatenden Lane a very narrow road between Netherfield and Mountfield East Sussex with Crowhurst Wood on the left and Upper Hucksteep Wood on the right.
A small wealden stream A small tributary of the R. Line
A small wealden stream
A small tributary of the R. Line
A field near Lower Gate Farm Typical wealden scene
A field near Lower Gate Farm
Typical wealden scene
A defunct stile The footpath running through this area is difficult to follow and this stile sums it up!
A defunct stile
The footpath running through this area is difficult to follow and this stile sums it up!
Farm track through the weald A typical piece of High weald scenery.
Farm track through the weald
A typical piece of High weald scenery.
The footpath south into Battle A High weald field & mixed woodland
The footpath south into Battle
A High weald field & mixed woodland
Entering Battle
Entering Battle
Netherfield Church The sandstone tower of Netherfield Church under restoration.  The wording under the ornamental clock is "Redeem the time".
Netherfield Church
The sandstone tower of Netherfield Church under restoration. The wording under the ornamental clock is "Redeem the time".
The Old Schoolhouse, Netherfield An interesting sandstone building next to Netherfield Churchyard.
The Old Schoolhouse, Netherfield
An interesting sandstone building next to Netherfield Churchyard.
Battle Lodge & Gate Piers This Lodge, located prominently at a road junction, originally fronted the carriage drive that extended a few miles south-west to Ashburnham Place, via another Lodge and Gates, see TQ7115. Battle Lodge is dated 1835 over the doorway and its plan is in the form of a cross. Together with the gate piers, three iron gates and boundary wall of Ashburnham Place, Battle Lodge is Grade II listed.
Battle Lodge & Gate Piers
This Lodge, located prominently at a road junction, originally fronted the carriage drive that extended a few miles south-west to Ashburnham Place, via another Lodge and Gates, see TQ7115. Battle Lodge is dated 1835 over the doorway and its plan is in the form of a cross. Together with the gate piers, three iron gates and boundary wall of Ashburnham Place, Battle Lodge is Grade II listed.
Gatehouse, Former Hospital & Poor Law Institution This impressive, if austere, gatehouse provided the entrance to a former Poor Law Institution that was built in 1840 to accommodate 440 inmates. The complex became Battle Hospital in 1948 specialising in geriatric care until closure in the late 1990s. It was later converted to residential use.
Gatehouse, Former Hospital & Poor Law Institution
This impressive, if austere, gatehouse provided the entrance to a former Poor Law Institution that was built in 1840 to accommodate 440 inmates. The complex became Battle Hospital in 1948 specialising in geriatric care until closure in the late 1990s. It was later converted to residential use.
Former Hospital & Poor Law Institution, Battle The complex was built in 1840 in the Tudor Gothic style and is now Grade II listed. It has a rectangular courtyard accessed through the gatehouse on the south side (shown separately). The buildings became a hospital in 1948 which closed in the late 1990s. The later conversion to residential accommodation is now known as Frederick Thatcher Place.
Former Hospital & Poor Law Institution, Battle
The complex was built in 1840 in the Tudor Gothic style and is now Grade II listed. It has a rectangular courtyard accessed through the gatehouse on the south side (shown separately). The buildings became a hospital in 1948 which closed in the late 1990s. The later conversion to residential accommodation is now known as Frederick Thatcher Place.
Old Coach Road, Ashes Wood This is the private coach road that stretched several miles from the London-Battle road (now the A2100) to Ashburnham Place. A milestone is on the right, 55 miles from London, 2 to Ashburnham. The section through Ashes and Reeves Woods is now a public footpath.
Old Coach Road, Ashes Wood
This is the private coach road that stretched several miles from the London-Battle road (now the A2100) to Ashburnham Place. A milestone is on the right, 55 miles from London, 2 to Ashburnham. The section through Ashes and Reeves Woods is now a public footpath.
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Beech Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ7317 (Lat: 50.927656, Lng: 0.47058667)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Rother

Police Authority: Sussex

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