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'''Rough Wood''' is a small woodland area located within the [[Short Heath]] area of [[Willenhall]] in the United Kingdom.
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| settlement_type = Woodland
| image_skyline = Autumn in Rough Wood Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 614716.jpg
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| image_caption = Rough Wood
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| subdivision_type1 = Area
| subdivision_name1 = [[Willenhall]]
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| subdivision_name2 = [[England]], [[United Kingdom]]
| website = [http://cms.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/conservation_and_regeneration/sites_of_important_nature_conservation/rough_wood_wedge__bloxwich_.htm Rough Wood Wedge]<br />[http://cms.walsall.gov.uk/index/rough_wood_chase_local_nature_reserve.htm Rough Wood Chase]}}
[[File:Oak trees in the Rough Wood Local Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 508134.jpg|thumb|Oak trees in the nature reserve]]
'''Rough Wood''' is a small woodland area located within the [[Short Heath, Willenhall|Short Heath]] area of [[Willenhall]] in [[England]], [[United Kingdom]]. It covers two [[local nature reserve]]s: Rough Wood and Rough Wood Chase.<ref name="walsall-wedge">{{cite web|last1=Walsall Council|title=Rough Wood Wedge|url=http://cms.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/conservation_and_regeneration/sites_of_important_nature_conservation/rough_wood_wedge__bloxwich_.htm|website=walsall.gov.uk|accessdate=10 September 2016}}</ref><ref name="walsall-reserve">{{cite web|last1=Walsall Council|title=Rough Wood Local Nature Reserve|url=http://cms.walsall.gov.uk/index/rough_wood_chase_local_nature_reserve.htm|website=walsall.gov.uk|accessdate=10 September 2016}}</ref> It is one of only a few remaining [[ancient woodland]]s with a mix of tree varieties but comprising largely [[oak trees]].<ref name="roughwood">{{cite web|url= http://www.lnr.naturalengland.org.uk/special/lnr/lnr_details.asp?C=0&N=ROUGH_WOOD&ID=1496|title= Rough Wood|series=Local Nature Reserves|publisher=Natural England}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://magic.defra.gov.uk/MagicMap.aspx?startTopic=Designations&activelayer=lnrIndex&query=REF_CODE%3D%271082924%27|title=Map of Rough Wood|series=Local Nature Reserves|publisher=Natural England}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.lnr.naturalengland.org.uk/special/lnr/lnr_details.asp?C=0&N=ROUGH_WOOD&ID=370|title= Rough Wood Chase|series=Local Nature Reserves|publisher=Natural England}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://magic.defra.gov.uk/MagicMap.aspx?startTopic=Designations&activelayer=lnrIndex&query=REF_CODE%3D%271009106%27|title=Map of Rough Wood Chase|series=Local Nature Reserves|publisher=Natural England}}</ref>


Historically the woodland was privately owned up until the 1950s when it was given to the then [[Willenhall]] Council to protect it from clay extraction. The council promptly placed a preservation order on all the trees. First mentioned in the 12th Century as a royal hunting wood it stretched over a vast area taking in most of what is currently [[Walsall]] all the way to the woodland that is now known as [[Cannock Chase]].<ref name="roughwood" /><ref name="walsall-wedge" /><ref name="walsall-reserve" />
It is one of only a few remaining ancient woodlands with a mix of tree varieties but comprising largely oak trees.


The woodland resides on top of the Bentley Seam of coal which runs close to the surface of the ground. It was previously exploited for coal resources which is evident by large sections having undulating surfaces caused by the sinking of [[bell pits]].<ref name="scan1970">{{cite web|title=Rough Wood|url=http://wsnr.webs.com//roughwoodlnr.htm|accessdate=10 September 2016|format=Scanned leaflet|date=1970}}</ref> The site is encircled by the Woodlands housing estate to the north and west, by the [[M6 motorway]] to the east and by the Wyrley and Essington canal to the south and east.<ref name="roughwood" /><ref name="walsall-wedge" /><ref name="walsall-reserve" />
Historically the woodland was privately owned up until the 1950s when it was gifted to the then Willenhall Council to protect it from clay extraction who promptly placed a preservation order on all the trees.


==References==
First mentioned in the 12th Century as a royal hunting wood it stretched over a vast area taking in most of what is currently Walsall all the way to the woodland that is now known as Cannock Chase.
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==External links==
The woodland resides on top of the Bentley Seam of coal which runs close to the surface of the ground. The woodland was previously exploited for coal resources which is evident by large sections having undulating surfaces caused by the sinking of bell pits.

The woodland is encircled by the Woodlands housing estate to the north and west, by the M6 motorway to the east and by the Wyrley and Essington canal to the south and east.

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== External links ==
* [http://wsnr.webs.com//roughwoodlnr.htm Scan of 1970 leaflet]
* [http://cms.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/conservation_and_regeneration/sites_of_important_nature_conservation/rough_wood_wedge__bloxwich_.htm Rough Wood Wedge on Walsall Council's website]
* [http://cms.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/conservation_and_regeneration/sites_of_important_nature_conservation/rough_wood_wedge__bloxwich_.htm Rough Wood Wedge on Walsall Council's website]
* [http://cms.walsall.gov.uk/index/rough_wood_chase_local_nature_reserve.htm Rough Wood Chase Local Nature Reserve on Walsall Council's website]
* [http://cms.walsall.gov.uk/index/rough_wood_chase_local_nature_reserve.htm Rough Wood Chase Local Nature Reserve on Walsall Council's website]


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[[Category:Willenhall]]
[[Category:Local Nature Reserves in the West Midlands (county)]]


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[[Category:Forests and woodlands of England]]
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[[Category:Walsall]]


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Latest revision as of 03:43, 22 April 2022

Rough Wood
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Coordinates: 52°36′14″N 2°01′26″W / 52.604°N 2.024°W / 52.604; -2.024
AreaWillenhall
CountryEngland, United Kingdom
WebsiteRough Wood Wedge
Rough Wood Chase
Oak trees in the nature reserve

Rough Wood is a small woodland area located within the Short Heath area of Willenhall in England, United Kingdom. It covers two local nature reserves: Rough Wood and Rough Wood Chase.[1][2] It is one of only a few remaining ancient woodlands with a mix of tree varieties but comprising largely oak trees.[3][4][5][6]

Historically the woodland was privately owned up until the 1950s when it was given to the then Willenhall Council to protect it from clay extraction. The council promptly placed a preservation order on all the trees. First mentioned in the 12th Century as a royal hunting wood it stretched over a vast area taking in most of what is currently Walsall all the way to the woodland that is now known as Cannock Chase.[3][1][2]

The woodland resides on top of the Bentley Seam of coal which runs close to the surface of the ground. It was previously exploited for coal resources which is evident by large sections having undulating surfaces caused by the sinking of bell pits.[7] The site is encircled by the Woodlands housing estate to the north and west, by the M6 motorway to the east and by the Wyrley and Essington canal to the south and east.[3][1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Walsall Council. "Rough Wood Wedge". walsall.gov.uk. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  2. ^ a b c Walsall Council. "Rough Wood Local Nature Reserve". walsall.gov.uk. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  3. ^ a b c "Rough Wood". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.
  4. ^ "Map of Rough Wood". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.
  5. ^ "Rough Wood Chase". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.
  6. ^ "Map of Rough Wood Chase". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.
  7. ^ "Rough Wood" (Scanned leaflet). 1970. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
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