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'''Rough Wood''' is a small woodland area located within the [[Short Heath]] area of [[Willenhall]] in the United Kingdom. It covers two [[Local Nature Reserve]]s, Rough Wood,<ref>{{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> and Rough Wood Chase.<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> |
'''Rough Wood''' is a small woodland area located within the [[Short Heath]] area of [[Willenhall]] in the United Kingdom. It covers two [[Local Nature Reserve]]s, Rough Wood,<ref>{{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> and Rough Wood Chase.<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> |
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It is one of only a few remaining [[ |
It is one of only a few remaining [[ancient woodland]]s with a mix of tree varieties but comprising largely [[oak tree]]s. |
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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. The council promptly placed a preservation order on all the trees. |
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. The council promptly placed a preservation order on all the trees. |
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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]]. |
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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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 pit |
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 pit]]s. |
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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. |
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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Revision as of 23:17, 25 October 2013
Rough Wood is a small woodland area located within the Short Heath area of Willenhall in the United Kingdom. It covers two Local Nature Reserves, Rough Wood,[1][2] and Rough Wood Chase.[3][4]
It is one of only a few remaining ancient woodlands with a mix of tree varieties but comprising largely oak trees.
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. 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.
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.
References
- ^ "Rough Wood". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.
- ^ "Map of Rough Wood". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.
- ^ "Rough Wood Chase". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.
- ^ "Map of Rough Wood Chase". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.
External links
- Scan of 1970 leaflet
- Rough Wood Wedge on Walsall Council's website
- Rough Wood Chase Local Nature Reserve on Walsall Council's website
52°36′14″N 2°01′26″W / 52.604°N 2.024°W
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