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Autumnal walk

Southey Woods
They were once part of the Royal Forest of Rockingham and, in the lord of the manor of Ufford‘s land inventory of 1566, they were called S...
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Southey Woods
They were once part of the Royal Forest of Rockingham and, in the lord of the manor of Ufford‘s land inventory of 1566, they were called Southehawe . Parts are described as “ancient woodland” because the land has never been cultivated, but over the years it has been cleared and re-planted many times. The largest trees are oak, beech and pines and there is an under storey of hazel, birch, blackthorn, elder, dogwood, guelder rose and wild privet. There are also some surprises such as the large wild cherry trees, maples and hickory.
In a recent year, over 50 kinds of wild flowers were identified in the woods, including less common flowers such as early purple orchids and fritillary.
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