Cloister Crofts, Lillington
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Cloister Crofts, Lillington
Image: © Robin Stott Taken: 23 Oct 2009
Something of a rat-run in north Leamington, it was laid out "by about 1924" but the housebuilders were slow to develop it, so the houses are of all styles, sizes and ages. The trees are Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum), planted perhaps as an alternative to Common Lime, of which there are a number of over-mature but loved-or-loathed avenues in the Victorian town. However, Silver Maple has proved just as problematic as a street tree. Wind pressure can cause large branches to fall because the wood is brittle. Management of individual trees and the succession of an avenue arouses strong feelings among the public - and the professionals. Another view is Image
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Image Location
Latitude
52.302001
Longitude
-1.533607