Beachy Wood
Introduction
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Beachy Wood
Image: © Simon Carey Taken: 2 Jan 2011
Originally known as Upper Alford's Wood in a 1752 estate map and Hamsey's 1840 tithe map. Much of the original wood was grubbed in the early 19th century leaving two remnants; Beachy Wood and Four Acre Wood as a survivor. Both were known by the name on the 1875 OS map.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.926496
Longitude
-7.8E-5