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Knighton Wood, together with the adjacent Lords Bushes, is a remnant of Epping Forest. Knighton Wood was enclosed in the 18th century and remained in private ownership until 1930, when it was returned to Epping Forest as public open space. From 1863 the Knighton Estate was owned by Edward North Buxton who was a leading campaigner for Epping Forest. He laid out his grounds around the house which included a one and a half acre lake called Knighton Lake, but also sometimes referred to as Buxton’s Pond. Knighton Wood was known for its spring show of rhododendrons and daffodils. In June 1930 the Duke of Connaught, Chief Ranger of Epping Forest, opened Knighton Wood as a public open space for local people, and since that time it has been managed by the Corporation of London. In 1990 Knighton Wood and the adjacent Lords Bushes were designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This is the entrance next to the car park in Knighton Lane. The track ahead is known as Monkham's Lane. This is also the boundary between Greater London and Essex - the former is to the right and the latter to the left. The path on the right leads to Buxton's Pond.

With a girth of more than 4.5m Pulpit Oak is probably over 400 years old. It is a marker for the ancient boundaries of Chigwell and Woodford; now the modern boundaries of Essex and Greater London. It is thought to have been a rallying point for commoners to fight against attempts by the Lords to enclose Knighton Wood in the C17 & C18. The tree is showing signs of its great age with only three stems surviving along with numerous dead branches, it is surrounded by bramble for protection.

Looking north.

Pond on the old Knightons estate now part of Epping Forest

Man made pond which was part of the Knighton Estate before being incorporated into Epping Forest

Knighton Wood, together with the adjacent Lords Bushes, is a remnant of Epping Forest. Knighton Wood was enclosed in the 18th century and remained in private ownership until 1930, when it was returned to Epping Forest as public open space. From 1863 the Knighton Estate was owned by Edward North Buxton who was a leading campaigner for Epping Forest. He laid out his grounds around the house which included a one and a half acre lake called Knighton Lake, but also sometimes referred to as Buxton’s Pond. Knighton Wood was known for its spring show of rhododendrons and daffodils. In June 1930 the Duke of Connaught, Chief Ranger of Epping Forest, opened Knighton Wood as a public open space for local people, and since that time it has been managed by the Corporation of London. In 1990 Knighton Wood and the adjacent Lords Bushes were designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

Knighton Wood, together with the adjacent Lords Bushes, is a remnant of Epping Forest. Knighton Wood was enclosed in the 18th century and remained in private ownership until 1930, when it was returned to Epping Forest as public open space. From 1863 the Knighton Estate was owned by Edward North Buxton who was a leading campaigner for Epping Forest. He laid out his grounds around the house which included a one and a half acre lake called Knighton Lake, but also sometimes referred to as Buxton’s Pond. Knighton Wood was known for its spring show of rhododendrons and daffodils. In June 1930 the Duke of Connaught, Chief Ranger of Epping Forest, opened Knighton Wood as a public open space for local people, and since that time it has been managed by the Corporation of London. In 1990 Knighton Wood and the adjacent Lords Bushes were designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

An ornamental lake in Epping Forest https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/green-spaces/epping-forest/visitor-information/wheretogoineppingforest/Pages/knighton-wood.aspx