Old Copse, Beenham

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Old Copse, Beenham is an {{convert|8 |ha|acre|abbr=off|adj=on}} biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Beenham in Berkshire.{{cite web|url= https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/SiteDetail.aspx?SiteCode=S1003906&SiteName=&countyCode=44&responsiblePerson=&SeaArea=&IFCAArea= |title=Designated Sites View: Old Copse, Beenham | series= Sites of Special Scientific Interest|publisher=Natural England|access-date = 19 November 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://magic.defra.gov.uk/MagicMap.aspx?startTopic=Designations&activelayer=sssiIndex&query=HYPERLINK%3D%271003906%27 |title=Map of Old Copse, Beenham|series= Sites of Special Scientific Interest|publisher=Natural England|access-date= 19 November 2019}} The site is private land with no public access.

Geography

The coppice woodland is on London Clay situated on the north side of the Kennet valley. The site is on gently sloping ground, with damp to poorly-drained wet clay soils. A few small streams with associated wet flushes arise in the wood.

History

The copse is classed as ancient woodland having been there for at least from 1600 and still retains tree and shrub cover which has not obviously been planted.{{cite web|url=http://www.beenhamonline.org/design_txt.htm |title=Beenham online Beenham Village Design Statement |publisher=Beenhamonline.org |access-date=2017-02-12}}

In 1984 the site was registered as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.{{cite web|url= https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/PDFsForWeb/Citation/1003906.pdf |title=Old Copse, Beenham citation|series= Sites of Special Scientific Interest|publisher=Natural England|access-date= 19 November 2019}}

Flora

The site has the following Flora:{{cite web|url=http://www.westberkscountryside.org.uk/Beenham%20Paths%20Leaflet.pdf |title=BEENHAM Footpaths, Bridleways and Byways |publisher=West Berks Council|access-date=2017-02-12}}

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References

Category:Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Berkshire