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'''Bradfield Woods''' is an 81.4 hectare biological [[Site of Special Scientific Interest]] between [[Bury St Edmunds]] and [[Stowmarket]] in [[Suffolk]]. The site is in three separate blocks, the adjoining Felsham Hall and Monkspark Woods, and the much smaller separate Hedge Wood and Chensil Grove.<ref name=dsv>{{cite web|url= https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/SiteDetail.aspx?SiteCode=S1002447&SiteName=bradfield&countyCode=&responsiblePerson=&SeaArea=&IFCAArea= |title=Designated Sites View: Bradfield Woods | series= Sites of Special Scientific Interest|publisher=Natural England|accessdate = 23 May 2017}}</ref><ref name=map>{{cite web|url= http://magic.defra.gov.uk/MagicMap.aspx?startTopic=Designations&activelayer=sssiIndex&query=HYPERLINK%3D%271002447%27|title=Map of Bradfield Woods|series= Sites of Special Scientific Interest|publisher=Natural England|accessdate= 23 May 2017}}</ref> Felsham Hall and Monkspark Woods are designated a 63.3 [[National Nature Reserve]], also called Bradfield Woods,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/suffolks-national-nature-reserves/suffolks-national-nature-reserves|title=Suffolk's National Nature Reserves|publisher=Natural England|accessdate= 3 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/SiteGeneralDetail.aspx?SiteCode=1006020&SiteName=bradfield&countyCode=&responsiblePerson=&SeaArea=&IFCAArea= |title=Designated Sites View: Bradfield Woods | series= National Nature Reserves|publisher=Natural England|accessdate = 5 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://magic.defra.gov.uk/MagicMap.aspx?startTopic=Designations&activelayer=nnrIndex&query=Ref_CODE%3D%271006020%27 |title=Map of Bradfield Woods|series= National Nature Reserves|publisher=Natural England|accessdate= 23 May 2017}}</ref> and are managed by the [[Suffolk Wildlife Trust]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/bradfieldwoods |title=Bradfield Woods |publisher= Suffolk Wildlife Trust |accessdate= 1 May 2017}}</ref>
'''Bradfield Woods''' is an 81.4 hectare biological [[Site of Special Scientific Interest]] between [[Bury St Edmunds]] and [[Stowmarket]] in [[Suffolk]]. The site is in three separate blocks, the adjoining Felsham Hall and Monkspark Woods, and the much smaller separate Hedge Wood and Chensil Grove.<ref name=dsv>{{cite web|url= https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/SiteDetail.aspx?SiteCode=S1002447&SiteName=bradfield&countyCode=&responsiblePerson=&SeaArea=&IFCAArea= |title=Designated Sites View: Bradfield Woods | series= Sites of Special Scientific Interest|publisher=Natural England|accessdate = 23 May 2017}}</ref><ref name=map>{{cite web|url= http://magic.defra.gov.uk/MagicMap.aspx?startTopic=Designations&activelayer=sssiIndex&query=HYPERLINK%3D%271002447%27|title=Map of Bradfield Woods|series= Sites of Special Scientific Interest|publisher=Natural England|accessdate= 23 May 2017}}</ref> Felsham Hall and Monkspark Woods are designated a 63.3 [[National Nature Reserve]], also called Bradfield Woods,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/suffolks-national-nature-reserves/suffolks-national-nature-reserves|title=Suffolk's National Nature Reserves|publisher=Natural England|accessdate= 3 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/SiteGeneralDetail.aspx?SiteCode=1006020&SiteName=bradfield&countyCode=&responsiblePerson=&SeaArea=&IFCAArea= |title=Designated Sites View: Bradfield Woods | series= National Nature Reserves|publisher=Natural England|accessdate = 5 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://magic.defra.gov.uk/MagicMap.aspx?startTopic=Designations&activelayer=nnrIndex&query=Ref_CODE%3D%271006020%27 |title=Map of Bradfield Woods|series= National Nature Reserves|publisher=Natural England|accessdate= 23 May 2017}}</ref> and are managed by the [[Suffolk Wildlife Trust]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/bradfieldwoods |title=Bradfield Woods |publisher= Suffolk Wildlife Trust |accessdate= 1 May 2017}}</ref>


These woods have a history of [[coppicing]] dating to before 1252, producing a very high diversity of flora, with over 370 plant species recorded. Uncommon woodland flowers include [[oxlip]], [[herb paris]] and [[ramson]]. There is also a rich variety of fungi, with two species not recorded elsewhere in Britain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sssi.naturalengland.org.uk/citation/citation_photo/1002447.pdf |title=Bradfield Woods citation|series= Sites of Special Scientific Interest|publisher=Natural England|accessdate= 23 May 2017}}</ref>
These woods have a history of [[coppicing]] dating to before 1252, producing a very high diversity of flora, with over 370 plant species recorded. Uncommon woodland flowers include [[oxlip]], [[herb paris]] and [[ramson]]. There is also a rich variety of fungi, with two species not recorded elsewhere in Britain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sssi.naturalengland.org.uk/citation/citation_photo/1002447.pdf|title=Bradfield Woods citation|series=Sites of Special Scientific Interest|publisher=Natural England|accessdate=23 May 2017|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150504195841/http://www.sssi.naturalengland.org.uk/citation/citation_photo/1002447.pdf|archivedate=4 May 2015|df=}}</ref>


There is access from Felsham Road west of [[Gedding]].
There is access from Felsham Road west of [[Gedding]].

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Bradfield Woods
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationSuffolk
Grid referenceTL 930 576[1]
InterestBiological
Area81.4 hectares[1]
Notification1986[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Bradfield Woods is an 81.4 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket in Suffolk. The site is in three separate blocks, the adjoining Felsham Hall and Monkspark Woods, and the much smaller separate Hedge Wood and Chensil Grove.[1][2] Felsham Hall and Monkspark Woods are designated a 63.3 National Nature Reserve, also called Bradfield Woods,[3][4][5] and are managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.[6]

These woods have a history of coppicing dating to before 1252, producing a very high diversity of flora, with over 370 plant species recorded. Uncommon woodland flowers include oxlip, herb paris and ramson. There is also a rich variety of fungi, with two species not recorded elsewhere in Britain.[7]

There is access from Felsham Road west of Gedding.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Bradfield Woods". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
  2. ^ "Map of Bradfield Woods". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
  3. ^ "Suffolk's National Nature Reserves". Natural England. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  4. ^ "Designated Sites View: Bradfield Woods". National Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  5. ^ "Map of Bradfield Woods". National Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
  6. ^ "Bradfield Woods". Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
  7. ^ "Bradfield Woods citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 May 2015. Retrieved 23 May 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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