Ashurst Wood Conservation Group

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Introduction:
Ashurst Wood is set within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (ANOB) and has an SSSI (Special Site of Scientific Interest) within its northern boundary. Ashurst Wood is made up of large areas of open spaces, with farmland, ancient woodlands and park areas.

Geology:
Ashurst Wood stands on Tunbridge Wells Sand and Wadhurst Clay. Areas within the northern boundary which are set on sandstone have been quarried for the production of glass used for the building of the Crystal Palace in London, for the Great Exhibition of 1851. The junction between the permeable sand and impermeable clay is marked by the presence of seepage lines and springs/streams in wooded areas. These are called Ghyll streams/springs which is a traditional Sussex term of the High Weald, which supports rare and unique flora and fauna.

The Village has two areas of parkland. John Pears Field, which was donated to the village in 1970, by Mrs. Molly Pears, as a memorial to her husband, to be used as a village meeting place and recreation area. The other area is a Recreation Ground which is the main sports area.

Website: www.ashurstwoodparishcouncil.gov.uk

Ashurst Wood Historians

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Established in 1979. We meet every month on the 2nd Tuesday, September to June 7.30-9pm in St Dunstan’s Church Hall. Annual subscription £10 individual, £14 family (reduced for part year). Speakers on history of local area and the southeast, working evenings, we have published 4 books, a Parish Map and had 9 exhibitions of village history, plus an annual outing and Christmas celebration.

St Dunstan’s Church Hall
Ashurst Wood
West Sussex

Contact:
Gwen Shuttleworth, Chairman
19 School Lane
Ashurst Wood
East Grinstead
West Sussex
RH19 3QW

01342 823401

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Ashurst Wood Conservation Group

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