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 Castle Close Wildlife & Heritage Site - Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire UK Posted by:  Dragontree
N 52° 13.521 W 000° 33.113
30U E 667206 N 5788927
A small nature park in woodland in Sharnbrook village.
Waymark Code: WM46CA
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/14/2008
Views: 17
This is a British nature reserve which is a local concern run by the village Parish Council. A new development passing through ancient woodland the new pathways offer an inviting route to explore.
The Castle Close Committee runs the site in conjunction with the council whilst it is maintained by volunteers. Walkers, pushchairs and wheelchair users are are welcome.
The actual site is an ancient monument believed to be a medieval moated earthwork. It is not a castle but more likely to be a status symbol of a wealthy family living in the area at the time. Now it is a wildlife reserve to be enjoyed by all.
Volunteers are always welcome to help maintain the site and there are deer living here, as seen when we visited.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 5
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
Smooth, gravel-type surface about 1km in length.
What points of interest are there?:
View of Sharnbrook Upper School which backs onto the area and wildlife amongst the woodland. - a geophysical survey will be conducted in 2008 to discover more about the moat.
What activities are available?:
Picnic, trails, walking, bird watching, wildlife watching.
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
Normal countryside hazards such as mud, slippery paths and logs when wet.
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: No
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
Hours of accessibility?: Not listed
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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