Lodge Wood and Sandford Mill

Lodge Wood and Sandford Mill is a 2.3-hectare (5.7-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Woodley in Berkshire.[1][2]

Lodge Wood and Sandford Mill
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Sandford Mill Wood flooded
Lodge Wood and Sandford Mill is located in Berkshire
Lodge Wood and Sandford Mill
Location within Berkshire
LocationBerkshire
Grid referenceSU 782 733[1]
Coordinates51°27′11″N 0°52′34″W / 51.453°N 0.876°W / 51.453; -0.876
InterestBiological
Area2.3 hectares (5.7 acres)[1]
Notification1985[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This site consists of two small wet woodlands bordering the River Loddon.[3]

History

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Loddon Lily at Sandford Mill - April 2017

Lodge Wood is first shown on John Rocque's map of Berkshire in 1761.[3] In 1953 part of the site was included in the Loddon Valley SSSI.[3]

Flora

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The site has the following Flora:[3]

Trees

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Plants

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Lodge Wood and Sandford Mill". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
  2. ^ "Map of Lodge Wood and Sandford Mill". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d "Lodge Wood and Sandford Mill citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 20 January 2020.