Brickfield and Long Meadow

Not to be confused with Brickfields Meadow.

Brickfield and Long Meadow
Map
TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationEarls Colne, Essex
OS gridTL858285
Area3.9 hectares
Managed byAshwells Amenity and Pleasure Ground Trust

Brickfield and Long Meadow is a 3.9 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Earls Colne in Essex, England.

There is access by footpaths from Park Lane, Church Hill and the Coggeshall Road.[1]

The site was donated by the Hunt family by a Conveyance and Trust Deed dated 20 January 1987. [2][failed verification]

The Brickfield gained its name when it was used for stacking bricks made at nearby Tilekiln Farm.

As stated in the Natural England Designated Sites entry[3] the Brickfield is a place where hundreds of anthills may be seen, which requires management of the site.

The site was once used by the local monastery to house its fishponds, the largest of which was in the Long Meadow.

References

  1. ^ "Map of Brickfield and Long Meadow". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  2. ^ "THE ASHWELLS AMENITY AND PLEASURE GROUND TRUST - Charity 1002500". register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Natural England Designated Sites View". designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
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