Broom Hill, Hadleigh Explained

Broom Hill, Hadleigh
Type:Local Nature Reserve
Grid Ref Uk:TM 020 424
Location:Hadleigh, Suffolk
Area:9.6 hectares
Manager:Babergh District Council

Broom Hill, Hadleigh is a Local Nature Reserve in Hadleigh in Suffolk. It is owned and managed by Babergh District Council.[1] [2]

This former quarry is now covered with woodland, grassland and scrub. There are many ancient trees, together with pollarded oaks and small-leaved limes, which had high branches removed, and coppiced hazel and lime trees, which were cut at ground level.[3]

There is access by a footpath from Riverside Walk.

References

52.043°N 0.944°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Broom Hill, Hadleigh. Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 26 March 2013 . 7 August 2017.
  2. Web site: Map of Broom Hill, Hadleigh. Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 7 August 2017.
  3. Web site: Broom Hill Local Nature Reserve. Mid Suffolk District Council. 7 August 2017.