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| map = United Kingdom Lincolnshire |
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| type = Commercial conifer plantation |
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| location = [[Lincolnshire]], [[England]] |
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| country = United Kingdom |
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| area = {{convert|481|acre}} |
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| created = {{Start date|1950}} |
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'''Twyford Wood''', formerly known as ''Twyford Forest'', is a commercial wood around {{gbmapping|SK948230}} in [[Lincolnshire]] owned by the [[Forestry Commission]], England, an agency of the British Government and managed by its subsidiary, [[Forest Enterprise]] (England). |
'''Twyford Wood''', formerly known as '''Twyford Forest''', is a commercial wood around {{gbmapping|SK948230}} in [[Lincolnshire]] owned by the [[Forestry Commission]], England, an agency of the British Government and managed by its subsidiary, [[Forest Enterprise]] (England). |
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==History== |
==History== |
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A woodland had existed before [[World War |
A woodland had existed before the [[Second World War]], covering approximately {{convert|60|ha}}. During the war, much of the land beyond this was developed from 1943 onwards as [[RAF North Witham]]. This was used operationally by the United States [[USAAF]]. At the end of air hostilities in Europe, the USAAF handed the site back to the [[Royal Air Force]], who used the site as a bomb-collection dump, from which ordnance was then dispatched for disposal. |
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At the end of hostilities, the woodland and RAF site were taken over by the Forestry Commission in 1945. In the 1950s, they redeveloped |
At the end of hostilities of the Second World War, the woodland and RAF site were taken over by the Forestry Commission in 1945. In the 1950s, they redeveloped all of their woodlands holdings in the [[River Trent]] valley with [[Scots pine|Scots]] and [[Corsican pine]] for use by local industry, leaving the original ''[[Quercus robur]]'' oaks on the original woodland in place. |
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The name ''Twyford'' comes from the former medieval village of that name, south of [[Colsterworth]], {{gbmappingsmall|SK929229}}<ref>{{PastScape|mname= Twyford|mnumber=891787|accessdate=25 October 2012}}</ref> Note: there is a similarly named surviving village at SK728103 |
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==Present== |
==Present== |
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Managed commercially today by [[Forest Enterprise]] (England), the {{convert|195| |
Managed commercially today by [[Forest Enterprise]] (England), the {{convert|195|ha}} commercial woodland lies one mile to the east of [[Colsterworth]]. To the south is [https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/116541 Beaumont Wood]. |
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==Soil and geology== |
==Soil and geology== |
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==Nature conservation== |
==Nature conservation== |
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The butterfly reserves are managed by the Lincolnshire branch of [[Butterfly Conservation]]. It is home to the [[ |
The butterfly reserves are managed by the Lincolnshire branch of [[Butterfly Conservation]]. It is home to the [[dingy skipper]] and the [[Pyrgus malvae|grizzled skipper]]. |
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==Facilities== |
==Facilities== |
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There is a small car park, with access from the A151. |
There is a small car park, with access from the A151. The wood is used for off-road motor sport.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxyJIczFw7s Motor sport]</ref> |
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==Motor sport== |
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The wood is used for off-road motor sport.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxyJIczFw7s Motor sport]</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{reflist}} |
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* Ordnance Survey. (several maps) |
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* [[Bruce Barrymore Halpenny]] ''Action Stations 2.'' (1991) {{ISBN|1-85260-405-0}}. |
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* Soil Survey of England and Wales. Sheet 4. (1983) |
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* Institute of Geological Sciences. One-Inch Series, Sheet 143.) |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/recreation.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/EnglandLincolnshireKestevenForestTwyfordWood Forestry Commission] |
* [http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/recreation.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/EnglandLincolnshireKestevenForestTwyfordWood Forestry Commission] |
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* [http://www.doctorwholocations.net/locations/twyfordwood The Tardis and Twyford Wood] |
* [http://www.doctorwholocations.net/locations/twyfordwood The Tardis and Twyford Wood] |
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* [http://www.lincolnshire-butterflies.org.uk Lincolnshire Branch of Butterfly Conservation] |
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===News items=== |
===News items=== |
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[[Category:Forests and woodlands of Lincolnshire]] |
[[Category:Forests and woodlands of Lincolnshire]] |
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[[Category:South Kesteven]] |
[[Category:South Kesteven District]] |
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[[Category:Motorsport venues in England]] |
[[Category:Motorsport venues in England]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:15, 7 February 2024
| Twyford Wood | |
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| Twyford Forest | |
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| Type | Commercial conifer plantation |
| Location | Lincolnshire, England |
| Coordinates | 52°47′46″N 0°35′44″W / 52.79624°N 0.59546°W |
| Area | 481 acres (195 ha) |
| Elevation | 122 metres (400 ft) |
| Created | 1950 |
| Operated by | Forest Enterprise |
| Plants | Green winged orchid |
Twyford Wood, formerly known as Twyford Forest, is a commercial wood around grid reference SK948230 in Lincolnshire owned by the Forestry Commission, England, an agency of the British Government and managed by its subsidiary, Forest Enterprise (England).
History
[edit]A woodland had existed before the Second World War, covering approximately 60 hectares (150 acres). During the war, much of the land beyond this was developed from 1943 onwards as RAF North Witham. This was used operationally by the United States USAAF. At the end of air hostilities in Europe, the USAAF handed the site back to the Royal Air Force, who used the site as a bomb-collection dump, from which ordnance was then dispatched for disposal.
At the end of hostilities of the Second World War, the woodland and RAF site were taken over by the Forestry Commission in 1945. In the 1950s, they redeveloped all of their woodlands holdings in the River Trent valley with Scots and Corsican pine for use by local industry, leaving the original Quercus robur oaks on the original woodland in place.
The name Twyford comes from the former medieval village of that name, south of Colsterworth, SK929229[1] Note: there is a similarly named surviving village at SK728103
Present
[edit]Managed commercially today by Forest Enterprise (England), the 195 hectares (480 acres) commercial woodland lies one mile to the east of Colsterworth. To the south is Beaumont Wood.
Soil and geology
[edit]The soil association is 712g Ragdale. Chalky till; slowly permeable seasonally waterlogged clayey and fine loamy over clayey soil. Boulder clay over upper Lincolnshire limestone.
Nature conservation
[edit]The butterfly reserves are managed by the Lincolnshire branch of Butterfly Conservation. It is home to the dingy skipper and the grizzled skipper.
Facilities
[edit]There is a small car park, with access from the A151. The wood is used for off-road motor sport.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Historic England. "Twyford (891787)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 25 October 2012.
- ^ Motor sport
- Ordnance Survey. (several maps)
- Bruce Barrymore Halpenny Action Stations 2. (1991) ISBN 1-85260-405-0.
- Soil Survey of England and Wales. Sheet 4. (1983)
- Institute of Geological Sciences. One-Inch Series, Sheet 143.)