| Ambarrow Court | |
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| Type | Local Nature Reserve |
| Location | Little Sandhurst, Berkshire |
| OS grid | SU 825 625 |
| Area | 7.8 hectares (19 acres) |
| Managed by | Bracknell Forest Borough Council |
Ambarrow Court is a 7.8-hectare (19-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Little Sandhurst in Berkshire. It is owned and managed by Bracknell Forest Borough Council. [1] [2]
The site contains many habitats including ancient woodland, hazel coppice, marshes, ponds and pools, birch coppice and meadow. [3] As well as the variety of different environments you can also see the foundations of the original Victorian Manor that stood on the grounds. [3]
The reserve also features a permanent orienteering course and Geocaching points. [3] [4]
There was a Victorian Manor built on the area in 1885 for Lt Col George Sheppard Harvey and his wife Edith. [5] It was built as his retirement home after having served his country in the Royal Artillery. [6]
Col Harvey died in 1902 and left the house to his wife, who died in 1932, eight years later it was taken over by the Royal Aircraft Establishment. [5] [6] The Royal Aircraft Establishment continued to use the site until 1969 when it was closed down. [7] In 1970 the house was demolished. [8]
In 1986 Bracknell Council took over the southern part of the estate, opening it up for recreation and providing the car park. [8]
In 2002 the site was declared a local nature reserve by Bracknell Forest Council. [1]
The site has the following fauna: [4]
The site has the following flora: [1] [4] [8] [9]
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