Graylands Copse

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Graylands Copse
Graylands Copse, Graylands, near Horsham, England.jpg
Graylands Copse
TypeWoodland
Location Graylands, Horsham, England
OS grid TQ 17843 34232
Area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)

Graylands Copse is a largely inaccessible woodland in Graylands, near Horsham, England. [1]

The woodland has a convex outline, being primarily inaccessible at all edges except for an unmaintained opening on the south-western edge, in which a footbridge had existed. The interior is very irregular, defined by dense thickets and dead wood. An unnamed stream cuts through the center of the copse.

Map of Graylands Copse c.1914 Graylands Copse Map 1914.png
Map of Graylands Copse c.1914

A small pit exists in the opposing south-eastern corner, possibly a man-made quarry feature typical of woodland in the area. One former footpath and one track run through Graylands Copse in a north–south direction, neither are maintained or easily accessible.

Historical Ordnance Survey maps indicate that the eastern central portion (approximately 16) of Graylands Copse underwent a forest plantation in the mid to late 20th century to define agricultural boundaries.

Notably, a medieval moated site exists 200 metres (656 ft) from Graylands Copse. [2]

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References

  1. Book of Reference to the Plan of the Parish of Henfield p.27
  2. "Moated site 200m west of Graylands Copse, North Horsham - 1010500 | Historic England".