Gunton Wood

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Gunton Wood
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Gunton Wood
TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationLowestoft, Suffolk
OS grid TM 541 959
Area2.8 hectares
Managed byGunton Wood Community Project

Gunton Wood is a 2.8 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Lowestoft in Suffolk. It is owned by Waveney District Council and managed by the Gunton Wood Community Project. [1] [2]

This was formerly part of the gardens of Gunton Old Hall, which was demolished in 1963. There are trees such as lime, oak and copper beech, a pond and green winged and bee orchids. [1] [3]

There is access from Gunton Church Lane.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Gunton Wood". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 26 March 2013. Archived from the original on 17 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  2. "Map of Gunton Wood". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  3. "Welcome to the Gunton Woodland website". Gunton Wood Community Project. Archived from the original on 24 October 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2017.

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