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Ecclesall Woods
One of the oldest areas of ancient woodland in northern England Ecclesall Woods are also an important historic and archaeological site. [more...]
One of the oldest areas of ancient woodland in northern England Ecclesall Woods are also an important historic and archaeological site. [more...]
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Ecclesall Woods cover an area of around 350 acres and are one of the last remaining remnants of ancient woodland in Northern England. This unique habitat contains an abundance of wildlife but it is also well known for its historic and archaeological features. Within the woods there are several charcoal heaths known as Q-Pits, there is also a gravestone known as the charcoal burner's grave and an unusual prehistoric stone that contains cup and ring markings, dating from the late Neolithic or Bronze Age period this was discovered in 1981 and is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. These woods are designated as a Local Nature Reserve for wildlife and contain over 15km of public footpaths. |
| Address: | Whirlowdale Road S11 Sheffield |
| Telephone: | +44 (114) 2734138 |
| Distance to public transportation: | Airport 37 KM City Center 4 KM Motorway/ Interstate Highway 0-1 KM Public Transportation 0-1 KM Train Station 0-1 KM |
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