A late afternoon view of mature beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) in Whortleberry Wood on a sunny winter day. Southborough Common lies on a ridge in the High Weald next to the small town of Southborough near Tunbridge Wells and includes a wide variety of woodland habitats in a relatively small area. Whortleberry Wood lies in the northwestern part of the Common and is noted for its large numbers of mature beeches.
A view of the mature beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) in Whortleberry Wood looking up against the sky on a sunny winter day. Southborough Common lies on a ridge in the High Weald next to the small town of Southborough near Tunbridge Wells and includes a wide variety of woodland habitats in a relatively small area. Whortleberry Wood lies in the northwestern part of the Common and is noted for its large numbers of mature beeches.
A view of the mature beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) in Whortleberry Wood looking up against the sky on a sunny winter day. Southborough Common lies on a ridge in the High Weald next to the small town of Southborough near Tunbridge Wells and includes a wide variety of woodland habitats in a relatively small area. Whortleberry Wood lies in the northwestern part of the Common and is noted for its large numbers of mature beeches.
Twisted silver birch (Betula pendula) and oak (Querus rober) tree trunks grow out of bramble plant undergrowth in deciduous woodland in Southborough Common, Kent in spring. Southborough Common lies on a ridge in the High Weald near Tunbridge Wells and includes a wide variety of woodland habitats in a relatively small area. Both the Wealdway and High Weald Walk footpaths pass through it, as do numerous local paths.
A view of the impressive buttress roots of a mature beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) in Whortleberry Wood in early spring. Southborough Common lies on a ridge in the High Weald next to the small town of Southborough near Tunbridge Wells and includes a wide variety of woodland habitats in a relatively small area. The ditch bottom left is part of an ancient wood bank that dates back to mediaeval times. It was a manmade earthwork to separate the beech woods from an area of common grazing land and is a distinctive feature of the Common; over time rainfall and runoff has eroded it into a larger ditch / ravine.
A view of the impressive buttress roots of a mature beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) in Whortleberry Wood in early spring. Southborough Common lies on a ridge in the High Weald next to the small town of Southborough near Tunbridge Wells and includes a wide variety of woodland habitats in a relatively small area. The ditch on the left is part of an ancient wood bank that dates back to mediaeval times. It was a manmade earthwork to separate the beech woods from an area of common grazing land and is a distinctive feature of the Common; over time rainfall and runoff has eroded it into a larger ditch / ravine.
A view across fields behind the hamlet of Modest Corner on the edge of Southborough Common near Tunbridge Wells, Kent. In mediaeval times this area was part of the extensive forests of the South Frith hunting estate; Modest Corner was one of the earliest communities that settled on the edge of the estate enjoying the rights granted on common land. When Tunbridge Wells became a popular spa town in the 17th century a camp was set up here for visitors.
A shot of the grand old oak tree next to the cricket pitch and the Hand and Sceptre Hotel on Southborough Common, Kent. The hotel was built in 1663 and became an inn in 1728, shortly before the ancient route that is now the A26 was officially designated as a turnpike road in 1765. The first officially recorded cricket match took place here in 1838.
A view in early summer across fields behind the hamlet of Modest Corner on the edge of Southborough Common near Tunbridge Wells, Kent. In mediaeval times this area was part of the extensive forests of the South Frith hunting estate; Modest Corner was one of the earliest communities that settled on the edge of the estate enjoying the rights granted on common land. When Tunbridge Wells became a popular spa town in the 17th century a camp was set up here for visitors.
A man and his dog enjoying a walk on the edge of Southborough Common in winter.
The beautiful bright greens of freshly opened beech tree leaves in Whortleberry Wood on a sunny spring day. Southborough Common lies on a ridge in the High Weald next to the small town of Southborough near Tunbridge Wells and includes a wide variety of woodland habitats in a relatively small area. Whortleberry Wood gets its name from the whortleberry or bilberry plants that are common in this part and one of the few plants that grow on the forest floor.
A view of St Peter's Church on Southborough Common, Kent, a well known local landmark next to the cricket pitch. The original church was built in 1830 by the famous architect Decimus Burton, who is best known for designing the well known Calverley Park and Crescent in neighbouring Tunbridge Wells. Built using the local yellow clay brick and sandstone, the church was extended and the tower and spire added in 1883.
A view of St Peter's Church on Southborough Common, Kent in early summer. The original church was built in 1830 by the famous architect Decimus Burton, who is best known for designing the well known Calverley Park and Crescent in neighbouring Tunbridge Wells. Built using the local yellow clay brick and sandstone, the church was extended and the tower and spire added in 1883.
St Peter's Church on Southborough Common, Kent in early summer with rosebay willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium, also called fireweed) flowering in the foreground. The original church was built in 1830 by the famous architect Decimus Burton, who is best known for designing the well known Calverley Park and Crescent in neighbouring Tunbridge Wells.
A black and white view of St Peter's Church on Southborough Common, Kent, a well known local landmark. The original church was built in 1830 by the famous architect Decimus Burton, who is best known for designing the well known Calverley Park and Crescent in neighbouring Tunbridge Wells. Built using the local yellow clay brick and sandstone, the church was extended and the tower and spire added in 1883.
A young lad plays with his sledge on Southborough Common, Kent after a winter snowfall.
A view of St Peter's Church on Southborough Common, Kent after a winter snowfall. The original church was built in 1830 by the famous architect Decimus Burton, who is best known for designing the well known Calverley Park and Crescent in neighbouring Tunbridge Wells. Built using the local yellow clay brick and sandstone, the church was extended and the tower and spire added in 1883.
A view of St Peter's Church on Southborough Common, Kent after a winter snowfall. The original church was built in 1830 by the famous architect Decimus Burton, who is best known for designing the well known Calverley Park and Crescent in neighbouring Tunbridge Wells. Built using the local yellow clay brick and sandstone, the church was extended and the tower and spire added in 1883.
A view of St Peter's Church on Southborough Common, Kent after a winter snowfall. The original church was built in 1830 by the famous architect Decimus Burton, who is best known for designing the well known Calverley Park and Crescent in neighbouring Tunbridge Wells. Built using the local yellow clay brick and sandstone, the church was extended and the tower and spire added in 1883.
A view of St Peter's Church on Southborough Common, Kent after a winter snowfall. The original church was built in 1830 by the famous architect Decimus Burton, who is best known for designing the well known Calverley Park and Crescent in neighbouring Tunbridge Wells. Built using the local yellow clay brick and sandstone, the church was extended and the tower and spire added in 1883.
A view of the Hand and Sceptre Hotel next to the cricket green on Southborough Common, Kent after a winter snowfall. The oak tree in the picture is just inside the boundary rope; hits directly into the tree are given as sixes!
A view of St Peter's Church on Southborough Common, Kent after a winter snowfall. The original church was built in 1830 by the famous architect Decimus Burton, who is best known for designing the well known Calverley Park and Crescent in neighbouring Tunbridge Wells. Built using the local yellow clay brick and sandstone, the church was extended and the tower and spire added in 1883.
An early spring view of St Peter's Church next to the cricket green on Southborough Common near Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Daffodils or Narcissus plants in flower are always a colourful sign that spring is finally arriving! Originally native to southern Europe (the Iberian peninsula in particular is noted for the number of species) and North Africa, they are a member of the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae) and now very common and popular in parks and gardens worldwide and also as cut flowers. The original church was built in 1830 and was extended and the tower and spire added in 1883, it is a well known local landmark.
An early spring view of St Peter's Church next to the cricket green on Southborough Common near Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Daffodils or Narcissus plants in flower are always a colourful sign that spring is finally arriving! Originally native to southern Europe (the Iberian peninsula in particular is noted for the number of species) and North Africa, they are a member of the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae) and now very common and popular in parks and gardens worldwide and also as cut flowers. The original church was built in 1830 and was extended and the tower and spire added in 1883, it is a well known local landmark.
An early spring view of St Peter's Church next to the cricket green on Southborough Common near Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Daffodils or Narcissus plants in flower are always a colourful sign that spring is finally arriving! Originally native to southern Europe (the Iberian peninsula in particular is noted for the number of species) and North Africa, they are a member of the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae) and now very common and popular in parks and gardens worldwide and also as cut flowers. A very similar image is available with the focus on the daffodils and the church in soft focus, please message if interested!
A view of St Peter's Church and the cricket green on Southborough Common, Kent in early spring. Daffodils or Narcissus plants in flower are always a colourful sign that spring is finally arriving! Originally native to southern Europe (the Iberian peninsula in particular is noted for the number of species) and North Africa, they are a member of the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae) and now very common and popular in parks and gardens worldwide and also as cut flowers. The original church was built in 1830, and extended and the tower and spire ( a well known local landmark) added in 1883.
An early spring view of St Peter's Church next to the cricket green on Southborough Common near Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The original church was built in 1830 by the famous architect Decimus Burton, who is best known for designing the well known Calverley Park and Crescent in neighbouring Tunbridge Wells. The tower and spire (now a well known local landmark) were added when it was extended in 1883. The old oak trees on the boundary are as well known as the view, any balls hit straight into them count as sixes!
A view of the Hand & Sceptre hotel / pub / restaurant on Southborough Common, Kent in early spring.
A view of the Hand & Sceptre hotel / pub / restaurant on Southborough Common, Kent in early spring.
