Hogback Wood - Buckinghamshire
Posted by: 
Norfolk12
N 51° 36.844 W 000° 39.727
30U E 661862 N 5720704
Quick Description: a small area of outstanding woodlands
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 7/15/2009 5:07:20 AM
Waymark Code: WM6RRE
Views: 1
Long Description:
Hogback Wood, on the western edge of the Seeleys housing
estate.
Is a area of natural beauty with wildflowers and old
woodlands
Developed between the late 1940's and early 1970's, the land used
to belong to Seeley's Farm.
Earlier in the century the cherry industry used to once flourish.
Skilled fruit pickers used to take time off from their regular jobs
to harvest the tons of cherries and up to sixty people were
employed at Seeleys Farm.
the cherry trees are still abundant.
The address of property, including Postcode.:
Hogback Wood
Buckinghamshire
The charges to visitors and opening hours.:
an area that is free and open to the public
Web page: Not listed
Parking place (optional): Not Listed
References: Not listed
National Trust member: Not Listed
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