Oxleas Woodlands - Oxleas Meadow, Shooters Hill, London, UK
N 51° 28.013 E 000° 04.150
31U E 296435 N 5705820
Oxleas Woodlands is designated a Site of Special Interest and this information board explains why.
Waymark Code: WMGBA9
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/09/2013
Views: 3
The information board contains both a map and background description of the area. It also shows sketches of some of the flora and fauna to be found. The description reads:
"Oxleas Woodlands
Oxleas Meadow
Welcome to Oxleas Woodlands, one of the last remaining ancient woodlands in London. The 8,000 year old Oxleas Wood was designated as a Site of Special Interest in 1984 in recognition of the importance of the thousands of species of plants and animals which have lived here since the last ice age.
Over the years, Oxleas has produced wood for fuel and building materials for homes and ships. Wild animals, fruits and herbs have provided food and medicines and woodland clearings were used for grazing stock. 'Oxleas' derives from the Saxon word meaning 'pasture for oxen'. The woodlands form part of the Green Chain Walk, which runs from Thamesmead, the Thames Barrier and Erith though to Crystal Palace Park.
At the bottom of Oxleas Meadows, beneath the layer of earth, lies a freshwater reservoir which feeds the local community with all the fresh water it needs. On the pathway leading from the pump house you will see many clumps of Butchers Broom which is an ancient woodland indication."
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