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Graylands Copse

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Graylands Copse
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TypeWoodland
LocationGraylands, Horsham, England
OS gridTQ 17843 34232
Area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)

Graylands Copse is a largely inaccessible woodland in Graylands, near Horsham, England.[1]

The woodland has a convex outline, being primarily inaccessible at all edges except for an unmaintained opening on the south-western edge, in which a footbridge had existed. The interior is very irregular, defined by dense thickets and dead wood. An unnamed stream cuts through the center of the copse.

Map of Graylands Copse c.1914

A small pit exists in the opposing south-eastern corner, possibly a man-made quarry feature typical of woodland in the area. One former footpath and one track run through Graylands Copse in a north–south direction, neither are maintained or easily accessible.

Historical Ordnance Survey maps indicate that the eastern central portion (approximately 16) of Graylands Copse underwent a forest plantation in the mid to late 20th century to define agricultural boundaries.

Notably, a medieval moated site exists 200 metres (656 ft) from Graylands Copse.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Book of Reference to the Plan of the Parish of Henfield p.27
  2. ^ "Moated site 200m west of Graylands Copse, North Horsham - 1010500 | Historic England".