LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU352
Conditions Sunny, clear and calm
Location
OS East
Date
11/08/2009
MN33
Surv CM
469187.62 OS North
369529.53
Northern edge of Kirton
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Apparent
Plateau
Apparent
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Insignificant
Stream
Description
Generally gently undulating rounded landform, with some more strongly undulating landform to the north of
the site.
Views
Intermittent views interrupted by hedgerows, plantations, woodland and topography.
Views to the west are long distance towards the valley floor.
Views elsewhere are medium distance with frequent wooded skylines.
Pylons and power lines running from south east to north west in the north of the area interrupt views in
these directions.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Woodland
Open Farmland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Prominent
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Apparent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Apparent
Recreation or amenity
Forestry Conifer
Prominent
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Apparent
Prominent
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Orchard
Description
Broadleaved woodlands of oak birch and occasional sweet chestnut,
Well maintained hedgerows along roadside composed predominantly of Hawthorn species,
Hedgerows along field boundaries tend to be more outgrown and include many species such as Hawthorn,
Rubus, Ilex, Hedera, Alder, Ash and Field Maple,
Predominantly intensive arable field systems with both medium size regular geometric patterns and medium
to large irregular field patterns closer to Kirton village,
Some small regular geometric fields used for horsiculture next to Kirton,
Some areas of naturally colonised scrub within irregularly shaped fields,
Vulnerability Increasing intensity of agriculture leading to increasing field size and subsequent loss of hedgerows,
Increase in horsiculture use leading loss of fields.
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
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Prominent
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Linear
Walls
Apparent
Fragmented
Apparent
Fences
Hedge (shrubs)
Tree line, belts
Coniferous plantations,
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description Smaller scale mixed species deciduous woodland blocks,
Some outgrown hedgerow trees along field boundaries,
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes i.e. Increased intensity of arable farming,
Increasing size of arable fields may lead to loss of hedgerow trees,
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Prominent
Planned
Prominent
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Unenclosed
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
C or unclassified
Trunk road is A6075
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Apparent
Non-vernacular
Apparent
Historic Pattern - Description Mixture of medium scale regular geometric, and irregular geometric field patterns.
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows duw to arable landuse,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows,
Overall Character Summary Statement
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An area dominated by arable farming with a predominance of medium scale geometric field patterns. Some of the fields
are larger scale with a more irregular field pattern, whilst there is some horsiculture present closer to the village of Kirton.
Field boundaries tend to be generally well maintained mixed species hedgerows (Hawthorn, Ash, Field Maple, Ilex, Alder,
Rubus), aside from the area of horsiculture where post and rail fencing is present. Views throughout the area are
intermittent, interrupted by hedgerows, woodland and topography, however, views are generally open towards the west
and follow the line of topography to the valley floor.
There is a section of designated Mature Lnadscape Area occupying the north east and south of Kirton village.
Biological SINCs also exist in Collington Wood, Nickerbush Plantation and Hanging Hill Plantation
MN33-1
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MN33-2
MN33-3
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MN33-4
MN33-5
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU352
Conditions sunny, some cloud cover, light breeze
Location
OS East
Date
11/08/2009
MN34
Surv CM
470197.27 OS North
369891.48
Tuxford Road, west of Priors Park Farm
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Apparent
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform,
Views
Long distance views to south west, views to north west, north and north east are contained by Nickerbash
and Hanging Hill plantations and Bevercotes Park.
A strong hedgerow pattern results in intermittent views from the road.
Pylons and power lines running from south east to north west interrup views in these directions.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Prominent
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Farmland - Arable
Wetland
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Recreation or amenity
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Orchard
Description
Intensive arable irregular field pattern with strong hedgerow boundaries.
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows loss of existing field pattern,
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Walls
Fragmented
Fences
Hedge (shrubs)
Tree line, belts
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Dominant
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Area is bounded to the north by coniferous plantations and mixed deciduous woodland.
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description Field boundaries are composed of species rich mature hedgerows and include species such as
Hawthorn, Ash, Oak, Rubus, Ilex, Convovulus and Field Maple.
Vulnerability to change Increase in intensity of arable farming could result in reduction of surrounding woodland.
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Dominant
Planned
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Irregular geometric fields
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
C or unclassified
A6057
B road is Tuxford Road
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Non-vernacular
Historic Pattern - Description Irregular geometric field pattern,
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows,
Overall Character Summary Statement
An area dominated by intensive arable farming with medium scale irregular geometric field patterns. Field and road
boundaries are composed of mature mixed species hedgerows, with regular road verges. The area is intersected by large
pylons and power lines running from south east to north west which interrupt views somewhat. Hedgerows limit views
from the roads and views are also bounded to the north by the presence of coniferous plantations and mixed deciduous
woodland.
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MN34
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU402
Conditions Cloudy, drizzling
Location
OS East
Date
12/08/2009
MN35
Surv CM
473359.57 OS North
369976.14
Hopyard Lane
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Apparent
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform,
Valley side leading to Goosemoor Dyke on the northern boundary of the area.
Views
Medium distance views with intermittent wooded skylines. Distant views of Tuxford to north.
Rolling topographical nature of landform limits distance of views.
Skyline to south interrupted by presence of pylons and power lines.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Woodland
Open Farmland
Farmland with Trees
Dominant
Farmland with woods
Farmland - Arable
Parkland
Wetland
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Recreation or amenity
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Orchard
Description
Much of northern line of area predominantly riparian habitat following line of Goosemoor Dyke. Species
including Willow, Ash, Hawthorn, Elder, Alder.
Remainder of area dominated by intensive arable regular geometric field pattern (currently growing wheat
crops).
Field boundaries composed of relatively well maintained hedgerows (Hawthorn).
Vulnerability Lack of management resulting in fragmented hedgerows leading to loss of existing field pattern,
Increase in intensity of agriculture leading to larger fields and loss of existing hedgerows.
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Fragmented
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Prominent
Prominent
Walls
Fences
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Hedge (shrubs)
Prominent
Tree line, belts
Deciduous riparian habitat associated with Goosemoor Dyke to northern boundary.
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes,
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
C or unclassified
Tuxford Road,
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Non-vernacular
Historic Pattern - Description Semiregular field pattern,
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,Poor management and fragmentation of historic
hedgerows,
Overall Character Summary Statement
An undulating landform leading to the valley bottom where riparian vegetation following the line of Goosemoor Dyke forms
the northern boundary of the area. Views are generally medium distance with intermittent wooded skylines interrupted to
the north by the skyline of the town of Tuxford and to the south by pylons and power lines intersecting the site from east to
west. Hedgerows form the boundaries of the medium scale regular geometric arable field systems, and are generally well
maintained and composed predominantly of Hawthorn.
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MN35
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU402
Conditions Cloudy, Calm, Dry
Location
OS East
Date
12/08/2009
MN36
Surv CM
473516.21 OS North
368818.33
Main Street in Egmanton
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Apparent
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform,
Views
Medium distance views with frequent wooded skylines,
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Prominent
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Farmland - Arable
Wetland
Dominant
Farmland - Pastoral
Farmland - Rough gra
Insignificant
Open Water
Urban
Apparent
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Recreation or amenity
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Mineral Workings
Dominant
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Orchard
Description
Intensive arable regular geometric field pattern predominantly hawthorn hedges,
Some smaller fields near village edge used for either pastoral horse grazing, or scrubland.
Small area to west of area used for fish ponds.
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows loss of existing field pattern,
Horsiculture infringing into fields,
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Prominent
Interlocking
Ditches
Apparent
Linear
Apparent
Walls
Fragmented
Apparent
Fences
Hedge (shrubs)
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Tree line, belts
Apparent
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Some riparian trees (Willow, Hawthorn etc) associated with stream running west to east through
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description area, especially to east of area.
Also some outgrown mature hedgerow trees along edge of Burnmoor Lane (Hawthorn, Field
Maple, Oak).
Mature trees within Egmanton (Horse Chestnut, Conifers, Willow).
Predominantly well maintained hedgerows form the boundaries to fields and roads.
Generally Hawthorn hedgerows to fields boundaries, although hedgerows along tracks such as
Burnmoor Lane are mature, quite outgrown species-rich hedgerows (Field Maple, Hawthorn,
Elder, Rosehip, Rubus, Convovulus, Ilex).
Vulnerability to change Reduction of riparian habitat and outgrown hedgerow trees due to increased farming intensity.
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
C or unclassified
Kirton Road
Main Streeet,
Tuxford Road
Werton Road,
Wood Lane,
Laxton Road
Holme Lane
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
Settlement
Ditched
Burnmoor Lane
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Insignificant
Historic Pattern - Description Small and medium scale regular geometric field patterns.
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows,
Loss of field patterns and hedgerows due to residential development of Egmanton.
Overall Character Summary Statement
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An area of gently rolling topography with generally medium distance views with intermittent wooded skylines. Although
the A1 forms the eastern boundary, the remaining area is composed of quiet B roads and tracks. The village of Egmanton
itself is predominantly composed of strongly vernacular red brick housing with very little modern development evident.
The field systems range from small to medium scale and have regular geometric patterns. Field boundaries are
composed principally of well maintained Hawthorn hedgerows. Riparian vegetation follows a stream running from west to
east through the area and vegetation along tracks (Burnmorr Lane) tend to be outgrown, mixed species hedgerows.
A designated biological SINC area exists in a section of pasture to the west of the site, and also to the western boundary
of Egmanton village.
There is also a Mature Landscape Area to the south of Egmanton.
MN36-1
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MN36-2
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU402
Conditions Sunny, Partly cloudy
Location
OS East
Date
12/08/2009
MN37
Surv CM
476092.20 OS North
368174.86
Ladywood Lane
1. Landform
Flat
Apparent
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Prominent
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Apparent
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Apparent
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform to some areas, although much of the area is flat, especially to the north
of the area.
Views
Long distance views from the south looking north, with some wooded skylines. The main feature from this
viewpoint is a relatively interrupted skyline with multiple pylons and powerlines in the distance connecting to
High Marnam power station and Cottam power station.
Views elsewhere within the site tend to be medium distance with frequent wooded skylines, although views
along most of the roads and tracks are limited due to the presence of mature hedgerows.
The presence of a busy railway running from south east to north west imposes a significant presence in the
eastern area of the site.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Dominant
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Prominent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Apparent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Apparent
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Recreation or amenity
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Orchard
Description
Intensive arable regular geometric field pattern predominantly hawthorn hedges,
Other fields are used for grazing pasture, scrub and horsiculture.
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows loss of existing field pattern,
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Prominent
Interlocking
Ditches
Apparent
Linear
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Apparent
Walls
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Apparent
Fragmented
Fences
Hedge (shrubs)
Apparent
Tree line, belts
Woodland cover is comprised predominantly of outgrown mature hedgerow trees along field
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description boundaries. These include Ash, Hawthorn and Willow species.
The boundary of the areas to the west is defined by the A1.
Boundaries within the field systemsare predominantly Hawthorn hedgerows, however many of
these are patchy and outgrown in places. Some post and rail fencing is present along
horsicultural areas to the edge of Weston village.
Many of the hedgerows along smaller roads and tracks such as Wadnall Lane are mature and
species-rich (Ash, Hawthorn, Rubus, Ilex, Elder, Field Maple).
Some riparian vergetation associated with Goosemoor Dyke and Grassthorpe Beck is also
present.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes,
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
C or unclassified
B1164
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Insignificant
Historic Pattern - Description Regular geometric field patterns ranging in size from small pasture fields to large intensive
arable field systems.
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hederows,
Loss of existing small fields due to intensification of arable farming.
Overall Character Summary Statement
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An area of both undulating and flat topography, the views in this area vary greatly from broad long distance views with
intermittent wooded skylines, to enclosed views along tracks and small roads (due to mature hedgerows). The
surrounding industrial nature of the land is evident in an interrupted skyline with pylons, power lines and distant views of
the two nearby power stations (High Marnam and Cottam). Fields tend to be regular and geometric but vary in size and
use. The dominant fields are intensive arable, but smaller scrub, pasture and horsiculture fields are also present. Field
boundaries are defined predominantly by Hawthorn hedgerows, most of which are well maintained, although some are
patchy in places and outgrown resulting in many of the fields having mature Ash, Field Maple, Willow and Oak trees along
the boundary lines. Some riparian vegetation is present along the sides of Goosemoor Dyke and Grassthorpe Beck. The
settlements within the area are mainly isolated traditional vernacular red brick farm houses with associated outbuildings,
some of which are made of more modern materials (corrugated iron etc). Linear lines are a dominant feature of the area,
with the busy A1 road defining the western boundary, and a busy railway running from south east to north west in the
eastern section of the area.
A large section of this area is designated as a Mature Landscape Area, predominantly the central northern section of the
area.
There is a biological SINC designation following the path of Goosemoor Dyke.
MN37-1
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MN37-2
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU402
Conditions Sunny, Cloudless, Calm
Location
OS East
Date
13/08/2009
MN38
Surv CM
472159.64 OS North
367079.49
Laxton High Street
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Apparent
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform,
Views
Views are generally medium to long distance at higher points within the area. Skylines are frequently
wooded and intermittently interrupted by pylons intersecting the area. Views towards Cottam power station
are possible towards the east of the area.
Views are often limited along tracks and roads due to mature hedgerows.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Apparent
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Prominent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Apparent
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Prominent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Apparent
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Forestry broadleaved
Village
Apparent
Forestry Conifer
Forestry Mixed
Nursery
LUAllot
Prominent
Recreation or amenity
Disturbed
Apparent
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Apparent
Industrial
Apparent
Orchard
Description
Intensive arable regular geometric field pattern predominantly hawthorn hedges,
Field size varies from small to large throughout the area, with small fields tending to be pastoral in nature
and located nearby to settlements.
Medium scale fields are predominantly used for arable farming, however many are also pastoral grazing
fields.
Large fields tend to be dedicated to arable uses.
Mixed woodlands (some of which are dedicated as biological SINC sites - Egmanton Wood, East Park
Wood, Kirten Wood) are present throughout the area.
Some horsiculture is present around settlements edges.
Vulnerability Fragmentation of hedgerows leading to loss of existing field patterns,
Horsiculture infringing into fields,
Lands next to major transport corridor - A1
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Prominent
Interlocking
Ditches
Apparent
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Linear
Walls
Prominent
Fragmented
Hedge (shrubs)
Fences
Apparent
Tree line, belts
Apparent
Mixed deciduous woodlands are scattered throughout the area, some of which are dedicated as
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description biological SINC sites (Kirten Wood, Egmanton Wood, East Park Wood).
Hedgerows form the predominant boundaries to the field systems. Most are Hawthorn
hedgerows, however those lining tracks tend to be species-rich and include Ash, Hawthorn, Ilex,
field Maple, Rubus, Convovulus, Elder, Rose Hip.
Most hedgerows are well maintained, however those in the larger scale fields can be patchy in
places. Many hedgerows have outgrown tree species in places, sometimes forming tree lines
along field boundaries.
Some Poplar trees are present near farms along boundary lines.
Some field boundaries are post and rail - mainly associated with horsiculture.
Post and wire fencing is also evident within the area.
The busy A1 road forms the boundary to the far east of the site.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes,
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Insignificant
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
C or unclassified
Laxton Road,
Kirton Road,
Egmanton Main Street,
Weston Road,
Bar Road,
Laxton High Street,
Moorhouse Road
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Ditched
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Historic Pattern - Description Regular geometric field patterns of varying sizes - predominantly medium scale.
The settlements of Laxton and Egmanton are historic and therefore noted as conservation
areas.
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows,
Overall Character Summary Statement
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A large area composed of rolling and undulating landform. Views are medium to long distance with skylines interrupted by
woodland and intermittently by pylons and powerlines that intersect the area. Views are more enclosed along roads and
tracks where hedgerows limit views.
Three settlements are present - Egmanton, Laxton and Moorhouse. All buildings are vernacular in nature - red brick and
slate. Agriculture has a strong influence in the area, evident by the numerous historic farms. Agriculture in the area is
predominantly arable, however there is also pastoral and horsiculture present - generally within the vivinity of the settlents.
There are numerous woodlands throughout the area (Kirton, Egmanton and East Park Woods, all of which are designated
as biological SINCS).
MN38
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU356
Conditions Sunny, Calm, Partly cloudy
Location
OS East
Date
13/08/2009
MN39
Surv CM
469216.63 OS North
367534.28
Acre Edge Road, at entrance to Wellow Park
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform,
Views
Medium distance views with frequent wooded skylines,
Views often enclosed due to large wooded area within the site.
Views from roads are limited due to enclosing nature of hedgerows.
Pylons and powerlines intersect through the south of the area running from north to south.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Woodland
Open Farmland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Apparent
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Prominent
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Apparent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Recreation or amenity
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Dominant
Mineral Workings
Dominant
Insignificant
Apparent
Prominent
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Apparent
Orchard
Description
Mixed woodland (broadleaved and conifer) - oak birch and occasional sweet chestnut, Field Maple, Ash,
Hawthorn,
Intensive arable regular geometric field pattern predominantly hawthorn hedges,
Mineral workings to north of site are a prominent feature.
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows loss of existing field pattern,
Extensions to mineral works,
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Dominant
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Walls
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Apparent
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Insignificant
Fragmented
Fences
Hedge (shrubs)
Tree line, belts
The predominant feature of this area is Wellow Park as it encompasses >75%. The woodland
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description is composed of primarily mixed deciduous trees (Ash, Birch, Sweet Chestnut, Oak, Field Maple,
Hawthorn) along with the occassional conifer.
The boundaries to the field systems are generally well maintained Hawthorn hedgerows.
Boundary to the north of the area is defined by a Mineral Railway.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes,
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
C or unclassified
B - Acre Edge Road
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
Ditched
Mineral Railway
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Historic Pattern - Description Historic regular geometric field pattern.
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,Poor management and fragmentation of historic
hedgerows,
Overall Character Summary Statement
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An area dominated by the presence of Wellow Park (Woodland) throughout most of the area, the views are generally
enclosed due to the woodland. The skyline to the south is interrupted somewhat by pylons and powerlines running north
tot south. To the north there is a mineral site and associated Marl Pit. The northern boundary of the area is defined by a
mineral railway that connects to the mineral works. The south of the area is occupied by the outer fringes of Wellow - the
buildings of which are recent in age but vernacular in nature. Individual vernacular farms are also present throughout the
south of the area. Regular geometric arable fields associated witht the farms are bounded by well maintained Hawthorn
Hedgerows.
Wellow Park itself is designated as a Mature Landscape Area, along with some of the surrounding fields. The mineral
works (colliery) to the north of the area is a designated geological SINC, along with some additional proposed geo SINC
designations. Wellow Park is also designated as a SSSI site.
MN39-1
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MN39-2
MN39-3
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU353
Conditions Sunny, Calm, Clear Skies
Location
OS East
Date
13/08/2009
MN40
Surv CM
470849.19 OS North
366915.68
Acre Edge Road
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Apparent
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform,
Views
Medium distance views towards intermittently wooded skylines (where topography allows).
Views along roads and tracks are limited due to mature hedgerows.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Apparent
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Prominent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Apparent
Forestry Conifer
Forestry Mixed
Apparent
Prominent
Recreation or amenity
Disturbed
Apparent
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Orchard
Description
Broadleaved forest (Norton Wood and southern edge of Wellow Park) composed principally of Ash, Birch,
Oak, Beech, Hawthorn etc.
Irregular geometric historic field patterns predominate in the area - principally of arable use and medium
scale, although pastoral grazing in and around the villages is prominent.
There are a number of historic sites throughout the area, including Laxton castle and Jordan castle.
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows loss of existing field pattern,
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Walls
Fragmented
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Apparent
Fences
Prominent
Apparent
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Hedge (shrubs)
Tree line, belts
Woodland cover within the area is composed of two woodlands - Norton Wood (Broadleaved
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description forest with species including Ash, Birch, Oak, Beech, Hawthorn) and the southern sector of
Wellow Park (a mixed woodland of principally broadleaved species with some coniferous
species).
Boundaries are predominantly mature well maintained hedgerows. Some (especially those
along tracks) are species rich and include Ash, Rubus, Hawthorn, Field Maple, Ilex, Convovulus
etc).
Some post and rail fencing can be seen around the village edges.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes,
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Apparent
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
C or unclassified
Bar Road,
acre Edge Road
Toad Lane,
Laxton High Street
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Ditched
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Historic Pattern - Description Fossilised open fields,
Historic settlement,
Irregular geometric field pattern,
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,Poor management and fragmentation of historic
hedgerows,
Overall Character Summary Statement
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The rolling, undulating nature of this area means that views are sometimes relatively open with medium distance views
towards an intermittently wooded skyline (with pyline and powerlines running north to south interrupting the view to the
south of the area). The presence of Laxton village in the east of the area gives an unusual typology to the field patterns.
The majority of the fields are arable, medium scale and of irregular geometric pattern, however, Laxton is the only place in
England where the open field system is still practised. Therefore, these fields are small, geometric and pastoral.
Boundaries associated with the fields, roads and tracks are all well maintained Hawthorn hedgerows. Those running
along the side of tracks tend to be more species-rich.
The area is therefore designated as a conservation area and a Mature Landscape Area. There is much of historical value
throughout the area, including two castles - Laxton castle and Jordan castle. Throughout the area, the houses are all built
in traditional vernacular (red brick) style.
There are numerous biological SINCS throughtout the area, including Norton Wood, a number of drains and Wellow
Park. Wellow Park, along with some surrounding fields is also designated as a Mature Landscape Area.
MN40-1
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MN40-2
11 November 2009
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU402
Conditions Sunny, partly cloudy
Location
OS East
Date
14/08/2009
MN41
Surv CM
475082.13 OS North
366734.21
Moorhouse
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Prominent
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform,
Moorhouse Beck forms narrow stream corridor.
Views
Medium to long distance views with frequent wooded skylines.
Views interrupted somewhat to east of site by pylons and powerlines running east to west, and by the
distant sight of Cottam Power Station to the east.
Views are enclosed along roads and tracks due to bounding hedgerows.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Apparent
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Prominent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Prominent
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Prominent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Recreation or amenity
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Apparent
Apparent
Prominent
Apparent
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Orchard
Description
Intensive regular and irregular geometric arable fields are present throughout the area, along with regular
and irregular geometric pastoral fields.
Some smaller irregular grazing fields are present in the vicinity of the village of Moorhouse.
Areas of flood meadow run alongside Moorhouse Beck, along with associated riparian habitat.
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows leading to loss of field pattern.
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Prominent
Walls
Fragmented
Apparent
Fences
Hedge (shrubs)
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Prominent
Apparent
Tree line, belts
Page 1 of 3
Numerous fragmented areas of mixed woodland are scattered throughout the area in small
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description blocks, however the trees that follow the path of Moorhouse Beck are more prominent through
the area. Species including Willow, some Elm, Oak, Hawthorn, Field Maple, Poplar, Tilia and
Ash.
Boundaries are predominantly formed by well maintained Hawthorn hedgerows along field and
roads.
Some temporary electric fencing appears within pastoral fields.
Post and wire and post and rail fencing is evident along some of the field boundaries closer to
Moorhouse village.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes.
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Apparent
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
C or unclassified
Moorhouse Road,
Green Lane,
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Historic Pattern - Description Irregular geometric field pattern,
Historic settlement
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable land use,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows
Overall Character Summary Statement
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A gently undulating area with some flatter areas to the east. Topography tends to lead down towards Moorhouse Beck.
Fields are predominantly regular geometric and arable, however irregular geometric pastoral fields are also prominant,
especially around isolated farms and Moorhouse village. There are some small pockets of mixed woodland throughout
the area, although the majority of woodland is riparian and follows the path of Woodhouse Beck.
Boundaries are predominantly well maintained Hawthorn Hedgerows. Some post and rail and post and wire fencing is
evident along field boundaries around the edges of Moorhouse village and farms.
Buildings in the area are all vernacular in nature with red brick and red tile materials.
MN41
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU447
Conditions Sunny, partly cloudy, Calm
Location
OS East
Date
14/08/2009
MN42
Surv CM
477759.36 OS North
365773.45
Layby on road next to Common Farm
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Apparent
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform,
Views
Medium to long distance views with frequent wooded skylines, where topography and vegetation allows.
Views generally enclosed by hedgerows along roads and tracks.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Prominent
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Apparent
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Apparent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Apparent
Forestry Conifer
Forestry Mixed
Apparent
Apparent
Apparent
Recreation or amenity
Disturbed
Prominent
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Apparent
Orchard
Description
A mixture of Broadleaved and mixed woodlands and plantations are present within the area.
Land use is predominantly intewnsive arable regular geometric field patterns with hawthorn hedgerows.
Some regular geometric pastoral fields are also present.
The major A1 road intersects the area running from south east to north west.
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows loss of existing field pattern,Land next to urban edge major transport corridor,
Woodland Cover
Prominent
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Walls
Insignificant
Fences
Apparent
Fragmented
Hedge (shrubs)
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Prominent
Tree line, belts
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Numerous small scale scattered blocks of mixed deciduous woodland. Predominantly purely
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description deciduous woodland blocks, (including species such as Ash, Ilex, Birch, sweet Chestnut, Elm,
Hawthorn and Oak), there are also areas of mixed deciduous.coniferous plantations (Speakers
plantation, Lake plantation, Pamela plantation, Wednal plantation and Commonside plantation.)
Boundaries are composed predominantly of well maintained mature Hawthorn hedgerows.
Some fencing (post & rail and post & wire) is evident around the settlements of Weston, Sutton
on Trent and Ossington).
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes.
Reduction in quality of woodland due to lack of management.
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Apparent
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
C or unclassified
A1,
Old Great North Road,
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Apparent
Historic Pattern - Description Irregular geometric field pattern
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows.
Overall Character Summary Statement
A large area encompassing numerous miced deciduous and coniferous woodland and plantation blocks. Mature
Landscape Areas are designated to the east and south of Ossington. Biological SINCS are designated to the north of
Ossington (North Woodland Lake Plantation) and Carlton wood. The presence of an area of open water next to Lake
plantation that feeds Moorhouse Beck gives an unusual characteristic to the area.
Views within the area are generally medium distance with intermittently wooded skylines. Topography and vegetation
(woodland/hedgerows) often enclose the views. The area is intersected by busy linear transport lines to the east (A1 and
Railway). Views are also interrupted by the presence of pylons running north to south in the centre of the area.
Buildings are predominantly vernacular, however on the outskirts of Sutton on Trent, there is evidence of some nonvernacular buildings.
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MN42
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU353
Conditions Sunny, partly cloudy
Location
OS East
Date
14/08/2009
MN43
Surv CM
470533.18 OS North
364279.59
Kneesall - School Lane
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform,
Views
Medium distance views with frequent wooded skylines,
Some sense of enclosure along lanes and tracks due to hedgerows.
The skyline is somewhat interrupted to the north of the area by pylons and powerlines running south west to
north east.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Dominant
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Apparent
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Apparent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Apparent
Forestry Conifer
Forestry Mixed
Prominent
Recreation or amenity
Disturbed
Apparent
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Orchard
Description
Some small areas of mixed deciduous (with some coniferous planting) woodland within the field systems,
one large area of woodland to north east of area.
Predominance of intensive arable regular geometric field patterns with hawthorn hedgerow boundaries.
Some areas of regular geometric pastoral fields in the vicinity of Kneesall.
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows leading to loss of existing field pattern.
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Walls
Fragmented
Hedge (shrubs)
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Prominent
Fences
Prominent
Apparent
Tree line, belts
Page 1 of 3
Small fragmented blocks of mixed deciduous woodland (with some coniferous planting)
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description throughout the area. One larger area of woodland to the north east of the area (part of Kneesall
wood). Species include Ash, Oak, Birch, Horse Chestnut, Hawthorn, some Elm.
Boundaries are composed predominantly of well maintained Hawthorn hedgerows, although
there is some fencing around the vicinity of Kneesall.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes,
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Apparent
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
C or unclassified
Balk Lane,
Ossington Road,
A616
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Historic Pattern - Description Irregular geometric field pattern,
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,Poor management and fragmentation of historic
hedgerows,
Overall Character Summary Statement
An area dominated by intensive arable agriculture, the views are generally open and medium distance towards
intermittently wooded skylines. The presence of power lines and pylons running south west to north east to the north of
the site interrupts the views to some extent. Views are also enclosed along most tracks and roads due to the undulating
topography and presence of hedgerows along road sides. The village of Kneesall is composed of vernacular buildings,
and there are numerous isolated vernacular farms throughout the area. Small pockets of mixed deciduous woodland are
present within the field systems, along with a section of Kneesall wood to the north east of the area. There is a small
area of Kneesall designated as a Biological SINC, along with Kneesall Wood.
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MN43
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU438
Conditions Cloudy, Breezy, Showers
Location
OS East
Date
17/08/2009
MN44
Surv CM
468714.18 OS North
365351.66
Layby to north of Ompton on A616
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Apparent
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform,
Stream/Drain runs through Ompton (Gallow Hole Dyke)
Views
Generally medium to long distance views with frequently wooded skyline. Views are enclosed within
settlements and along roads and tracks due to hedgerows.
The area is intersected by pylons and powerlines running north to south and east to west through the site.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Dominant
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Prominent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Apparent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Recreation or amenity
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Mineral Workings
Prominent
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Orchard
Description
Predominantly intensive arable regular geometric field pattern.
Some small - medium scale regular geometric pastoral fields in vicinity of settlements, including some
horsiculture.
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows leading to further loss of existing field pattern.
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Walls
Fragmented
Hedge (shrubs)
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Insignificant
Fences
Prominent
Apparent
Tree line, belts
Page 1 of 3
One small block of woodland on outskirts of Wellow, mixed deciduous species.
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description Boundaries are predominantly low hawthorn hedgerows, although within arable fields, they are
often patchy and in some places, completely missing. There are substantial numbers of
outgrown hedgerow trees along field boundaries, including Ash, Oak and Hawthorn species.
Some post and wire fences to boundaries of pastoral/grazing fields - generally around outskirts
of settlements.
Vulnerability to change Further loss of hedgerows due to intensification of arable agriculture.
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
C or unclassified
A616
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Insignificant
Historic Pattern - Description Regular and irregular geometric field pattern.
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Further loss of hedgerows due to arable alnduse,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows.
Overall Character Summary Statement
A gently rolling and undulating landscape, with views tending to be medium to long distance with skylines interrupted by
woodlands and powerlines and pylons running north-south and east-west. Views are limited within settlements and along
roads and tracks due to hedgerows. The two settlements within the area (Wellow and Ompton) are dominated by
vernacular buildings and historic features such as the Maypole in Wellow. There is a small are of land designated as a
Mature Landscape Area tot he eastern edge of Wellow.
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MN44
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU324
Conditions cloudy, warm,
Location
OS East
Date
11/08/2005
465309
MN45
Surv HMJ/KV
OS North
365781
minor road near Wellow Lodge plantation
1. Landform
Flat
Apparent variable
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant consistent
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Insignificant variable
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rolling landscape with flatter areas to the south and to the east of the area , land rises
steadily towards the north west from 60 - 85 m, Gallow Hole dyke forms part of southern boundary
Views
Medium range open views, contained by higher land to the north east, and New Park wood to the west, to
the south east by the ridge around Red Hill, open views to the north towards Ollerton and the former
colliery, much enclosure by tree and hedgerow cover along minor road between Rufford and Wellow lane.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Woodland
Open Farmland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent consistent
Farmland with woods
Farmland - Arable
Parkland
Wetland
Dominant consistent
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Recreation or amenity
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Mineral Workings
Insignificant variable
Commercial
Nursery
Insignificant variable
LUAllot
Industrial
Orchard
Description
Predominantely arable farmland with parkland trees apparent, livery stables and paddocks,
allotments.Deciduous groups of trees rather than woodland, appears to be a well wooded landscape but
this is due to the presence of mature trees and hedgerows rather than woodlands. Isolated farms within
area, disused railway is prominent within area which has well wooded margins. School at the edge of
Wellow is within area with associated buildings and playing fields.
Vulnerability Loss of mature parkland trees, intensification of agriculture, tourism uses likely to be contained to the west
of the area
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Walls
Fragmented
Fences
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Dominant consistent
Page 1 of 3
Hedge (shrubs)
Apparent variable
Tree line, belts
Internal hedgerows to fields - mature hawthorn, well maintained. Roadside hedgerows - mature
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description hawthorn,prunus spinosa,elder,hazel,also well maintained. Road hedgerow trees - lime, oak,
birch, ash, small oaks. Parkland tree species - oak and lime.
Vulnerability to change Mature parkland trees may be lost due to intensification of agriculure, further loss of hedgerows
likely.
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Planned
Dominant consistent
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
Mixed use
Straight boundaries
Medium
overall field size varies from small to large
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
C or unclassified
dismantled railway runs through
area, minor road Rufford to
Wellow, minor road Eakring to
Wellow
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Ditched
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Apparent variable
Non-vernacular
Apparent consistent
Historic Pattern - Description Remnant of parkland landscape over layed by agricultural landuse
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of mature parkland trees, loss of field and road boundary hedgerows
Overall Character Summary Statement
Gently undulating rounded landscape with medium range views contained by wooded ridgelines and landform, no
woodland cover but mature hedgerows to road and internal boundaries with hedgerow trees and also parkland trees gives
the impression of a wooded area, also disused railway forms a well treed linear feature field pattern very irregular in
comparision with LDU 101 to the north and ranges in scale from small to large.Landuse predominantely arable farmland
with some livery stables, allotments and a school to edge of Wellow. Main threats are loss of the mature trees due to
intensification of agriculture toghether with further hedgerow removal.
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MN45-2
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU435
Conditions Cloudy, Breezy, Showers
Location
OS East
Date
17/08/2009
466719
MN46
Surv CM
OS North
363910
Wellow Road, near North Laiths
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Prominent
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform, topography sloping towards Gallow Hole Dyke.
Views
Medium to long distance views towards frequently wooded skylines.
Some areas of enclosed views along roads and tracks within the area due to hedgerows.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Woodland
Open Farmland
Farmland with Trees
Prominent
Farmland with woods
Parkland
Wetland
Apparent
Apparent
Farmland - Arable
Prominent
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Prominent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Recreation or amenity
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Orchard
Description
Predominantly pasture and arable land use, seemingly dictated by the levels of water saturation in the soil.
Some permanent pastures flood meadow with alder and willow scrub.
Limited areas of woodland although some small areas are present - linear strip of deciduous woodland
following the route of the disused railway, part of Kennel Wood and some small blocks within field patterns.
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows leading to loss of existing field pattern.
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Walls
Fragmented
Hedge (shrubs)
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Apparent
Prominent
Fences
Tree line, belts
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Woodland is limited, although the trees that are present are generally Ash, Oak, Birch,
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description Hawthorn etc.
Trees that are in the vicinity of Gallow Hole dyke are more riparian i.e Willow, Elm, Birch.
Boundaries are predominantly well maintained hawthorn hedges.
Some post and wire fencing around farms.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of natural riparian vegetation due to landuse changes.
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Apparent
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
C or unclassified
(Disused Railway)
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Historic Pattern - Description Irregular geometric field pattern
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows.
Overall Character Summary Statement
An area defined by the Gallow Hole Dyke running through it, the vegetation and land use tends to reflect it's presence in
the area. Much of the land is used as pastoral fields, with permanent pasture present in places. The remainder of the
land is used as arable fields, with low hawthorn hedgerows used as boundaries. Riparian vegetation follows the line of the
Dyke, and includes species such as Willow, Oak, Elm, and Ash.
Views tend to be relatively long distance with intermittently wooded skylines.
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU330
Conditions overcast/warm
Location
OS East
Date
11/08/2005
464812
MN47
Surv KVV/HM
OS North
364477
Eastern end of May Lodge Drive
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Dominant consistent
Gently Undulating
Strongly undulating
Valley Floor
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Stream
Description
Gently undulating landform sloping upwards towards the south and to the west.
Views
Medium range views terminated by landform or by tree belts to the southern and western fringes. Some
longer range views out of the area to the ridge northeast of Gallow Hole Dyke.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Dominant consistent
Farmland with Trees
Farmland with woods
Woodland
Apparent consistent
Parkland
Insignificant consiste
Wetland
Dominant consistent
Farmland - Arable
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Recreation or amenity
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Orchard
Description
Land use is predominantly arable farming. It appears from the OS and notices in the area that a stud farm
also occupies a significant part of the area but no views could be obtained of this facility. There are a
number of large industrial farm buildings in the area of unknown use. Some scattered residential buildings
associated with farming or stud farm. Woodland belts fringe the area to the west and south.
Vulnerability None noted
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Dominant consistent
Walls
Fragmented
Fences
Hedge (shrubs)
Tree line, belts
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Apparent variable
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Linear woodland along the ridge that forms the western edge of the area and also running from
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description west to east along the southern boundary of the area. Woods shown on Sanderson Plan as
being within Rufford Estate. Small regular area of woodland in the north of the area along
Gallow Hole Dyke. Parkland trees of oak/sycamore/limes. Woodlands contain
oak/holly/lime/beech/hawthorn/birch/pine. Tree belts include lombardy poplars and poplars
along Gallow Hole Dyke. All hedgelines gone.
Vulnerability to change Further deterioration of remaining parkland character through loss of mature parkland trees and
woodland.
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Planned
Dominant consistent
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Parkland
Straight boundaries
Medium
parkland in use for arable farming
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
C or unclassified
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Non-vernacular
Dominant consistent
Historic Pattern - Description Field pattern obliterated - may have been done a long time ago when developed as
parkland.
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Hedgrow loss complete. Historic pattern remains in mature parkland trees which may be
lost to old age or arable farming techniques.
Overall Character Summary Statement
An area of gently undulating landform with generally medium range views terminated by landform, tree belts or treed
ridgelines. Dominant use is as arable farmland with industrial scale contemporary farm buildings suggesting packaging or
processing? Stud farm use is not visually apparent during the survey. There are mixed woodland belts to the south and
to the west with a wide variety of species. Mature parkland trees are a promnent feature of the area as is the lack of
hedgerows or remnant hedgrow trees. Only threats would be loss of parkland trees which are the only remnant of
parkland character, or loss of woodland.
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MN47-2
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MN47-3
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU434
Conditions Sunny, Partly Cloudy, Breezy
Location
OS East
Date
18/08/2009
476690
MN48
Surv CM
OS North
363882
Near Park Lidget south of Ossington
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform
Views
Medium to long distance views when topography allows with frequent wooded skylines,
Sense of enclosure along roads and tracks due to well maintained mature hedgerows,
Views interrupted sporadically by pylons and power lines intersecting the area north - south.
View of Cottam power station to the east of the area.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Dominant
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Apparent
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Apparent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Apparent
Apparent
Insignificant
Prominent
Recreation or amenity
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Apparent
LUAllot
Industrial
Apparent
Orchard
Description
Predominantly a landscape dedicated to intensive arable farming in medium to large regular geometric field
systems with well maintained mature hawthorn hedgerows.
Some areas of pasture and grazing fields (often horsiculture) around the vicinity of the settlements.
Some blocks of broadleaved woodland, with Oak, Ash, Sycamore and Birch species.
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows leading to loss of existing field pattern,
Horsiculture infringing into fields
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Apparent
Walls
Fragmented
Prominent
Fences
Hedge (shrubs)
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Dominant
Apparent
Tree line, belts
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Frequent blocks of broadleaved woodland of varying sizes, species such as Oak, Ash,
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description Sycamore, some Willow, Birch, Hawthorn - some Poplar near settlements and farms.
(High Wood, Broadwaters Wood,Carlton Woods, Victoria Plantation.)
Many linear sections of outgrown hedgerow species such as Oak and Ash along field
boundaries.
Boundaries composed predominantly of mature species-rich hedgerows (Hawthorn, Oak,
Rubus, Field Maple, Ilex, Rosehip),
The majority of hedgerows are in excellent condition, however, there are a minority that are
patchy, low or missing entirely - these tend to occur in the larger arable fields to the east of
Norwell Woodhouse, and to the south west of the area.
Boundaries of pasture fields tend to be post & rail and post & wire fencing.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes.
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
C or unclassified
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Historic Pattern - Description Irregular and regular geometric field patterns.
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows
Overall Character Summary Statement
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This gently undulating landscape is predominantly of an arable nature. Most of the fields are medium scale and irregular
geometric, although there are some large and small fields. Some of the smaller scale fields surrounding the settlements
of Norwell, Norwell Woodhouse and Ossington are pastoral and feature some horsiculture and post & rail and post & wire
fencing. The majority of the boundaries are composed of well maintained, mature, species-rich hedgerows, and aside
from a couple of large scale fields with hedgerows displaying some deterioration, they are generally all in excellent
condition. The views from the roads and tracks are therefore quite enclosed, however, many of the views (topography
allowing) are medium to long distance with frequently wooded skylines and intermittently interrupted by pylons and
powerlines (specifically one running throught the area north-south). The settlements all tend to be of a strongly vernacular
nature, and aside from some agricultural buildings made of more modern materials, there are few exceptions to the
vernacular nature of the area.
MN48
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU436
Conditions Sunny, Calm
Location
OS East
Date
19/08/2009
468989
MN49
Surv CM
OS North
362238
Tug Bridge Farm, Newark Road
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Apparent
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform
Views
Medium distance views to frequently wooded skylines - dependent on topography,
Views enclosed along roads and tracks due to mature hedgerows,
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Dominant
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Prominent
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Apparent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Prominent
Prominent
Apparent
Prominent
Recreation or amenity
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Apparent
Orchard
Description
Predominantly medium scale irregular geometric arable fields,
Some smaller fields of pasture and grazing,
Numerous blocks of mixed deciduous with some coniferous woodland among fields,
Larger blocks of woodland also present in the area (Lound Wood, Hagley's Plantation, Parkhill Plantation,
Kneesall Gorse, Hare Hill, Brickyard Plantation.
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows leading to loss of existing field pattern,
Horsiculture infringing into fields
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Dominant
Interlocking
Ditches
Insignificant
Linear
Walls
Fragmented
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Prominent
Fences
Apparent
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Hedge (shrubs)
Tree line, belts
Numerous blocks of mixed deciduous woodland (Parkhill Plantation, Hagley's Plantation, Hare
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description Hill, Kneesall Gorse, Brickyard Plantation, Lound Wood)
Mixed woodland species include Oak, Ash, Hawthorn, Willow, Birch, Beech.
Boundaries are composed predominantly of mature, well maintained, species-rich hedgerows
including species such as; Hawthorn, Oak, Ash, Rubus, Ilex, Convovulus, Field Maple.
Numerous outgrown trees along hedgerows (Predominantly Oak and Ash).
Some Poplars planted mainly around farms.
Some boundaries are post & rail and post & wire fencing, predominantly in the vicinity of
settlements and areas of pasture.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes.
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Apparent
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
C or unclassified
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Historic Pattern - Description Irregular geometric field pattern
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows.
Overall Character Summary Statement
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An area of undulating and rolling topography, composed predominantly of irregular geometric arable field patterns. With
numerous blocks of mixed deciduous woodland throughout the area, views are often interrupted by a wooded skyline.
Views tend to be medium (occasionally long) distance, although views tend to be enclosed along roads and tracks due to
mature, well maintained, species-rich hedgerows. Hedgerows form the principle boundaries to the fields in the area,
although post & rail and post & wire fencing is also present - generally forming the boundaries to pastoral and grazing
fields in the vicinity of settlements. Settlements within the area are all of a strongly vernacular nature (Kneesall, Kersall,
Maplebeck and Eakring.
There are a number of biological SINC areas including Lound Wood, Hagley's Plantation, Penny Pasture Common,
Mansey Common and Hare Hill.
A number of Mature Landscape Areas also exist - Kersall village and Eakring village.
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU330
Conditions overcast,showery,warm
Location
OS East
Date
11/08/2005
465138
MN50
Surv HMJ/KV
OS North
362066
field entrance near se corner of Cutt's wood
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Apparent variable
Dominant consistent
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Apparent variable
Stream
Description
Area is predominantely flat but forms a plateau between higher ground to east on which Eakring is located
(out of the area ) and on western fringe slopes down to the Rainworth Water river valley. Srongly sloping
reclaimed areas around former mine are quite prominent landforms, obviously unnatural
Views
Medium range open views which are contained by strong hedgelines, and Ruffford Park woodlands to north,
by eastern ridge line and to the west by landform and woodland as the land falls away to stream valley,
south by urban fringe of Bilsthorpe and former mine development
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant consistent
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Apparent variable
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Recreation or amenity
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Apparent variable
Insignificant variable
Insignificant variable
Industrial
LUAllot
Orchard
Description
Predominantely arable famland. Some pastoral farmalnd with cattle and sheep grazing on restored mine
areas. Business park development on the former colliery site. Deciduous woodland planting on reclaimed
pit slopes. Some horsiculture on reclaimed areas. Sports pitches on finges of Bilsthorpe. One farm on minor
road to Eakring.
Vulnerability Futher loss of field pattern and hedgerow trees, infringement of further urban fringe uses, and pressure for
further commercial development.
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Walls
Fragmented
Insignificant variable
Fences
Hedge (shrubs)
Dominant consistent
Tree line, belts
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Insignificant variable
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Some internal hedgerows lost but those present generally mature and well maintained Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description hawthorn, very isolated hedgerow trees -ash. Road hedges mature and well maintainedhawthorn, hazel, elder, rosa sp, suckering ash trees, no large trees. Heathy character still
present in verges with bracken.Also linear tree lines possibly - short rotation Christmas Tree
crops but not a significant feature. Deciduous planting on pit - includes willow, poplar and horse
chestnut. Scrubby woodland in associaton with dismantled railway line.
Vulnerability to change Poor management or removal of internal and roadside hedgerows. Lack of long term
management of pit plantings
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Planned
Dominant consistent
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
Mixed use
Straight boundaries
Medium
25 % mine, 20% other, 65 % arable
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
C or unclassified
minor road to Eakring, minor
roads into Bilsthorpe and
business park
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Non-vernacular
Dominant consistent
Historic Pattern - Description Geometric field pattern with field sizes ranging from small on slope to the west to large
where hedgerow removal has taken place in the east
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Further hedgerow removal and loss of pattern, poor management of mature hedgerows
Overall Character Summary Statement
Predominately flat plateau area contained by ridge to east and Rufford estate woodland to the north,by landform to the
west, and urban fringe to the south. Arable farming is the predominant landuse. Former Bilsthorpe colliery has been
reclaimed to agricultural and commercial use with some grazing of cattle and sheep on areas reclaimed to agriculture,
also deciduous tree planting to more steeply sloping areas. Very little woodland cover within the area trees restricted to
thin lines ralther than belts of trees. Ash rather than oak has become the characteristic species althought there are few
mature trees in hedgelines. The main threats to area are encroachment of urban fringe and commercial development as
well as further removal or poor management of mature hedgerows.
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU331
Conditions Cloudy, Breezy
Location
OS East
Date
20/08/2009
466722
MN51
Surv CM
OS North
362275
Bilsthorpe Road, west of Eakring
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform,
Views
Medium to long distance views with frequent wooded skylines,
Views often enclosed by both topography and hedgerows along road and track sides.
Numerous woodland blocks gives an intermittent strong sense of enclosure.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Dominant
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Apparent
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Apparent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Prominent
Forestry Conifer
Forestry Mixed
Prominent
Recreation or amenity
Disturbed
Apparent
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Apparent
Orchard
Description
Predominantly intensive arable irregular geometric field pattern with hawthorn hedgerow boundaries,
Numerous blocks of deciduous and some mixed deciduous/coniferous woodland,
Some areas of pastoral and grazing and scrub - tends to be in small irregular geometric fields in vicinity of
settlements and farms.
Some horsiculture.
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows leading to loss of existing field pattern,
Horsiculture infringing into fields
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Walls
Fragmented
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Prominent
Fences
Dominant
Apparent
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Hedge (shrubs)
Tree line, belts
Numerous blocks of fragmented mixed deciduous woodland (Eakring Brail Wood, Redgate
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description Wood, Fox Holes, Hunger Hills, Long Spring Wood, Summer House Plantation, Broadclose
Wood, Crowhill Wood, The Rookery)
Species tend to include Oak, Ash, Beech, Hawthorn, Acer, Willow, some conifer species.
Boundaries are predominantly well maintained mature Hawthorn hedgerows. These are often
species-rich and can include species such as Ash, Rubus, Field Maple, Convovulus, Elder and
Ilex.
Some field boundaries include post & rail and post & wire fencing.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes.
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Prominent
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
C or unclassified
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Historic Pattern - Description Irregular geometric field pattern
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows.
Overall Character Summary Statement
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A rolling and undulating area, much of the landuse is dedicated to intensive arable farming on irregular geometric field
patterns, Views can be medium to long distance with frequently wooded skylines, although due to the numerous blocks of
mixed deciduous woodland, the views can often be enclosed by both woodland, and mature species-rich hedgerows
bounding roads and tracks. The majority of field boundaries are composed of well maintained, mature, hawthorn
hedgerows, although they are patchy in a few places. Some fields are dedicated to pastoral uses and horsiculture can be
found in the vicinity of the Eakring, along with electric, post & rail and post & wire fencing.
There are numerous areas of land designated as Biological SINCS. These include; Eakring Brail Wood, Redgate Wood,
Summer House Plantation, Crowhill Wood and The Rookery. There are also a number of areas with Mature Landscape
Area designation; The Rookery and the area east of Kirklington Hall and Redgate Wood.
MN51
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU327
Conditions Sunny, dry, breezy
Location
OS East
Date
05/06/2007
465601
MN52
Surv KW/NA
OS North
358374
Hexgreave Park ( Sherwood LDU 432)/Mid Notts Farm
1. Landform
Flat
Apparent
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Stream
Description
Rolling and undulating landform with dry valleys. Camp Hill forms the highest point to the east. Some
flatter areas with parkland trees and around Upper Hexgreave.
Views
Open view across parkland to wooded skylines. Views more enclosed in places due to woodland and high
hedgerows.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Woodland
Open Farmland
Farmland with Trees
Prominent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Apparent
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Apparent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Recreation or amenity
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Dominant
Apparent
Industrial
LUAllot
Orchard
Description
Ornamental parkland landscapes with mature trees. Deers grazing adjacent to Upper Hexgreave (recently
re-introduced). Large scale arable farming, geometric fields enclosed by strong mixed species hedgerow generally trimmed to over 2 metres in height. Historic shelterbelt planting around Upper Hexgreave with
some ornamental species, including Redwoods, Yews, Copper Beech.
Business park within parkland setting of Upper Hexgreave.
Vulnerability Intensive large scale farming/vegetable production with associated large scale machinery and sheds.
Some pig farming at Cockett Farm.
Potential expansion of business homes, office use and conference centre at Upper Hexgreave.
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Interlocking
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Dominant
Linear
Fragmented
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Dominant
Ditches
Walls
Apparent
Fences
Apparent
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Hedge (shrubs)
Dominant
Tree line, belts
Broadleaved estatelands with parkland trees. Strong mixed species hedgerows with lime trees
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description and lime avenues. Hedgerow species include Hawthorn, Holly, Maple, Sycamore, Elder, Dog
Rose, Blackberry etc.
Shelter belts around Upper Hexgreave with mature trees, inlcuding non native species.
Some deer fencing has recently been introduced behind hedgerows. Some parkland fencing
still evident.
Vulnerability to change Loss of woodland due to land use change and management. Parkland trees of similar age.
Some new tree planting around Upper Hexgreave but smaller more ornamental species such
as Sorbus and Hawthorn.
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Dominant
Planned
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Approx 25% parkland
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
C or unclassified
A617 to the north with minor
roads and tracks
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Historic Pattern - Description Parks gardens and woodland. Historic field pattern is evident particularly in the core area.
To the north and south, the internal field boundaries have been removed to allow large
scale arable farming. Remnants of historic hall and estate.
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Further loss of woodland and historic field pattern due to arable use. Some restoration
has taken place in recent years - reintroduction of deer, gapping up of hedgerows, new
hedgerows, new ornamental tree planting. Some set aside fields on a temporary basis.
Overall Character Summary Statement
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Estate parkland within gently undulating arable landscape. Some recent management to parkland area and
development of business homes and commercial use within Upper Hexgreave.
Some deciduous woodland and shelterbelt around Upper Hexgreave with Lime Avenues along roads and mature parkland
trees. Some pasture within the shelterbelt area, currently grazed by deer.
Predomininently arable land use with medium sized fields enclosed by tall well maintained hedgerows. Some large scale
vegetable production and set aside land to the south. Large scale flatter arable field to the north of the A617.
Network of estate roads and tracks within the area within the area with the A617 to the north and a secondary around the
northern area.
MN52
11 November 2009
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU447
Conditions Cloudy, Breezy
Location
OS East
Date
21/08/2009
472668
MN53
Surv CM
OS North
361740
Near Caunton Common Farm
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Apparent
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform
Views
Medium to long distance views with frequent wooded skylines,
Some sense of enclosure along roads and tracks due to bounding hedgerows.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Dominant
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Apparent
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Apparent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Apparent
Forestry Conifer
Forestry Mixed
Apparent
Prominent
Recreation or amenity
Disturbed
Apparent
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Orchard
Description
Mixed deciduous woodlands, predominantly broadleaved, some coniferous species.
Species include; Oak, Ash, Birch, Beech, Sycamore, Hawthorn, Field Maple, Conifers.
Intensive arable irregular field pattern predominantly hawthorn hedgerows.
Some areas of pastoral fields, tending to be smaller in scale, irregular geometric patterns.
Some horsiculture present in vicinity of settlements and individual farms.
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows leading to loss of existing field patterns,
Horsiculture infringing into fields.
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Apparent
Walls
Fragmented
Prominent
Fences
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Dominant
Apparent
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Hedge (shrubs)
Tree line, belts
Fragmented blocks of mixed deciduous woodland, with some linear sections following the line of
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description field boundaries.
Species include Oak, Ash, Birch, Beech, Sycamore, Hawthorn, Acer.
Boundaries tend to be formed by mature, well maintained hedgerows. Some hedgerows
forming boundaries of roads and tracks are species-rich and include species such as Hawthorn,
Ash, Field Maple, Convovulus, Ilex, Rubus and Elder.
Post & Rail and Post & Wire fencing is also present, predominantly in the smaller scale pastoral
fields, along with some electric fencing associated with horsiculture.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes.
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
C or unclassified
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Historic Pattern - Description Irregular geometric field pattern
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows, due to arbale landuse,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows
Overall Character Summary Statement
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Page 2 of 3
A landscape dedicated predominantly to intensive arable landuse, generally in medium scale irregular geometric field
patterns. The majority of field boundaries are composed of well maintained hawthorn hedgerows, some are patchy in
places and relatively low, although others along track-sides are sometimes species-rich with some outgrown hedgerow
trees such as Oak and Ash. Settlements include the north side of Caunton and individual farms which are generally
vernacular in materials and age. There are occassionally some modern buildings, tending to be associated with
agriculture. Views are generally medium to long distance, dependent on the rolling and undulating topography, and
sometimes enclosed by the surrounding woodland and hedgerows. There are a number of Biological SINC areas - One to
the west of Beesthorpe Farm, South of Highfield House, Brunk Wood and Park Wood. There are also a number of Mature
Landscape Area designations, including Norwell Woodhouse, Caunton, west of Norwell and Brunk Wood.
MN53
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU434
Conditions Cloudy, Breezy
Location
OS East
Date
21/08/2009
476769
MN54
Surv CM
OS North
360884
Near Mill Bridge
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Apparent
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Prominent
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform
Views
Medium distance views with frequent wooded skylines,
Frequent areas of enclosed views due to topography, hedgerows and riparian vegetation associated with
the stream.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Prominent
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Apparent
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Apparent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Prominent
Forestry Conifer
Forestry Mixed
Prominent
Recreation or amenity
Disturbed
Apparent
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Orchard
Description
Intensive arable irregular and regular geometric field pattern predominantly hawthorn hedgerows,
Permanent pastures flood meadows with willow scrub, alder and oak,
Riparian vegetation associated with stream running through area,
Broadleaved woodlands of oak, ash, birch, sycamore, hawthorn and acer.
Some pastoral fields with horsiculture evident.
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows leading to loss of existing field pattern,
Horsiculture infringing into fields
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Prominent
Walls
Fragmented
Apparent
Fences
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Dominant
Apparent
Page 1 of 3
Hedge (shrubs)
Tree line, belts
Some fragmented blocks of deciduous woodland, with occassional coniferous species. Species
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description generally include oak, ash, sycamore, beech, birch, hawthorn, acer.
Riparian vegetation is a prominent feature, following the path of the stream running through the
area. Species include willow, alder, elm, acer, oak and ash.
Boundaries are predominantly formed by mature, well maintained, species-rich hedgerows,
which regularly include outgrown hedgerow species. Hawthorn, oak, ash, rubus, convovulus,
elder, field maple, ilex are regularly found.
Some fencing (post&wire and post&rail) is present in the area, generally forming the boundaries
to smaller fields surrounding settlements, and often in conjunction with hedgerows.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to change in landuse
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
C or unclassified
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Historic Pattern - Description Irregular geometric field pattern
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,
Poor management and fragmentation of histroric hedgerows.
Overall Character Summary Statement
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A gently rolling and undulating landscape with a predominantly arable landuse. Some pastoral and horsiculture landuse
also exists. Field patterns tend to be medium scale and irregular geometric in pattern. Some smaller scale fields exist,
tending to be associated with the settlements of Caunton and Norwell. The area is heavily influenced by the presence of
'The Beck' flowing through from Caunton to Norwell. Riparian vegetation follows the line of the stream, whilst permanent
pasture lies alongside much of it. The settlements of Caunton and Norwell occupy a fair proportion of the area and are
highly vernacular in nature. Some Ornamental planting exists in the vicinity of housing, especially in the vicinity of
Caunton Manor House. Views are often medium distance towards a frequently wooded skyline, interrupted occassionally
by pylons and powerlines running north to south across the area. Some views are often enclosed by hedgerows and
vegetation. A number of Biological SINC areas exist - Brunk and Park woods and Beck Bridge. There are also a numner
of Mature Landscape Area designations - Caunton, Fields east of Flags Farm, Norwell and Brunk Wood.
MN54
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU434
Conditions Partly cloudy, Breezy
Location
Date
24/08/2009
471278
OS East
MN55
Surv CM
OS North
361755
The Hollows road, south of Kersall
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Apparent
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Prominent
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform,
Narrow stream corridor with narrow intermittent flood plain areas.
Views
Medium distance with frequent wooded skylines,
Often enclosed views by topography, hedgerows and riparian vegetation.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Prominent
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Apparent
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Prominent
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Prominent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Apparent
Forestry Conifer
Forestry Mixed
Apparent
Apparent
Apparent
Recreation or amenity
Disturbed
Apparent
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Orchard
Description
A broadly equal landuse of both intensive arable irregular geometric field patterns with hawthorn
hedgerows, and permanent pastures.
Some flood meadow with alder and willow scrub.
Fragemented blocks of woodland, predominantly deciduous, with occassional coniferous planting.
Linear riparian vegetation following the path of 'The Beck'.
Some horsiculture around the settlement of Kersall.
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows leading to loss of existing field pattern,
Land next to relatively major transport corridor (A616),
Horsiculture infringing into fields.
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Prominent
Walls
Fragmented
Apparent
Fences
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Dominant
Apparent
Page 1 of 3
Hedge (shrubs)
Apparent
Tree line, belts
Fragmented blocks of deciduous woodland, with occassional coniferous planting. Species tend
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description to include oak, ash, birch, some beech, hawthorn, acer etc.
Linear sections of riparian vegetation follow the path of 'The Beck' and include species such as
hawthorn, willow, ash, oak, alder and elm.
Boundaries tend to be formed by mature, well maintained, species-rich hedgerows (hawthorn,
oak, ash, field maple, rubus, ilex, convovulus, elder).
Some boundaries around settlement of Kersall composed of post&wire and post&rail fencing.
The eastern boundary of this area is formed by the busy A616 road.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes.
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Apparent
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
C or unclassified
A616,
The Hollow
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Historic Pattern - Description Irregular geometric field pattern
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows.
Overall Character Summary Statement
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A rolling and undulating landscape, with topography tending to lead to 'The Beck' running through the area. The Beck has
a relativedly large impact on the area due to the riparian vegetation that follows its path, and the pastures that exist
alongside it. Areas of open water are also evident due to the high levels of saturation in the soil in the vicinity of the
stream (south of Kersall). Views tend to be medium distance towards frequently wooded skylines, but are often enclosed
due to topography, hedgerows and riparian vegetation. Mature, well maintained, species-rich hedgerows form the
majority of boundaries, although the A616 forms the eastern boundary of the area, and some post&rail and post&wire
fencing also exists in the vicinity of the vernaculsr settlement of Kersall.
Biological SINC areas exist south and south east of Kersall along Penny Pasture Common, whilst Mature Landscape
Areas are designated throughout much of the area, along the path of 'The Beck'.
MN55
11 November 2009
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU438
Conditions Partly cloudy, Breezy, Drizzling
Location
OS East
Date
24/08/2009
474198
MN56
Surv CM
OS North
358921
Newark Road, near Knapthorpe
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Apparent
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform
Views
Medium distance views with frequent wooded skylines and interrupted occassionally due to pylons and
powerlines, principally one section running north-south through the centre of the area,
views often enclosed along roads and tracks due to topogeaphy and hedgerows.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Dominant
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Apparent
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Apparent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Apparent
Forestry Conifer
Forestry Mixed
Apparent
Apparent
Apparent
Recreation or amenity
Disturbed
Apparent
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Apparent
Orchard
Description
Predominantly intensive arable irregular and regular geometric field pattern generally with hawthorn
hedgerows,
Some pastoral fields with regular and irregular geometric field patterns,
Fragmented blocks and some linear sections of mixed woodland occasionally with some coniferous planting,
A number of areas of open water associated with drains and small streams
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows leading to loss of existing field pattern,
Land next to relatively major urban transport corridor (A616)
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Dominant
Interlocking
Ditches
Apparent
Linear
Apparent
Walls
Fragmented
Apparent
Fences
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Apparent
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Hedge (shrubs)
Apparent
Tree line, belts
Fragmented blocks of predominantly broadleaved deciduous woodland with some coniferous
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description planting (Fox Covert, Warner Wood, Cold Harbour Plantation, Doncaster's Plantation,
Newbottles Plantation, John's Plantation, Readyfield Wood, Lady Wood, Mather Wood, Duke's
Wood),
Some linear sections of deciduous woodland along field boundaries,
Boundaries are predominantly composed of well maintained hawthorn hedgerows, although
some are patchy in places. Post&Wire fencing is used quite regularly in tandem with
hedgerows along field boundaries. There are often outgrown hedgerow tree speciesalong field
and road boundaries (Predominantly oak and ash),
Some post & rail fencing to boundaries of field on outskirts of settlements (mainly Bathley) generally associated with horsiculture.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Prominent
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
C or unclassified
A616
Newark Road
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Historic Pattern - Description Irregular geometric pattern,
Semiregular field pattern
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows.
Overall Character Summary Statement
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An area of undulating and rolling topography with the majority of landuse dedicated to intensive arable agriculture. The
field patterns are generally of irregular geometric pattern and tend to be bounded by hawthorn hedgerows. The
hedgerows are generally well maintained, although some are patchy in places, especially along the boundaries of larger
fields. The field patterns towards Bathley become smaller, more regular and of a more pastoral nature. Most of the
boundaries here are species-rich historic hedgerows. There are many fragments of mixed deciduous woodland
throughout the area and these include Duke's Wood, Mather Wood, Lady Wood, Readyfield Wood, John'splantation,
Newbottles Plantation, Doncaster's plantation, Cold Harbour Plantation, Warner Wood, Arnolds Wood and Fox Covert.
Views tend to be medium to long distance depending on topography, hedgerows and the presence of woodland
vegetation. Some riparian vegetation also exists along the path of numerous small strams and drains that run through the
area. The settlements (Knapthorpe, Bathley) and individual isolated buildings (farms) that exist in the area are all of a
vernacular nature, although some buildings to the outskirts of Bathley are more recent. There are a number of Mature
Landscape Area designations - Caunton and near Bathleyhill Farm.
MN56
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU353
Conditions Partly Cloudy, Breezy
Location
OS East
Date
24/08/2009
473419
MN57
Surv CM
OS North
358069
Newark Road, near Grassdrying Plant
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform
Views
Medium distance views with frequent wooded skylines,
Occasional enclosed views along roads and tracks due to hedgerows and near woodlands.
Views are intermittently interrupted by the presence of power lines and pylons intersecting the area northsouth.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Dominant
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Apparent
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Apparent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Recreation or amenity
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Prominent
Prominent
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Orchard
Description
Predominantly intensive irregular geometric field pattern (arable landuse) generally with hawthorn
hedgerows,
Some areas of pasture and smaller fields particulcarly in the vicinity of Maplebeck.
Fragmented blocks of mixed deciduous woodland throughout the area.
Some horsiculture to the south of the area (Averham Park Farm) due to equestrian centre.
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows leading to loss of existing field pattern,
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Apparent
Walls
Fragmented
Prominent
Fences
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Prominent
Apparent
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Hedge (shrubs)
Tree line, belts
Frequent fragmented blocks of deciduous woodland with occasional coniferous planting.
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description Coppice Wood, Park Spring Wood, Muskham Wood.
Species generally include oak, ash, birch, sycamore, hawthorn, acer.
Boundaries tend to be well maintained hawthorn hedgerows - hedgerows along tracks and
specifically around Maplebeck are species-rich and historic. Some cases of outgrown
hedgerow trees along field boundaries is evident.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes.
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Planned
Apparent
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
C or unclassified
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Historic Pattern - Description Irregular geometric field pattern
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable alnduse,
Poor management and fragmentation of histroic hedgerows
Overall Character Summary Statement
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An area dominated by relatively large irregular arable field patterns. Some areas of pastoral fields exist towards the east
of the area and tend to be more regular in pattern and small to medium scale. Boundaries tend to be composed
predominantly of hawthorn hedgerows, some of which are patchy in places. Species-rich hedgerows are apparent along
tracks and in the vicinity of Muskham Woodhouse Farm. Some horsiculture exists to the south of the area due to
equestrian centre at Averham Park Farm. Fragmented blocks of mixed decisuous woodland are present throughout the
area (Coppice Wood, Park Spring Wood, Muskham Wood) along with some linear sections of woodland along field
boundaries.
A small Mature Landscape Area is designated to the east of the area associated with Choulers Gorse.
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MN57-2
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU353
Conditions Partly Cloudy, Sunny, Breezy
Location
OS East
Date
25/08/2009
469407
MN58
Surv CM
OS North
357800
Intake Lane (Track leading to Dale's Wood)
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Apparent
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform
Views
Medium to long distance views with frequent wooded skylines,
Views often enclosed due to hedgerows along tracks, roads and field boundaries and also due to some
woodland vegetation,
Views towards the south can be long distance and interrupted by pylons and powerlines running east to
west and distant views of both Cottam and Staythorpe Power Stations.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Dominant
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Apparent
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Apparent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Apparent
Forestry Conifer
Forestry Mixed
Prominent
Apparent
Recreation or amenity
Disturbed
Prominent
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Orchard
Description
Predominantly intensive arable irregular geometric field pattern generally hawthorn hedgerow boundaries,
Also arable irregular organic field patterns,
Mixed woodland blocks with occasional coniferous planting,
Some smaller scale regular shaped fields used for pastoral reasons, particularly around Eakring.
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows leading to loss of existing field pattern,
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Apparent
Walls
Fragmented
Prominent
Fences
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Dominant
Apparent
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Hedge (shrubs)
Tree line, belts
Predominantly broadleaved decisuous woodland with occasional coniferous planting. Species
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description generally include oak, ash, birch, some sycamore and beech, hawthorn and acer.
Boundaries generally well maintained hawthorn hedgerows, although some along the larger
scale field boundaries are patchy in places. Outgrown hedgerow tree species such as oak and
ash regularly appear along the line of the hedgerows,
Some post & rail and post & wire fencing evident specifically near Eakring.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes.
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Apparent
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
C or unclassified
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Historic Pattern - Description Irregular and regular geometric field pattern
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows.
Overall Character Summary Statement
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A rolling and undulating landscape used predominantly for arable landuse in irregular geometric field patterns (also some
organic field patterns). Occasional pastoral landuse is also noted. Field scale varies, although the majority of the fields
are medium to large scale. Boundaries tend to be well maintained hawthorn hedgerows - species-rich hedgerows,
specifically around Eakring. Woodland is present throughout the area in fragmented blocks and occasional linear tracks.
Species tend to be mixed deciduous with some coniferous planting. Species include oak, ash, some sycamore and
beech, hawthorn and acer. Views are therefore interrupted to some extent by vegetation (both hedgerows and
woodland). Views can also be medium to long distance depending on topography, with views to the south including
Cottam and Southwell power stations. Numerous Biological SINCs exist throughout the area - near Eakring, Duke's
Wood, Mansey Common, Dilliner Wood, Nut Wood, Whitestub Lane, Ree Wood, Hockerton Moor Wood, Broadclose
Wood. Mature Landscape Area designations exist in Nut Wood and Duke's Wood.
MN58-1
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MN58-2
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU437
Conditions Sunny, Partly Cloudy, Breezy
Location
OS East
Date
25/08/2009
472664
MN59
Surv CM
OS North
357591
Caunton Road, near Newfield Farm
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Apparent
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform
Views
Medium distance views with frequent wooded skylines,
Views often enclosed by woodland and hedgerows,
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Dominant
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Apparent
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Apparent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Prominent
Forestry Conifer
Forestry Mixed
Prominent
Apparent
Recreation or amenity
Disturbed
Apparent
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Orchard
Description
Predominantly intensive arable regular geometric field pattern generally hawthorn hedgerows.
Some fields of pastoral nature.
Broadleaved woodlands of oak, ash, birch and occasional sycamore and coniferous planting.
Some linear sections of woodland composed of hedgerow species such as oak, hawthorn and ash.
Some horsiculture around settlements (Winkburn & Averham).
Vulnerability fragmented hedgerows leading to loss of existing field pattern.
Horsiculture infringing into fields.
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Apparent
Walls
Fragmented
Prominent
Fences
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Dominant
Prominent
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Hedge (shrubs)
Tree line, belts
Fragmented blocks of broadleaved mixed deciduous woodlands with occasional coniferous
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description planting,
Some linear sections of woodland composed of hedgerow species - oak, ash, hawthorn, sweet
chestnut,
Boundaries predominantly well maintained hawthorn hedgerows - some patchy in places
generally within larger scale arable fields. Species-rich hedgerows exist in places, especially
along tracks, and include species such as hawthorn, oak, ash, rubus, ilex, field maple,
convovulus, rosehip, elder etc,
Some post&rail and post&wire fencing is present, especially around settlements and
pastoral/grazing fields.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes.
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Apparent
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
C or unclassified
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Historic Pattern - Description Irregular and regular geometric field pattern.
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows.
Overall Character Summary Statement
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A landscape dedicated to arable farming, it is interrupted only by mixed deciduous woodland vegetation, and some
pastoral landuse. Views are generally medium to long distance, aside from when vegetation and topography limits them.
Views are interrupted intermittently by power lines and pylons, specifically running north-south near Winkburn Farm.
The settlements within the area (Winkburn, Averham) and individual farms are all vernacular in nature.
Some Mature Landscape Areas are designated throughout the area - Winkburn, averham, Frog Abbey and Kelham Hills.
Some Biological SINC sites are also present in the area - Roe Wood, Cheveral Wood, Spring Wood, Kelham Hills and
Dumble Plantation.
MN59
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU433
Conditions Raining, Cloudy, Breezy
Location
OS East
Date
26/08/2009
473520
MN60
Surv CM
OS North
354635
Hockerton Road
1. Landform
Flat
Prominent
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform,
Flat topography south of Upton
Views
Medium distance views with frequent wooded skylines,
The village of Upton lies atop a small hill which provides good views south towards the Trent valley.
Some sense of enclosure due to settlement of Upton.
Views are interrupted somewhat due to powerlines and pylons intersecting the area from southeastnorthwest within the site. Numerous powerlines and pylons running east-west associated with Staythorpe
Power station run south of the site, interrupting views.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Prominent
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Prominent
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Prominent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Recreation or amenity
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Apparent
LUAllot
Dominant
Apparent
Industrial
Orchard
Description
Majority of land is dedicated to village settlement of Upton,
Remainder of land is fairly equally split between arable and pastoral landuse in regular geometric field
patterns of small to medium scale, with mature, species-rich hedgerows.
Mature trees and ornamental planting is a common feature throughout the village.
A Poultry House is present to the north of the village.
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows leading to loss of wxisting field pattern.
Horsiculture infringing into fields,
Mechanics/scrapyard infringing on surrounding fields.
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Walls
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Dominant
Apparent
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Fragmented
Apparent
Hedge (shrubs)
Fences
Apparent
Tree line, belts
Apparent
Woodland is represented in this area by mature ornamental trees in gardens, along with
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description outgrown hedgerow trees along field and track boundaries.
Boundaries are defined by the landuse - fields have species-rich mature, well maintained
hedgerows (hawthorn, ash, oak, rubus, elder, ilex, convovulus, field maple etc). Boundaries
within the settlement of Upton are composed predominantly of shrub hedges and walls. Some
areas of pasture used for horsicultural purposes have post&rail fencing.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes.
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
C or unclassified
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Historic Pattern - Description Historic settlement,
Irregular geometric field pattern,
Some small freeholders, but mainly leaseholders.
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows.
Overall Character Summary Statement
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An area dominated by the historic settlement of Upton. Views from Upton itself are medium to long distance towards the
south and the Trent valley. Views within the village itself and along tracks are limited by ornamental vegetation and
mature species-rich hedgerows. Topography varies within the area, changing from very gently undulating in the north, to
flat landform south of Upton. Field patterns surrounding the village are small to medium scale and regular geometric.
Landuse directly surrounding the village is predominantly pastoral and moves to arable landuse towards the northern
edge of the area. Some horsiculture exists within the pastoral areas of fields, and post&rail fencing is associated with
this. Boundaries tend to be mature species-rich hedgerows with many outgrown hedgerow tree species following the line
of the hedgerows. An allotment site is present to the south-east of the village. The village itself is highly vernacular and
vegetation reflects this, with all gardens being well maintained with mature ornamental planting. The majority of the
southern and south-eastern area of the site is designated as a Mature Landscape Area.
There are only a few areas that are nor vernacular in nature - a Poultry House to the north of the village, and a
mechanics/scrapyard that lies to the northern edge of the village.
MN60-1
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MN60-2
11 November 2009
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU121
Conditions Raining, Cloudy, Breezy
Location
OS East
Date
26/08/2009
472367
MN61
Surv CM
OS North
356022
Wheatgrass Hill, west of equestrian centre
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Prominent
Stream
Description
Very gently undulating rounded landform,
Some flat areas of topographyto the south of the area.
Stream 'The Wink' and 'Car Dyke' run through the area.
Views
Medium distance views with frequent wooded skylines.
Views often enclosed by hedgerows and vegetation along tracks and near 'The Wink' and 'Car Dyke'
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Dominant
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Insignificant
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Prominent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Recreation or amenity
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Mineral Workings
Apparent
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Orchard
Description
Predominantly intensive arable regular geometric field pattern generally with hawthorn hedgerows.
Areas of open water used as both lakes and SUDS system associated with Hockerton sustainable village
development.
Permanent pastures flood meadow with alder and willow scrub.
Linear sections of riparian vegetation associated with 'The Wink'.
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows leading to loss of existing field pattern.
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Apparent
Walls
Fragmented
Apparent
Fences
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Dominant
Apparent
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Hedge (shrubs)
Tree line, belts
Woodland is composed predominantly of riparian vegetation associated with 'The Wink'.
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description Species include alder, oak, willow, ash, some elm.
Some scrubby woodland associated with Hockerton sustainable development.
Boundaries are generally mature hawthorn hedgerows, with some outgrown hedgerow tree
species such as oak, ash and hawthorn.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes.
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Apparent
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
C or unclassified
A617
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Historic Pattern - Description Irregular geometric field pattern
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows.
Overall Character Summary Statement
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An area defined by the stream running through it - 'The Wink' and 'Car Dyke'. The streams have associated riparian
vegetation running along their paths - alder, oak, willow and some elm. Vegetation in the rest of the area is composed
predominantly of well maintained hawthorn hedgerows that form the boundaries to medium scale intensive arable irregular
geometric fields. Permanent pasture also exists alongside some areas of the streams. Views tend to be medium distance
towards frequently wooded skylines, although views are often enclosed by riparian vegetation and hedgerows. A Mature
Landscape Area is designated around Winkburn and to the south around Upton.
MN61-1
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MN61-2
MN61-3
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU370
Conditions Cloudy, Drizzling
Location
OS East
Date
26/08/2009
471367
MN62
Surv CM
OS North
355530
Hockerton Road
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Apparent
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform,
Views
Medium distance views with frequent wooded skylines,
Views enclosed in places along tracks and roads by hedgerows.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Dominant
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Apparent
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Apparent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Recreation or amenity
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Apparent
Apparent
Apparent
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Orchard
Description
Predominantly intensive arable regular and irregular geometric field pattern generally with hawthorn
hedgerows.
Some pastoral land with individual trees throughout.
Small area of open water with associated riparian vegetation.
Drain/stream (Hockerton Dumble) with associated riparian vegetation.
Small area of mixed deciduous woodland - predominantly broadleaved woodland, with some coniferous
planting.
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows leading to loss of existing field pattern.
Horsiculture infringing into fields
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Walls
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Dominant
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Apparent
Fragmented
Apparent
Fences
Hedge (shrubs)
Tree line, belts
Small fragmented blocks of mixed deciduous woodland (predominantly broadleaved species,
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description with some coniferous planting - oak, ash, birch, horse chestnut, hawthorn, some beech.
Ornamental tree planting in Hockerton village.
Boundaries generally mature, well maintained species-rich hawthorn hedgerows. Species
include hawthorn, rubus, oak, ash, ilex, elder, rosehip, acer etc.
Boundaries in the vicinity of Hockerton and individual farms are often post&rail fencing, often in
tandem with hedgerows.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes.
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
C or unclassified
A617
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Historic Pattern - Description Irregular and regular geometric field pattern.
Semiregular field pattern.
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,
Loss of historic field pattern,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows.
Overall Character Summary Statement
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A gently undulating and rolling topography which allows medium to long distance views towards wooded skylines,
occasionally interrupted by pylons and powerlines running east to west in the south of the area.. Views are often enclosed
by hedgerows along roads and tracks. Field patterns tend to be regular and historic in pattern, with mature, well
maintained, species-rich hedgerows. The busy A617 road forms the north-west boundary of the area. Small fragments of
mixed deciduous woodland exist, with the main fragment being associated with 'The Rookery' in the west of the area,
which is also designated as a Mature Landscape Area, along with Normanton.
Two highly vernacular villages are present within the area, Hockerton and part of Normanton.
MN62
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDU182
LDURef
Conditions Drizzling, Cloudy
Location
OS East
Date
26/08/2009
469624
MN63
Surv CM
OS North
355514
Maythorne Lane
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
Dominant
River
Apparent
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform,
Narrow river corridors within a broad flood plain
Views
Medium distance views with frequent wooded skylines, also interrupted by pylons and powerlines running
east-west to the north of the area.
Views often enclosed by hedgerows along tracks and roads.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Apparent
Open Farmland
Dominant
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Apparent
Wetland
Apparent
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Apparent
Farmland - Pastoral
Prominent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Apparent
Recreation or amenity
Apparent
Forestry broadleaved
Apparent
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Apparent
Mineral Workings
Nursery
Apparent
Commercial
LUAllot
Apparent
Industrial
Apparent
Orchard
Description
Intensive arable regular geometric field pattern predominantly hawthorn hedgerows,
Permanent pastures flood meadow with associated riparian vegetation (willow, alder, elm),
Ornamental Water Gardens with mature trees and open water,
Vulnerability Possible biomass crops,
Fragmented hedgerows leading to loss of existing field pattern,
Horsiculture infringing into fields.
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Walls
Fragmented
Hedge (shrubs)
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Apparent
Fences
Dominant
Apparent
Tree line, belts
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Fragmented blocks of mixed deciduous woodland - Halam Osier Beds Wood, Woods
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description associated with Maythorne (possibly used as coppice).
Riparian tree vegetation associated with River Greet,
Boundaries tend to be well maintained species-rich hedgerows, sometimes associated with
post&rail fencing.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes.
Short rotation coppicing biomass crops.
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Apparent
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
C or unclassified
Cornhill Lane,
Lower Kirklington Road,
Normanton Road
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Historic Pattern - Description Irregular geometric field pattern
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,
poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows
Overall Character Summary Statement
A rolling and undulating topography leading to generally medium distance views with frequently wooded skylines,
interrupted intermittently by pylons and powerlines running east-west in the north of the area. The presence of the River
Greet has a large impact onthe vegetation and landuse of the area. Riparian vegetation such as willow, alder, hawthorn
and elm follow the path of the river, whilst permanent pastures exist alongside it. Areas of flooding have been utilised by
local businesses such as the Ornamental water Gardens in Normanton. There are also numerous areas of open water
throughout the area. Fragmented blocks of mixed deciduous woodland are present throughout the area, whilst some
willow carr is evident near the river, specifically near Maythorne Farm, where evidence of coppicing can be seen. A
number of areas have been designated as Biological SINCs - Halam Osier Beds Wood and an area of woodland to the
north of the area. The settlement of Normanton, along with Maythorne and individual farm settlements are all generally
vernacular in nature. Some variety in age exists.
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MN63-2
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MN63-3
MN63-4
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU181
Conditions Partly cloudy, breezy
Location
OS East
Date
27/08/2009
467611
MN64
Surv CM
OS North
356883
Southwell Road
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Apparent
Stream
Description
Gently undulating and rounded landform
Views
Medium distance views with frequent wooded skylines,
Some views enclosed throughout the site due to topography and vegetation (trees and hedgerows)
restricting views.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Dominant
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Apparent
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Prominent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Recreation or amenity
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Apparent
Apparent
Apparent
Prominent
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Orchard
Description
Intensive arable regular and irregular geometric field pattern with predominantly hawthorn hedgerow
boundaries,
Some smaller scale pastoral fields (generally within the vivinity of the settlement of Edingley and Kirklington),
Some horsiculture also apparent around these areas,
Area intersected by Southwell Trail - a designated Local Nature Reserve,
Ornamental planting with mature trees within and around settlements.
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows leading to loss of existing field pattern,
Horsiculture infringing into fields,
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Dominant
Interlocking
Ditches
Apparent
Linear
Apparent
Walls
Apparent
Fragmented
Apparent
Fences
Apparent
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Apparent
Hedge (shrubs)
Tree line, belts
Fragmented blocks of mixed woodland with some coniferous planting, namely Park Plantation.
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description Also some woodland near Kirklington, although vegetation more riparian in nature (willow carr,
alder, some elm) due to areas of open water and Edingley Beck.
Linear sections of woodland are present most prominently along Southwell Trail, and near Mill
Farm to the west of Kirklington. This area of woodland is also somewhat riparian in nature due
to areas of open water associated with Mill Farm and sluice etc.
Boundaries are predominantly well maintained, mature, species-rich hedgerows (hawthorn,
rubus, ilex, elder, rosehip, malus (apple), acer etc).
Post&rail fencing exists, often in conjunction with hedgerows, around pastoral fields.
Within the settlements, shrub hedging, walls and post and wire fencing can also be seen.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Apparent
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
C or unclassified
Southwell Trail (disused railway
line)
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Historic Pattern - Description Irregular geometric field pattern
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,
Loss of historic field pattern,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows.
Overall Character Summary Statement
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A rolling and undulating topographical area, many views are medium to long distance, although some are limited and
enclosed by the mature, species-rich hedgerows that exist along fields, road and track sides. Views are interrupted
intermittently by pylons and powerlines that bisect the area east-west. The geology of the area dictates the vegetation
that exists upon it - it straddles two distinct geological areas, predominantly Keupar Marl (species-rich meadows and
woodlands) and also Sherwood Sandstone (scrub and acidic grassland). The settlements of Kirklington and Edingley are
generally vernacular in nature, although there are some more recent developments on the outskirts of Edingley, although
still maintaining the use of vernacular materials. Landuse is predominantly intensive arable agriculture, although the
smaller fields surrounding the settlements of Edingley and Kirklington are generally pastoral and include horsiculture use
in some of them. Boundaries tend to reflect the landuse, witrh post and rail fencing appearing around the pastoral fields,
and some electric fencing present where horsiculture exists. A number of streams and drains run through the area,
providing a variety of habitat. Cotton Mill Dyke, Edingley Beck and a number of drains. There are numerous areas
designated as Bilogical SINCs, these include; Southwell Track, Mill Farm, Field east of Edingley.
MN64
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU179
Conditions Partly cloudy, breezy
Location
OS East
Date
27/08/2009
467134
MN65
Surv CM
OS North
355190
Mansfield Road
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Apparent
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform,
Views
Medium distance views with frequently wooded skylines,
Views often enclosed by hedgerows and vegetation.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Dominant
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Apparent
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Apparent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Recreation or amenity
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Mineral Workings
Apparent
Apparent
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Orchard
Description
Intensive arable regular geometric field pattern predominantly hawthorn hedgerow,
Some permanent pastures follow the path of Halam Beck,
Riparian vegetation and open water associated with streams,
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows leading to loss of existing field pattern,
Horsiculture infringing into fields.
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Apparent
Fragmented
Hedge (shrubs)
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Apparent
Dominant
Walls
Apparent
Fences
Apparent
Tree line, belts
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Fragmented blocks of mixed deciduous woodland generally associated with ornamental planting
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description next to settlements,
Linear sections of woodland often as a result of outgrown hedgerow tree species,
Boundaries predominantly mature species-rich hedgerows. Some boundaries along pastoral
fields also post&rail fencing - often in conjunction with hedgerows.
Walls and shrub hedging is often evident in settlements of Halam and Edingley.
Vulnerability to change reduction of woodland due to landuse changes.
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Apparent
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
C or unclassified
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Apparent
Historic Pattern - Description Irregular and regular geometric field pattern
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,
Loss of historic field pattern,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows.
Overall Character Summary Statement
A rolling and undulating topography, resulting in medium distance views towards frequently wooded skylines. The two
settlements of Halam and Edingley are generally vernacular in nature (red brick), although there are some more recent
developments to the outskirts of Halam (council housing) that still retain the vernacular use of materials, although lose
something in vernacular architectural character. Woodland is mixed deciduous and occurs in infrequent fragmented
blocks, generally to the edges of fields. Much of the vegetation in the area is riparian in nature and associated with the
Halam Beck. There are a number of Biological SINCs in the area - Southwell Trail, Grange Farm, Hill farm (near Edingley)
and Cuttersforth Farm.
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MN65
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU179
Conditions Partly cloudy, breezy
Location
OS East
Date
27/08/2009
464186
MN66
Surv CM
OS North
355581
Combs Lane
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Apparent
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform
Views
Medium distance views with frequent wooded skylines,
Views also enclosed by hedgerows and vegetation along fields, roads and tracks
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Dominant
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Prominent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Recreation or amenity
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Mineral Workings
Apparent
Nursery
Apparent
Apparent
Commercial
Industrial
LUAllot
Orchard
Description
Intensive arable regular and irregular geometric field pattern with predominantly hawthorn hedgerows,
Small scale regular geometric pastoral fields with both hedgerows and post & rail fencing,
Small fragmented blocks of mixed deciduous woodland often associated with farms.
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows leading to loss of existing field pattern,
Horsiculture infringing into fields.
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Dominant
Linear
Apparent
Walls
Apparent
Fragmented
Apparent
Fences
Apparent
Hedge (shrubs)
Apparent
Tree line, belts
Apparent
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Fragmented blocks of mixed deciduous woodland - species include oak, ash, birch, sycamore,
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description horse chestnut, hawthorn etc.
Some ornamental tree planting associated with housing around settlements of farnsfield and
Edingley,
Boundaries composed predominantly of mature, well maintained hawthorn hedgerows. Some
hedgerows are patchy in places within field systems, although hedgerows lining tracks and
roads can be species-rich and include species such as hawthorn, oak, ash, rubus, elder,
rosehip, convovulus and ilex.
Vulnerability to change reduction of woodland due to landuse changes.
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
C or unclassified
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Apparent
Historic Pattern - Description Irregular geometric field pattern,
semiregular field pattern
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,
Loss of historic field pattern,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows.
Overall Character Summary Statement
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A rolling and undulating topography resulting in medium distance views towards fequently wooded skylines. Views are
often enclosed by hedgerows and woodland vegetation along tracks and roads. Landuse is generally arable agriculture,
although there are some pastoral fields generally in the vicinity of settlements. Boundaries to pastoral fields are often post
& rail and sometiimes used in conjunction with hedgerows. The settlements of Farnsfield and Edingley and individual
farms that fall within the area are generally vernacular in nature, however there are some more recent developments to
the west of Farnsfield. The area surrounding Farnsfield, along with an area near New Manor farm have been designated
as a Mature Landscape Area.
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU374
Conditions Sunny, partly cloudy
Location
OS East
Date
28/08/2009
463973
MN67
Surv CM
OS North
354284
Greaves Lane
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform
Views
Medium to long distance views with frequent wooded skylines, interrupted by pylons and powerlines
bisecting east-west to the south of the area.
Views enclosed by hedgerows and some woodland along tracks and roads.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Dominant
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Apparent
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Apparent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Recreation or amenity
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Apparent
Apparent
Apparent
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
LUAllot
Apparent
Orchard
Apparent
Description
Apparent
Industrial
Intensive arable regular geometric field pattern predominantly hawthorn hedgerows,
Some smaller scale pastoral fields, generally with post & rail fencing, often in conjunction with hedgerows,
Mixed woodland and some plantations with occasional coniferous planting.
Some drains and streams running through area with associated low growing riparian vegetation,
Area of ancient orchard associated with settlement of Halam,
Some areas of horsiculture predominantly around settlement of Halam, with associated post & rail and
electric fencing, and some wooden sheds.
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows leading to loss of existing field pattern,
Horsiculture infringing into fields,
further development of Southwell encroaching into agricultural space.
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
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Apparent
Dominant
Walls
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Apparent
Fragmented
Apparent
Fences
Hedge (shrubs)
Tree line, belts
Generally fragmented blocks, with some linear sections of mixed deciduous woodland with
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description some coniferous planting.
Combs Wood, Bird Wood, Margaret's Spring, Shaftbecks Bank, Horsepasture Wood, Loath Hill,
Jacksons Wood, Far Levs Holt, Godson Plantation, Middlehey, Eatmoor Plantation.
Area of ancient Orchard near Halam (Hallam Orchard, Godber's Orchard, Little Temple
Orchard),
Boundaries are generally well maintained hawthorn hedgerows. Some are patchy in places
along larger scale arable fields. Many have some outgrown hedgerow tree species growing
along line of hedgerows (oak, ash, hawthorn),
Field boundaries to areas of pasture or horsiculture are often post & rail fencing, often used in
conjunction with hedgerows.
Hedgerows along tracks and lanes can often be species-rich, including species such as
hawthorn, oak, ash, rubus, ilex, convovulus, elder, rosehip etc.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes.
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Apparent
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
C or unclassified
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Apparent
Historic Pattern - Description Irregular geometric field pattern,
Semiregular field pattern
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows.
Overall Character Summary Statement
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An area of rolling and undulating topography resulting in medium to long distance views towards frequently wooded
skylines and interrupted intermittently by pylons and powerlines running east-west to the south of the area. A
predominantly arable agricultural landscape with medium to large scale fields of irregular geometric pattern, smaller scale
pastoral fields with some horsiculture are also apparent, generally closer to settlements. Boundaries to fields tend to be
composed of well maintained hedgerows (patchy in places to some of the larger fields) with some outgrown hedgerow tree
species occurring along the line of the hedgerows. Post & rail fencing can be seen to the boundaries of the pastoral
fields, with some temporary electric fencing to areas of horsiculture. Fragmented blocks of mixed deciduous woodland
occur throughout the area, with some areas of linear woodland to the west of the area. Historic Orchards are present on
the outskirts of the settlement of Halam. Some small areas of open water exist throughout the area, and along with some
streams and drains, there is some associated riparian vegetation. The settlement of Halam itself, along with individual
farming settlements are composed predominantly of vernacular buildings.
Some areas throoughout the site are designated as Biological SINC sites - Combs Wood, Bird Wood, Hartswell Farm,
Margarets Spring, Horsepasture Wood, Oxton Dumble, HoneyKnab Lane, Radley Road, Cuttersforth Track, Cottage farm,
New Hall Farm, Brockley Farm.
Numerous areas also have Mature Landscape Designation - South of Halam, South of Edingley, New Holbeck Farm,
Turncroft Farm.
MN67-1
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MN67-2
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU328
Conditions Sunny, partly cloudy
Location
OS East
Date
28/08/2009
469973
MN68
Surv CM
OS North
350746
High Cross Lane
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Apparent
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform,
Narrow stream corridor
Views
Medium to long distance views with frequent wooded skylines, interrupted intermittently by powerlines and
pylons running east-west to the south of the area,
Views often enclosed by hedgerows, vegetation (i.e woods and riparian vegetation), and settlements.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Dominant
Woodland
Apparent
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Apparent
Farmland with woods
Apparent
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Apparent
Urban
Apparent
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Apparent
Forestry broadleaved
Recreation or amenity
Apparent
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Apparent
Commercial
Nursery
LUAllot
Apparent
Orchard
Prominent
Description
Mineral Workings
Industrial
Intensive arable regular geometric field pattern with predominantly hawthorn hedgerows,
Norwood Park, including ancient Orchards,
Some smaller scale pastoral fields with some horsiculture,
stream track with associated riparian vegetation,
Leisure Cnetre with associated rugby/football grounds,
Some allotment gardens to south of Southwell,
Golf course,
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows leading to loss of existing field pattern,
Horsiculture infringing into fields,
Market gardening,
Residential devleopment of Southwell impinging on agricultural land.
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Dominant
Interlocking
Ditches
Apparent
Walls
Apparent
Linear
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Apparent
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Apparent
Fragmented
Hedge (shrubs)
Fences
Apparent
Tree line, belts
Apparent
Fragmented blocks of mixed deciduous woodland, some with occasional coniferous planting.
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description Some linear sections of woodland, bounding fields, also woodland associated with stream/drain,
Orchard associated with Norwood Park,
Boundaries composed predominantly of well maintained hawthorn hedgerows, some patchy in
places to larger scale arable fields. Others are species-rich along tracks and lanes and include
species such as hawthorn, ash, oak, rubus, convovulus, elder, rosehip, ilex.
Boundaries to pastoral fields and near settlements also composed of post&rail and post&wire
fencing.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodlanddue to landuse changes.
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Apparent
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
C or unclassified
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Apparent
Historic Pattern - Description Irregular geometric fields,
Semiregular field pattern,
Parks gardens and woodland
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,
Loss of historic field pattern,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows.
Overall Character Summary Statement
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A predominantly arable agricultural landscape, with some smaller scale pastoral fields along with some horsiculture. A
portion of the land is also dedicated to leisure activities, with Norwood Park Golf Course, Brinkley Golf Course, South Hill
Cricket Ground, Southwell Recreation Ground, Leisure Centre, Rugby/Football Ground, Norwood Park, allotments and
Nurseries present within the area. Along with the presence of Nottingham Trent University (Brackenhurst College), the
presence of these facilities is due to the close proximity of Southwell to the area. Views tend to be medium to long
distance across the rolling and undulating topography, with frequently wooded skylines, interrupted intermittently by
pylons and powerlines running east-west to the south of the area.
Vegetation consists of well maintained hedgerows forming the boundaries to fields and tracks, fragmented and linear
blocks of mixed deciduous woodland with some coniferous planting, Riparian vegetation associated with Westhorpe
Dumble and Halloughton Dumble, and some ornamental planting associated with settlements. Settlements throughout
the area are Halloughton, South Hill, Brinkley, fringe areas of Southwell and individual houses (predominantly
farmhouses). The buildings tend to be vernacular, with a few exceptions of more modern developments.
Numerous Biological SINC areas exist - westhorpe Dumble, Nottingham Trent University, Brinkley farm and halloughton
Dumble. A Mature Landscape Area exists arounf Nottingham Trent University.
MN68-1
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MN68-2
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU328
Conditions sunny, partly cloudy
Location
OS East
Date
28/08/2009
466683
MN69
Surv CM
OS North
352136
Cotmoor Lane
1. Landform
Flat
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Prominent
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform,
Narrow stream corridor,
Views
Medium to long distance views with frequent wooded skylines,
Views often enclosed by wooded skylines and hedgerows along road, track and field boundaries.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Dominant
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Apparent
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Apparent
Urban
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Forestry broadleaved
Recreation or amenity
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Apparent
Apparent
Prominent
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Apparent
Orchard
Description
Predominantly intensive arable regular geometric field pattern with predominantly hawthorn hedgerow
boundaries,
Some smaller scale regular and irregular geometric pastoral fields,
Ornamental planting associated with settlements,
Leisure facilties within Goverton, including tennis Courts,
Horsiculture associated with Hill Farm,
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows leading to loss of existing field pattern,
Horsiculture infringing into fields,
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Apparent
Walls
Fragmented
Apparent
Fences
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Dominant
Apparent
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Hedge (shrubs)
Tree line, belts
Fragmented blocks of mixed deciduous woodland with some coniferous planting (Halloughton
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description Wood) and some blocks throughout fields,
Linear sections of woodland - riparian species associated with Halloughton Dumble,
Ornamental planting associated with settlement of Thurgaton and Goverton,
Boundaries predominantly formed by well maintained hawthorn hedgerows, some are patchy in
places, especially to larger scale arable fields. Many of these hedgerows are species-rich and
include species such as hawthorn, oak, ash, rubus, ilex, elder and rosehip.
Some boundaries are formed by fencing - post & rail fencing features along boundaries of
hosiculture.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
C or unclassified
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Apparent
Historic Pattern - Description Irregular geometric field pattern,
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,
Loss of historic field pattern,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows.
Overall Character Summary Statement
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A rolling and undulating landscape with medium to long distance views with frequently wooded skylines. The settlements
of Thurgaton and Goverton lie within the area and are composed predominantly of vernacular style buildings, with the
exception of some more modern developments. Fragmented blocks of mixed deciduous woodland occur throughout the
site, with the largest area being Halloughton wood. Linear sections of riparian vegetation follow the path of Halloughton
Dumble through the area, which is also designated as a Biological SINC, along with Halloughton Wood, and High Cross
Lane.
MN69-1
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MN69-2
MN69-3
11 November 2009
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU373
Conditions Partly cloudy, Breezy
Location
Date
01/09/2009
466148
OS East
MN70
Surv CM
OS North
349354
Hagg Lane
1. Landform
Flat
Apparent
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Insignificant
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Apparent
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform, sloping down towards the west.
Some areas of flat topography,
Views
Medium to long distance views with frequent wooded skylines.
Views enclosed at times by hedgerows and woodland vegetation.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Dominant
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Apparent
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Apparent
Urban
Apparent
Apparent
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Apparent
Forestry broadleaved
Recreation or amenity
Apparent
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Apparent
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Industrial
LUAllot
Orchard
Description
Intensive arable regular and irregular geometric field pattern predominantly hawthorn hedgerows,
Mixed deciduous woodland with coniferous planting in some,
Linear sections of riparian woodland following the path of stream/drain,
Some ornamental planting/trees associated with settlements of Thurgaton, WestHill and Gonalston,
Some linear areas of permanent pasture associated with stream,
Also some small - medium scale pastoral fields, generally associated with farms.
Remains of historic Roman Building near Thistly Coppice.
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows leading to loss of existing field pattern,
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
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Apparent
Dominant
Walls
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Apparent
Fragmented
Apparent
Fences
Hedge (shrubs)
Tree line, belts
Fragmented blocks of mixed deciduous woodland of varying scale. Some small blocks
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description interspersed among fields, some larger blocks of woodland and plantations.
Epperstone Park, Birkhouse Wood, Rosselle Wood, Bentley Wood, Thistly Coppice, Foxhole
Wood.
Linear sections of mixed deciduous riparian vegetation associated with Thurgarton Beck and
Spitalwood Dumble,
Boundaries tend to be well maintained hawthorn hedgerows - some are patchy in places,
especially in larger arable fields.
Some hedgerows are species-rich especially along tracks - oak, ash, hawthorn, elder, rubus,
ilex, convovulus etc.
Post&rail and post&wire fencing is also evident, particularly around pastoral fields and near
farms.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Apparent
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
C or unclassified
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Apparent
Historic Pattern - Description Irregular geometric field pattern,
Semi-regular field pattern,
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,
Loss of historic field pattern,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows.
Overall Character Summary Statement
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A relatively large area, with numerous fragmented blocks of mixed deciduous woodland throughout it. Linear sections of
mixed riparian vegetation exist throughout the site, associated with the numerous streams and drains. Topography is
relatively flat, with occasional undulations. Views are therefore medium to long distance, with some areas having
enclosed views due to woodland vegetation and hedgerows along tracks and roads. Well maintained hawthorn
hedgerows form the predominant boundaries to arable and pastoral fields, tracks and roads. Some fencing occurs
(post&rail and post&wire) around pastoral fields and near the settlements of Gonalston, Thurgaton, West Hill, and
individual farms. Numerous areas have been designated as Biological SINC areas - Thistly Coppice, all linear sections of
riparian vegetation, Foxhole Wood, Bentley Wood, Rosselle Wood, Spitalwood Dumble, Spital Wood, Epperstone Park
and areas associated with Birkhouse Reservoirs. Mature Landscape Designation exists at Epperstone Park and near
Gonalston.
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU322
Conditions Partly Cloudy, Drizzling
Location
OS East
Date
02/09/2009
463539
MN71
Surv CM
OS North
350765
Track off Southwell Road
1. Landform
Flat
Insignificant
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Apparent
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Apparent
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform,
Some areas of flat landform,
Views
Medium distance views with frequent wooded skylines,
Views sometimes enclosed due to woodland vegetation and hedgerows,
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Dominant
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Apparent
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Dominant
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Apparent
Urban
Apparent
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Prominent
Forestry broadleaved
Recreation or amenity
Apparent
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Mineral Workings
Commercial
Nursery
Insignificant
LUAllot
Insignificant
Industrial
Orchard
Description
Intensive arable regular geometric field pattern predominantly hawthorn hedgerows,
Some pastoral fields - generally smaller in scale than the arable fields,
Fragmented blocks of mixed deciduous woodland,
Rifle range recreation facilities associated with Epperstone,
Allotment gardens also associated with Epperstone,
Criftin Enterprise Centre brings a commercial element to the area, along with the presence of a Fish Farm.
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows leading to loss of existing field pattern
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Apparent
Walls
Fragmented
Apparent
Fences
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Dominant
Apparent
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Hedge (shrubs)
Apparent
Tree line, belts
Mixed deciduous riparian vegetation in linear sections following the path of Oxton Dumble,
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description Some small fragmented blocks of mixed deciduous woodland,
Outgrown hedgerow tree species are common along hedgerows and tracks,
Boundaries tend to be well maintained hawthorn hedgerows, patchy in places. Some of these
hedgerows are species-rich, especially along small pastoral fields and some tracks - hawthorn,
oak, ash, elder, rubus, convovulus, ilex etc.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes.
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Apparent
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
C or unclassified
A6097 Oxton Bypass,
Epperstone Road,
B6388 Southwell Road
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Apparent
Historic Pattern - Description Irregular geometric field pattern,
Some semiregular field patterns,
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,
Poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows.
Overall Character Summary Statement
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An area defined by arable landuse, with some pastoral landuse. Boundaries tend to be composed of generally well
maintained hawthorn hedgerows, some are patchy in places. Outgrown hawthorn tree species occur along many of the
hedgerows - oak, ash and acer. Some fencing (post&rail and post&wire) exists predominantly associated with smaller
pastoral fields. Some small fragmented blocks of mixed deciduous woodland exist within fields and alongside
developments. Some commercial developments are located within the area - Fish Farm to the east of Epperstone and the
Criftin Enterprise Centre. The area is bisected by the main road of Oxton Bypass.
Mature Landscape Areas are designated north west of Epperstone. Biological SINC areas exist to the north of the area,
along Oxton Dumble and to the north of Epperstone.
Two settlements lie within the area - outskirts of Oxton and Epperstone. Both settlements are vernacular, the only
exception being the individual development of Criftin Enterprise Centre.
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MN71-2
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LCPRef
LANDSCAPE CHARACTER SURVEY SHEET (report)
CharType
Mid-Nottinghamshire Farmlan
LDURef
LDU387
Conditions Partly Cloudy, some sun
Location
OS East
Date
03/09/2009
462196
MN72
Surv CM
OS North
347785
Westfields Lane, Woodborough
1. Landform
Flat
Apparent
Valley Side
Gently Undulating
Dominant
Valley Floor
Strongly undulating
Plateau
Steep
Other natural features present:
River
Apparent
Stream
Description
Gently undulating rounded landform,
Some areas of flat topography near Woodborough
Views
Medium to long distance views with frequent wooded skylines.
Relatively strong sense of enclosure throughout area due to well maintained species-rich hedgerows
forming boundary to roads and fields.
2. Landcover
Land Use
Open Farmland
Dominant
Woodland
Farmland with Trees
Apparent
Parkland
Farmland with woods
Apparent
Wetland
Farmland - Arable
Prominent
Open Water
Farmland - Pastoral
Prominent
Urban
Prominent
Farmland - Rough gra
Surburban
Farmland - Mixed
Village
Prominent
Forestry broadleaved
Recreation or amenity
Apparent
Forestry Conifer
Disturbed
Forestry Mixed
Mineral Workings
Nursery
Apparent
Commercial
LUAllot
Insignificant
Industrial
Apparent
Orchard
Description
Intensive arable regular geometric field pattern with predominantly hawthorn hedgerows,
Ornamental parkland landscapes with mature trees,
Permanent pastures with flood meadow - alder and willow scrub,
Some horsiculture,
Allotments and Nursery associated with Woodborough,
Fish Farm near Epperstone.
Vulnerability Fragmented hedgerows leading to loss of existing field pattern,
Horsiculture infringing into fields
Woodland Cover
Extensive
Hedgerows (trees and shrubs)
Interlocking
Ditches
Linear
Walls
Fragmented
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Apparent
Fences
Dominant
Apparent
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Hedge (shrubs)
Tree line, belts
Riparian vegetation associated with Order Beck, Dover Beck, Grimesmoor Dyke,
Woodland Cover /
Boundaries Description Small fragments of mixed deciduous woodland,
Boundaries predominantly well maintained species-rich hedgerows - hawthorn, ash, oak, field
maple, ilex, rubus, convovulus, etc,
Boundaries closer to settlement and along pastoral fields are often post&wire and post&rail
fencing - often associated with horsiculture.
Vulnerability to change Reduction of woodland due to landuse changes.
2. Historic Pattern
Pattern Type
Organic
Planned
Dominant
Unenclosed
Field Boundary Type
Field Size
Overall Pattern
No boundaries
Small
>75% Geometric Fields
Straight boundaries
Medium
Curving sinuous
Large
Transport Pattern - Route
Transport Pattern - Form
Transport Pattern - Verges
Trunk A Road
Tracks
Straight
Absent
B Road
Railway
Winding
Variable
Sunken
Uniform (wide/med/narrow)
C or unclassified
Ditched
Settlement
Town
Village
Hamlet
Isolated
Country house
Building Style
Vernacular
Dominant
Non-vernacular
Apparent
Historic Pattern - Description Irregular geometric field pattern,
Some semiregular field patterns,
Historic Pattern Vulnerability to change
Loss of hedgerows due to arable landuse,
Loss of historic field pattern,
poor management and fragmentation of historic hedgerows.
Overall Character Summary Statement
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An area defined by both the settlement of Woodhouse and the presence of multiple Streams and Dykes running through
the area. The topography is generally gently undulating, although there is an area of flat landform to the east of
Woodborough. The predominant landuse is arable, although there are pastoral fields located near the village and next to
the streams of Dover Beck, Order Beckand Grimesmoor Dyke. Horsiculture exists in some of these pastoral fields. The
boundaries to the arable fields tend to be mature, well maintained, species-rich hedgerows, often with some outgrown
hedgerow tree species (oak and ash). Fencing - especially post&rail - is often used around pastoral fields, sometimes in
conjunction with hedgerows. A variety of vegetation exists throughout the area - ornamental planting with mature tree
species around the vicinity of Woodborough, and riparian vegetation associated with the streams. There are a number of
differing commercial sites, a Fishery and a Nursery to the east of the area. Leisure sites are also present - Sports
Grounds and Playing Fields.
A Mature Landscape Area designation is present around the east of the area associated with the streams and riparian
vegetation. There is a Biological SINC designation within Woodborough itself, near the Papermill, near Lowdham Mill and
near Ox pastures.
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MN72-2
MN72-3
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