Ashurst Wood Conservation Group

Introduction:
Ashurst Wood is set within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (ANOB) and has an SSSI (Special Site of Scientific Interest) within its northern boundary. Ashurst Wood is made up of large areas of open spaces, with farmland, ancient woodlands and park areas.

Geology:
Ashurst Wood stands on Tunbridge Wells Sand and Wadhurst Clay. Areas within the northern boundary which are set on sandstone have been quarried for the production of glass used for the building of the Crystal Palace in London, for the Great Exhibition of 1851. The junction between the permeable sand and impermeable clay is marked by the presence of seepage lines and springs/streams in wooded areas. These are called Ghyll streams/springs which is a traditional Sussex term of the High Weald, which supports rare and unique flora and fauna.

The Village has two areas of parkland. John Pears Field, which was donated to the village in 1970, by Mrs. Molly Pears, as a memorial to her husband, to be used as a village meeting place and recreation area. The other area is a Recreation Ground which is the main sports area.

Website: www.ashurstwoodparishcouncil.gov.uk

See also: A Brief History of Ashurst Wood