Interest Biological Location map Magic Map | Grid reference TQ514968TQ524953 Area 47.3 hectares Notification 1986 | |
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Curtismill Green is a 47.3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Epping and Brentwood in Essex. It is registered common land. A report by Essex County Council in 2007 stated that the site was in multiple ownership, and it was in poor condition.
Map of Curtismill Green, Romford, UK
The site is a relic of the ancient Forest of Waltham, of which Epping Forest is the largest surviving part. It is unimproved grassland and scrub with both damp and dry areas, with a number of uncommon species. Notable plant species in grassland areas include Orange Foxtail, Lesser Spearwort and Yellow Rattle. There are also a number of ponds.
There is public access to the site.
References
Curtismill Green Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA