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The designated area between Sydenham Hill (road) and the disused railway line is a woodland re-colonisation on the extensive gardens of the large 19th century mansions. I don't think there is anything "ancient" about it at all.


I used to play there 50+ years ago. Perhaps it was clearer to see then.


Did any one else play there who can confirm this?


In the absence of any evidence I think it is a mis-designation.


As I said before, I'll be happy to be proved wrong.


John K

edhistory Wrote:

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> The designated area between Sydenham Hill (road)

> and the disused railway line is a woodland

> re-colonisation on the extensive gardens of the

> large 19th century mansions. I don't think there

> is anything "ancient" about it at all.


Happily, whether it's been continuous or replanted doesn't matter for the official definition.

"In the 1870s large Victorian villas with extensive gardens were established on Sydenham Hill, and the wood is now a unique mix of old woodland, Victorian garden survivors and recent woodland."


So where is this "old woodland", or is it only old like me?


It's not the former railway land, nor the Victorian gardens.


Interesting mis-use of the word "demonstrate" in your quotation.


John K

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