Heath / forest mosaic historic information

Large areas of woodland, generally modern plantation, interspersed with a mixture of heathland and small-scale enclosure, particularly in the vicinity of the older (i.e. at least medieval) settlements. Some disruption from modern uses such as recreation and military use.

Known archaeology

Relatively little known. See Lowland Heathland.

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