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GEN:
A common of dry heathland and some wet modified bog often fringed by dense {\it P. aquilinum}.

ANOTES:
A public bridleway crosses this common and there are other tracks that are not public rights of way.

GNOTES:
Rights: The following information from Commons Schedule 1989.

There are 2 finalized rights for sheep pasture. Rights are given in 'gaits' and are attached to properties. The grazing is in accordance with several rules :

1.	No stock other than sheep.

2	Rams only in 'chasing up' period (two weeks in December).

3	'Gait' = ewe and followers up to 12 August and thereafter 1 sheep.

4	No subletting without permission of owner of moor - any relinquished reverts to the owner.

5	Sheep must be marked.

6	Undipped sheep must be removed before 1 November.

7	No diseased animals and the owner of dead sheep must remove and bury these.

8	Commoners may not erect or place on the moor bedding stacks, shelves or food racks or leave feed or fodder, nor pull/take ling, rushes, turf, peat, bracken without the permission of the owner.

5 farms enjoy sheep gaits on the moor, so 7 graziers altogether.
 
The common is within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and in the Nidderadle AONB.


GEN:
A common of acid grasslands, acid flushes and streams South of West Scrafton.

ANOTES:
A bridlepath passes along the western edge of the common and a footpath along the eastern edge.

SOURCE:
Brief field survey. English Nature Phase 1 survey.

GNOTES:
Rights:There are 6 finalized rights of pasture for sheep, cattle or ponies. There is one right for shooting. One right is held 'in gross'. Contiguous commons - CL 379, 105. In Yorkshire Dales National Park.


GEN:
A common of two larger sections and three small sections in and around the village of Middleham. Improved, acidic and semi-improved grasslands with some planted woodland.

ANOTES:
Footpaths, bridleways and a minor road cross the larger sections. Two of the smaller sections are along roads.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 19 finalized rights of pasture for sheep and cattle. They are all held 'in gross' i.e. are not attached to land ownership. Rights are limited to parts of the unit and by time units. 22nd. May to 11th. October (or 31st August in the case of followers). Rights are given in 'gaits' - 1gait = 2 stirks or 1 cow or 5 geld sheep or 4 ewes and followers. There is a non-common right for 'Racehorse training gallops' put in the rights section.


GEN:
Blanket bog upslope with streams, flushes and calcareous grasslands.

ANOTES:
No formal footpaths or bridleways cross the common though a track splits the western end from the main part.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 2 rights for turbary. (This unit is Tongue Moss Peat Grounds).Contiguous with part of CL141. In Yorkshire Dales National Park.


GEN:
A small, triangular shaped common on a gentle NE facing slope. Contains tall herb vegetation and rank grassland with scattered scrub, and a small area of amenity grassland.

ANOTES:
A public footpath crosses the northern tip of the common.


GEN:
A common of dry modified and blanket bogs.

ANOTES:
A bridlepath passes through the northernmost corner of the common.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 110 finalized entries. There are 17 final rights of pasture for sheep only. There are 93 rights of estovers (for ling), 98 rights for turbary and 98 for stone. There are 10 cross-references to CL32. 8 rights are held in gross i.e. are not attached to land ownership.

In Yorkshire Dales National Park.


GEN:
Split into four detached sections. The largest is wet modified bog, the other three are small, enclosed areas of sheep-grazed calcareous grassland.

OWNERS:
Part owned jointly by three private owners. Remainder owned by Burton-cum-Walden Parish Council.

ANOTES:
A public footpath runs along the track which crosses Morpeth Scar and continues to the small, detached section at SE027865.

SOURCE:
1)YDNP Phase 1 habitat survey map.
2)Field survey.

GNOTES:
Burton Outstray is contiguous with CL62.
There are 75 rights of turbary, 75 rights of common in the soil and 75 rights of piscary.

Three rights are held in gross. Common in soil rights relate to stone. Different types of right relate to different areas of common. Measured area smaller than registered area. Part of this common is within the Pennine Dales ESA.


GEN:
A common of blanket bogs, acid grassland, dry heaths and flushes south of Gunnerside.

ANOTES:
No public rights of way are found on this common.

SOURCE:
Lovely Seat-Stainton Moors SSSI Citation.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 14 finalized rights of pasture (including for 14 for sheep, 8 for cattle, 7 for ponies and 9 for other grazing).  There are 8 other rights (7 for turbary and 1 for 'stones'). The grazing rights are in 'gaits'.  One rightholder is limited to a certain time period and the rest are unlimited. Contiguous with CL 158. In Yorkshire Dales National Park. In Lovely Seat - Stainton Moors SSSI.


GEN:
A common of amenity grasslands and trees with a stream.


GEN:
The common is split into 5 detached sections. The largest section is an area of grazed land on a gentle NNE facing slope above Wensleydale. It is mostly wet heath with peripheral areas of marshy grassland and unimproved acid grassland. Other sections include a Yorkshire Wildlife Trust reserve and amenity grasslands.

ANOTES:
The main section of this common is crossed by 2 public footpaths (joining). The smaller sections include Seata quarry (a Yorkshire Wildlife Trust reserve with open access), a small area of scrub and grassland through which a public footpath passes and open amenity grassland in Aysgarth.

GNOTES:
There are 50 rights of estovers, 50 rights of turbary and 50 rights of common in the soil.

Rights of estovers are for ling. Common in the soil rights are for stones. Rights are detailed for each different part of common.

In Yorkshire Dales National Park. About 20 per cent of this common is within the Pennine Dales ESA.


GEN:
A linear common of verges alongside tracks.

ANOTES:
Footpaths and bridleways along all parts of the common.

GNOTES:
No rights. In Yorkshire Dales National Park. In Pennine Dales ESA.


GEN:
Dry modified bog and blanket bog on a gentle north facing slope, with peripheral areas of wet heath and acid grassland at the northern end. Used for sheep grazing.

GNOTES:
Contiguous with CL152. 2 rights void. In Pennine Dales ESA.


GEN:
A common of semi-improved acidic grasslands and scattered scrub near Richmond.

OWNERS:
Owned by The Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of the Borough of Richmond.

GNOTES:
Rights: A right (for grazing cattle) is held 'in gross' by the Richmond Burbage Pastures Committee.


GEN:
Freeholders Wood is a woodland of {\it Corylus avellana} coppice with a rich ground flora and local flush communities. The common includes 4 other small sections.

OWNERS:
Originally owned by two private owners. Now owned by North Yorkshire County Council.

ANOTES:
Open access. Public footpaths cross Freeholders Wood. The small detached sections are adjacent to public rights of way.

GRAZINT:
Occasional roe deer grazing in Freeholders Wood. Smaller sections are sheep grazed.

SOURCE:
Field survey. Freeholders Wood SSSI Citation.

GNOTES:
Rights: There is one right for the inhabitants of Bradleys - a right to gather stones that is held 'in gross' i.e. are not attached to land ownership. Freeholders Wood SSSI includes all of the larger section of this common and a small section that is not common land.


GEN:
This common is split into three detached sections, situated to the 
south of Hawes and Bainbridge. All are used for sheep grazing.

OWNERS:
Parts owned by two private owners. Remainder of the land is subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
All the detached sections of the common are situated adjacent to tracks/roads open to public access. No public footpaths cross any of the detached sections according to the OS Landranger map.

GNOTES:
There are 37 rights of common in the soil and 27 rights for sheep washing. Common in the soil rights include entries for stone (37) and lead (34). Sheep washing is only allowed in Green Scar Mine Washfold. In Pennine Dales ESA.


GEN:
Split into 10 detached sections. The 8 smallest sections in and around Hawes were not surveyed. The 2 largest sections contain grazed dry modified bog, acid grassland and calcareous grassland.

OWNERS:
Owned by The Lord Trustees of the Manor of Bainbridge.

ANOTES:
The Pennine Way (a public bridleway here) crosses the western most section on the western side of Ten End Peat Ground. Two public bridleways cross Wether Fell, one just inside the northern boundary, and the other at the eastern end where it joins the Roman Road, which is used frequently by walkers. Of the remaining eight small detached sections (which were not surveyed), six are situated along the A684 in Hawes, one along the B6255 near Hawes, and one along a public footpath on the north side of the River Ure (SD939909).

SOURCE:
1)Field survey.
2)YDNP Phase 1 survey map.

GNOTES:
There are 40 rights of turbary. One right is held in gross. All rights are limited to parts of the unit only. The measured area is larger than the registered area.  In Pennine Dales ESA.


GEN:
A small common of neutral grasslands west of Countersett.

ANOTES:
No public footpaths cross this common although a minor road passes along its western side.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 8 finalized rights for 'limestone, gravel and other stones'. In Yorkshire Dales National Park.


GEN:
Tall herb vegetation and {\it P. aquilinum} with peripheral areas of dense scrub, occupying a small disused quarry site. Also a small section of woodland to the east of Whashton.

ANOTES:
A public bridleway runs just inside the NW boundary.


GEN:
Wooded river banks with some open areas and river shingle along the River Swale.

OWNERS:
Owned by Brampton-on-Swale Parish Council.

ANOTES:
A public footpath follows the river bank in the southern section.


GEN:
Broad-leaved woodland on a south-east facing slope above the River Cover.

OWNERS:
Part owned by Melmerby Parish Meeting. Remainder of the land subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 2 public footpaths, which join near a footbridge over the River Cover. There is a good view of the spring ground flora from the footpaths.

GNOTES:
There is one claim in fee simple to all sporting rights, fishing and shooting included.


GEN:
A common of blanket bogs, acid grssland, wet heaths and old lead mine spoil.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Parish Trustees of Thoralby.

ANOTES:
No public right of way passes over this common.

GNOTES:
Rights: There is one finalized right of pasture for sheep only. This right is held 'in gross' i.e. is not attached to land ownership. There is one cross-reference to CL276.


GEN:
A common of blanket bog, acid grasslands and mine spoil.

ANOTES:
No formal public rights of way cross the common.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 8 finalized rights of turbary.  In Yorkshire Dales National Park. Measured area larger than registered area.


GEN:
A common of blanket bogs and acidic grassland 4 miles south of Bainbridge.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 5 finalized rights of turbary. In Yorkshire Dales National Park. Measured area larger than registered area.


GEN:
A common of blanket bogs and some bare peat on Thoralby Common.

GNOTES:
Rights: There is one finalized right for sheep grazing held by Thoralby Parish Meeting. There is one cross-reference to CL 217. This common is within Yorkshire Dales National Park. The measured area is greater than the registered area.


GEN:
Improved, cattle grazed grassland enclosed by discontinuous hedgerows and fencing.

ANOTES:
A public footpath runs along the southern boundary.

GNOTES:
One right is held in gross. Grazing limited from 13th May to 11th October each year. There is a payment made for each animal out on the common.


GEN:
The common is situated on a valley plateau on the north west side of 
Addleborough. Dry stone boundary walls (which have collapsed in 
several places) surround an isolated area of mire which may have formed 
in a shallow basin on the plateau.

GNOTES:
There is 1 right of turbary. Measured area is greater than registered area.


GEN:
A small common of acid grasslands which is part of Swineside Moor. Measured area less than registered area.

GNOTES:
No rights. In Yorkshire Dales National Park. Contiguous with CL 37.


GEN:
A small area of mire situated on a valley floor. Enclosed entirely by a stockproof dry stone wall.

OWNERS:
Owned by Aysgarth and District Parish Council.

ANOTES:
A public bridleway runs along the valley slope on the north side of the common (outside CL boundary).

GNOTES:
There are 34 rights of turbary and 34 rights of common in the soil. Different types of right relate to separate parts of the unit. Common in the soil entries relate to quarrying rights. There is also a small section of this common to the east of Thornton Mire (less than 1 Ha.) which is not shown on the map and was not surveyed. In Pennine Dales ESA.


GEN:
A common of acidic grasslands, flushes, {\it Pteridium aquilinum}.

ANOTES:
A public footpath passes from north to south of this common, partly along the western boundry. There are also bridleways on the northern and eastern sides.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 8 finalized rights of pasture for sheep and ponies. The rights are given in gaits, 1 gait is equivalent to 1 sheep and followers, 8 gaits is equivalent to one horse.

In Yorkshire Dales National Park. The eastern boundary of this common is contiguous with the East Nidderdale Moors SSSI (1996).


GEN:
A common of varying woodland with some open areas of {\it Pteridium aquilinum}.

ANOTES:
A minor road passes this common. A bridleway lies in the eastern section though, at the time of survey, notification was evident of a proposal to move the bridleway along woodland edge.

GNOTES:
Rights:  There are 6 finalized rights for sheep, cattle and geese. Other rights exist for shooting game (6) and estovers (cut/take sticks and bracken) (6).


GEN:
An moorland common of wet and dry heaths with {\it P. aquilinum} used as sheep pasture and as a grouse shoot.

ANOTES:
The Lyke Wake Walk traverses the moor. There are public footpaths and bridleways on northern parts of the common. Minor roads cross the common at many points.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 18 finalized rights for grazing sheep. Other rights include 'one entry for 'estovers' - 10 entries for bracken. There are 14 rights of turbary and 6 for 'Topstone'. All rights are attached to properties. Contiguous with CL63. In N York Moors National Park and N York Moors SSSI. (1998)


GEN:
A common of heaths, dense {\it P. aquilinum} and acidic grassland.

ANOTES:
The Cleveland Way passes through the northern end of this common and many other public rights of way.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 2 finalized rights for grazing of sheep and followers. Both rights are attached to properties. The common is in the N York Moors National Park and N York Moors SSSI (1998).


GEN:
Dense scrub with small areas of broad-leaved woodland and tall herb vegetation.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 1 minor public road and a tarmac track, which leads to a public bridleway.


GEN:
The common is split into 2 detached sections, one is the north bank of the River Ure at Tanfield, the other is a small strip of dense scrub with scattered trees on the NE side of the A6108 at Courby Hill (SE262790).

ANOTES:
An informal footpath runs through the section along the bank of the River Ure. The section at Courby Hill is situated adjacent to the A6108.

GNOTES:
No rights. The measured area is greater than the registered area.


GEN:
A common of some dry heath but mostly dense scrub and {\it Pteridium aquilinum} near the village of Aislaby.

ANOTES:
Minor roads pass through the common and footpaths cross the common at the eastern end. There is a carpark/view point at the North-western point.

SOURCE:
Field survey. N. York Moors Upland Vegetation Survey.

GNOTES:
Rights: No finalized entries. 30 provisional entries - made up of 1 right of pannage, 29 of estovers, 28 rights to collect stone, 29 rights of turbary. In N York Moors National Park


GEN:
A common of dry heath, grassland, broad-leaved woodland, scree and old quarries.

ANOTES:
Footpaths cross the common and there is an 'viewpoint' symbol on OS 93 at the northern end of this common. The Cleveland Way passes along the south-eastern edge of the common.

GNOTES:
Commons schedule refers to two finalized rights for sheep grazing. In N.York Moors National Park and about 90 per cent of the common is also in the N York Moors SSSI (1998).


GEN:
N.B. This is still a provisional common (as at April 99). Glaisdale Moor and Danby Low Moor are large expanses of dry and wet heath with flushes, dense {\it P. aquilinum}. Some of the common is grazed and managed as grouse shoot.

ANOTES:
Minor roads, bridleways and footpaths cross these commons. The Lyke Wake Walk passes along the southern edge of Glaisdale Moor.

GNOTES:
Rights: At 4/99 the common was still provisional so the rights situation is also provisional. 

Entries provisional: Disputed - 19. Not disputed - 160. There are 179 rights that include 160 for pasture (sheep only). Other rights include Turbary (168), Stone (19), Piscary (1). Estovers (Firewood, Bracken, Wood and Ling).

Contiguous commons: CL 308, 8, 81,162, 174, 125.

In N York Moors National Park and SSSI.(1998)


GEN:
A common of dry heaths, dense {\it P. aquilinum} and scattered scrub 3 miles south of Kirkby.

ANOTES:
The Cleveland Way passes through this common.

GNOTES:
IN N York Moors National Park and SSSI. (1998). There are 2 finalized rights for sheep pasture. There are 2 final rights for estovers (bracken for bedding), two rights for turbary and 2 for 'collecting stones.' Most of this common is within the N York Moors National Park and the N.York Moors SSSI.


GEN:
A disused quarry that is overgrown by woodland.

ANOTES:
A footpath leads to the quarry but no access evident onto the site itself.

GNOTES:
No rights. This common was surveyed but in fact is less than 1 hectare in area.


GEN:
Dry acid heathland with some acidic flushes and {\it Pteridium aquilinum}.

ANOTES:
A footpath passes through the northern side of the common and a path (not a right of way) passes through the centre of the common.

SOURCE:
Brief field survey. N York Moors Upland Vegetation survey.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 6 final rights of pasture (for sheep only). There are 5 rights for estovers (4 for bracken only and one for ling).There is one right for turbary and one for one for stones/earth. Cross-references: 2 to CL 168, 3 to CL313, 1 to CL667. Contiguous with CL 168 and CL 667.


ANOTES:
Footpaths and bridleways (including Lyke Wake Walk) pass through the common. Access restricted at some times of year to some parts (see notice board on common).

SOURCE:
Field survey of small part of the common and SSSI citation.

GNOTES:
The rights are based on the 'gait' system; 1 sheepgait = 1 black-faced ewe and follower or 3 geese or 3 ducks.  6 sheepgait = 1 Horse, or 1 cow or 1 donkey (each with follower up to 1 yr. old.)

Provisional entries:
Grazing: Sheep only (16), Sheep and Cattle (2), Sheep, Cattle, Horses, Donkey, Geese, Ducks (19).

Other rights:  Stone (31). Pannage (3), Turbary (42). Estovers (4), Bracken (32).

One right is held over part of the unit only. All are attached to land.

This common made up most of Fylingdales SSSI and is now within the N York Moors SSSI (1998). It is all within the N York Moors National Park. Much of the perimeter of the common is contiguous with parts of the North Yorkshire Forest Park.


GEN:
Most of this common is high moorland with dry heath, {\it P. aquilinum} and plantation woodlands.

ANOTES:
Minor roads pass to the western and eastern sides of this common. There are bridleways and footpaths in the northern parts of the common. The Lyke Wake passes along part of the SW edge of the common.

SOURCE:
Brief field survey. N York Moors Upland Vegetation Survey.

GNOTES:
Rights: The provisional rights were as follows: 10 disputed and 8 not disputed. There are 17 prov. rights of pasture for sheep only. Other rights are for turbary (15) Estovers (Bracken (2) and Timber (1). Rights are held over different parts of the unit. The common has been finalized but changes in specific rights have not been noted.  The Common is within the N York Moors National Park. The common boundary is contiguous with the Scar End Wood SSSI along some of the southern edge. 90 per cent of this common is within the N. York Moors SSSI.


GEN:
A common of dry heaths, acid grassland and dense bracken on the edge of the N York Moors plateau.

ANOTES:
The Cleveland Way passes along part of the northern edge of this common (a bridleway). There are other public footpaths. A minor road passes through the common, though it is not part of the common.

GRAZINT:
Heavy grazing pressure at the bottom of the valley.

GNOTES:
Rights: There is one finalized right for sheep grazing. This common is within the N. York Moors SSSI and National Park.


GEN:
A common of dense {\it P. aquilinum} with some heath species.

ANOTES:
Footpaths and bridleways pass across the common.

SOURCE:
Field survey. N Yorks Moors Upland Vegetation Survey.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 2 finalized rights for sheep grazing only.


GEN:
A small, ungrazed common situated along the River Ouse at Upper Poppleton. Consists of tall herb vegetation and poor semi-improved grassland with scattered trees and scrub, and a small area of broad-leaved woodland.

OWNERS:
Owned by Nether Poppleton Parish Council.

ANOTES:
Situated adjacent to a minor public road. Crossed by a public footpath and a public bridleway, which continues north westwards along the bank of the River Ouse. A small car park has been constructed along the road. The common appears to be used frequently by local people as a public park.


GEN:
A common of two large sections, the western section is mostly dominated by heath and the eastern by heath with scrub and bracken invasion.

ANOTES:
Both sections are crossed by public roads, bridleways and footpaths.

GNOTES:
Rights: There 22 finalized entries. 21 final rights exist for pasture (Sheep 21, Cattle 3). 24 rights exists for estovers (Firewood (1), Ling (3), Reeds (2), Bracken (9), Gorse (1), Seaves and Cawlings (1). Other rights include Turbary (21), Stones (9), Soil (1), Fish (1). In North York Moors National Park. Some of the perimeter of this common is contiguous with a part of the N. Yorks Forest Park. This common is within the N. York Moors SSSI.


GEN:
Sheep-grazed dry heath with peripheral acid grasslands.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the Lord Mayor, Aldermen and Citizens of Leeds.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor public road.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 5 final rights of pasture for sheep and/or cattle. There are 4 rights for turbary, 3 for stone. The Commons schedule refers to 3 rights for shooting but no such right of common exists in law. This may refer to licences to shoot. One right was still provisional when the schedule was prepared and is cross-referenced to CLs 212, 416 and 452 . This common is contiguous with CL 416.


GEN:
Low-lying moors that include dry and wet heath, bracken and some acid grassland. Parts of the moors are grazed and heather is burnt.

ANOTES:
Public footpaths and bridleways cross the common mostly in the northern parts.

SOURCE:
Field survey and N York Moors Upland Vegetation Survey.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 25 finalized rights of pasture for sheep only. Other rights include 25 for Turbary, 24 for Stone, 18 for Sand, 18 for gravel, 12 for Estovers (11-Bracken, 1 for Ling). All the rights are attached to properties. In N York Moors National Park. 40 per cent of this common is within the N. York Moors SSSI.


GEN:
Dense scrub and broad-leaved woodland with peripheral areas of tall ruderal vegetation, scattered scrub and young trees. Situated on a SE facing slope next to a minor public road.

ANOTES:
Situated adjacent to a minor public road.


GEN:
A common of dry heathland with occasional open pools.

ANOTES:
Public footpaths cross the site and one reaches the triangulation point. Vehicular tracks cross the site.

GNOTES:
Rights: There is one right of pasture for sheep, one for estovers, one for turbary and one for stones/earth. There is one cross-reference to CL 73. Contiguous with CL 73.


GEN:
A common of dry heaths and dense {\it P. aquilinum}.

ANOTES:
Public footpaths and bridleways cross this common.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 4 finalized rights for sheep grazing. There is one cross-reference to CL 251. One right is for part of the unit only. Contiguous with CL 251. In N. Yorks Moor National Park. This common is within the N. York Moors SSSI.


GEN:
Broad-leaved woodland fringed with small areas of tall herb vegetation and semi-improved neutral grassland. Appears to be ungrazed. A large pond is situated at the northern end, and a small, shaded pond is located in the southeast corner.

OWNERS:
Owned by Sutton-on-the-Forest Parish Council.

ANOTES:
No public footpaths are shown on the OS map, but the common is unfenced along the road and appears to be used frequently by local people for walking and exercising dogs. The small pond is also a focus for public appreciation of this common.

GNOTES:
Stock: Goats. 1 right held in gross i.e. right not attached to land ownership.


GEN:
A large common of dry heath, flushes and woodland, south of Guisborough.

ANOTES:
The Cleveland Way passes through this common. There are other bridleways, footpaths and informal tracks.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 2 final rights of pasture for sheep. One right is over the whole unit, the other for only part of the unit. The only other final right is for turbary. Ninety per cent of this common is within the N. York Moors SSSI and all of the common is within the N. York Moors National Park.


GEN:
Dry bog fringed with heathland and acid grassland. An upland common situated about 6km west of Kirkby Malzeard. Used for sheep grazing.

ANOTES:
A public footpath crosses the eastern end of the common. It can be accessed from the nearby minor public road.

GNOTES:
There are 6 rights of estovers, 2 rights of turbary and 2 rights of common in the soil.

Rights of estovers relate to bracken. Rights of common in the soil relate to stone. One entry claims shooting and sporting rights together with a right to burn heather.

Contiguous with CLs 73, 476 and 511.


GEN:
Broad-leaved woodland on a north facing valley slope above the River Ure.

ANOTES:
A public footpath runs through the common from the nearby minor public road, and continues westwards along the bank of the River Ure.


GEN:
A small area of broad-leaved woodland on a NW facing valley slope above the River Ure.


GEN:
A small section of common that is part of the Brow Moor/Howdale Moor section of Fylingdales Moor.

SOURCE:
North York Moors Upland Vegetation survey.

GNOTES:
No Rights. In N York Moors National Park. Contiguous with CL 76 (Fylingdales Moor). In North York Moors SSSI.


GEN:
Rank semi-improved neutral and poor semi-improved grassland bounded by dense hedgerows.

OWNERS:
Owned by H.M. Queen in right of Her Duchy of Lancaster.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor public road (unfenced).

GNOTES:
There are 6 rights of estovers and 6 rights to shoot game. Contiguous with CL250.


GEN:
A small common of dry heath and dense bracken to the N. of Bilsdale West Moor.

ANOTES:
A public footpath passes through this common.

SOURCE:
N. York Moors Upland Vegetation Survey Survey.

GNOTES:
Rights: There is one finalized right for sheep grazing. There is one cross-reference to CL168. Contiguous with CL 168. In N. York Moors National Park. This common is within the N. York Moors SSSI.


GEN:
Split into 2 detached sections. Both are used as arable land.

ANOTES:
Both sections are situated adjacent to a minor public road. A public bridleway runs along the track to Cockmoor Cottage on the southern side of the southern section. At the time of survey, a temporary diversion notice had been placed along the track, making it necessary to cross part of the common (just inside the field boundary) to reach the adjacent woodland which is part of CL250. It is not clear if this diversion is official.

GNOTES:
There are 5 rights of estovers and 3 shooting rights. Rights of estovers are for sticks and bracken. Contiguous with CL249 and CL250.


GEN:
A large pond surrounded by tall herb vegetation with scattered scrub and small areas of marshy grassland and swamp.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a track (Mar Head Balk) which links Moor Lane to the S. with West Field Lane, and allows access to Pond House Farm and Hazel Head Farm, which are situated adjacent to the common. It is not clear if this track is a public right of way.

GNOTES:
There is 1 right of estovers. 1 entry claims grazing for animals but does not specify type of stock. This right has grazing limited to between March and October. There is one claim of a right of access over the unit.


GEN:
A common of woodlands and small areas of heath , flush and improved grassland.

ANOTES:
A minor road and some tracks pass through the common.

GRAZINT:
Small acidic flush area recorded as 'cattle-poached'.

GNOTES:
No rights. Most of this common is within the North York Moors National Park.


GEN:
A small area of dry heath dominated by {\it Calluna vulgaris}.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 1 public footpath. Adjoins 2 minor public roads.


GEN:
Verges on both sides of Hawkster Road, situated about 2.5km SE of Whitby.

ANOTES:
The road is used by general public traffic. It is possible to step on to the verges from the road.


GEN:
A common of at least 12 small parts. Includes hedges and wooded banks, fields, verges etc. around the villages of Stainsacre and Hawsker.

ANOTES:
The parts of this common are mostly adjacent to public roads with either informal access to, or at least a view over, most parts of the common.


GEN:
A common of old quarries with regenerating woodland and areas of substantial {\it Pteridium aquilinum}.

OWNERS:
Part owned by H.M. Queen (through Her Duchy of Lancaster)

ANOTES:
A path passes through the common (not a public right of way). Site is crossed by many informal paths. A notice prohibits tipping, motorcycling or cycling.


GEN:
A small common in 2 parts either side of a minor road consisting of scattered scrub and heath.

ANOTES:
{\it De facto} access from the minor road.


GEN:
A small common of blanket bog and dry heaths, 5 miles west of Pately Bridge.

ANOTES:
There are no public rights of way on this common.

GNOTES:
No rights.  This common is just outside the Yorkshire Dales National Park (the western edge of the common being contiguous with the boundary of the Park).


GEN:
A small section of blanket bog North of Craven Moor.

ANOTES:
No public rights of way pass over this common.

GNOTES:
No rights. This common is just outside the Yorkshire Dales National Park (the western edge of the common being contiguous with the boundary of the Park).


GEN:
A small, rectangular area of {\it Betula} spp.-dominated woodland. Enclosed by dry stone walls, except along the adjacent minor public road. Appears to be ungrazed.

GNOTES:
There is 1 right of estovers and 1 right of common in the soil. The right of estovers is for bracken and heather. The right of common in the soil is for stone.


GEN:
A small common (1.46ha), almost circular in shape, situated along the River Washburn. {\it Salix} scrub predominates near the river; on higher ground there is a small area of dry heath with peripheral stands of {\it P. aquilinum}.

OWNERS:
Part owned by Lord Mayor, Aldermen and Citizens of Leeds. Remainder of land subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
A minor public road crosses the common. A small area of level ground along the riverside appears to be a popular stopping place for motorists.


GEN:
A small area of sheep grazed semi-improved acid grassland, enclosed by dry stone walls.

ANOTES:
A public footpath runs along the western boundary (outside CL).


GEN:
The common is split in to 2 sections by a minor public road. The southern section has a tarmac surface (used for storage of road materials), fringed with scrub and tall herb vegetation. The northern section is mostly dense scrub fringed with tall herb vegetation.

OWNERS:
Owned by Kirkby Malzeard Laverton and Dallowgill Parish Council.

GNOTES:
There is 1 right of estovers and 1 right of common in the soil. Right of estovers is for bracken and heather. Common in the soil right relates to stone.


GEN:
A common of wet and dry heaths and dense {\it Pteridium aquilinum}.

ANOTES:
Informal access from road. Path on northern edge is not a right of way.

GNOTES:
Rights: One provisional right of turbary. In N. Yorks National Park.


GEN:
A common of dry and wet heath and disused quarries.

ANOTES:
No public rights of way pass across this common.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are two finalized 'other rights' ? for burning heather and shooting. There are cross-references to CL452, CL116 and CL212. 12 rights have been voided.


GEN:
A small area of amenity grassland near Ripon, situated at the confluence of the River Ure and River Skell. The river banks support scrub and trees.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 2 public footpaths (joining). The  common is used frequently for informal recreation.


GEN:
Planted broadleaved woodlands and improved grasslands near High Skelding.

ANOTES:
A bridleway and a footpath cross the common which adjacent to minor roads at some points.

GNOTES:
Rights: One final right for shooting and sporting - held 'in gross' i.e. not attached to land ownership..


GEN:
Sheep-grazed semi-improved acid grassland, with a small area of marshy grassland, situated on the site of a disused quarry.

ANOTES:
No public footpaths or other rights of way are shown on the OS 1:50,000 map.


GEN:
A small area of {\it Quercus}-dominated woodland on the eastern edge of Kirby Malzeard Moor.

ANOTES:
No public footpaths are shown on the OS map.

GNOTES:
1 rights entry (now void). This common is contiguous with CL212.


GEN:
Grass verges along the A61, south of Ripon.

ANOTES:
Situated along the A61; tarmac roadside footpaths are only present at junctions.


GEN:
Verges and scrub along High Leir Lane and Clavery Ley Lane.

GNOTES:
There are 5 finalized entries for this common. There are 5 finalized rights of pasture viz. 3 for Sheep or Cattle, 1 for sheep only, one for cattle only. Two cross-references exist to CL259 and C189.


GEN:
An upland grazing common situated on a gentle ENE facing slope in Nidderdale. Consists of dry modified bog (on the highest ground), unimproved acid grassland and marshy grassland, with peripheral stands of continuous {\it P. aquilinum} on the lower part of the slope.

ANOTES:
No public footpaths or other public rights of way are shown on the OS 1:50,000 map.

GNOTES:
A right to graze sheep has been registered by the owner; this does not appear to be attached to any property. 
Contiguous with CL165.


GEN:
Poor semi-improved grassland with scattered scrub. Used for cattle grazing.

ANOTES:
Situated adjacent to the village of Scawton. A public footpath crosses the eastern quarter of the common.

GNOTES:
Rights are held in gaits and grazing is allowed from 13th May to 23rd November in each year.


GEN:
A common of mixed woodland with an rich ground flora, NW of Grassington.

ANOTES:
There is a car park (with reserve sign) with consequent well-used paths throughout the wood. There is some control of {\it A. pseudoplatanus} and some planting of {\it S. aucuparia}.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 7 final rights of estovers  'of fallen wood for the commoners own household consumption as firewood'. There are 5 cross-references to CL 135. Grass Wood SSSI. This common is part of 'Conistone Old Pasture and Bastow Wood' listed in ' A Nature Conservation Review' by D Ratcliffe (1977). Contiguous with CL 135. Part of a candidate SAC site. IN Pennine Dales ESA. Within proposed area for 'Limestone Pavement Order'.


GEN:
A common of limestone pavement with acidic and calcareous grasslands.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 18 final rights of pasture for sheep, cattle, horses or geese. Rights are given in 'gaits' or stock equivalents. 4 gaits = 1 cow. 8gaits = 1 horse, 1 gait = sheep and followers or 4 geese. 13 rights are held 'in gross' i.e. are not attached to land ownership. The common is cleared from 14th Feb to 20th April. Grazing is limited - 10th May to 1st November and numbers are halved between 1st December and 14th February.

In Ingleborough SSSI which is also a Nature Conservation Review site. Contiguous commons - CL 339,115,113,290,303. Part of a candidate Special Area of Conservation site. Also in proposed 'Limestone Pavement Order' area for Sulber, Moughton, Thwaite and Clapham'.


GEN:
A common limestone pavements and calcareous grassland in the Ingleborough SSSI.

ANOTES:
Open access. A public footpath crosses the common near Moughton.

SOURCE:
Brief field survey. Ingleborough SSSI Citation.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 13 finalized rights of grazing for sheep only. The grazing is limited for each rightholder and the numbers and type of stock change e.g. 5 rightholders have the following limit 15th May - 31st October, 1st December - 14th Feb. for sheep (ewes). 20th April - 15th May - hoggs only. In Ingleborough SSSI. In Yorkshire Dales National Park. Contiguous Commons - CL 113, 85. A Nature Conservation Review Site. Part of a candidate Special Area of Conservation site. Also in proposed 'Limestone Pavement Order' area for Sulber, Moughton, Thwaite and Clapham'.


GEN:
A common of limestone pavements and calcareous grasslands in Ingleborough SSSI.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 6 final rights for sheep and cattle. The rights are given in 'gaits' and are convertibl;e to cattle equivalent - 4 sheep gaits = 1 cattle gait. 4 rights are held 'in gross' i.e. not attached to land ownership. Contiguous commons - CL 115,85,86. In Ingleborough SSSI ( and Nature Conservation Review Site). A National Nature Reserve. Part of a candidate Special Area of Conservation site.


GEN:
A series of Millstone Grit tors with a mosaic of upland plant communities including wet and dry heath, {\it Betula} woodland and acid bog.

OWNERS:
Originally owned by one private owner. Ownership transferred to the National Trust.

ANOTES:
Open access. Many public footpaths and a minor road cross the common.  Full car parks attest to much public use for walking and rock climbing.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 8 final rights for grazing including Sheep (8), Cattle (6), Ponies (6). Two rights are held 'in gross' i.e. are not attached to land ownership. The common is 95 per cent of the Brimham Rocks SSSI.


GEN:
A common of blanket bog, limestone pavement and grassland that includes the summit of Ingleborough.

ANOTES:
A public bridleway crosses the common and a footpath reaches the summit from the south. There appears however to be general access.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 37 finalized rights of pasture for sheep (37), Cattle (17), Ponies (11), Other grazing (7). Cross-references are to CL 129,276,273,137,302,208. The moor has to be cleared from 5 Nov. to 10 Dec. 5 rights are held 'in gross' i.e. are not attached to land ownership. Some grazing of sheep types ( e.g. ewes, hoggs) is limited to certain times of the year for some rightholders). Within Ingleborough SSSI and Nature Conservation Review Site. Contiguous commons CL 208,130. Part of a candidate Special Area of Conservation site. Also about 40 per cent of the site is in proposed 'Limestone Pavement Order' area for Sulber, Moughton, Thwaite and Clapham'.


GEN:
An old {\it Fraxinus/Corylus) wood pasture near Grassington.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the Ministry of Agriculture  Fisheries and Food.

ANOTES:
Used for recreation but no formal public footpaths.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 5 finalized rights for estovers only. (No grazing rights on wood pasture?). One right is cross-referenced to CL76. In Bastow Wood SSSI. In Yorkshire Dales National Park. Contiguous with CL76. Part of a candidate SAC site. In Pennine Dales ESA. In proposed 'Limestone Pavement Order'area.


GEN:
'Cocket Moss is the only notified example of a valley bog in the Yorkshire Dales, and is of importance for the species-rich communities of which it is comprised'. (SSSI Citation)

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 3 final rights for grazing sheep OR cattle. There is also one right for turbary and one for 'sporting' though this is not usually a right in common. In Cocket Moss SSSI.


GEN:
Acid and marshy grasslands set between active and disused quarries south of Horton-in-Ribblesdale.

ANOTES:
Minor roads cross the common as does one public footpath.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 6 rights for sheep only. One right is held 'in gross' i.e. is not attached to the ownership of the land. Contiguous with CLs 528, 399 and 309. Parts of the common are in Swarth Moor SSSI.


GEN:
A common that is within the Ingleborough SSSI and consists of limestone grasslands.

ANOTES:
Open access. A public footpath passes along the SW edge of the common.

SOURCE:
Brief field survey. Ingleborough SSSI citation.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 6 final rights of pasture for sheep or cattle. 4 sheep - 1 cattle. The grazing is closed from 1st April to 15th May. All rights are held 'in gross' i.e. are not attached to land ownership. In Ingleborough SSSI and Nature Conservation Review site. Contiguous commons CL 208, 303, 85. Part of a candidate Special Area of Conservation site. In area of the proposed Sulber, Moughton, Thwaite and Clapham 'Limestone Pavement Order'.


GEN:
A common of wet modified bog and grasslands within the Ingleborugh SSSI.

GNOTES:
Rights: There is one finalized right for turbary. In Yorkshire Dales National Park. In Ingleborough SSSI. Contiguous commons CL 115, 85, 303, 208, and 290 (at a point).


GEN:
Peatland in the valley of the River Wenning. The common includes raised mire, acidic pools, scrub and carr.

ANOTES:
There are no formal footpaths across this common.

SOURCE:
SSSI Citation. Nature Conservation Review 1977.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 3 finalized rights for estovers 'to cut hay/straw bedding' and one right for turbary. Two rights are for part of the unit only. In Nature Conservation Review 1977. (Grade 2 P.115). Part of Austwick and Lawkland Mosses SSSI. Within AONB.


GEN:
Dense {\it Salix} spp. scrub and {\it Betula} spp. woodland partly on a former raised mire surface. Enclosed areas of semi-improved neutral grassland (grazed) and species rich marshy grassland. Part of a designated SSSI (Austwick and Lawkland Mosses).

ANOTES:
Crossed by 2 public footpaths (joining).

SOURCE:
1)Field survey.
2)SSSI survey information (English Nature).

GNOTES:
There are 2 rights of estovers and 3 rights of turbary. In Austwick Moss and Lawkland Moss SSSI. In AONB.


GNOTES:
There are 3 final rights for grazing cattle. Grazing is limited to one 'beast' each between 1 Sept. and 31 Dec.


GEN:
Marshy grasslands with some wet heath, wet modified bog and areas of 'shake' holes.

ANOTES:
The Pennine Way passes through this common.

SOURCE:
Field survey. Pen-y-Ghent SSSI citation.

GNOTES:
Rights: One right of turbary. In Yorkshire Dales National Park. In Pen-y-Ghent SSSI.


GEN:
A common that includes large tracts of sheep-grazed dry heath and {\it P. aquilinum} that is sprayed.

OWNERS:
Originally owned by one private owner. Purchased by former North Riding County Council.

ANOTES:
Numerous public footpaths cross this common and a small section of minor road to the south.

SOURCE:
V.brief field survey and N.York Moors Upland Vegetation Survey.

GNOTES:
Rights: When the common was provisional there were 27 prov. entries with rights for taking of bracken, estovers, one right for piscary, 18 for turbary. Grazing rights included 14 for cattle, 24 for sheep, 1 for a donkey, 4 for horses, 3 for poultry and 3 for Geese. The rights information may have changed since the common became final.

The common is within the N. York Moors National Park. This common included parts of the former Hole of Horcum SSSI and a small area of the former Newtondale SSSI. The common is now within the N Yorks Moors SSSI.


GEN:
A large common of dry heath moorland with some dry modified bog, wet heath and extensive stands of {\it P. aquilinum}.

ANOTES:
Some public footpaths and bridleways cross the common. The Lyke Wake Walk passes along part of the northern boundary.

GNOTES:
Rights: There are 15 final rights for grazing sheep. 4 other rights are for turbary. In N York Moors National Park. Part of the common was in the former Tripsdale SSSI. All of the common is now within the N. York Moors SSSI (1998).


GEN:
This common is mostly of cliffs and is of international geological and biological importance. The vegetation is mostly of coastal woodland.

ANOTES:
Footpaths pass along the length of the common.

GNOTES:
There are 4 finalized entries. 4 rights for sheep, 3 rights for cattle and one for ponies. In N. Yorks National Park. An Ancient woodland site.


GEN:
A common of sea cliffs with some wind-pruned {\it Salix} and {\it Prunus spinosa} and heath species.

GNOTES:
There is one right for grazing of cattle, sheep and horses. The common is cross-referenced to CL231. The site is part of Beast Cliff-Millers Nab SSSI and is part of a Nature Conservation Review site (C68).


GEN:
A common of great geological and biological interest comprising 'a superb composite section through rocks of Middle to Early Upper Jurassic Age with assiciated species-rich vegetation and notable invertebrate assemblages.'

SOURCE:
Brief field survey. SSSI citation (Cayton, Cornelian and South Bays.)

GNOTES:
No rights. In Cayton, Cornelian and South Bays SSSI.


GEN:
Most of this common is of wind-pruned {\it Salix} and {\it Quercus} scrub/wood on the coast north of Scarborough.

OWNERS:
Part owned by H.M. Queen (through Her Duchy of Lancaster). Remainder owned by The Ministry of Agriculture. National Trust owns adjacent property.

ANOTES:
A footpath passes along the western edge of the common, and there also informal footpaths. The Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 map marks a viewpoint from this common. A waymarked walk (No 36) passes through this common (leaflet available from N York Moors National Park).

SOURCE:
Field survey. Hayburn Wyke SSSI Citation.

GNOTES:
No rights. Within North York Moors National Park and Heritage Coast. Part of the common is SSSI (Hayburn Wyke).


GEN:
A common of broad-leaved woodland on east-facing slopes above Pickering Beck.

GNOTES:
No rights. In N. York Moors National Park.


GEN:
This common is includes large areas of sheep-grazed heather moorland, disused quarries, dense bracken, acid grassland and small areas of woodland. It lies mostly to the east of Goatland and straddles the A169.

OWNERS:
Part owned by Ministry of Defence. Part owned by private owner part owned jointly by 2 private owners. Remainder owned by H.M. Queen.

ANOTES:
Most of the recreational activity occurs on the north-western sides of the common where there are car park areas. There are public footpaths and bridleways across the common except on Widow Howe Moor and Low Moor. The Lyke Wake Walk passes across the south of the common.

GNOTES:
Rights:  There are 48 finalized rights of pasture ( for sheep, cattle and ponies). There are two rights for grazing of donkeys and ducks. Rights of estover include Bracken -45, Estovers - 6, Heather -1.  Other rights are Turbary - 47, Stone - 47 (Top stone only).  Some rights are only over parts. The parish Council holds one right. Much of the perimeter of this common is contiguous with the North Yorkshire Forest Park. The common is in the N. York Moors National Park. This common is within the N. York Moors SSSI.


GEN:
'An extensive tract of heathland on a spur of glacial sands which forms the watershed between the lower Derwent and Ouse valleys in the Vale of York'. (SSSI Citation). Other habitats include: dry and wet heath, poor fen, reed, swamp, {\it P. aquilinum}, open water and {\it Betula} sp. woodland.

ANOTES:
Minor roads cross the common. A bridle path and a footpath cross the common. There are informal paths. There is a right of free access to the Common established by the bye-laws enacted by the Conservators of the Common in 1901.

GRAZINT:
Moderate sheep grazing. Informal deer grazing. Rabbits.

SOURCE:
SSSI Citation. Invertebrate Site Register. National Vegetation Classification (English Nature).

GNOTES:
Rights: 5 finalized entries. There are 5 final rights of pasture for horses or cattle or sheep.
SSSI. Nature Conservation Review Site Grade 1. Managed by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.  According to the Management Plan 'The Lord of the Manor retains 28 of the 34 grazing rights, the remaining 6 being attached to properties in the Skipwith village'. Regulated by a provisional order under the Inclosure Acts 1845-1882 - confirmed by Regulation and Inclosure Provisional Order, Act 1901.  Measured area is greater than registered area.


GEN:
A common that is largely open water with marginal communities.

OWNERS:
Parts owned separately by eight private owners.

ANOTES:
A footpath passes along the SE facing side of this common and a minor road passes along the NE side.

GNOTES:
Rights: There is one finalized right of piscary. In Yorkshire Dales National Park.


GEN:
A small common of poor semi-improved grasslands, scrub and woodland.

ANOTES:
Bridleways and footpaths cross this common.


GEN:
An area of arable land west of the river Nene. The common is now part of the surrounding fields - the boundaries can no longer be made out.

ANOTES:
There is no public access to the common at all, and the site is unsuitable for recreation as it is used to grow crops.

GNOTES:
One right for hay cut, but the common is completely converted to arable land.


GEN:
An area of improved pasture, bordered to the west by a meandering, slow-moving watercourse.

GRAZINT:
Grazing was light at the time of visit, and probably occurrs all year round.

GNOTES:
Six rights registered to mow grass for hay, shared between the holders in plots. The watercourse forming the western boundary is the only feature of interest. Part of this is the river Cherwell, which forms the county boundary with Oxfordshire.


OWNERS:
Originally owned by All Saints College  Oxford. Purchased by two private owners  (11/12/86).


OWNERS:
Owned jointly by two private owners  (trustees).


OWNERS:
Part owned by Northamptonshire County Council. Part owned by the British Steel Corporation.


OWNERS:
Owned by Isham Parish Council. (Own land which contains mortar  whic is believed to be whole unit).  See below for other notes in registe


OWNERS:
Part owned by the Berwick Harbour Commissioners and part owned by Berwick upon Tweed Borough Council.


OWNERS:
Owned Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Urban District Council.


OWNERS:
Two entries relating to two private owners.


OWNERS:
Two separate entries relating to two private owners.


OWNERS:
Part owned by Northumberland County Council.


OWNERS:
Owned by Longframlington Parish Council.


OWNERS:
Owned by The Secretary of State for Social Services.


OWNERS:
Owned by the Vicar of Heddon-on-the-Wall.


GEN:
Former gritstone quarry with dry dwarf shrub heath/acid grassland mosiac on old working faces and semi-improved a grassland in the hollows.

ANOTES:
A minor road runs along the eastern edge of the common. A wall separates the road from the common. A public footpath crosses the site  and a gate is provided to afford access from the road. The footpath appears to have modest usage by local people.

SOURCE:
NCC (I.Smith) 1978: Common Land Survey - Northumberland. Field Survey.

GNOTES:
No rights. Separated from CL 46 by minor road. Measured area greater than registered area.


GEN:
Former limestone quarry, now grazed, with areas of semi-improved calcareous and neutral grassland. Small pockets of improved calcareous grassland.

ANOTES:
Adjoins an un-metalled road. There is no public access to the site. The common lies within a larger unit of enclosed land from which it is not fenced-off.

SOURCE:
NCC (I.Smith) 1978: Common Land Survey - Northumberland. Site survey.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Measured area greater than registered area.


GEN:
Strip of mainly semi-improved grassland following a bridleway. Small area of marshy grassland. Intact hedges along many of boundaries.

ANOTES:
A bridleway runs through the common. Un-metalled roads lead to either end. The common is used regularly for dog-walking by local people. Silage from an adjoining farm has been dumped on part of the common. Part of the bridleway has been widened by regular use by farm vehicles.

SOURCE:
NCC (I.Smith) 1978: Common Land Survey - Northumberland. Field survey.

GNOTES:
One right of pasture for sheep or equivalent. Right disputed but unmodified. Measured area less than registered area.


GEN:
North-facing hillside with acidic grassland, woodland, marshy grassland, base-rich flush, with small amounts of other habitat types.

OWNERS:
Subject to protection of Local Authority under Section 9 of 1965 Commons Registration Act.

ANOTES:
A farm track crosses the common  and also gives access to a cottage which has been constructed on the common. A public footpath crosses the common (actually following part of the route of the track). There appears to be modest usage by walkers. Right of way signs have been erected and a sign indicates that the rest of the site is private property.

GNOTES:
Measured area greater than registered area. Right of pasture for 20 sheep and 2 cattle.


GEN:
Complex mosaic of habitat types on a neglected piece of land, including scrub, woodland, acidic grassland, dense bracken and dry dwarf shrub heath.

ANOTES:
The busy A68 runs along the western boundary of the common. Several unmetalled tracks run across the site. There are many paths  a bridleway and a public footpath crossing the common. The area appears popular with local people for informal recreation. Part of it is used as a motorcycle track  and there is also a football pitch in one area. Shotgun cartridges were found in some places.

SOURCE:
NCC (I.Smith) 1978 Common Land Survey - Northumberland. Field Survey.


GEN:
A series of interconnected road verges with areas of neutral grassland.

ANOTES:
The common is a series of narrow verges adjoining minor roads in the vicinity of the village of Wark. There appears to be little public use of the common.

GRAZINT:
Not grazed (apart from a small area grazed by sheep).

SOURCE:
NCC (I.Smith) 1978): Common Land Survey - Northumberland. Field survey.

GNOTES:
No rights. The registered area has been taken as accurate. This is because the width of the verges varies considerably and it was not possible to accurately mark their width on the scale map. Two small areas enclosed for grazing by temporary electric fencing.


OWNERS:
Owned jointly between fourteen private owners (co-owners ).

ANOTES:
The common is situated between 2 minor roads and is crossed by a public footpath. The path appears unused.

SOURCE:
NCC (I.Smith) 1978 Common Land Survey - Northumberland. Field survey.

GNOTES:
No rights. Measured area greater than registered area. Separated from CL72 by a minor road.


GEN:
Former limestone quarry spoil heaps. Species-rich neutral grassland on ridges.

ANOTES:
A minor road runs adjacent to the common. An un-metalled track crosses the site. This has good usage by visitors to the nearby Hadrian's Wall; the common is next to Steel Rigg car park.


GEN:
Former limestone quarry. Neutral grassland covers most of the site and there are outcrops of Carboniferous limestone on the old working face.

ANOTES:
One corner of the common adjoins a minor road. A public footpath crosses the common but does not appear to be used very much, if at all.


GEN:
Narrow roadside verge with mainly unimproved neutral grassland and smaller areas of other habitats, including semi-improved grassland.

ANOTES:
The common runs alongside a minor road for its entire length. A bridleway and a public footpath run along part of the common. Much of the site is used for dog-walking by local people. Part of the common adjoins property and has been intensively mown as an amenity area, and tarmac drives cross this area to domestic properties. Some seats have been provided.


ANOTES:
A minor road passes the northern boundary of the common. There is no public access to the site.


GEN:
Former limestone quarry with species-rich acidic grassland, neutral grassland, marshy grassland and dense scrub.

ANOTES:
A public footpath runs along the site. This is well-used by people walking from the railway station at Bardon Mill  up from the Roman fort of Vindolanda. The common is on the side of a narrow wooded valley and has pleasant views.


GEN:
Maritime cliff and cliff-top grassland. Narrow strip of maritime grassland with strandline vegetation at edge of adjoining beach.

ANOTES:
A narrow metalled road leads across the common to the adjoining National Trust property of Lindisfarne Castle. This part of the common is used by the National Trust as a car park. A bridleway and a public footpath cross the common. Holy Island and Lindisfarne are very popular tourist attractions and the common is in consequence subject to a high visitor pressure.

SOURCE:
SSSI file: Lindisfarne. NCC (I.Smith) 1978 Common Land Survey - Northumberland. Field Survey.

GNOTES:
No rights. Encroachment of upturned boats and sheds used as stores by fishermen. Vehicles regularly driven on this part of the common. Measured area less than registered area. Part of site is NWT SNCI.


GEN:
Small disused limestone quarry next to coastal cliffs. Mostly coastal grassland with smaller areas of outcropping limestone and spoil in ridges, with damp vegetation in the hollows.

ANOTES:
There are no public footpaths crossing the common. However  paths through the NNR cross the common. One of these runs along the cliff-top and appears well-used. The public are requested to keep to the paths within the NNR  but appear to wander freely on the common.

SOURCE:
SSSI file: Lindisfarne. NCC (I.Smith) Common Land Survey 1978. Field survey.


GEN:
Plateau managed as grouse-moor, supporting mainly blanket bog and dry dwarf shrub heath. Numerous small acidic flushes in narrow, steep-sided valleys or 'cleughs' . Peripheral areas have acidic grassland or grassland/heath mosaic.

ANOTES:
Crossed by B6295 and 3 minor roads mainly fenced,  although one section is un-fenced with cattle grids.  Also crossed by 5 minor, unmetalled roads,  19 bridleways, 7 public footpaths and many un-made roads to grouse butts. Modest use of footpaths by walkers. Regular pony-trekking in Sinderhope area. Proposed Pennine Bridleway crosses Stublick Moor. Parking of vehicles on bare ground adjacent to roads has occurred in one location. Dumping of rubbish was noted occasionally in peripheral areas. Contiguous with CL2 (Northumberland), CL's 60/61 (Co. Durham.)

SOURCE:
Scottish Natural Heritage: North Pennines Upland Habitat Survey (1991).
NCC (I.Smith): Common Land Survey (1978). 
N.W.T. SNCI (site TD 46).
Invertebrate Site Register (Grade C site)

GNOTES:
95 rights of pasture in 'stints'. (One stint equals 5 sheep, or 1 two year old beast, or 8 lambs under one year old, or 1 colt or filly, or 2 young beasts. Two stints equals 1 mare or gelding). One right only is restricted to 15 ewes (with no equivalents). Overall this translates to  95 rights of pasture for sheep, 94 for cattle, and 94 for ponies/horses. Pasture rights given under Hexhamshire and Allendale Common Award of 9th September 1799. 
45 rights of turbary, 45 rights of common in soil. Two "community rights" entered in Hexhamshire and Allendale Common Enclosure Act, 1792, by Parish Council on behalf of the  inhabitants of Parish of Allendale. Owner claims right in fee simple to sporting and mineral rights.


GEN:
Upland plateau managed as grouse-moor with mainly dry dwarf shrub heath. Several small valleys or  'cleughs' with flushes. Peripheral parts of the common have acidic grassland or grass mosiac.

ANOTES:
Adjoined by 3 minor roads. Part 1 crossed by 5 bridleways and an un-made track. Part 2 crossed by 2 bridleways and 2 un-made tracks. Modest usage by walkers. Route of proposed Pennine Bridleway crosses part 1 - route planned to be of interest to walkers and mountain bikers.

SOURCE:
Scottish Natural Heritage: North Pennines Upland Habitat Survey, 1991. 
NCC (I. Smith) Common Land Survey, 1978. Northumberland Wildlife Trust. S.N.C.I. site no. TD 46.
Invertebrate Site Register (Grade C Site).

GNOTES:
13 rights of pasture in stints (see CL 1). Total entries, 13 rights for sheep, 13 for cattle and 13 for ponies. 9 rights of turbary. 26 rights of common in soil. 8 non-registerable rights for  watering . Owner claims right in 'fee simple' to (a) sporting and fishing rights and (b) right of common in soil  without having to pay damages for exercising the right. Contiguous with CL1 (Northumberland).


GEN:
Former quarry with mosiac of dense scrub, dense bracken and dry dwarf shrub heath.

ANOTES:
A minor road runs along the northern edge of the common. Many paths and tracks cross the common  some of which appear overgrown. The 1978 survey reported much use by  scramble bikes . This does not appear to have been occuring recently.


GEN:
Plateau with species-rich blanket bog, surrounded by Molinia-dominated marshy grassland containing pockets of acidic flush.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by 3 public footpaths. Some of these are signposted. There appears to be only slight use by walkers.

SOURCE:
NCC (I.Smith) 1978: Common Land Survey - Northumberland. 
English Nature SSSI files: Hummel Knowe Moss. Field Survey.

GNOTES:
Measured area greater than registered area. 27 rights of pasture for sheep. One right held by the National Trust. There is one claim in fee simple to all sporting rights.


GEN:
Narrow coastal strip with golf course and small area of disturbed sand-dunes. Bracken and scrub dominated slope to rear. Small areas of other habitats.

OWNERS:
Owned by one private owner (Duke of Northumberland).

ANOTES:
A minor road runs along the W edge of the common and affords access from the popular coastal village of Alnmouth. The site has high visitor pressure and is popular for its sand dunes, beach and views from the ridge. 3 public foopaths and a bridleway cross the common. Large area used as a Golf course. There is a car park next to the dunes and this is where most visitors congregate. Seats provided at vantage points. The management commitee have produced an informative leaflet for visitors.

SOURCE:
NCC (I.Smith) 1978: Common Land Survey - Northumberland.
J.Loring 1982. A survey of the sand-dunes and dune grasslands of the Northumberland coast. Field Survey.

GNOTES:
34 rights of pasture for beasts mainly attached to properties in the village, the owners of which are the 'Burgage Holders'. One right held in gross (i.e. not attached to property). Rights entries were not disputed. Part of the common lies within the Northumberland Coast AONB.


GEN:
Damp hillside with Juncus effusus-dominated marshy grassland. Small areas of acidic flush.

ANOTES:
The A689 passes adjacent to the northern edge of the common. There is no public access to the site.

SOURCE:
NCC (I.Smith) 1978: Common Land Survey - Northumberland. 
Field survey.


GEN:
Former gritstone quarry with dry dwarf shrub heath/acidic grassland mosiac.

ANOTES:
A minor road runs along the western edge of the common  from which the common is un-fenced. There was no evidence of the site being visited by the public, apart from rubbish dumping in the old quarry.

GNOTES:
No rights. Separated from CL 45 by minor road.


GEN:
Former quarry with exposed old working face. Areas of species-rich neutral grassland occur around the old workings. Good outcrops of Carboniferous Limestone.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins the B6318. A public footpath crosses the common. The site lies close to a Milecastle and car park on a section of Hadrian's Wall. The footpath on the common connects with the Wall. This has meant that the footpath is moderately used by casual walkers.


GEN:
Narrow mown roadside verge backed by closely trimmed Hawthorn hedge. Behind this, neutral grassland, contiguous with adjacent pasture land.

ANOTES:
Adjoins the B6318. There is a narrow verge next to the road. However the road is busy and precludes public access. The remainder of the common lies within enclosed farmland and has no public access. There is a small lay-by on the verge, next to the road.

GNOTES:
Part of the Vallum, or military road, running to the south of Hadrian's Wall. No rights. Measured area less than registered area.


GEN:
A green lane with areas of neutral and acidic grassland and dry dwarf shrub heath.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a minor road at its northern end. A bridleway follows the length of the common which leads to high ground to the west of Wooler,  connecting with public footpaths. This forms part of a pleasant and popular local walk.

SOURCE:
NCC (I.Smith) 1978: Common Land Survey - Northumberland. 
Field Survey.


GEN:
Small plot of species-rich mire within Muckle Moss SSSI.

ANOTES:
A public footpath is marked as crossing the SSSI from the road to the north  which should pass along the western edge of the common. No evidence of this path could be found, nor was there any point of entry to it from the wall which runs along the side of the road. There would seem to be no public pressure on this site.

GRAZINT:
Possible slight grazing (deer/stock from adjacent pasture land.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI file: Muckle Moss. 
Brief site visit (to photograph and heather condition).
Invertebrate site register: Grade B site.


GEN:
Area of remnant lowland heath with scrub invasion. Large areas of acidic and marshy grassland. Small areas of secondary woodland and other habitats.

ANOTES:
The A697 runs along the eastern edge of the common. Two public footpaths cross the site though these are largely overgrown and appear seldom used, particularly where they cross the SSSI. A narrow, unmade road runs across the SSSI to the farm at Horsley High Barns. A minor road runs across the western edge of the common.

GRAZINT:
Moderate - high over most of the site. Ungrazed over most of the SSSI area.

SOURCE:
SSSI file:Longhorsley Moor. 
NWT SNCI (Site no. CM21).
NCC (I.Smith) 1978: Common Land Survey - Northumberland. 
Field survey.
Invertebrate Site Register - Grade C site.

GNOTES:
Measured area greater than registered area. 90% NWT SNCI. 30% Countryside Commission Heathland. One right of pasture for sheep and cattle. Rights entry was disputed. The entry was made by the Parish Council on behalf of the freeholders of Longhorsley. One claim to a right of access.


GEN:
An area of level ground to both sides of the river Coquet. Most is semi-improved neutral grassland, but there are areas of species-rich scru, and shingle banks alongside the river.

OWNERS:
Subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the 1965 Commons Registration Act.

ANOTES:
A minor road runs along the W edge of the common. A bridleway and a public footpath cross the site. These are moderately used by local people, the main activity being dog-walking.

SOURCE:
NWT SNCI: Coquetdale at Holystone - AL12. 
NCC 1978 (I.Smith): Common Land Survey - Northumberland. 
Field survey.

GNOTES:
One right of pasture held in stints (1 stint = 1 cow or 2 young cattle). The right is for the northern section of the common only, and is held by the Harbottle Castle Estate. 95% of the common lies within NWT SNCI. Extensive internal fencing erected on the common.


GEN:
An extensive area of semi-improved, rough grassland bordering the River Trent. Part of a complex of adjacent common land units.

ANOTES:
Crossed by public footpaths. Used by anglers.

GNOTES:
38 rights all held in beastgates or equivalent, all appear to be held in gross. 36 are cross-referenced with CL3, 13 with CL11. All are for cattle, sheep or horses. Adjacent to CLs 23 and 11.


GEN:
An area of semi-improved, neutral grassland adjacent to the River Trent.

ANOTES:
Crossed by public footpaths. Anglers fish from the Trent banks.

GNOTES:
19 rights; 18 for horses, cattle and sheep, 1 for cattle (1 calf only). The 18 are held in beastgates and appear to be held in gross. Adjacent to CLs 1 and 14.


GEN:
An area of semi-improved, rough grassland, part of an extensive complex of common land units.

ANOTES:
Adjoined by public footpaths and very close to village.

GNOTES:
36 rights for cattle, sheep and horses. All appear to be held in gross, and all held in beastgates. 36 are cross-referenced with CL1 14 with CL11. Adjacent to CLs 1 and 11.


GEN:
A large area of improved grassland between the village of Holme and the River Trent. It is crossed by old channels and remnant hedges.

ANOTES:
Crossed by well-marked footpaths with stiles. These are used heavily by anglers in particular.

GRAZINT:
Moderate overall. The small enclosure and the embankment are very heavily grazed, but the rougher ground to the south is only lightly grazed.

GNOTES:
10 rights, 9 held in gross for cows (held in cowgaits), or sheep or horses. Site boundaries not clear on ground and may be incorrect here.


GEN:
A large area of semi-improved grassland adjacent to the River Trent.

ANOTES:
Crossed by a public footpath. Used by anglers.

GRAZINT:
Variable; very heavy on the embankment, moderate in area (2), and very low in area dominated by Deschampsia cespitosa.

GNOTES:
27 rights all held in gross, and all held in beast or calfgates, for cattle, horses and sheep. Contiguous with CLs 2 and 74.


GEN:
A level area of rank, semi-improved acidic grassland with scrub, tall herb vegetation, and bare disturbed areas.

ANOTES:
Open access from two sides. Popular with children - numerous bicycle tracks and paths.


GEN:
Roadside verge with scrub, rough grassland, mown grassland, and planted trees.


GEN:
A gorse and bracken-covered slope leading down to the River Ryton.

ANOTES:
Adjacent to  A-road and a minor road, but no footpaths cross the site.

GNOTES:
One right for cattle, pasture and estovers, for the inhabitants of Scrooby. Adjacent to CL 28.


GEN:
A neglected, rabbit-grazed horse paddock, with areas of gorse scrub. The grassland is acidic to neutral, close-grazed, much ragwort.

ANOTES:
Site fenced all round; access very difficult. Adjoined by  A-road and minor road.

GNOTES:
One right in gross for inhabitants of the parish of Scrooby, for estovers and cattle. Adjacent to CL26.


GEN:
Dense scrub with areas of species-rich neutral grassland on wet clay soil. There is a thin strip of woodland by the stream.

SOURCE:
NCC SSSI file: Redgate Woods and Mansey Common. Field visit by NCC in 1987.
BTO Ornithological Site, 1968-77.

GNOTES:
6 rights registered, held by commoners of Eakring. 13.2 ha of SSSI common land.


GEN:
A small area of semi-improved neutral grassland with thin hedges on three sides, but open to the north-east.

GNOTES:
5 rights for cattle, 1st May to 15th November. A small part of a large complex of common land around Laxton, formed by CLs 78 and 79. Probably regulated in terms of management in a similar way.


GEN:
A thin, enclosed field, now becoming rank and unmanaged, probably once acidic grassland. The extreme west end has been reseeded.

ANOTES:
Adjacent to minor road but no access to the site, except for a small area at the eastern end.


GEN:
A thin strip of amenity grassland in between the River Trent and the road.


GEN:
A small area of rough, semi-improved grassland, with scrub and some tree planting in the south, and a bare car-turning at the north end.

ANOTES:
Open access. Crossed by public footpath.


GEN:
A small area of river embankment and semi-improved grassland alongside the river Trent.

ANOTES:
Public footpath runs along the embankment. Access open to the site.


GEN:
A large village green crossed by a road dominated by cattle-grazed, semi-improved grassland, with a cricket pitch in one area.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Common Rightholders of Car Colston.

ANOTES:
Crossed by a minor road and public footpaths. Open access. Functions as a village green. Part used as a cricket pitch.

GNOTES:
One right for pasture of cattle, sheep, goats, horses, geese and chickens, from 1st May to 31st October; however this one rights entry relates to 24 rightholders. Unity of rights and ownership over the common. Adjacent to CL 81. Registration of the site conflicted with village green registration. Internal (electric) fences present. Car Colston Common Right Owners Association noted in CL register.


GEN:
A small area of improved grassland adjacent to the River Trent.

ANOTES:
Crossed by public footpath. Used heavily for picnics, fishing, and launching boats.

GNOTES:
One  right  for inhabitants of Laneham to launch boats.


GEN:
An area of open, semi-improved grassland within a small village.

OWNERS:
Owned by Common Rightholders of Car Colston.

ANOTES:
Crossed by a minor road and several public footpaths, with open access to the area.

GNOTES:
One right for pasture of horses, sheep, beast, ass, goat, geese and chickens. Adjacent to CL81. Rights entry relates to 24 rightholders. Registration of CL conflicted with village green registration. Grazing allowed from 1st May to 31st October. Unity of rights and ownership on site. Car Colston Right Owners Association noted in register.


GEN:
Verges and hedges lying alongside tarmac covered roads, and rough tracks running between hedges.

OWNERS:
Owned by Common Rightolders of Car Colston.

ANOTES:
Parts run alongside public roads. Crossed by public footpaths.

GNOTES:
24 rightholders for horse, beast, ass, goat, sheep, geese, chickens but only one rights entry. Grazing allowed from 1st May to 31st October each year. Unity of rights and ownership. Car Colston Right Owners Association noted in register.


GEN:
An area of semi-improved grassland bordering the river Trent. Part of a large complex of CL units.

ANOTES:
Crossed by public footpaths. Used for fishing. Cars park next to the river.

GNOTES:
14 rights for cattle, horses or sheep. Held in beastgates. Rights cross-referenced with CLs 1 and 3.


GEN:
An area of neutral grassland considered to be amongst the best neutral grasslands in the county, with spring-fed swampy areas. Parts are quite poor in species, and the whole site is becoming rank.

ANOTES:
Crossed by a public footpath, and adjoined by a minor road.

SOURCE:
NCC SSSI files  Eakring and Maplebeck Meadows . Brie+ visit for photographs only.

GNOTES:
6 registered rights; c.8 rightholders ("toftholders"). Adjacent to NTNC reserve (to E. of CL) - Eakring Meadows. c.7.2 ha of SSSI common land.


GEN:
A narrow track with rough grass verges opening out at the north end into a heavily grazed area of trampled, semi-improved neutral grassland.

ANOTES:
Adjoins minor road, but the lane itself is not a public footpath.

GNOTES:
No rights. Crossed by numerous high voltage power lines.


GEN:
A network of tracks, verges, and hedges, close to, and within the village of Normanton on Trent - they are important line features in a flat arable landscape.

ANOTES:
Several sections are crossed by, or are themselves public footpaths. Most are access tracks to property. Section G functions as a car park, and anglers access to the river Trent.

GNOTES:
Rights held for 8 beasts, 17th April to 23rd November.


GEN:
Wellow sections are amenity and rough grassland, with scrub and woodland and a large pond. Cocking Moor is a pleasant green lane of varying width and with varying amounts of fringing hedge. The NE end is scrub.

ANOTES:
Wellow section is popular, and used for fishing, walking, horse riding, motorcycling and car parking. A car park is provided. The thin strip in the centre of the village has a maypole. Part is a cricket pitch. Crossed by bridleway, footpaths, and adjoined by  A-road, and minor roads.

SOURCE:
NCC SSSI File "Wellow Park". Invertebrate Site Register.  Field visit.

GNOTES:
42 rights for beasts or lambs. Overlaps (c.3.0 ha) with SSSI at Cocking Moor (Wellow Park SSSI). This SSSI is a large ancient woodland principally ash-wych elm.


GEN:
A network of wide verges, tracks, and roadside strips, mainly dominated by semi-improved grassland or woodland, with one area of arable land. Part of a much larger system of 'syke'  grasslands around Laxton.

ANOTES:
Crossed by public footpaths and a minor road.

SOURCE:
Field visit. NCC SSSI File "Laxton Sykes"

GNOTES:
27  rights  of access. MAFF has 1 right for  sole or several vesture or herbage. c.0.7 ha is SSSI common land. Crown Estate Commissioners have undertaken to maintain the unique structure of the estate. Part of a very important site historically - the common areas are  syke grasslands between arable open field system.


GEN:
An interconnecting system of sykes (grass roads), and other tracks running between arable fields, managed under an open field system. Mostly now semi-improved grassland.

ANOTES:
Crossed by many public footpaths and two minor roads. Part of the common is actively promoted as a tourist feature (The Laxton Trail), and there is an information centre in the village.

SOURCE:
Field visit. NCC SSSI file "Laxton Sykes". Two reports on Laxton held at NCC.

GNOTES:
27 rights of access. MAFF has rights of sole or several herbage or vesture. Adjacent to CLs 33 and 79. c.9.8 ha of SSSI common land. Crown Estate Commissioners purchased site from MAFF in 1979. The area is an extremely important site historically; the only remaining example of an active open field system. The open fields are arable; the common land is the syke grasslands.


OWNERS:
Owned by Mansfield Brewery Company Ltd Littleworth Mansfield.


OWNERS:
Owned by Laxton with Moorhouse Parish Council.


OWNERS:
Owned by Normanton on Soar Parish Council.


OWNERS:
Owned by Gringley-on-the-Hill Parish Council.


OWNERS:
Owned by Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster).


OWNERS:
Owned by Cropwell Butler Parish Council.


OWNERS:
Part owned by the Vale of White Horse District Council. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.


GEN:
An area of unimproved limestone grassland on fairly steep hillside overlooking the River Evenlode.

ANOTES:
A footpath passes from the western corner across the common. Well used. Notices prohibit vehicular access.

SOURCE:
SSSI Citation, Field survey. Oxford Biol. Records Centre.

GNOTES:
No rights.  Part of Stonesfield Common, Bottoms and Banks. Measured area much larger than registered area. No contiguous commons.


GEN:
An area of semi-improved grassland used as a recreational area with an area of dense scrub.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Trustees of the Charity for the Village Green in North Stoke.

ANOTES:
A footpath passes the southern corner. There are no paths or bridleways on the common but there appears to be general use of the site for recreation. Rubble of an old clubhouse (?) remains. Evidence of camping and motorbike tracks.


GEN:
A broad-leaved semi-natural woodland used for hunting.

OWNERS:
Protected by Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act of 1965.

ANOTES:
A bridleway within the common boundary passes along the NW facing side and a footpath passes along half of the east facing side.

GNOTES:
The wood is crossed by wide rides for groups on horseback. A pheasant breeding area exists by the footpath on the East side. No rights. No designations.


OWNERS:
Owned by the Vale of White Horse District Council.


GEN:
Land within and around the village of Baulking, including several ponds and old trackways.

ANOTES:
There are several paths crossing the common and access tracks to houses. There is de facto general access to the common.

GNOTES:
Rights: Total (4)
Sheep, Cattle, Horses (3) - 8 Sheep = 1 Cattle. 10 Sheep = 1 Horse. Limited from 13 May to 20 Dec.
Sheep (1)  (Not limited)


GEN:
The Common is part of a complex of woods, scrub, invaded grassland with some open sward that extends from Shotover Hill and is part of the Brasenose Wood and Shotover Hill SSSI.
It is managed by Oxford City Council as a Country Park.

ANOTES:
An official footpath crosses the Common plus many informal paths. The common is part of Shotover Hill Country Park and is thus much used for walking. Horse riders and cyclists are requested to keep to a bridleway. Coloured posts are fixed points for orienteering.

SOURCE:
SSSI Citation Brasenose Wood and Shotover Hill. 
Field survey.
English Nature Lowland Heathland Inventory(BO1)

GNOTES:
No rights. 90 per cent of the Common is within the Brasenose Wood and Shotover Hill SSSI.
Part of Shotover Hill Country Park. Included within English Nature Lowland Heathland Inventory. (Site BO1)


GEN:
The common has semi-improved grassland with some ploughed land, an old pond and scrub.

OWNERS:
'No details' - refer to Commons Register.

ANOTES:
A bridleway crosses the Common and an informal path passes along the SE facing side. Golfing practice evident during survey.

GNOTES:
Taken from schedule. 3 entries finalized.
Beasts (cattle), horses and sheep  (3)  grazing between 12 May and 14 Nov.(Cattle/Horses). 14 Nov to 14 Feb (sheep). All entries held 'in gross' only over part of unit. No contiguous commons. No designations.


GEN:
A large 'village green' crossed by tarmac and gravel roads with a large pond.

ANOTES:
A metalled minor road crosses the common and several gravel roads branch off from this road.
There is de facto access to all parts of the common.

GNOTES:
Rights. Total 4, Sheep only. Disputed but unmodified. There is one claim to access. No designations.


GEN:
A portion of grassland and scrub alongside a bridleway.

ANOTES:
The common lies around a bridleway which is wide and muddy and passes north-east from Fifield to a bridge over a stream and thence becomes a more walkable path.


OWNERS:
Owned by the Duke of Marlborough, The Estate Office, Blenheim Palace, Woodstock.


OWNERS:
Part owned by Oxfordshire County Council. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.


GEN:
Beech woodland dominates this area although a more mixed woodland is found downslope. The area is part of a nationally important area of continuous ancient semi-natural woodland.

OWNERS:
Protected by the Local Authority under Section 9 of the 1965 Registration of Commons Act.

ANOTES:
One bridleway passes from Crowell Hill down towards Crowell. A footpath passes along the North-east facing edge of the Common.
There is 'de facto' access throughout the Common.

SOURCE:
SSSI citation for Aston Rowant Woods. 
Field survey.

GNOTES:
One right incorrectly registered for 'Pasture and Estovers'. Finalised 28.7.73 with no objection.

Part of Aston Rowant Woods SSSI. Close to NNR.     
In Chilterns AONB. Measured area greater than registered area.


GEN:
Mainly high Beech wood with some Oak and scrub areas.

OWNERS:
Protected by the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act of 1965.

ANOTES:
An informal path passes across the northern end of the Common and a tarred access road passes between Halfridge and Halfridge Lodge. There is 'de facto' general access for walkers.

GNOTES:
No rights. Within Chilterns AONB. Contiguous with CL38.


GEN:
This common is in two sections either side of Godstow road. The southern section has a well maintained pond and amenity area. The northern section is grassland with planted trees and a pond area.

ANOTES:
'De facto' access to all parts of this common. The common is used for walking, educational visits and conservation projects.

GNOTES:
Rights: Taken from Commons Schedule.
Total 109    5 disputed - rest undisputed.
Horses, cattle, geese and ducks (1), Horses (40), Geese (3), Cattle/Horses (26), Cattle/Horses and poultry (2), Horses/Geese (11), Cattle/Horses, geese (16), Cattle (5), Piscary (33),  Horses or donkey (1). Geese, ducks, Horse or pony (4).


GEN:
Unimproved Thames floodplain meadows that have been cut annually and aftermath grazed for over a thousand years.

OWNERS:
Part of Pixey Mead owned by Nature Conservancy Council. Remaining 9 parts owned separately by 9 private owners.

ANOTES:
A footpath passes along the North side of Yarnton
Mead. A path from King's Weir crosses the northern end of Pixey Mead.

SOURCE:
Field survey. 
Pixey Mead and Yarnton Meadows SSSI Citation.
English Nature Grassland Inventory

GNOTES:
CL 71 is the major part of the Pixey and Yarnton Mead SSSI, though the northern half of Pixey Mead is not Common Land.
Part of Oxford Meadows Special Area for Conservation.       
Within the Upper Thames Tributaries Environmentally Sensitive Area.
Included in English Nature Grassland Inventory.


GEN:
CL 38 is in 6 sections, i.e. Land around Windmill Hill, Part of Nettlebed Woods, a 'village green' and a pond at Highmoor Cross, Land at Witheridge Hill, Kingwood Common and Peppard Common. Large areas of woodland, scrub invaded heathland and rough grassland.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner. Part owned jointly by three executors on behalf of one private owner.

ANOTES:
Footpaths and bridleways cross all areas of the Common and there is 'de facto' access for walking throughout.

SOURCE:
SSSI citation.
BBONT Habitat survey cards
Chilterns Ancient Semi-natural Woodlands Survey.
Oxford Biological Records Centre 
Field survey.
Discussion with BBONT.
Nettlebed and Peppard Commons are included in the 
English Nature Lowland Heathland Inventory.
Inventory of Ancient Woodland - English Nature.

GNOTES:
Contiguous with Commons 18 and 76. 

Status: Nettlebed Woods were an SSSI till 1986.
Priest's Hill (GR SU 700872) is an SSSI.	
AONB (Chilterns). Bear, Oveys and Greatbottom Wood SSSI is adjacent to the Witheridge Hill and Kingwood Common sections of CL38. Included in English Nature Lowland Heathland Inventory (for Nettlebed, Kingwood, Nuffield and Peppard Commons). Some of the northern parts of Nettlebed Common are designated 'Ancient replanted woodland' and the Highmoor section designated 'Ancient semi-natural woodland' in the Ancient Woodland Inventory for Oxfordshire by English Nature.

7 claims of access to properties.

Rights: Total (9) undisputed. 3 grazing rights, 6 non-grazing rights.
Cattle, sheep and donkeys (1), Pony (1), Cattle, Sheep and Horses (1), Estovers (9), Turbary (7),   Chalk (1), Bracken, Peat, Leaf mould (1)


SOURCE:
National Trust 
Field survey
English Nature Grassland Inventory.

GNOTES:
Right to take grass on or after July 25.     
Within Upper Thames Tributaries Environmentally Sensitive Area.
Included in English Nature Grassland Inventory.


OWNERS:
One entry detailing joint ownership between four private owners.


OWNERS:
Owned by Shipton on Cherwell and Thrupp Parish Council.


GEN:
A heavily bracken and scrub invaded heath with a large pond.

ANOTES:
No formal paths, but 'de facto' access to the pond, and paths visible across 'heath'. Old stile by road.

SOURCE:
Oxfordshire Biological Records Centre
BBONT records. 
Field survey

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 65 (Tackley Pond)


GEN:
Amenity grassland and road verges around the village of Great Milton.

ANOTES:
{\it De facto} access at all points from roads.


GEN:
A dozen or so road verges and small areas of grassland scattered around the village of West Hannay.

ANOTES:
All parts of this common are adjacent to roads and will occasionally be used for walking.

GNOTES:
No rights or designations. Some encroachment by cars parking on verges.


GEN:
An area of unimproved calcareous grassland, scrub and woodland.

OWNERS:
Owned by two private owners. Previous owners leased the site to BBONT from 1984 to 1991. At time of survey a new lease is under negotiation.

ANOTES:
Open access to public. Informal paths on site.
The site is thought to be rarely visited, but is occasionally used as educational reserve by a local school and organized groups of interested public.

SOURCE:
BBONT Management Plan.
SSSI citation. 
Oxford Biological Records Centre.
Inventory of Ancient Woodland, English Nature.

GNOTES:
SSSI (notified 1994). No rights. Wildlife Heritage site on County Nature Conservation Strategy register and map. Included in Oxfordshire report of the Inventory of Ancient Woodland by English Nature as partly 'Woodland cleared since production of 1st Series OS map' and a small area of ' Ancient semi-natural woodland'. The latter may not be contiguous with Common Land boundary.


GEN:
An area of scrub woodland with a large 'Playing field' grass area that is surrounded by substantial bracken.  Some well used public footpaths cross the site.

OWNERS:
Registered under the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the 1965 Commons Registration Act.

ANOTES:
There are several paths across the larger section of the common including some concreted paths that meet the A4095 on the east side of the Common.
The common is well-used for dog-walking and recreational games.

SOURCE:
Oxford Biological Records Centre. Field survey.


OWNERS:
Owned by the Ploughley Rural District Council. (Successor: Cherwell District Council).


GEN:
A group of partially used allotments and scrub woodland.

ANOTES:
A footpath crosses the allotments and a gravel access road enters at the NW corner.


GEN:
The area was once open chalk grassland. Some of this survives but reduction of grazing has let scrub invade much of the area.There is archaeological, conservation and recreational interest.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Naturalists Trust. Remainder of land under the Land Registration Act.

ANOTES:
There are several paths and bridleways that pass through the site including a short part of the Icknield Way/Ridgeway path. They are all well used. The site is owned by BBONT who allow open access. Some areas are fenced (with stiles) to allow grazing of the grassland.

SOURCE:
Oxford Biological Records Centre. 
BBONT reserves manual. 
Field survey.

GNOTES:
SSSI owned by BBONT. Rights:  Total (5). Sheep (2), Sheep and Cattle (1), Estovers (3), Ragstone from ragpits (2). 2 incorrect claims to 'pasture'.


GEN:
Two small areas of old Chalk pit by the side of a minor road.

OWNERS:
Owned by South Oxfordshire District Council.


GEN:
A heathland that has reverted to scrub and mixed woodland.

ANOTES:
Bridleways exist leading from the B4015 through Clifton Heath Common.

GNOTES:
A former heathland with planted and semi-natural mixed woodland. No rights. No designations.


GEN:
CL 50 is in 9 sections including Nuffield Golf course, Ipsden Heath, Little Common, and Checkendon Common. These areas support Beech woodland and more mixed woodland.

OWNERS:
Nine parts owned separately by nine private owners including the Huntercombe Golf Club. Four parts under the Land Registration Acts.

ANOTES:
Nuffield Common is crossed by a minor road and several footpaths. The golf course (Huntercombe Golf Club) occupies most of the common with access to greens for members. There appears to be 'de facto' access for walkers.

Ipsden Heath has several footpaths and is part owned by the Woodland Trust who allow general access.

The area including Checkendon Common, Pitman's Shaw and Pitman's Common has several footpaths and 'de facto' access for walkers.

Little Common has no public access.

Some of the Common is subject to a scheme under the Commons Act 1899.

SOURCE:
BBONT Management Plan
Woodland Trust (Ipsden Heath) 
Nuffield Common:   Golf course Management for Wildlife.  Refs: Golf and Wildlife: Tobin R. and Taylor R. British Wildlife Vol. 7 No.3 1996.
Included in Oxfordshire Inventory of Ancient Woodland.

GNOTES:
One right void. No claims to access.
Checkendon Common and Little Common included as 'Ancient semi-natural woodland' in Inventory of Ancient woodland by English Nature.


GEN:
Long 'village green' with scrub/developing woodland to the NW end.

OWNERS:
Two parts owned separately by two private owners. 
Remainder is managed by the local authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act of 1965.

ANOTES:
Parts of the Common are crossed by minor public road, footpath and bridleway.

GNOTES:
In Chilterns AONB. Contiguous with CL38. Rights:   Total (2). Ponies/Horses (2), Donkeys (2), Goat (1), Geese (2). The measured area is larger than the registered area. Some rubbish and corrugated iron dumped in scrub woodland. Some encroachment of the 'Green' by residents cars.


GEN:
An area of Beech coppice which is part of the Warburg BBONT reserve and Bix Bottom SSSI.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Naturalists Trust.

ANOTES:
A public footpath passes along the western boundary that is accessed from just before the reserve main gate. This connects at Lodge Farm to a track that passes down the eastern side.

SOURCE:
BBONT Management Plan 1992 - 1997
SSSI citation for Bix Bottom. Revised 1977. Notified 1986.
Included on Inventory of Ancient Woodland by English Nature. 
Field survey.

GNOTES:
No rights. (One right cancelled). Part of Bix Bottom SSSI. Measured area less than registered area. Included in the Inventory of Ancient Woodland as 'Ancient Semi-natural Woodland'


GEN:
A large area of neutral grasslands on the Thames floodplain that has been grazed continuously for at least 1000 years. The area provides a unique study site for the longterm effects of grazing.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Lord Mayor, Aldermen and Citizens of Oxford.

ANOTES:
There is open access over all of the main section
which is widely used for walking, jogging, and recreation. At the time of survey model-aircraft were being flown at one point.

Fiddler's Island has a towing path on the west side with some informal fishermens paths. The small area to the east of the railway has no formal paths but some access is attained for dumping of rubbish.      

There is one claim of access for recreational purposes.

SOURCE:
SSSI citation.
BBONT habitat survey.
Oxford Biological Records Centre. 
English Nature.
Field survey.

GNOTES:
Rights: 
Total 134 plus entry for Freemen of the City of Oxford (total 209) to graze cattle, horses and geese to maximum of 700 beasts and the right to fish from Port Meadow.
Beasts (1),	Horses and Cattle (27),  Horses (49),
Geese (3),  Horses, Cattle and Poultry (2),
Horses/Geese (11),  Cattle, Horses and Geese (20), Horses or ponies, ducks, poultry (5), Horses or donkey (1),  Cattle (12), Horses, cattle, donkeys, geese, ducks (3).     
Piscary (34)

Most rights are undisputed. 3 disputed and modified - 2 withdrawn. One right is over part of the unit only.

Status: 
Part of Port Meadow and Wolvercote Common and Green SSSI.
Within Upper Thames Tributaries Environmentally Sensitive Area.
Part of Oxford Meadows Special Area for Conservation.
Included in English Nature Grassland Inventory.


GEN:
The site is neutral grassland on the Thames floodplain. It is adjacent to Port Meadow and is similarly thought to have been grazed continuously for over a millenium.

OWNERS:
No registered owner under the Commons Registration Act 1965. Oxford City Council and Oxford County Council are joint custodians under Section 9 of the 1965 Act.

ANOTES:
Adjacent to CL1 (Port Meadow) and separated from CL3 (Goose Green) by railway.

{\it De facto} access for walkers as Port Meadow.

SOURCE:
Oxford Biological Records Centre.
SSSI Citation. 
English Nature Grassland Inventory.
Field survey.

GNOTES:
Part of Port Meadow with Wolvercote Common and Green SSSI.
Part of Special Area for Conservation (Oxford Meadows).     
Within Upper Thames Tributaries Environmentally Sensitive Area.
Included in English Nature Grassland Inventory.


OWNERS:
Part owned by The East Shropshire Water Board (Severn Trent Water Authority).


OWNERS:
Owned by Ashford Carbonel Parish Council.


GEN:
A valuable SWT reserve, containing areas of deciduous woodland, scrub and neutral grassland, with pools containing excellent aquatic vegetation.

ANOTES:
The common is a SWT Prime Site and managed as a nature reserve. There are maintained paths, boardwalks and seats, plus a carpark. The site is also crossed by minor roads and tracks.  There are five claims to rights of way, including one by the Midlands Electricity Board.

GNOTES:
7 pasture rights for cattle, sheep and horses. Regulated by a scheme made by the former Atcham District Council under the Commons Act of 1899.  The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
An unusual small common in a built-up area, containing a lake and an area of willow carr, with a variety of wetland plants.

ANOTES:
Adjacent to a minor road and contains a concrete path beside the lake.  Much used for informal recreation such as feeding ducks, walking dogs etc. Adjacent to a built-up area.

GNOTES:
No rights. Measured area larger than that registered.


GEN:
Common on a sandstone ridge containing a variety of habitats, including woodland, heathland and acid grassland.  A SWT Prime Site.

ANOTES:
Crossed by tracks and footpaths.  There are 3 claims to rights of way. The common is much used by walkers, and there are benches beside the path in the northern half of the site.  Horse riding occurs and signs of off-road motorcycling were apparent.

GRAZINT:
Rabbits most frequent in the north-east area of the site.

SOURCE:
Shropshire Wildlife Trust files. Ludlow Biological Records Centre. Field survey.

GNOTES:
No rights.  A SWT Prime Site.  The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
A SWT Prime Site on a North-west facing slope, bearing large areas of dry heath and bracken, plus smaller areas of wet heath, flush, marshy grassland and scrub.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner, with the remainder protected by the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
Contains a RUPP, tracks and public footpaths. The Common is used for horse-riding and walking.  Some dumping has occured.

GNOTES:
15 pasture rights for sheep, cattle, horses, geese and pigs.  3 rights of estovers, 3 rights of turbary, 3 of pannage, 3 of piscary and 2 of herbage.  Contiguous with CL49.  A SWT Prime Site and occurs within the Shropshire Hills AONB.  The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
A hillside common mostly covered by sheep-grazed improved grassland, with more diverse vegetation on the steeper slopes, including areas of gorse and bracken.  A small area is part of a SWT Prime Site.

ANOTES:
Crossed by a RUPP and public footpaths. Adjacent to minor roads.  The common is used by walkers.

GNOTES:
2 Pasture rights for sheep and cattle.  1 right is held in gross.  A small area in the south-east region of the common is part of a SWT Prime Site.  The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
A well-wooded common adjacent to a bend of the River Teme on the south-west edge of Ludlow.  A steep slope occurs above the river bank, with some cliff-faces.  A SWT Prime Site.

ANOTES:
Adjacent to a B-class road, and crossed by minor roads, tracks and paths. Common has fine views over Ludlow, and is much used by walkers. The bank of the river Teme is used by anglers.

GRAZINT:
Area of B22 adjacent to carpark is probably mown.

SOURCE:
Field survey ansd Shropshire Wildlife Trust files

GNOTES:
2 pasture rights for sheep and cattle (1 right held in gross).  A SWT Prime Site.  The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.  Measured area larger than that registered.


GEN:
Common partly in Hereford and Worcester, consisting mostly of sheep-grazed, improved grassland.  Deciduous woodland and bracken with scattered trees occur on the steepest slope.

ANOTES:
Crossed by a RUPP, a bridleway, and track.

GNOTES:
38 pasture rights for sheep, cattle and horses.  1 right of estovers. Part of the common is in Shropshire and part in Hereford and Worcester.  The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
A small common containing a range of habitats including Ulex gallii heath, marshy and neutral grassland and deciduous woodland.

ANOTES:
Crossed by minor roads, tracks, and a public footpath.  Visits by the public probably not frequent.

SOURCE:
Field survey and Ludlow Biological Records Centre

GNOTES:
7 pasture rights for sheep, cattle and pigs.  4 rights of estovers (including for bushes, gorse and tree loppings).  2 rights of turbary, 3 rights of piscary, 3 of pannage, and 2 of herbage.  The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
A fine area of mature deciduous woodland, with some splendid mature Quercus petraea and frequent birches.  A SWT Prime Site.

ANOTES:
Ajacent to a B class road and crossed by public footpaths. Cars park alongside road, and common is used by walkers. One claim to right of way over the unit.

GRAZINT:
Probably light (only a few deer scats were found).

SOURCE:
Field survey. Shropshire Wildlife Trust files. Ludlow Biological Records Centre files.

GNOTES:
5 pasture rights for goats and sheep.  5 rights of estovers (2 of these include for cordwood, rails, bracken, moss, beansticks and fencing piles).  A SWT Prime Site.  Contiguous with CL18. The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
The highest hill in Shropshire.  The Summit plateau contains large areas of dry heath, plus smaller areas of dry and wet modified bog, wet heath, acidic and marshy grassland and bracken.

ANOTES:
Adjacent to minor road and crossed by public footpath and a track.  Used by walkers and horse riders.

GRAZINT:
Moderate to light on summit plateau. Heavy on the slopes in the north region of the common.

SOURCE:
Field survey and Shropshire Wlidlife Trust files.

GNOTES:
3 pasture rights for sheep and cattle. Occurs within the Shropshire Hills AONB and is a SWT Prime Site.  Contiguous with CL4. The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
An unusual and valuable large common, partly on an SSSI, on the site of a disused World War II airfield. The vegetation on the runways is particularly important.

ANOTES:
Crossed by A41 and adjoining A49 roads. Crossed by minor roads, tracks and public footpaths.  Adjacent to a runway in use by light aeroplanes. The common is used by walkers.  Some dumping has occured.

GRAZINT:
At the time of the survey grazing by cattle was restricted to an area of improved grassland in the south-east of the common.

SOURCE:
Field survey. English Nature files: SSSI citation (Prees Heath). Invertebrate Site Register.

GNOTES:
8 pasture rights for cattle, sheep, horses and goats. 1 right of estovers and 1 right of common in soil (for sand and gravel). Part of the site is an SSSI and part is a SWT Prime Site.  The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
A small common adjacent to the Shropshire Union Canal and close to Fenns, Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses SSSI.  A variety of habitat types occur, including alder and sallow Carr.

OWNERS:
Land Subject to the protection of the local authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
Adjacent to a RUPP and a track, and crossed by a track.  Close to the Shropshire Union Canal.  1 claim to a right of way over the common.  Some dumping has occured.

GNOTES:
2 pasture rights for cattle and sheep.  1 right of turbary and 2 rights of common in soil (for sand, clay and marl).  The NCB/ British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
The site is an old race course (abandoned in 1848) now mostly covered by bracken with scattered trees.  The race tracks themselves are now mown grassland tracks.

ANOTES:
Crossed by B roads, minor roads, bridleways, public footpaths and tracks. The common is used for walking and walking dogs, and there are picnic tables near a carpark, and seats near the ruins of the old grandstand.  There are 4 claims to rights of way over this unit, and 1 claim to a right to maintain a water pipe.

GNOTES:
4 pasture rights for cattle and pigs (1 right has grazing limited to summer months).  The common is a SWT Prime Site and is also of historic interest.  The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
An upland common containing a substantial area of mature dry heath, plus areas of wet modified bog, acidic flush and marshy grassland. An SSSI and SWT Prime Site.

ANOTES:
The common contains a bridleway and tracks which are used by walkers.  A small amount of dumping has occurred.

SOURCE:
Field survey and English Nature SSSI files.

GNOTES:
1 pasture right for cattle, sheep and horses (entry claims sole grazing right).  An SSSI and SWT Prime Site and occurs within the Shropshire Hills AONB.  Includes archaeological interest (the Lower Short Ditch).  The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
The common consists of a plantation of Sitka Spruce with European Larch and Beech at its edges, plus acid grassland occurring in narrow strips.

ANOTES:
Crossed by public footpath.  Remainder of common probably not used by public due to dense conifer plantation.

GNOTES:
No rights.  Occurs within Shropshire Hills AONB and Clun ESA.  The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this Unit.


GEN:
An area of improved grassland on a north-west facing slope, grazed by cattle, and partially enclosed by hedges and fen

ANOTES:
Adjacent to minor road.  Partially enclosed by hedges.  No public access.

GNOTES:
No rights.  Occurs within the Shropshire Hills AONB, and Clun ESA. The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
On a north-facing slope with areas of wet heath, dry heath, woodland and scattered bracken.  Adjacent to CL13 (which bears same name) and a SWT Prime Site.

ANOTES:
Crossed by public footpaths.  Dumping has occurred in the woodland and limited signs of shooting were apparent.

GNOTES:
10 pasture rights for sheep, cattle, horses and geese. (1 right relates to only part of the unit).  Occurs within the Shropshire Hills AONB and is a SWT Prime Site.  Contiguous with CL13.  The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
Common mostly covered by species-poor tussocky neutral grassland, with scattered Ulex gallii and scrub.

ANOTES:
Crossed by minor road and tracks. Probably little-used by the public.

GRAZINT:
Grazing limited to area of improved grassland along south-west boundary.  Rest of common unmanaged.

GNOTES:
3 provisional pasture rights for sheep and cattle. 1 entry has grazing limited from 1st April to 31st October.  Occurs within the Shropshire Hills AONB.  The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
A valuable small common with some fine marshy habitats, plus deciduous woodland, birch and sallow carr, and small pools. A SWT Prime Site.

ANOTES:
Crossed by a B-class road, minor roads, and paths.  1 claim to a right of way, and 1 to a right of air, exercise, games, and swimming.

GRAZINT:
Rabbits frequent in some areas of the site.

GNOTES:
4 pasture rights for cattle, pigs, goats, geese and fowls. 2 rights of estovers 1 right of turbary and 1 of common in soil. Regulated by a scheme made by former Rural District Council of Wem (18.7. 35) under the Commons Act 1899. A SWT Prime Site. The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
A small field of improved grassland, surrounded with species-poor hedges.

OWNERS:
Owned by Myndtown Combined Parish Council.

ANOTES:
Adjacent to track.  Enclosed by hedges and fences.  No public access.

GNOTES:
No rights.  Occurs within the Shropshire Hills AONB and ESA. The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
A small common with Calluna and Vaccinium dry heath, plus an area of burnt heather and patches of bare peat.  Part of Long Mynd SSSI and SWT Prime Site.

ANOTES:
Adjacent to minor road, and crossed by a track which is used by walkers.

GNOTES:
No rights.  Part of the Long Mynd SSSI and SWT Prime Site, and occurs within the Shropshire Hills AONB.  Contiguous with CL9. The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
A valuable patch of good quality mature Calluna heath, situated within an extensive area of conifer plantations.

ANOTES:
Bridleway and paths.  Some horse riding occurs.

SOURCE:
Field survey and Shropshire Wildlife Trust.

GNOTES:
No rights.  Occurs within the Shropshire Hills AONB, and Clun ESA. A SWT Prime Site. The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
A sizeable sheep-grazed common on south and south-west facing slopes.  Large areas are dominated by bracken with scattered bracken occurring over most of the remainder.

ANOTES:
Crossed by paths.  The track along the south- west boundary is used by horse riders and probably walkers.

GRAZINT:
Heavy grazing of grassland areas but most of the common is dominated by bracken.

GNOTES:
6 pasture rights for sheep.  Occurs within the Shropshire Hills AONB and ESA.  The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
An elongated common largely dominated by deciduous woodland, with a rich ground flora in the valley near Black Pool.

ANOTES:
Adjacent to B-class road and crossed by tracks and public footpaths.  One claim to a right of way.  Used by walkers. Much dumping in the old quarry.

GNOTES:
No rights.  Contiguous with CL19.  The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
A small sheep-grazed field of semi-improved acidic grassland near the summit of Norbury Hill.

ANOTES:
Adjacent to a track.  Partially enclosed by hedges and fences.

GNOTES:
1 provisional pasture right for cattle and sheep. Occurs within the Shropshire Hills AONB and ESA.  The NCB/British Coal claim ownership to any coal in this unit.


GEN:
Common dominated by birch woodland, possibly growing on the site of an old bog.

OWNERS:
Land subject to the protection of the Local Authority under the Commons Registration Act 1965

ANOTES:
No rights of way.  Some dumping has occured.


GEN:
Mostly deciduous woodland with frequent birch and oak, plus small areas of bracken and tall ruderal. The common is an SWT Prime Site.

ANOTES:
Crossed by minor roads and other roads, and contains a track and paths.  A few signs of shooting and off-road motorcycling were apparent, plus a small amount of dumping.

SOURCE:
Field survey. Shropshire Wildlife Trust files.

GNOTES:
1 pasture right for cattle or sheep.  1 right of estover (for peasticks beanpoles firewood and bracken).  1 right of common in soil (for sand and gravel).  The common is a SWT Prime Site.  The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
A large upland common containing extensive areas of bracken, plus a wide variety of other habitat,s including dry heath, acidic flushes and basic flush.

OWNERS:
Owned by Clee St. Margaret Parish Council.

ANOTES:
Crossed by minor roads, RUPP's, tracks, and public footpaths. 1 claim to a right of way.  The common is used by walkers and picnickers, and some horse riding occurs.

GRAZINT:
Moderate to heavy by sheep, plus a few horses grazing. Rabbits frequent near the southern edge of central region of the common.

SOURCE:
Field Survey and Shropshire Wildlife Trust files

GNOTES:
36 pasture rights for sheep, cattle and horses.  1 sporting right. 1 right of turbary, and 1 of estovers (for mushrooms, bilberries, firewood, pea and bean sticks.  A SWT Prime Site, and occurs within the Shropshire Hills AONB.  Includes archaeological interest (Nordy Bank Settlement).  Contiguous with CL20.  The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal within this unit.


GEN:
A small common covered mostly by birch woodland, with a more open area containing bracken and scattered trees.

OWNERS:
Land subject to  the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
Contains a track and paths.  A small amount of dumping has occured.

GNOTES:
No rights The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
The largest common in Shropshire consisting of a hill plateau containing extensive areas of heather and bilberry dry heath, plus bracken, acid grassland and flushes.

OWNERS:
Part owned by The National Trust. Part owned by Church Stretton Parish Council. Part owned by one private owner.

ANOTES:
Crossed by minor roads, tracks, bridleways and public footpaths. 1 claim to right of way, and 1 claim to right of water supply. Common affords fine views and is very popular for walking. Also used by horse riders and cyclists, and cars park alongside roads. Part of the common is used as a golf course. Grouse shooting occurs.  Gliding and hang-gliding occurs from nearby airstrip.

SOURCE:
ADAS survey 1988/89. National Trust Survey 1985. English Nature SSSI files. Brief site visits.

GNOTES:
102 pasture rights for sheep, cattle and horses (grazing resticted to part of the unit). 4 rights of estovers (3 for fern, 1 for whinberries). An SSSI and SWT Prime Site, National Trust site, and occurs within the Shropshire Hills AONB.  Important geological site (G.C.R. site - type locality for longmyndian succession). Archaeological interest (tumuli, earthworks, ancient routes). Contiguous with CL 63. The NCB claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
A hillside common almost completely dominated by dense stands of bracken.  Small patches of scrub and neutral grassland

OWNERS:
Land subject ot protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
Crossed by a minor road, a track, and paths. A small amount of horse riding occurs.

GNOTES:
1 pasture right for cattle and sheep.  Included within the Shropshire Hills AONB and ESA.  The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
The 2nd largest common in Shropshire, containing two SSSIs. There are valuable areas of basic flush, acidic flush, valley mire and boulder scree, plus large expanses of bracken, acidic grassland and marshy grassland.

ANOTES:
Crossed by an A-class road, minor roads, RUPP's, tracks, bridleways and public footpaths. 3 claims to rights of way over this unit.  Common used by walkers and horse riders.  There are fine views from the summit of Titterstone Clee Hill, and a carparking area in the old quarry nearby.  Off-road motorcycling occurs around the old spoil heaps on Titterstone Clee Hill and Magpie Hill.

GRAZINT:
Moderate to heavy grazing by sheep plus a small number of cattle and horses.

SOURCE:
Field Survey and English Nature SSSI files

GNOTES:
142 pasture rights for sheep, cattle and horses. 3 rights of estovers including for fern, bracken, and gorse.  Part is an SSSI, part is an SWT Prime Site, and the common occurs within the Shropshire Hills AONB. Geological interest (Carboniferous strata). Archaeological interest (Iron Age hillfort). Historical interest (old quarry and mine workings). Contiguous with CL 8. NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
Common amongst hills east of the Long Mynd, with frequent bracken plus patches of acid grassland, Western Gorse dry heath, woodland, and a sizeable area of flushes.

OWNERS:
Owned by Church Stretton Parish Council.

ANOTES:
Crossed by a track, a bridleway, and a public footpath.  Common is used by walkers and horse riders.  Signs of clay pigeon shooting.

GNOTES:
6 pasture rights for sheep, cattle and horses.  Occurs within the Shropshire Hills AONB and ESA. A SWT Prime Site.  The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
Common contains an excellent area of wet heath with flushes, plus dry heath and marsh around shallow pools.  An SSSI and SWT Prime Site.

SOURCE:
Field survey and English nature SSSI files.

GNOTES:
No rights.  AN SSSI and SWT Prime Site, and occurs within the Shropshire Hills AONB and Clun ESA.  The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.  Measured area larger than that registered.


GEN:
A small square area of sheep-grazed improved grassland, surounded by species-poor hedges and fencing.

ANOTES:
Bordered on two sides by minor roads.  Enclosed by fences and hedges. No public access.

GNOTES:
No rights.  Occurs within Shropshire Hills AONB and Clun ESA.  The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit. Archaeological interest: very close to Offa's Dyke. Measured area less than registered.


GEN:
A valuable site containing an excellent area of raised bog, surrounded by a mostly wooded lagg area.  An SSSI and SWT Prime Site.

ANOTES:
Adjacent to bridleway and crossed by public footpaths.  There is a Shropshire Wildlife Trust leaflet available and most visitors probably have an interest in the natural history and conservation of the site.

SOURCE:
Field survey. English Nature SSSI files, and Shropshire Wildlife Trust files.

GNOTES:
1 pasture right for cattle and pigs.  SWT and EN management plan seeking to implement a management regime related to that of nearby Fenns Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses SSSI.  Adjacent to England/Wales Boundary. A Grade 1 SSSI and a SWT Prime Site. The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
Common on Carboniferous Limestone outcrop, containig extensive areas of deciduous woodland and scrub, plus valuable patches of calcareous and neutral grassland.

ANOTES:
Adjacent to A-class road and minor road and crossed by bridleways and footpaths.  Common frequently used by horse riders and also by walkers.  Limited signs of shooting apparent.

GRAZINT:
Common mostly undergrazed with extensive scrub encroachment.

SOURCE:
Field survey. English nature SSSI file (Llanymynech and Llynclys Hills).

GNOTES:
16 pasture rights for sheep, cattle, horses and pigs. Partly an SSSI and partly an SWT Prime Site.  The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
A small but valuable area of carr woodland and scrub, with an excelent area of marsh and swamp vegetation.  The site is an SSSI and a SWT Prime Site.

OWNERS:
The land is subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Registration of Commons Act 1965

ANOTES:
Adjacent to track at south end of site, and path occurs along eastern boundary. Limited signs of shooting were apparent.

SOURCE:
Field survey and English Nature SSSI file.

GNOTES:
No rights.  An SSSI and SWT Prime Site.  The NCB/ British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
An SSSI and SWT Prime Site, containing excellent areas of marsh, swamp and open water, plus deciduous woodland and smaller areas of acid grassland.

ANOTES:
Crossed by minor road, tracks, and public footpaths.  1 claim to right of way and 1 claim to right of air, exercise, games, swimming and skating.  Much used by walkers and the lake is a popular site for angling.

GNOTES:
6 pasture rights for sheep, cattle, pigs, goats, geese and fowls.  2 rights of estovers, 1 right of piscary and 2 rights of common in soil (for sand and gravel).  An SSSI and SWT Prime Site.  The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
A small but valuable common at the southern end of The Mere, Ellsmere, containing a fine area of herb-rich marsh, plus sallow carr, deciduous woodland, pools and some amenity grassland.

ANOTES:
Adjacent to an A-class road and the common contains a carpark.  The northern areas of the site adjacent to the lake are used for informal recreation such as walking and feeding waterfowl.  Subject to the Law of Property Act 1925 Section 193.

GRAZINT:
Mowing restricted to areas of amenity grassland.

GNOTES:
No rights.  Regulated by a scheme made by the former Ellesmere Urban D.C., under the Commons Act 1899.  The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
A large, upland common containing extensive areas of bracken, marshy grassland, acidic grassland and acid grassland/dry heath mosaic, plus 2 large valley mires and some acidic flushes.

ANOTES:
Adjacent to minor roads and crossed by RUPP's, tracks and public footpaths.  Much used by walkers and used by horse riders.  Off-road motorcycling and vehicle driving occur on the common, and signs of shooting were apparent.

GRAZINT:
Moderate to heavy (particularly heavy on the drier areas of the ridges that were not bracken covered).

SOURCE:
Field survey. Shropshire Wildlife Trust Prime Site file

GNOTES:
21 pasture rights (2 of them provisional) for sheep, cattle, horses and pigs.  Occurs within the Shropshire Hills AONB, and 86% of the common is a SWT prime Site.  Archaeological interest: Mitchel's Fold Stone Circle, standing stones and pillow mounds.  The NCB/British Coal Claim ownership of any coal in this unit


GEN:
A large, elongate common, partly an SSSI, containing areas of dry heath, wet heath, acidic grassland and bracken, plus some high quality acidic flushes.

ANOTES:
Crossed by minor roads, a RUPP, bridleways, tracks and public footpaths.  2 claims to rights of way over the unit.  Used by walkers and horse riders.  Off-road motorcycling occurs, particularly on Magpie Hill in the south-west of the common.

GRAZINT:
Moderate to heavy grazing by sheep.  Some burning of gorse in the central region of the site.

SOURCE:
Field Survey. English Nature SSSI files. Shropshire Wildlife Trust Prime Site file.

GNOTES:
54 pasture rights for sheep, cattle, horses, donkeys and animals.  (5 rights relate to only part of the unit).  Contiguous with CL12.  Part is an SSSI, part is an SWT Prime Site, and part occurs within the Shropshire Hills AONB.  Includes historical interest (old Bell-Pit mine workings).  The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
A field of semi-improved neutral grassland, with a stream running along one boundary and hedges on the other three sides. One hedge is species-rich.

ANOTES:
Adjacent to other roads.  Enclosed by hedges and fences. No public access.


GEN:
This large upland common is part of a National Nature Reserve, and contains extensive areas of dry heath, plus patches of woodland and acid grassland.  Spectacular tors occur on the ridges.

ANOTES:
Crossed by bridleways, tracks and public footpaths.  1 claim to a right of way.  Common very popular for walking particularly along the track on the ridge linking the tors.  Horseriding occurs.  Excellent view from ridge and tors.

SOURCE:
Field survey and English Nature SSSI/NNR files.

GNOTES:
3 pasture rights for sheep and cattle.  The common is an NNR, an SWT Prime Site, and occurs within the Shropshire Hills AONB. An important geological and geomorphological site (GCR site). The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
Gently sloping upland common containing areas of low-grazed dry heath, wet heath, marsh, acid grassland and a sizeable acidic flush.

OWNERS:
Land subject to the protection of Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965

ANOTES:
Adjacent to minor roads.  Partially enclosed by fences.  No public access.

GRAZINT:
Moderate. Locally heavy in B4 area at south of site.

GNOTES:
1 pasture right for cattle and sheep, and 1 right of turbary. (1 entry is held in gross). Occurs within the Shropshire Hills AONB. The NCB/ British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
An upland common flanked by minor roads, containing a sizeable area of marsh, plus areas of acid grassland and Western Gorse dry heath.

OWNERS:
land subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965

GNOTES:
1 pasture right for cattle and sheep, and 1 right of turbary. Occurs within the Shropshire Hills AONB. The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
A small upland common dominated by unimproved acidic grassland with patches of Western Gorse, heather and marshy grassland.

ANOTES:
Adjacent to minor road and contains a RUPP. Partially enclosed by fences.

GNOTES:
1 right of turbary (right held in gross). Occurs within the Shropshire Hills AONB and Clun ESA. The NCB/British Coal claim ownership of any coal in this unit.


GEN:
A small common dominated by deciduous woodland, with a church and churchyard in the centre.  There is a slope down to a road on the western side.

ANOTES:
Crossed by a minor road and tracks.  Holy Innocents'  Church and churchyard occurs in the centre of the common.

GNOTES:
No rights.  Measured area less than that registered.


OWNERS:
Originally owned by the Church Commissioners for England. Now owned by Shipham Parish Council.


OWNERS:
Part owned by Somerset County Council. Part owned by one private owner.


GEN:
An area of flat heavily-grazed pasture surrounded by rhynes.

OWNERS:
Two entries detailing thirteen private owners.

ANOTES:
Crossed by two public footpaths.  Occasional use by walkers probably the only pressure from public recreation.

GNOTES:
Thirteen rights of pasture for horses.  Rights are no longer exercised by rightholders but grazing is sold annually and proceeds shared amongst rightholders.  Contiguous with CLs 79 82 and 84.  Lies within Bridgwater Bay SSSI.  Measured area greater than that registered.


GEN:
A sloping area of locally calcicolous grassland with woodland at its foot.  There has been some tree planting.

ANOTES:
Crossed by a minor road and two public footpaths.  Probably little-used by public, but school lies adjacent to common.

GNOTES:
One right of pasture for cattle which claims grazing sans nombre (say 80 cattle) and a right of access to adjoining fields over whole unit.  Measured area differs from that registered.


GEN:
A large block of dry heather moor, including Dunkery Beacon, the highest point on Exmoor.

ANOTES:
Crossed by a minor road and numerous bridleways and tracks.  A very popular area for tourists, with Dunkery Beacon the most visited moorland locality on Exmoor.  Footpaths leading to it are badly eroded.  Car parking for up to 130 cars is available within the site, along the minor road and at Dunkery Gate.  Site used for biology, geology, geography and archaeology field trips.  The open moor is used regularly for stag hunting, and shooting is let to a syndicate (1982).

SOURCE:
NT Files: Biological Survey of Holnicote Estate (1982). Field survey of other areas.  ISR: Dunkery Hill.

GNOTES:
Nine pasture rights for sheep, cattle and horses. 3 rights of estovers, 10 rights of turbary, 9 rights of common in the soil. Estovers rights are for bracken, common in the soil rights for sand and gravel.  Two rights cross-referenced to CLs 188, 191, 222, 223 & 224. 2 rights relate to part of unit only.  Bonfires lit at Dunkery Gate.


GEN:
A large block of moorland, mostly dry heath but with bracken, scrub and mire.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the National Trust. Part unclaimed.

ANOTES:
Crossed by a minor road and several bridlepaths.  The common does not sustain as much use as the adjacent CL 74, but is still popular, with car parking available along the road, and Robin & Joaney How popular archaeological features.  The open moorland is regularly used as a unit for stag hunting.  In 1982 shooting was let to a syndicate.

SOURCE:
NT files: Biological Survey of Holnicote Estate (1982).  ISR: Dunkery Hill.  Brief survey of heather.

GNOTES:
Two rights of pasture for sheep, cattle and horses. One right of estovers (for fern).  One right cross-referenced to CL 150 which is contiguous, as are CLs 74 and 188.  One right relates to part of common only.


GEN:
Seven pieces of land around the Exmoor fringe in 4 main units.  Two have heath and mire vegetation, and two are predominantly wooded.

ANOTES:
Minor roads reach all but unit 3; all units accessible through footpaths and bridleways.  Unit 2 most popular - off road parking available at Porlock Post.  The other units are rather inaccessible. Some footpaths in unit 1 are overgrown.  Exmoor stag hunt probably makes use of units 2 and 4.

SOURCE:
Field survey of Area 1.  National Trust files: Biological Survey of Holnicote Estate (1982).

GNOTES:
Two rights of pasture for sheep.  Disputed and part excluded at time of registration.  Since, further areas have also ceased to be common and have been removed from the register.  Contiguous with CL74. Lateral boundaries of 3 northern units of Area 1 (of veg. A111) not traceable on the ground.  Measured area greater than that registered.


GEN:
An area of semi-improved grassland divided by ditches along which fences have been erected.

ANOTES:
Crossed by a public footpath, but probably little used by public for recreation.

GNOTES:
No rights.  Fences have been erected on the common.


GEN:
A north facing hill with woodland on its lower slopes and dense bracken above.

ANOTES:
Lies on a minor road.  Car parking facilities are provided together with an AONB information board about Merridge and adjacent Cothelstone Hill.  Clearly a popular area for informal recreation, horse-riding etc.  The views of the Parrett Estuary and Bridgwater Bay are impressive.

SOURCE:
SERC Files: Quantock Woodland Survey 1987.  Field survey of non-woodland areas.

GNOTES:
Five rights of pasture for sheep, cattle & geese. 7 rights of estovers (including entries for bracken underwood & loppings, timber & loppings, poles of less than 4 inches diameter).  Three rights relate to part unit only, 2 rights cross-referenced to CL32 which is contiguous.


GEN:
A north-facing slope with woodland, bracken, scrub and heath, rising to a plateau with managed heathland.

ANOTES:
The common lies at the end of an unclassified road.  Public footpaths ascend the scarp and cross the site.

SOURCE:
English Nature files: SSSI citation (Blackdown & Sampford Commons).  Brief site visit for photographs.

GNOTES:
No rights.  Church Commissioners claim to be owners in fee simple of any beds or seams of minerals.  Lies within Blackdown & Sampford Common SSSI.  Measured area more than that registered.


GEN:
An area of woodland encompassing hillsides around two valleys.

OWNERS:
Owners unknown. Land subject to protection of Local Authority under section 9 of 1965 Commons Registration Act.

ANOTES:
Bounded by a minor road and with a footpath and a bridleway crossing at north and south.

SOURCE:
SERC files: Quantock Woodland Survey 1987.  Field survey of non-woodland areas.

GNOTES:
One right of estovers registered by parish council for each householder in the parish to cut annually 50 stakes of not more than 3 inches diameter.  Measured area less than that registered.


GEN:
A system of linear droves and an associated field with rich tall herb fen vegetation.

OWNERS:
Subject to protection of Local Authority under section 9 of Commons registration Act 1965

ANOTES:
Adjoins a minor road in two places.  No public rights of way.  Rankness of vegetation in some places makes access difficult. Access to field very difficult.

SOURCE:
Field survey.  English Nature Files: SSSI citation.

GNOTES:
One right of pasture for cattle, held in gross, relating to part of common only.  Entry claims a right of sole common of pasture for 15 cattle.  Lies within Catcott, Edington and Chilton Moors SSSI.


GEN:
Mown road verges in South Brewham Village.

OWNERS:
Subject to protection of the Local Authority under section 9 of the 1965 Commons registration Act.

ANOTES:
Flanks a minor road and is very accessible. Possibly slight use for informal recreation by local inhabitants.


GEN:
A large area of upland with dry heather moor fringed by bracken, acidic grassland and flushes on all sides. A popular area with the public.

ANOTES:
The common is bisected by a B-road and minor roads also cross the site. Numerous bridleways and tracks are also present. A popular recreational area with car parking available all along the B3223, especially at the popular Comer's Gate and Spire Cross where the Caractacus stone is a tourist feature. Horse riding is popular, and a stag hunt occurs with many followers in vehicles etc. This contributes to path erosion which has been severe in places.

GRAZINT:
Overall moderate high over large areas and very heavy in the far North and South.

SOURCE:
National Trust Biological survey (Winsford Hill) 1982. Field survey of heather damage.

GNOTES:
One right of pasture for cows and sheep over part of unit only: ewes July 1st-October 1st, hogs April 1st-August 31st. Heifers throughout the year. Right held by MAFF. Part of site (Ashway Side) ceased to be common in 1983.


GEN:
A small quadrangular area of damp grassland and swamp, bounded by rhynes and crossed by a road and a track.

OWNERS:
Subject to protection of Local Authority under Section 9 of Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
Crossed by a minor road and a bridlepath. Byelaws in operation.  Little use by public for recreation.

SOURCE:
Field survey.  SERC files: Ford Common - Plant list 1989.

GNOTES:
Three rights of pasture for sheep and cattle, cross-referenced to CLs 185 and 228.  Measured area less than registered area.


GEN:
South-facing grassland on variable slope.  The shallower slopes have been resown, the steeper ones still comprising semi-natural grassland and scrub.

ANOTES:
By the side of an A-road and crossed by two public footpaths.  Pressure from public recreation only very slight.

GNOTES:
Four rights of pasture for sheep and/or cattle. Measured area less than registered area.


GEN:
An abandoned quarry in and around which woodland has recolonised.

ANOTES:
A public footpath runs along the north margin. Children use the site for recreation (rope swings present), including mountain bikes.  Bonfires and rubbish dumped on site.

SOURCE:
Field survey.  SERC files: King's Cliff Wood (1987).

GNOTES:
One right of common in the soil held in gross, registered by the Parish Council for the parishioners of North Petherton to take stone.


GEN:
Verges of unsurfaced tracks and green lanes, mostly with grassland, some of conservation interest.

ANOTES:
Public footpath runs the length of stretch number 1. Area number 4 was set up for horse jumping at the time of survey. Possibly some light use by walkers.

GNOTES:
One right of estovers and one right of turbary. The church commissioners claim to be owners in fee simple of any minerals. There is one claim to a right of access. Measured area greater than that registered.


GEN:
A narrow piece of land beside the River Barle on the edge of the village of Withypool.

ANOTES:
Good access with public footpath present. Fishing presumably occurs.

GNOTES:
One right of piscary held in gross (for public use).


GEN:
Two old turbary plots now holding carr woodland.  One of the plots has a central glade with species-rich mire vegetation.

OWNERS:
Subject to protection of Local Authority under section 9 of Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
No public rights of way lead to or cross the site, which lies at the end of an unsurfaced drove and is difficult to access.  The glade is unsuitable for general recreation on account of the dangerous old turbary sites, which are obscure, deep and water-filled, and the presence of adders.

SOURCE:
English Nature files: SSSI citation (Street Heath). STNC files: 1990 Street Heath Management Plan. Brief site visit for photographs.

GNOTES:
One right of estovers, and one right of turbary, which is held in gross and common to the residents & householders of Street, allowing 3 cartloads per year.  Estovers right is for firewood.  Lies within Street Heath SSSI and STNC reserve (Street Heath).


GEN:
Broad road verges harbouring damp grassland with some scrub.

OWNERS:
Owned by Abbas and Templecombe Parish Council.

ANOTES:
Site consists of unenclosed broad road verges; access good throughout. At time of survey travellers were encamped at three places on the common. 
* Unsurveyed area probably includes 0.45 ha of unimproved neutral grassland.

GNOTES:
Two rights of pasture for cattle or beasts, both held in gross. One right is not quantified. The measured area was greater than that registered.


GEN:
A small area of woodland and scrub crossed by a road.

ANOTES:
Bisected by a minor road.  Within the wood, a trail for bikes has been established, but a temporary fence prevents casual access.

GNOTES:
One right of pasture for cattle.  Church Commissioners claim to be owners in fee simple of any minerals.  Temporary fences erected on common.


GEN:
Flat grazed pasture, bisected by a disused railway, and bounded by drains.

ANOTES:
The field lies at the end of a farm track. No public rights of way traverse or fringe the site. Signs at access points (private keep out etc.) are erected.

GNOTES:
8 rights of pasture for cattle, held in "leazes" which are not attatched to land. One leaze is equivalent to one beast, but stock equivalents may vary with agreement of rightholders. Measured area less than that registered.


GEN:
A drove bounded by rhynes, with scrub and neutral grassland.

ANOTES:
A public footpath runs along the Northern section of the drove. Use for recreation is probably minimal.

GNOTES:
One right of pasture for horse, cattle and sheep, cross-referenced to CL 52 which is contiguous. Measured area less than that registered.


GEN:
A large area of mostly open, south-facing downland, encompassing four hills. The site is very important for its flora and fauna, and includes key grassland types of British vegetation.

ANOTES:
Minor roads skirt Western end. The site is crossed by 2 bridleways and 4 public footpaths, and is quite popular for informal recreation (W. Mendip Way follows crest of ridge). Car parking available in S.W. Potholing occurs, and a limited number of permits are in operation which allow horse riders free access to the hills. There are excellent views over the N. Somerset levels. 
* Area of acidic dry dwarf shrub heath not possible to measure from collated data, thus included within D12.

GRAZINT:
Overall moderate but some areas undergrazed.

SOURCE:
National Trust Survey of Crooks Peak (1980). English Nature files: SSSI file (Crooks Peak - Shute Shelve Hill). Rare Plant File; ISR. Site visit for photos.

GNOTES:
40 rights of pasture for sheep, goats, cattle horses and pigs. 5 rights of estovers, 5 rights of turbary. Also 3 rights registered for coneys. 29 rights relate to part of common only. 33 rights cross referenced to CLs 52, 63, 64 and 65. Contiguous with CLs 63, 64 and 65. Whole of common = SSSI; grade 2 NCR site.


GEN:
An area of land on the fringe of the large Exmoor commons, with heath, scrub and bracken, and a plantation.

ANOTES:
The site is reached by a minor road and crossed by a bridleway and numerous paths.  There is a ropeswing in the scrub and mountain bikes use the north of the site.

SOURCE:
Field survey.  NT files: Biological survey of Holnicote Estate (1982).

GNOTES:
One right of pasture for sheep, cattle or horses, cross-referenced to CL107 which is contiguous.


GEN:
A large area of haymeadow, traversed by a few ditches.

OWNERS:
Parts owned by seven private owners. Parts registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Part is still unclaimed.

ANOTES:
Crossed by two public footpaths and reached via an unmade track.  At the entrance to the site, a sign announces the presence of rare plants and requests that care be taken.  Pressure from walkers is probably low.

SOURCE:
Brief field survey.  English Nature Files: Bridgwater Bay SSSI. CEGB survey of Hinkley Point (1986).

GNOTES:
Fourteen rights of pasture for horses, bullocks and sheep, 11 rights of estovers to forshear, relating to part of unit.  Eight rights cross-referenced to CLs 78, 80 & 104 which are all contiguous, as is CL 83.  Lies within Bridgwater Bay SSSI.


GEN:
A large area of upland heather moor centred on three separate hills and including a stretch of the River Barle. Comparatively more diverse and less frequented by the public than the neighbouring Winsford Hill (q.v.).

ANOTES:
Crossed by three minor roads and several footpaths. Car parking available at several pull-ins along roads, and at car parks by Landacre Bridge (a particularly popular spot), near Withypool entrance, and near Brightworthy Barrows. Pony trekking takes place, and off-road motorcycles were seen crossing open heath on Withypool Hill. Stag hunting presumably occurs.

GRAZINT:
Overall grazing intensity low, but locally very high.

SOURCE:
Field Survey. English Nature Files: Target notes of R Ninnes (1989).

GNOTES:
27 rights of pasture for sheep, cattle, horses and poultry, with no sheep in winter (Dec. 1st - April 30th) and cattle by day only during this period. 26 rights of estovers and 26 rights of turbary; two cross-referenced rights to CLs 90 and 91. Managed by the Withypool Commoners Association.


GEN:
An area of species-rich marshy grassland, recently bisected by a major road improvement scheme.  Exchange of common land has taken place, with an area of species-rich neutral grassland now added to the site.

ANOTES:
Once lay beside, and now bisected by, a major A road; also crossed by a minor road, and there is a bridlepath at one end. Some use for informal recreation.  The added areas have the appearance of private land, but are also traversed by a public right of way.

SOURCE:
Field survey.  SERC files: Leigh Common.

GNOTES:
Two rights of pasture for cows and animals.  One right of estovers held in gross by the parishioners of Stoke Trister.  Wessex Water Board claim a right of access for maintenance purposes.  The boundaries of this common have changed, with areas (A) and (B) added to register pursuant to order of exchange (area occupied by road is now void)


GEN:
A sloping hillside with rank grassland and a few trees, on the edge of a village.

OWNERS:
Part owned by Somerset County Council. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
Crossed by a minor road and two access roads to houses.

SOURCE:
Field survey.  SERC files: sites of ecological value in Yeovil sub-area: Fairplace.

GNOTES:
One right of pasture for sheep, cross-referenced to CL50.  Wessex Water claim a right of access for maintenance purposes.  A small part was removed from the common following a private application 15.1.80.  A temporary electric fence had been erected at the time of survey. One householder had applied to exercise lapsed rights of pasture to no avail.


GEN:
A more or less level site with a variety of grassland types, in which there has been extensive bracken and scrub encroachment.

ANOTES:
Crossed by four minor roads.  De facto access, with the site popular for informal recreaion such as dog-walking, horse-riding.  The short grasslands at the west are especially popular and cars drive and park on them, despite the display of a Byelaws sign prohibiting this.  Local vehicle poaching.

SOURCE:
Field survey.  English Nature files: Ash Priors Common PSSSI.

GNOTES:
Five rights of pasture for sheep, cattle, horses & geese.  One right of estovers.  There is also a claim to the rights and interests of the Lord of the Manor and Church Commissioners claim to be owners in fee simple of any minerals.  A potential SSSI.


GEN:
Two fields, more or less improved, managed for hay. A hedge and ditch separates the two units.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner (application). Part owned by one private owner.

ANOTES:
Lies adjacent to a minor road. No public rights of way traverse the site, and it does not have the appearance of common land. Not used by the public.

SOURCE:
Field survey. E.N. Files: CEGB survey of Hinkley Point (1986).

GNOTES:
2 rights of estovers held in gross (for forshear). One right cross-referenced to CLs 80, 82 and 104. Measured area greater than that registered.


GEN:
A coastal site stretching for 3.5 miles along the shore of Bridgwater Bay and encompassing saltmarsh, grazing marsh, and shingle.

ANOTES:
Crossed by a minor road to the East and reached via another to the West. A recent unsurfaced track along the top of the seawall runs the length of the common and cars can park at the Western end. There is some use for informal recreation, especially at the Eastern end where birdwatchers visit the NNR. Flying of radio-controlled aeroplanes was observed within the NNR.

GRAZINT:
Generally moderate throughout. For times see dates below.

SOURCE:
Field survey. SERC Files: Catsford Common plant list (1987). E.N. Files: SSSI citation (Bridgwater Bay). ISR (Steart).

GNOTES:
13 rights of pasture for sheep, all held in gross. Entries are held in rights, with 1 right = 1 sheep. Grazing is from April 1st - Dec. 31st. Contiguous with CLs 79 & 83. Lies within Bridgwater Bay SSSI and includes a part of Bridgwater Bay NNR.


GEN:
A fairly flat hay meadow with peripheral areas of woodland and tall herb vegetation.

OWNERS:
Part owned by Bicknoller Parish Council. Part unclaimed.

ANOTES:
Crossed by the A358 and two minor roads. Open to road (except the Soutnern edge of A358) but management as a meadow may deter access during part of the year. Little used for recreation.

SOURCE:
Field survey of areas outside SSSI. English Nature Files: SSSI citation (Woolston Moor). 1987 survey (M. Edgington).

GNOTES:
5 rights of pasture for sheep, cattle, horses and goats. 3 rights of estovers, and 1 right of turbary. One right relates to part of the common only. 4 rights cross-referenced to CLs 10 & 152, the latter being contiguous. Church commissioners claim rights & interests of Lord of Manor of Bicknoller. True area apparently greater than that registered.


GEN:
An area of flat cattle-grazed pasture, crossed and bounded by drains.

OWNERS:
Part owned jointly by two private owners. Remainder is unclaimed.

ANOTES:
A footpath runs along the Northern boundary, but use by the public is probably minimal.

GRAZINT:
Generally moderate, but with bad poaching at access points, corners and entrances.

SOURCE:
Field survey. English Nature Files: ISR (Wick Moor/North Moor).

GNOTES:
One right of pasture for cattle and sheep, and 6 rights of estovers (for right to forshear). 5 rights are held in gross. All relate to only part of common and 5 are cross-referenced to CLs 80 and 82. CLs 78, 79, 82, 83 and 84 are contiguous. Lies within Bridgwater Bay SSSI. Fences erected on the common. Measured area differs from that registered.


GEN:
An extensive system of droves, flanked by drains which hold mostly poached species-poor grassland and ruderal vegetation.

ANOTES:
A minor road runs the length of Chilton Drove and a public bridleway occurs on West Drove. The most popular area is at Chilton Bridge, where there is a car park for anglers and fishing activities are concentrated. There is much dumping, particularly of agricultural manure throughout the site.

SOURCE:
Field survey. SSSI citation (Catcott, Edington and Chilton Moors).

GNOTES:
6 rights of pasture for cattle and horses, held in gross, 3 with grazing limited from May 3rd - Feb. 2nd. 4 rights cross-referenced to CL 167 which is contiguous. Lies within Catcott, Edington and Chilton Moors SSSI. True area apparently less than that registered.


GEN:
A small grazed pasture with adjacent road verges, and (apparently) a length of the Huntspill River.

OWNERS:
Subject to protection of Local Authority under Section 9 of The Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
A minor road crosses the common, and a car park is present where fishermen park. Fishing takes place over the full length of the stretch of river.

GNOTES:
4 rights of pasture for cattle and horses, cross-referenced to CL 123 which is contiguous. Rights are held in gros,s and two have grazing limited from may 3rd to Feb. 2nd. Lies within the Catcott, Edington and Chilton Moors SSSI. Measured area less than that registered. Whilst the name of the unit suggests otherwise, the register shows one piece of land and a stretch of water.


GEN:
A small area of woodland and neglected grassland on the fringe of the Quantock Hills.

OWNERS:
Part owned by former Williton Rural District Council (now West Somerset District Council). Part unclaimed.

ANOTES:
Traversed by a public footpath. Little-used for recreation.

GNOTES:
2 rights of pasture for sheep and animals, 3 rights of estovers, two of which specify firebote and hedgebote. 2 rights of turbary, and 1 right of pannage. 2 rights relate to part of unit only. 3 rights cross-referenced to CLs 10 26, 85 and 187. CLs 10 and 88 are contiguous. Measured area less than that registered.


GEN:
Cattle grazed semi-improved pasture, with a ditch traversing site.

ANOTES:
Crossed by two public footpaths and backing onto the small town of Langport.  Some use by public for dog-walking etc.

GNOTES:
One right of pasture for horses and cattle held in gross.


GEN:
Road verges with rank neutral grassland.

ANOTES:
The verges are open throughout. There is a small lay-by and dumping has taken place.

GNOTES:
One right of pasture for cattle. Measured area less than that registered.


GEN:
A small neglected common resembling a village green, with a stream running through it.

ANOTES:
Crossed by a minor road and footpaths. Generally neglected.  The principal use of the site by the public is as a dumping ground for domestic/garden rubbish.

GRAZINT:
Patchy; locally adequate, but in general undergrazed.

GNOTES:
No rights, but one claim to a right of access over the common.


GEN:
Road verges harbouring grassland, scrub and swamp, with scattered trees.

ANOTES:
Flanks a minor road - very accessible, but little use by public.

GNOTES:
Three rights of pasture for sheep and cattle, cross-referenced to CLs 186 and 228.  Measured area less than that registered.


GEN:
Nine pieces of land distributed around the fringe of CL 10 (Quantock Hills).

OWNERS:
Unclaimed. To be referred to the Commons Commissioner.

ANOTES:
Areas 5 and 4 have no public access. Others lie on public footpaths, or near minor roads, though it is doubtful if any have received much pressure from the public.

GNOTES:
One right of pasture for sheep, 3 rights of estovers, and 2 of turbary. 3 rights cross-referenced to CLs 10, 26, 85 and 168, the former being contiguous. Measured area greater than that registered.


GEN:
Two small areas on the fringe of Exmoor, the larger consisting largely of semi-improved grassland.

ANOTES:
Both units are skirted by bridleways; neither receives significant use by general public.

GNOTES:
One right of turbary and 1 right of common in the soil (for stone, sand and gravel), cross-referenced to CL 74 which is adjacent, as is CL107.


GEN:
Road verges mostly consisting of neutral grassland with a small area of woodland vegetation.

ANOTES:
Site consists of road verges - highly accessible, but little used by public.

GNOTES:
One right of pasture for one animal, and 1 right of estovers, each relating to a different part of the common.  The road is excluded from the common.


GEN:
Parallel road verges, with mostly rank grassland.

ANOTES:
Accessible - but lawn appears private.  Notice prohibits dumping.

GNOTES:
No rights, but Wessex Water Board claim a right of access for maintenance purposes.  Road is excluded form the site.


GEN:
A hillside holding dense bracken with scattered scrub, and having woodland at its foot.

ANOTES:
Lies adjacent to an unclassified road and is crossed by footpaths and bridleways. The Eastern block appears more accessible and popular for informal recreation, though pressure is not high.


GEN:
An area of grassland mown for hay, with three ponds, one large, and now largely swampy.

ANOTES:
Crossed by a minor road which is also a bridleway.  Probably only light use for public recreation.

GNOTES:
Three rights of pasture for cattle and sheep.  Two rights cross-referenced to CL 71, which is contiguous, consisting of the roads which cross the common and a length of Huxham Lane.  Fences erected on common.  Measured area less than that registered.


GEN:
A narrow strip of woodland over bracken, very open in places, delineated throughout by a woodbank.

ANOTES:
The common can be reached via a small track at the western end.  Horse riders pass through the wood in small numbers, but there are no statutory rights of way.

GNOTES:
Two rights of pasture for sheep and cattle, 2 rights of estovers (for bracken and underwood and loppings).  Both rights cross-referenced to CL 29 which is contiguous.  Measured area differs from that registered.


GEN:
A small area of improved grassland which has been recently bisected by a road scheme. Exchange of common land has taken place.

OWNERS:
Owned by former Minehead Urban District Council.

ANOTES:
Lies on a surfaced path between coast and suburbs which is well-used. Benches provided, and there is some use for informal recreation.

GNOTES:
No rights. The boundaries of this common have changed, with area (A) added to register pursuant to order of exchange (area now occupied by road is void), 2nd July 1990. Area as measured consequently differs from that registered.


GEN:
Haymeadow, with several poorly-defined drainage ditches traversing the site.

OWNERS:
Three parts owned separately by three private owners. Part owned by Provost of College Royal of the Blessed Mary, Eton.

ANOTES:
Public footpaths encircle the site, but pressure from visitors is probably low.

GNOTES:
Four rights of pasture for sheep and bullocks, 4 rights of estovers, all rights held in gross.  Contiguous with CL82.  Lies within Bridgwater Bay SSSI.


GEN:
The common occupies the slopes of two main hills and parts of the valley at their feet. The valleys harbour streams and woodland, whilst the hills have dense bracken and dry heath.

ANOTES:
Reached via minor roads leading to houses within 3 excluded areas. The common is traversed by numerous bridleways, and appears popular with horse riders. Evidence also of off-road motorcycles and mountain bikes. Dense bracken and gorse heath, plus relative inaccessibility limit use; there is little straying from footpaths. Youth Hostel Adjacent.

GNOTES:
No rights. A former rights entry was withdrawn. Measured area was greater than that registered.


GEN:
Eight pieces of land on the fringes of Crook Peak and Shute Shelve Hill (CLs 23 & 63).

ANOTES:
Areas 8 and 4 lie on public footpaths, whilst area 2 lies beside an A-road, and is used in part for a cemetery established in 1985.

GNOTES:
25 rights of pasture for sheep, cattle, horses, pigs & goats; 2 rights of estovers; 2 rights of turbary. 24 rights relate to part of unit only, and 24 rights are cross-referenced to CLs 23, 63 and 65. There is also a rights entry for coneys. CLs 23 & 63 are contiguous. Part of the area lies within Crook Peak-Shute Shelve Hill SSSI. Parts of the common appear to be freehold land. Measured area greater than that registered.


GEN:
Two widely-separated pieces of land on the Western Quantock fringe.

ANOTES:
There is no formal access to the quarry in unit 2, but footpaths cross unit 1. Neither is much used by the public.

GNOTES:
6 rights of pasture for sheep, cattle and horses. 6 rights of estovers, 4 rights of turbary, 1 right of pannage and 1 right of common in the soil (to quarry). 7 rights relate to part of common only. 8 rights cross-referenced to CLs 10, 26, 168 and 187; 10 and 187 being contiguous. Measured area greater than that registered.


GEN:
A small rectangular area of woodland, bracken and neutral grassland.

OWNERS:
Owned by the former Williton Rural District Council (now West Somerset District Council).

ANOTES:
Traversed by a minor road and public footpath, but minimal use for recreation purposes.

GNOTES:
One right of pasture for animals, one right of estovers (for firebote and hedgebote), and one right of turbary. Right relates to part of common only, and is cross-referenced to CLs 10 and 168. CL 168 is contiguous.


GEN:
Road verges with unmanaged rank grassland, locally damp.

OWNERS:
Part owned by The Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells. Remainder owned by the Bath and Wells Diocesan Board of Finance.

ANOTES:
Lies on a minor road. Unattractive and little used for recreation.


GEN:
A small common on the outskirts of Throapham, mainly with coarse neutral grassland, plus smaller areas of other habitats.

ANOTES:
The common lies near to a housing estate and to either side of a road, from which it is unfenced. The area has a generally unmanaged appearance. The larger portion is crossed by a number of well-worn paths used by local people, while the smaller area is quite wet in places and appears little-used.

GNOTES:
No rights. Measured area greater than registered area. Note dumping of garden rubbish on the common.


GEN:
A complex of broad roadside verges at the village of Throapham comprising dense scrub and neutral grassland.

ANOTES:
The common lies to either side of Common Road, from which it is unfenced. A small portion of amenity grassland to the east is used by local people from the adjoining housing estate, and horse hoof prints were noted across here. The verges to either side of Common Road appear to be walked to some degree by local people, although the traffic along here is quite busy, and the vehicles are moving fairly quickly. A seat was noted next to the road at one point. Much of the scrub area appears fairly impenetrable. There are several pull-in places, resulting in areas of bare ground, at the edge of the road, despite the fact that there are continuous white lines to either side.

GNOTES:
No rights. Note dumping of garden rubbish on one part of common.


GEN:
The common forms a major part of the Thorne, Crowle and Goole Moors complex, which are the largest extent of lowland raised mire in England. Commercial peat stripping on a large scale by Levington's, but worked areas comprise a new National Nature Reserve which are being managed to restore the habitat.

OWNERS:
Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Part unclaimed. Most of site now owned by English Nature and leased to Levington's.

ANOTES:
Access to part of the NNR has been arranged by English Nature at its western end. Parking is available at the Welfare Sports Ground car park at the east end of Grange Road, Moorends. From here it is necessary to walk out the NNR, gaining access across a metal footbridge. A nature reserve sign is situated here and there are a network of paths around the moors. Access to areas where peat cutting continues is strictly controlled by Levington Horticulture Ltd.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/NNR files: Thorne, Crowle and Goole Moors. Invertebrate Site Register: Grade A site. T. Kohler, R. Meade, (pers. comm.). G.T.D. Wilmore, (pers. comm.). Site Visit (British Ecological Society, Mires Research Group).

GNOTES:
There is one right of Turbary. Almost all of the common lies within the Thorne, Crowle and Goole Moors SSSI, part of which is also a National Nature Reserve. The SSSI is also a proposed Special Area of Conservation under EC legislation (pSAC - the Humberhead Peatlands).


GEN:
Situated on the outskirts of Maltby, this common has a wide variety of habitats. Part of the site is fairly level ground and has amenity grassland. The remainder lies on a steep hillside and has a mosaic of bracken, scrub, neutral and calcicolous grasslands and limestone outcrops.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to a large housing estate. It is crossed by the A634 and there is also a junction with the B6427. Both roads are unfenced from the common. The site is also crossed by a public footpath. The common appears to enjoy 'de facto' access by the local inhabitants. There is a large area of mown amenity grassland opposite houses. To the north of the common is situated a war memorial. An adjacent school means that the area is well-used by children, especially the small wooded portion. There are lots of paths along the steep hillside to the west of the common.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Wood Lee Common. Invertebrate Site Register: Wood Lee Common and Maltby Crags. Former South Yorkshire County Council: Schedule of Natural History Sites: Wood Lee Common. A survey and evaluation of selected grasslands in South Yorkshire, B. Langridge, NCC, 1989. Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Note occurrence of dumping on the common. Wood Lee Common SSSI (geological) lies within the boundary of the common.


GEN:
A diverse area of common land with habitats which include various grassland types, fen and broadleaved woodland. A recorded site for  Ophioglossum vulgatum (adder's tongue) and  Cirsium dissectum (meadow thistle).

ANOTES:
A public footpath crosses the common. Situated near to housing eststes, the common appears to have 'de facto' access by the local population. It appears popular for walking dogs. Children play extensively in the area and may have also started fires among bracken litter. There was some evidence of horse riding and shooting targets in the form of old lids propped up on fallen tree trunks were noted. There are documented newspaper reports of damage to the area by scramble bikes. (see discussion under management section).

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Maltby Low Common. Yorkshire Wildlife Trust: Maltby Low Common Nature Reserve and Maltby Far common: various reports. A Survey and Evaluation of Selected Grasslands in South Yorkshire, NCC, B. Langridge, 1989. Invertebrate Site Register: Grade B site. Former South Yorkshire County Council: Schedule of Natural History Sites, Maltby Low Common. G.T.D. Wilmore, (pers. comm.). Site Visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Part of the site (Maltby Low Common) coincides with an SSSI of the same name. Note dumping of rubbish on common.


GEN:
A small complex of roadside verges to the north of Grimethorpe, comprising mainly neutral grassland, plus small areas of other habitats.

ANOTES:
A minor, metalled road runs along the common, from which it is unfenced. This road is quite busy. The major part of the common appears to have no recreational use. The road verges appear to be used as a pedestrian route, and a seat has been provided at one point. At the eastern end of the common, on the southern side of the road, the  common is fairly narrow at this point, and a part, situated in front of houses, is mown regularly. The area under an arable crop, in the far SE corner, is fenced from the rest of the site and appears to have no public access.

GNOTES:
No rights. There are four claims to a right of access. Barnsley Borough Council claim the right to alter/maintain water mains across the common. Measured area less than registered area. Note the various encroachments - the parking of vehilces on bare ground to the north of the common, the construction of driveways across the common to houses and the mowing of grassland in this vicinity.


GEN:
A small common lying adjacent to a housing estate to the south of Grimethorpe. Habitats include broadleaved woodland, plus a small remnant of dry dwarf shrub heathland with heather Calluna vulgaris.

ANOTES:
Being situated close to a housing estate, the common appears to have de facto access by the local people. Well-used paths run through the wooded portions. In the centre of the common is an 'island' of Calluna heath surrounded by a wide circular bare earth track which is probably used by motorcycles and also perhaps cars. There are also several bonfire sites and burnt areas in this locality.

SOURCE:
Barnsley MBC Phase 1 survey (1988/89) - basic habitat information. South Yorkshire Inventory of Ancient Woodland, C. Eccles/NCC, 1986. Former South Yorkshire County Council, Schedule of Natural History Sites, 1981. Field survey.

GNOTES:
No rights. Note dumping of brick rubble on common, and various bonfires and other burnt areas. Small area of the woodland on the common lies within a second tier natural history site listed by the former South Yorkshire County Council.


GEN:
A significant block of woodland to the SE of Grimethorpe. Other habitats include dense bracken, scrub, neutral and acidic grassland.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by the B6273, and a minor road makes a junction with this at one point. The common appears to enjoy de facto access, with one main track and numerous other well-used paths leading through the woodland to the west of the B6273. The common is unfenced from the road and there are several lay-bys at its edge, providing easy access by car. The main recreational use appears to be dog-walking, with mountain bike tracks being evident also.

SOURCE:
Barnsley MBC Phase 1 survey, 1988/89 (basic habitat information). Former South Yorkshire County Council: Schedule of Natural History sites, 1981. Field survey.

GNOTES:
No rights. There is one claim to a right of way. Part of site lies within a second tier natural history site listed by the former South Yorkshire County Council.


GEN:
Three small parcels of land in the village of Shafton, with the appearance of a village green.

ANOTES:
The common has the appearance of a village green and is used by people from the surrounding housing estates. There is no fencing from the road. The larger unit has a well-used football pitch marked out on it, plus goalposts. Significant areas of this have been trampled bare. One of the smaller units also has some childrens swings. The whole common sees heavy recreational use, and there is a lot of scattered litter - sweet wrappers, bottles, cans etc.

GNOTES:
No rights. Barnsley Borough Council claim powers under the 1945 Water Act to maintain a water main across the common.


OWNERS:
Owned by the Parish Trustees of Fenwick.


GEN:
A small area of amenity grassland at Royston.

ANOTES:
The common is an extensively used amenity grassland area sandwiched between housing estates. A metalled drive runs along the eastern side and terminates in a turning circle. There are also metalled paths across the common. There appear to be no formal recreational activities, but the area appears popular for walking dogs etc.

GNOTES:
There is one right of common, which specifies cattle, sheep, pigs and geese (ie. pasture), plus estovers, turbary, piscary!! and pannage, registered by the constable of Royston Meadsteads (and therefore appears to be held in gross). Barnsley Borough Council claim the right under the 1945 Water Act, to maintain water mains across the common. The registration of this common has been in conflict with that of Village Green no. 94.


OWNERS:
Owned by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council.


OWNERS:
Owned by Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council.


OWNERS:
Owned by the Lord Mayor, Aldermen and Citizens of Sheffield.

GNOTES:
Lies within the Peak District National Park.


GEN:
An area of dry dwarf shrub heath dominated by Calluna vulgaris occupying an abandoned sandstone quarry on the northern outskirts of Sheffield.

OWNERS:
Part owned by Sheffield City Council. Part appears to be subject to the protection of the local authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act, 1965.

ANOTES:
The site adjoins a minor, metalled road on the northern outskirts of Sheffield. Being situated on the edge of a popluated area, the common appears to enjoy de facto access. Two public footpaths and numerous other paths run through the site. The common forms part of a larger area, known as Wadsley and Loxley Commons, which are promoted as "open land" by Sheffield City Council, who have provided a map of the site on an information board in the adjacent small car park (not itself on the common). It is obviously an important local site for quiet recreation - dog walking etc. Several people also noted on mountain bikes.

SOURCE:
Former South Yorkshire County Council: Schedule of Natural History Sites, Loxley and Wadsley Common, 1981. Field Survey.

GNOTES:
No rights. Note occurrence of localised dumping on the common. Listed as part of a second tier natural history site by the former South Yorkshire County Council.


GEN:
A narrow section of roadside verge with coarse neutral grassland/tall ruderal vegetation and a number of other habitats.

OWNERS:
Part owned by Sheffield City Council. Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Part subject to the protection of the local authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act, 1965.

ANOTES:
The two portions of the common lie along the edge of a minor, metalled road, from which the larger section is unfenced. A public footpath bisects the larger portion, where it crosses the boundary wall of the common to reach the edge of the road, where it is signposted. There is a small lay-by at one point where there has been some dumping of rubbish, but the majority of the verge appears to have no public access. There is no recreational use of the common.

GNOTES:
No rights. Lies within the Peak District National Park. Note dumping of garden rubbish on common.


GEN:
A small remnant of blanket mire on the hills between Dunford Bridge and Holmfirth, just inside the border with West Yorkshire.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Constable of the Graveship of Holme.

ANOTES:
Lies adjacent to a minor, metalled road, from which it is unfenced. The common is crossed by a public footpath, although the site is unlikely to have any recreational use apart from the occasional walker.

SOURCE:
Barnsley MBC Phase 1 survey, 1899/89 - basic habitat information plus dominant species codes. Field survey.

GNOTES:
One right of turbary registered by the RDC on behalf on the inhabitants of the Graveship of Holme. By definition, this right is therefore held in gross - ie. it is not attached to land/property.


GEN:
Semi-improved neutral grassland adjoining public roads, partly enclosed by discontinuous, wide scrubby hedgerows along the CL boundary.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Master and Fellows of Pembroke College, Cambridge.

ANOTES:
Crossed by the A1120, B1119 and 1 minor public road, all unfenced. The common is used frequently by local people for walking. A small area of amenity grassland at the northern end is used for informal recreation.

GNOTES:
10 provisional rights entries. Pasture for cattle, sheep, geese, horses, goats, pigs and donkeys. Estovers (6) Turbary (4) Piscary (4) Pannage (2) Herbage (1). Rights for Estovers include one entry  to cut grass and one entry for tree lopping. Contiguous with Cl 163 (ex East Suffolk.) There are two claims to rights of access and one easement in respect of water, electricity and telephone services. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Improved grassland, used for cattle grazing.

GNOTES:
1 rights entry. Pasture for cattle and horses. Estovers: grass (1). Right not attached to land. Contiguous with CL116. The common lies within the Broads Environmentally Sensitive Area. The measured area is less than 1ha.


GNOTES:
No rights. There is one claim to a right of access and an easement in respect of electricity, water and telephone services. A number of small pieces of common land adjoining Cl 96 (ex East Suffolk) each less than 1ha.


GEN:
Aquatic and marginal vegetation on the south side of the River Waveney.

ANOTES:
An informal footpath which is used by local people runs along the south bank of the River Waveney.

GNOTES:
1 rights entry. Piscary (1). Right registered by the Trustee of the Bungay Cherry Tree Angling Club and is not attached to land. The common lies within the Broads Environmentally Sensitive Area. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Dense, continuous bracken with occasional scattered scrub and small, peripheral areas of ephemeral vegetation on disturbed ground.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 2 RUPPs and 1 public footpath. Adjoins the B1083 (unfenced).

GNOTES:
No rights. The common lies within the Suffolk Coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Sheep grazed improved grassland and an arable field.


GEN:
Mostly arable land and allotment gardens. At the eastern end (on the site of castle fortifications), there is an area of poor semi-improved grassland with occasional scattered scrub.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 2 public footpaths and 3 public bridleways (joining). The eastern end of the common (ie the site of the castle fortifications) appears to be used by local people for walking and some informal recreation.

GNOTES:
No rights. The measured area is greater than the register area. Parts of the common are under arable cultivation and allotments.


GEN:
Arable field with occasional trees along the field boundary.

ANOTES:
Situated adjacent to a farm access track. A public footpath leads from the end of the access track.

SOURCE:
Field survey. The measured area is less than 1ha.


GEN:
Most of the common is used as a golf course. Around the edges of the fairways there are peripheral areas of coastal grassland. A promenade and shingle beach are situated on the eastern side of the golf course.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 1 unfenced public road and 4 public footpaths (3 joining). One of the public footpaths runs along the promenade, which is used regularly by local people and tourists.

GNOTES:
1 rights entry. Pasture for 1 unshod pony. Contiguous with CL 77 (ex East Suffolk). The common lies within the Suffolk Coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Suffolk Heritage Coast and the Suffolk River Valleys ESA. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Semi-improved neutral and semi-improved acid grassland with peripheral areas of amenity grassland, and roadside verges in the village of Barking Tye.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 5 public footpaths (joining). Adjoins the B1078 (unfenced). The common is used by local people for walking and informal recreation.

GNOTES:
5 rights entries. Pasture for cattle, sheep, donkeys and geese. There is one claim to a right of access over this unit. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Appears to be mostly swamp (F1) interspersed and fringed with tall herb/grass vegetation, situated in a shallow depression, with scrubby hedgerows and dense scrub along the CL boundary.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner. Part owned by Little Cornard Parish Council.

ANOTES:
A public footpath runs along the southern boundary. Two informal footpaths (which appear to be used regularly by local people) cross the site.

SOURCE:
1)SSSI citation. 2)East Anglian Valley Fen Dossier (Wheeler and Shaw, 1992). 3)Suffolk Wildlife Trust Management Plan (Ford, Fordham and Harding, 1994). 4)Limited field survey.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL26 (ex West Suffolk). A designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (Cornard Mere) and Suffolk Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
Semi-improved acid grassland with peripheral areas of semi-improved neutral grassland and a pond.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 2 public footpaths (joining). Adjoins a minor public road.

GNOTES:
No rights. There is one easement relating to a right of access.


GEN:
The common contains the largest heathland site remaining in the Suffolk Breckland supporting the full range of Breck grass-heath types (SSSI citation). It is split into two detached sections.

OWNERS:
Three parts owned by one private owner. Part owned by Lakenheath Parish Council. Remainder owned by Secretary of State for Defence.

ANOTES:
Lakenheath Warren adjoins the A1065 (unfenced) and is crossed by 3 public bridleways. Maidscross Hill is crossed by a RUPP and several informal footpaths.

SOURCE:
1) SSSI citations for Lakenheath Warren and Maidscross Hill. 2) Lakenheath Warren Habitat map (Hicks and Youngman, NCC, 1984). 3) Maidscross Hill Habitat Map (NCC, 1985?).

GNOTES:
11 rights entries. Pasture for cattle, sheep, horses, neat stock and animals. Estovers (17), Herbage (remove for feeding to stock) (2). Estovers include entries for: bracken (6), spear grass (3), grass (1), furze (1), firewood (2), flag (1), gorse (1), underwood (1) and timber (1). One right not attached to land. There is one claim to a right of access over this unit. The two sections of the common are designated separately as the Lakenheath Warren and Maidscross Hill SSSIs. Both SSSI's lie within the Breckland candidate Special Area of Conservation. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GNOTES:
There are rights to graze cattle and unspecified stock as follows: 1 right to graze there young animals or 1 adult animal and 1 young animal, 1 right to graze 16.5 animals, 1 right to graze 4 cattle, 1 right to graze 19 cattle from mid May to mid October annually, 1 right to graze 2 animals, 1 right to graze 8 cattle from 13 May to end of October anually, 1 right to graze 2 beasts.


OWNERS:
Owned by Old Newton with Dagworth Parish Council.


GEN:
A small area of broadleaved woodland adjoining two minor public roads.

GNOTES:
No rights. There is one claim to a right of access over this unit. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
Dense continuous bracken with scattered scrub and tall herb vegetation.

GNOTES:
No rights. There are two claims to rights of access over this unit. The measured area is less than the register area. Part of the common lies within the Suffolk River Valleys ESA.


GEN:
A mosaic of dry heath, acid grassland and bracken, with scattered trees and scrub and small areas of broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
Crossed by the B1069 (unfenced), 4 public footpaths, 1 public bridleway and 1 RUPP. The common is used frequently by local people for walking, and a small car park is situated on the NW side of the B1069.

SOURCE:
1) SSSI citation. 2) Other information held in English Nature Files. 3) Very limited field survey.

GNOTES:
No rights. A designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (Blaxhall Heath). Part of the common lies within the Suffolk Coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (south-east of the B1069). The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
A small block of secondary broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to the A283 and a minor road (Rake Lane). There is {\it de facto} access onto the common, with several paths crossing the site. Lying immediately next to a secondary school, there is a high level of use by childern.


GEN:
A stretch of the floodplain of the River Wey at Godalming. Mainly a mix of semi-improved neutral grassland types.

OWNERS:
Parts owned by Surrey County Council, Waverley District Council, Godalming Town Council and three private owners. Part registered under the Land Registration Acts, 1925 and 1936. Remainder subject to protection of local authority under Section 9 of the 1965 Commons Registration Act.

ANOTES:
Most parts of the common lie adjacent to roads of some sort, the main one being the A3100. Given the location of the site in Godalming, it is of obvious recreational importance for the town, with {\it de facto} access to most of the site.

Plot 1, however, does not appear to be extensively used by the public. The adjacent large plot 2 has a well-used path along the southern edge; this comprises the towing path of the River Wey navigation (this of course continues along compartment 3). A well-used path also runs along the southern side of Hell Ditch along compartment 2 (dog walking etc.), while the strip of land to the north of Hell Ditch is used mostly as allotment-style gardens. The central portions of the meadow away from the marginal paths are probably not walked very often. 

The small plot of land at (4) is mainly managed as amenity grassland with trees, while (5) does not have any recreational use, being apparently an abandoned private garden.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Waverley district): Lammas Lands: Plot 1 - Recorder no. 2446; Plot 2 - Recorder no. 601; Plot 3 - Recorder no. 2445; Catteshall Carr - Recorder no. 2085; 1994 surveys (general descriptions). Site visit. 

Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995.

GNOTES:
No rights. Measured area greater than registered area. Most of the common is SNCI.


GEN:
A linear common running through the village of Dunsfold. Main habitats semi-improved neutral grassland and broadleaved woodland, plus a good variety of ponds.

OWNERS:
Part owned by Waverley District Council and part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remainder subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act, 1965.

ANOTES:
The common runs along both sides of Dunsfold Common Road through the village and is also crossed by other metalled roads. The central portion, that through the village itself, is an important area of open space and has high public use. This area is used by local people for walking around the village, dog walking and some horse riding etc. A number of drives cross this area to adjacent properties and there are also several small car parking areas associated with some of these. To the south lies a cricket ground.

Areas of woodland to the south appear to be less-frequently visited by the public, while the narrow verges running nortwards along either side of the main road generally have no recreational use.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Waverley district): Dunsfold Common and Green, Recorder no. 399, 1996; Wasteland (Jct. B2130 and Dunsfold Road), Recorder no. 886, 1993 (general descriptions). Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs, 1986/88). Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. There are four claims of access over this unit including one by the Eletricity Board and one easement in respect of rights of drainage. 

Note that some of the woodland on the common may have originated from former wood pasture. Note dumping of silage on common. 

Major part of site coincident with SNCI (i.e. site no. 399 selected, site no. 886 not selected). Minute part also lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
A series of roadside verges and other parcels of land, mainly comprising secondary broadleaved woodland.

OWNERS:
Part owned jointly by two private owners. Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remainder of land subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
The common lies along either side of the A281 and is crossed by a minor road. There appears to be {\it de facto} access to the main part of the site. Several public footpaths and bridleways cross narrow sections of the common, where they join onto the A281 and other roads. Part of the site is managed as a cricket pitch. Several small lay-bys along the minor road. The narrow northern section forms a pavement along the eastern edge of the A281.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Waverley district): Rushett Common, Recorder no. 3427, 1996 (general description). Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 147. Land to west of A281 lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.


OWNERS:
Unit owned jointly by two private owners and a Trust Company.

GNOTES:
1 rights entry. Pasture for cows. Estovers (1). Grazing claimed as " right of herbage". One claim for a right of access for cattle and farm implements.  

Contiguous with CLs 83 and 180. Measured area less than registered area and also below the survey threshold value of 1.0ha.


OWNERS:
Two parts owned jointly by two private owners and a Trust Company.  Part owned by the Waverley District Council.


GEN:
A site encompassing areas of arable land, species-poor grassland and secondary broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
Crossed by two minor roads. There are also two public footpaths and two public bridleways, one of which lies along Trenchley's Lane, an unmetalled track. The local authority have provided a small car park adjacent to Itchingwood Common Road, within the wooded portion of the common. There is moderate use of these rights of way by local residents (dog-walking etc.).

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Tandridge district): Itchingwood Common, Recorder no. 3482, 1996 (general description). Site visit.

GNOTES:
There are two rights entries. One allows pasture for a pony, while both specify estovers (rights of estover limited to "one cord of wood per annum"). There are three claims to a right of access. 

Note encroachment: ploughing and growing of arable crops on part of the site.


GEN:
An important area of ancient broadleaved woodland lying in the eastern part of the county on Wealden Clay.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner. Part owned jointly by two private owners. Part registered under the Land Registration Acts. Remainder of the land subject to the protection of the local authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965. Recent purchase by Woodland Trust.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by several minor roads. Car parks provided adjacent to Staffhurst Wood Road and Grants Lane. Information sign with map of site provided by Surrey County Council. There is an extensive network of public and other paths/rides throughout the site. There appears to be {\it de facto} access by the public onto the common. Use by the public is said to have increased in recent years, in part due to the designation of much of the common as a Local Nature Reserve. Permissive bridleways well-used by horseriders. Current levels of recreational use could be causing disturbance during the bird nesting season in particular. The Woodland Trust aim to maintain and further develop the existing path network by selective widening of main paths, together with the creation of linking rides to develop existing circular routes.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/Scientific files: Staffhurst Wood. NCC Phase 1 survey: Staffhurst Wood, D.J. Wheldon/D.R.Drewett, 1982,1985. Surrey Inventory of Ancient Woodland, NCC, 1988. Invertebrate Site Register: Staffhurst Wood, Site no. 13, Grade A. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Brief site visit.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry. This allows pasture for cattle, horses, donkeys, geese, sheep and lambs, plus estovers. Grazing rights relate to the whole unit except for donkeys which may only be grazed on part of the common. Contiguous with CL 375. Lies largely within the Staffhurst Wood SSSI and a major portion is also designated as a Local Nature Reserve. 

Note dumping of old fridge at edge of road.


GEN:
Two parcels of land at the edge of Staffhurst Wood. Habitats include neutral grassland and secondary broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
Both portions of the common adjoin Grants Lane. The northernmost portion is crossed by a public footpath (overgrown). The southern portion has an area that has been 'adopted' as garden by an adjacent householder and is mown etc.

SOURCE:
Surrey Inventory of Ancient Woodland, NCC, 1988. Field survey.

GNOTES:
There are three rights entries registered as follows: pasture for cattle, horses, sheep (1); cattle only (1); cattle, horses, sheep, donkeys and geese (1). Other rights are estovers (1) and 'herbage' (1). Estovers not to be cut without the owner's permission. The owner has a rights entry. There is a single claim of an easement. Note area 'gardened' by householder.

Lies mainly within the Staffhurst Wood SSSI. Contiguous with CL 420.


GEN:
An important example of relict damp grassland on Weald Clay in the county of Surrey. Parts have developing scrub and secondary woodland. Further interest added by the presence of two small ponds.

OWNERS:
Part owned by Godstone Parish Council as directed by the Commons Commissioner. Remainder of unit is registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to the A22 and is crossed by the B2029 and a minor road (these roads excluded from the registration). The common is crossed by a number of public footpaths and appears to have {\it de facto} access, being popular for informal recreation by local people. To the north-west lies an area of mown amenity grassland maintained as a cricket pitch. There is a small pavilion next to this and a small metalled car park near to the B2029.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI, monitoring and other scientific files: Blindley Heath. Blindley Heath Management Plan. English Nature Phase 1 survey, W. Latimer and D. R. Drewett (1982 & 1985 respectively). "A Preliminary Botanical Survey of Unimproved Neutral and Acidic grassland in Surrey" (i.e. Phase 2 grassland survey) - G. Steven, English Nature, 1990. A Preliminary Entomological Survey of Blindley Heath SSSI, with special emphasis on the Diptera, J. Dobson - English Nature Research Report No. 2, 1991. Not visited.

GNOTES:
No rights. One claim to a right of access to a property. Includes all of the Blindley Heath SSSI, a proposed Local Nature Reserve. Note some tipping of rubbish next to roads.


GEN:
A small common to the east of Bletchingley. Main part is secondary broadleaved woodland. Part comprises a house and private gardens.

ANOTES:
Lies adjacent to a minor, metalled road. A public footpath adjoins the south-western corner, but there is no public access onto the common itself. Part of the common comprises a house and its private gardens (which appear to post-date registration).

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry - to extract sand and gravel (1). This right is held by the Parish Council according to the Bletchingley and Horne Inclosure Award 1812 (i.e. held in gross). Part of the right now abandoned over two areas by agreement between the Parish Council and the Trustees of the Bletchingley and Home Gravel Pits Charity. Part of the common now has a private residence and gardens.


GNOTES:
Lies within "Holmthorpe Sandpits Complex" SNCI.


OWNERS:
Owned by the Cowdray Trust Ltd. and the Dickinson Trust Ltd.  16th Floor  Millbank Tower  Millbank  London SW1.


OWNERS:
Owned by the Cowdray Estate  The Estate Office  Midhurst  Sussex.


OWNERS:
One part owned jointly by two private owners and one part owned by the Cowdray Trust Ltd and the Dickinson Trust Ltd.


OWNERS:
Owned by the Trustees of the Leconfield Estate.


OWNERS:
Owned by the Trustees of the Leconfield Estates.


OWNERS:
Owned by the Sussex Trust for Nature Conservation.


GEN:
Dense scrub with scattered trees and tall herb vegetation on the north side of the road; amenity and semi-improved neutral grassland on the south side.

OWNERS:
Part owned by Wetherden Parish Council. Remainder of the land subject to the protection of the Local Authority under section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
Crossed by a minor public road. The area to the south of the road is used frequently by local people for informal recreation.


GEN:
Semi-improved calcareous grassland enclosed by wide, scrubby hedgerows.

ANOTES:
Adjoins a public road (B1063). No public rights of way cross the common.

GNOTES:
1 rights entry. Pasture for cattle. Grazing allowed from the first Sunday in June until the time grazing lasts in any year. There is one claim to a right of access over this unit.


GEN:
Cattle grazed improved and poor semi-improved grassland on the floodplain of the River Stour.

GNOTES:
Eighteen rights entries. Pasture for horses, cattle, sheep or other animals. Piscary (7) Sporting rights (3). Seventeen rights are not attached to land. Grazing rights are held in  fennages.


OWNERS:
Owned by one private owner (Ampton Hall Estates).


GEN:
Hedgerows and verges along a minor public road 6.5km NE of Bury St. Edmunds.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner (Ampton Hall Estates). Remainder of the land subject to the protection of the Local Authority under section 9 of the Commons Registraton Act 1965.

ANOTES:
Can be accessed from the adjoining minor public road.


GEN:
Cattle grazed poor semi-improved grassland on the floodplain of the River Stour, on the western side of Sudbury.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Trustees of the Sudbury Common Lands Charity.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 2 public footpaths. Used frequently by local people for walking.

GNOTES:
2 rights entries. Pasture for beasts. Grazing rights registered for the Freemen of the Borough of Sudbury (and widows of Freemen persons entitled to benefit from the Sudbury Common Lands Charity). The measured area is greater than the register area. Part of a designated Local Nature Reserve. The common lies within the Suffolk River Valleys ESA.


ANOTES:
Crossed by 1 RUPP and 2 public footpaths. Used frequently by local people for walking.

GNOTES:
2 rights entries. Pasture for beasts. Grazing rights registered for the Freemen of Borough of Sudbury (and widows of Freemen persons entitled to benefit from the Sudbury Common Lands Charity). Part of a designated Local Nature Reserve. The common lies within the Suffolk River Valleys ESA. The measured area is greater than the register area.


ANOTES:
Crossed by 3 RUPPs (joining) and 1 public footpath. Used frequently by local people for walking.


GEN:
Part of the formerly extensive Sandlings heaths supporting acid, dry dwarf shrub heath with scattered scrub and young trees, continuous bracken and large areas of secondary woodland.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner (not disputed). Remainder of the land subject to the protection of the Local Authority under section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
The common borders a minor road to the south and is crossed by a Road Used as a Public Path and a Public Footpath. One of the long term aims of the Suffolk Wildlife trust in managing this area is to maintain and enhance the common as a place of informal public recreation for this and future generations of commoners and parishioners.

SOURCE:
Brief site visit; English Nature SSSI citation and site file; 'Habitat Changes between 1983-5 and 1993 on Sutton and Hollesley Heaths, Suffolk' (N. Sibbett, 1994); Suffolk Wildlife Trust Management plan (1989).

GNOTES:
22 rights entries. Pasture for horses, sheep, goats and geese. Estovers (22), Turbary (22), Herbage (2). Sixteen rights are not attached to any land. There is one claim to the rights and interests of the Lord of the Manor. The common lies within the Suffolk Coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Sutton and Hollesley Heaths Site of Special Scientific Interest and is managed as a nature reserve by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. There is internal fencing on the common. There has been a problem with dumping on the common in the past - now resolved? A garden has encroached on the eastern end of the common? The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Cattle grazed poor semi-improved grassland on the floodplain of the River Stour, on the western side of Sudbury. Divided into two separate sections by a disused railway embankment.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 3 public footpaths. Used frequently by local people for walking.

GNOTES:
2 rights entries. Pasture for beasts. Grazing rights registered for the Freemen of the Borough of Sudbury (and widows of Freemen persons entitled to benefit from the Sudbury Common Lands Charity). There is one claim to a right of access over this unit. Part of a designated Local Nature Reserve.


GEN:
Part of the formerly extensive Sandlings heaths supporting acid, dry dwarf shrub heath and continuous bracken with smaller areas of secondary woodland.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor road, 4 Roads Used as Public Paths and 5 public footpaths. One of the long term aims of the Suffolk Wildlife trust in managing this area is to maintain and enhance the common as a place of informal public recreation for this and future generations of commoners and parishioners.

GNOTES:
22 rights entries. Pasture for horses, sheep, goats and geese. Estovers (22), Turbary (22), Herbage (2). Sixteen rights are not attached to the land. There is one claim to the rights and interests of the Lord of the Manor. The common lies within the Suffolk Coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Sutton and Hollesley Heaths Site of Special Scientific Interest and is managed as a nature reserve by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. A very small part of the common along the north-eastern boundary appears to have been incorporated into a field. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Broadleaved woodland, dense scrub and poor semi-improved grassland with peripheral areas of continuous bracken.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 1 public footpath, which runs parallel with the southern boundary.

GNOTES:
1 rights entry. Pasture for animals. Estovers (1) Litter (1) Turbary (1). The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
An arable field, with a small area of poor semi-improved grassland to the south of the road.

ANOTES:
Crossed by an unfenced minor public road and 2 public footpaths (joining).


GEN:
Coastal grassland around residential properties. The small area to the north of the flood defence embankment at TM328377 is used for as a boat yard.

OWNERS:
Two parts owned separately by two private owners. Part owned jointly by three private owners. Remainder of the land subject to the protection of the Local Authority under section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
Crossed by a minor public road (unfenced), and a public footpath, which runs along the promenade. Tracks off this road allow access to residential properties. The promenade footpath is used regularly by local people and tourists.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 20 (ex East Suffolk). The common lies within the Suffolk Coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Suffolk River Valleys ESA and the Suffolk Heritage Coast. The measured area is less than half the register area.


GEN:
Arable land with discontinuous hedgerows along parts of the CL boundary.

ANOTES:
Crossed by a major, fenced public road (A14), 3 public bridleways (joining) and 1 public footpath. Adjoins a minor public road on the SW boundary.

GNOTES:
3 rights entries. Pasture for beasts. Estovers: bracken (2), whins (2), Right of warren ? (2). The common is currently under arable cultivation. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
Roadside verges and hedgerows along the A1092 and B1066.

ANOTES:
Can be accessed from the adjacent public roads.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CLs 93, 99, 101 and 102 (ex West Suffolk).


GNOTES:
No rights. Two lengths of road verge, each presumed less than 1ha.


GEN:
Roadside verges, ditches and hedgerows along a minor public road to the west of Wickham Green.


GNOTES:
No rights. Sections of road verge, each measuring less than 1ha.


GEN:
Improved pasture enclosed by wide, scrubby hedgerows.

ANOTES:
Situated adjacent to a minor public road. No public rights of way cross the common.


GEN:
An arable field with occasional mature standard trees along the boundary.

GNOTES:
No rights. The measured area is greater than the register area. The common lies within the Suffolk Coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.


GEN:
Birch dominated woodland and very short, rabbit grazed acid grassland on the site of a drained valley fen along the Little Ouse River. Some fen vegetation remains near the river bank.

SOURCE:
1)Field survey. 2)East Anglian Valley Fen Dossier (Wheeler and Shaw, 1992), 3)Suffolk Wildlife Trust County Wildlife Site Sheet.

GNOTES:
1 rights entry. Pasture for cattle, sheep and pig. Estovers (1), Turbary (1), Piscary (1). Right is not attached to land. The common is designated a County Wildlife Site. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
Poor semi-improved grassland with one large pond.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 1 unfenced minor public road.

GNOTES:
7 rights entries. Pasture for cattle. One right relates to only part of the unit. Two rights do not specify types of livestock: one claims right for stock and one claims grazing rights. There are two claims to rights of access over this unit. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
A large, open area of short acid grassland, used for cattle grazing and as a golf course. In the eastern half, there are substantial areas of scattered and dense gorse scrub, and small areas of broadleaved woodland.

OWNERS:
Part owned by Beccles Parish Council. Remainder (new part following exchange of land) owned by Beccles Town Council.

ANOTES:
There are no public footpaths, but a small car park is situated on the southern boundary (TM431906). It is also possible to gain access through a gate at the western end (TM427908). In the eastern half of the common, an informal footpath runs around the inside edge of the CL boundary. 

Local people use the common frequently for walking and informal recreation. A playground is situated at TM430906.

An A class public road is situated on the site of the disused railway line to the north of the common.

GNOTES:
7 rights entries. Pasture for cattle. Rights are not attached to land. Grazing is limited to between 1st April and 31st October in each year. There is one claim to a right of access over this unit. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Dense scrub with scattered young trees and small patches of tall herb vegetation.

ANOTES:
Adjoins a minor public road (unfenced). A public footpath runs along the northern boundary.

GNOTES:
No rights. The common lies within the Suffolk Coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The measured area is less than 1ha.


GEN:
Poor semi-improved grassland with peripheral areas of semi-improved neutral grassland and tall herb vegetation.

ANOTES:
Crossed by unfenced minor public roads (joining).

GNOTES:
3 rights entries. Pasture for cattle and ponies. There is one claim to a right of access over this unit. Contiguous with CL125 (ex East Suffolk). The measured area is greater than the register area.


OWNERS:
Land subject to the protection of the Local Authority under section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965. (See notes below).


GEN:
Poor semi-improved and semi-improved neutral grassland with planted trees, small areas of peripheral scrub and a large pond.

GNOTES:
3 rights entries. Pasture for cattle and ponies. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Semi-improved neutral and poor semi-improved grassland with peripheral ponds. Enclosed by mostly discontinuous hedgerows.

GNOTES:
11 rights entries. Pasture for cattle, sheep, goats and ponies. There are seven claims to rights of access over this unit. Contiguous with CLs 105 and 136 (ex East Suffolk).


GEN:
A small area of semi-improved neutral grassland adjoining two unfenced minor public roads.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 2 unfenced minor public roads. 3 old style horse drawn gypsy caravans were parked on the common at the time of survey.

GNOTES:
4 rights entries. Pasture for cattle and ponies. Contiguous with CL105 (ex East Suffolk). The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
A small, linear area of semi-improved neutral grassland along the route of a former access track. Enclosed by dense, scrubby hedgerows.

GNOTES:
2 rights entries. Pasture for cattle. There are two claims to rights of access over this unit. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Poor semi-improved grassland adjoining a minor public road (unfenced). Split into 2 detached sections by the road.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 3 public footpaths (2 joining).


GEN:
Roadside verges to the west of All Saints' South Elmham up to the boundary with CL52. 
Improved and semi-improved neutral grassland on the main area of the common at All Saints' South Elmham.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 4 minor public roads (joining).

GNOTES:
6 rights entries. Pasture for cattle and stock. Three rights relate to only part of the unit and one is not attached to any land. Two rights have grazing for unspecified stock. Contiguous with CL52 (ex East suffolk). There is a claim to the rights and interests of the Lord of the Manor. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Grazed semi-improved neutral and calcareous grassland.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 2 unfenced minor public roads (joining) and 2 public footpaths.

GNOTES:
7 rights entries. Pasture for cattle, sheep, horses, goats and geese. One right has grazing limited to one day each week. One right is not attached to land.


GEN:
One of the largest grassland commons in Suffolk largely supporting semi-improved neutral grassland, with peripheral ponds and scattered trees. The common also includes (to the north of Mellis) part of Mellisash Road and its verges, and Dam Lane.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner. Remainder owned jointly by three private owners.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 5 mostly unfenced minor public roads (joining), and 1 public footpath. The central part of the common, just west of the railway line appears to be used frequently by local people for walking. A sports pitch is situated in this area (TM097745).

GNOTES:
19 rights entries. Pasture for cattle, horses, neat stock and animals. One right is not attached to land. The grazing season is determined by the rightholders annual meeting and Reeve. There are two rights which do not specify type of stock. There are three claims to rights of access and one claim to lay a hard core track. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Dense gorse ({\it Ulex europaeus}) scrub with patches of acid grassland and dense bracken.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 2 minor public roads (unfenced), 1 public footpath and several informal footpaths, which are used frequently by local people.

GNOTES:
2 rights entries. Pasture for horses, goats and ducks. Estovers (1) Turbary (1) Sand (1) Soil (1). Right of estovers relates to firewood. Contiguous with Cl 133 (ex East Suffolk). The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Cattle grazed improved and poor semi-improved  grassland on the floodplain of the River Waveney.

ANOTES:
There are 2 public footpaths (joining) which cross the common in a NW-SE direction.

GNOTES:
24 rights entries. Pasture for cattle and stock. One right has grazing limited from April to October. One right is attached to land the remaining rights are held in gross. Bungay Cherry Tree Angling Club claim a right of access to fish in the river. There is one claim to rights of shooting, fishing and exercise. Contiguous with CL165 (ex East Suffolk). It lies within the Broads Environmentally Sensitive Area.


GEN:
The common is covered with dense scrub with scattered trees, interspersed with areas of acid grassland, dry heath/acid grassland mosaic, dry heath and bare ground.

OWNERS:
Part owned by Westleton Parish Council. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 2 unfenced minor public roads (joining). A public bridleway runs along the SE boundary. The common is used frequently by local people for walking and informal recreation.


GEN:
Grazed unimproved neutral grassland with scattered scrub.

OWNERS:
Owned by one private owner. Remainder of the land subject to the protection of the Local Authority under section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 2 unfenced minor public roads (joining) and 3 public footpaths.

SOURCE:
1)SSSI citation. 2)English Nature Site Management Brief (N. Sibbet, 1994). 3)Nature Conservancy Council Habitat Survey (M.T. Tithecott, 1985) 4)Very limited field survey.

GNOTES:
7 rights entries. Pasture for cattle and animals. Rights entries disputed but unmodified. Two entries do not specify types of livestock and one claims a right of pasture. The grazing is limited from mid May to October. One right is not attached to any land. The common is designated the Chippenhall Green Site of Special Scientific Interest.


GEN:
Improved grassland and arable ley with peripheral areas of poor semi-improved and semi-improved neutral grassland. Enclosed by wide, scrubby hedgerows.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 2 unfenced minor public roads (joining) and 2 public footpaths. A further public footpath runs along the NE facing boundary.

GNOTES:
3 rights entries. Pasture for cattle. One right relates to only part of the unit. One right is held in gross. Contiguous with CL162 (ex East Suffolk). There is one claim to the rights and interests of the Lord of the Manor.


GEN:
Much of the northern half of the common is used as a golf course. Enclosed land to the west of the B1077 is used for arable agriculture. The southern half of the common is a mosaic of rank grassland, tall herb vegetation and dense and scattered scrub.

OWNERS:
Part owned jointly by three private owners. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
Crossed by the recently constructed A143 extension (which is not part of the common, see general notes), the B1077 and B1118, and 1 public footpath. A RUPP runs along part of the western boundary. Periodic motorbike scrambling was noted on the southern end of the common in 1985.

SOURCE:
Field survey, 1985 field suvey (English Nature files).

GNOTES:
10 rights entries. Pasture for horses, cattle, geese, ganders and neat stock. Clay (2). Two rights are not attached to land. One entry claims  grazing rights but does not specify stock. There is one claim to a right of access and two claims to use and maintain a water supply pipe.     

Part of the common was deregistered (along the path of the recently constructed A143 extension) and an area of land adjoining the original eastern boundary was added to the common.

Part of the common has been enclosed and is under arable cultivation. Another part was also enclosed and had been heavily grazed by horses. Encroachment of gardens onto the common was noted in 1985 and dumping of garden rubbish and litter from visitors, local pollution from household effluent and localised damage from scrambling motorbikes.


GEN:
A large area of acid grassland and dry heath, with areas of dense and scattered scrub.

OWNERS:
According to the information board (see public access section), the common is now owned by Suffolk County Council.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 4 unfenced public roads (joining) and several informal footpaths. 

There is an unfenced car park with an information board on the western side of The Doit (TM088798); this area appears to be used frequently by local people for walking and informal recreation. 

The information board informs visitors that they are "welcome to wander around the reserve at any time."

SOURCE:
1) SSSI citation. 2) Wortham Ling NVC Survey (M. Harding, Suffolk Wildlife Trust, 1993). 3) Information board on the common. 4) Very limited field survey. 5) Wortham Ling Management Plan (1994).

GNOTES:
3 rights entries. Pasture for cattle, sheep and geese. Estovers (1), Common in the soil (2) and Turbary (2). One right not attached to land and one held in gross. There is one claim to a right of access and one claim to kill game on this unit. There is also a claim to the rights and interests of the Lord of the Manor. Contiguous with CL168 (ex East Suffolk). A designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (Wortham Ling) and also a SWT Reserve. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
This common consists of roadside verges and a small, triangular area of grassland enclosed by scrubby hedgerows.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by 1 minor public road (unfenced). It is used by local people for informal recreation.

GNOTES:
1 rights entry. Estovers (1), Turbary (1). There is one claim to the rights and interests of the Lord of the Manor. Contiguous with CL168 (ex East Suffolk). The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
Semi-improved neutral grassland, with localized semi-improved acid grassland, scattered scrub, trees and ponds.

ANOTES:
Crossed by the A143 and 3 minor public roads (all unfenced) and 2 public footpaths. There are several access tracks to residential properties along the edge of the common. The eastern half of the common appears to be used frequently by local people for walking. A sports pitch and hard tennis court is situated in this area.

GNOTES:
11 rights entries. Pasture for cattle, sheep, pigs, geese, poultry, donkeys and goats. Estovers: Hay (2), Tree loppings (1). Rights for estovers are limited to parts of the unit. One right is not attached to land. There is one claim to the rights and interest of the Lord of the Manor, four claims to rights of access, one easement for a water supply and a claim to cut tree loppings on this unit. Contiguous with CLs 150 and 168 (ex East Suffolk). The common lies within the Suffolk River Valleys ESA. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Rank semi-improved calcareous grassland with peripheral areas of dense scrub and tall herb vegetation, and two small ponds.

GNOTES:
1 rights entry. Pasture for cattle. There is one claim to the rights and interests of the Lord of the Manor. There is one claim to a right of access over this unit. Contiguous with CL168 (ex East Suffolk).


GEN:
To the west of the road, there is an arable field partly enclosed by a discontinuous hedgerow. The eastern side is occupied by dense scrub with scattered trees.

ANOTES:
Crossed by a minor public road and 2 public footpaths (joining).

GNOTES:
2 rights entries. Pasture for cattle. One right is limited to part of the unit. There are two claims to rights of access.


GNOTES:
1 rights entry. Pasture for cattle. Right relates to only part of the unit. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
A small area of poor semi-improved grassland with a small pond.

ANOTES:
Crossed by a partly unfenced minor public road.

GNOTES:
1 rights entry. Pasture for ponies. Herbage (1), Draw water (1). There is one claim to a right of access over this unit. The measured area is less than 1ha.


GEN:
Dense scrub with scattered trees and small areas of broadleaved woodland. The common includes roadside verges with species rich hedgerows.

GNOTES:
1 rights entry. Pasture for cattle. Right applies to part of the unit only. There are two claims to rights of access over this unit. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
Hedgerows and verges at St. Margaret South Elmham and semi-improved neutral grassland on St. Margaret's Green.

GNOTES:
1 rights entry. Pasture for cows and young stock. There is one claim to the rights and interests of the Lord of the Manor. Contiguous with CL15 (ex East Suffolk). The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
A large area of species-rich swamp vegetation fringed by wet secondary woodland to the north and drier woodland to the south. There are a number of wet hollows along the southern boundary.

ANOTES:
A public footpath runs through the northern half of the site, and along the SE boundary.

SOURCE:
1)SSSI citation. 2)East Anglian Valley Fen Dossier (Wheeler and Shaw, 1992). 3)Market Weston Fen Management Plan, (Harding {\it et al.}, Suffolk Wildlife Trust, April 1992).

GNOTES:
No rights. A designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (Weston Fen) and SWT Reserve. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Unimproved acid grassland, dry heath, dense scrub and continuous bracken with scattered areas of broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 2 unfenced minor public roads, 2 public footpaths and several informal footpaths.

GNOTES:
2 rights entries. Pasture for horses, cattle and donkeys. There is one claim to the rights and interests of the Lord of the Manor and two claims to rights of access over this unit. Part of the common lies within the Suffolk River Valleys ESA. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
The area to the west of the railway is enclosed, wet semi-improved neutral cattle grazed grassland with scattered areas of marshy grassland and tall herb vegetation. The area to the east is unfenced and occupied by tall herb vegetation and rank grassland with scattered scrub and trees.

ANOTES:
A notice at the gate along the road reads "The marsh is a public place and anyone can walk on it. Please follow our code: keep to the path around the edge where possible, close the gate, don't take a dog if there are cattle or in the nesting season, and please respect the plants and don't pick them."

GNOTES:
2 rights entries. Pasture for cattle, horses and neat stock. The measured area is greater than the register area. The area to the west of the railway is a County Wildlife Reserve.


GEN:
An area of spring fed fen vegetation along the River Little Ouse, with small areas of marshy grassland, and semi-improved neutral grassland on the slope above.

ANOTES:
A public bridleway runs along the farm access track on the southern side of the common.

SOURCE:
1)SSSI citation. 2)Nature Conservancy Council Habitat Survey (M. Timms, July 1983).

GNOTES:
1 rights entry. Estovers: Wood (1), Sedge (1), Turbary (1). A designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (Bugs Hole, Theltenham). The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
A triangular area of semi-improved neutral grassland, bordered on 2 sides by public roads and surrounded by residential properties in the village of Thrandeston.

ANOTES:
Adjoins 2 minor public roads (unfenced). A seat has been provided by the pond in the SE corner. The common is probably used to a minor extent by local people for informal recreation.

GNOTES:
3 rights entries. Pasture for cattle, horses and neat stock. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Species rich fen vegetation fringed with willow scrub and scattered birch.

ANOTES:
No public rights of way cross the site. It adjoins an access road which leads to a public footpath.

SOURCE:
1)SSSI citation. 2)East Anglian Valley Fen Dossier (Wheeler and Shaw, 1992). 3)Very limited field survey.

GNOTES:
1 rights entry. Estovers: Wood (1), Sedge (1), Turbary (1). The right is not attached to land and is held by the Charity Trustees, Thelnetham. Part of Thelnetham Fen Suffolk Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve and Blo' Norton and Thelnetham Fens Site of Special Scientific Interest. The SSSI forms part of the Waveney and Little Ouse Valley Fens candidate Special Area of Conservation. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Cattle grazed improved and poor semi-improved grassland on the floodplain of the River Deben.

GNOTES:
4 rights entries. Pasture for cattle. Three rights claim common of pasture and do not specify types of livestock. One right is not attached to land. The common lies within the Suffolk River Valleys ESA.


GEN:
Species rich fen vegetation fringed with Alder carr, willow scrub and scattered birch.

GNOTES:
1 rights entry. Estovers: Wood (1), Sedge (1), Turbary (1). The right is not attached to land and is held by the Charity Trustees, Thelnetham. Part of Thelnetham Fen Suffolk Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve and Blo' Norton and Thelnetham Fens Site of Special Scientific Interest. The SSSI forms part of the Waveney and Little Ouse Valley Fens candidate Special Area of Conservation


GEN:
Gorse dominated scrub interspersed with scattered trees and small patches of unimproved acid grassland, dry heath and continuous bracken.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 3 unfenced minor public roads (joining) and some informal footpaths.

GNOTES:
No rights. The measured area is less than the register area. A small part of the common lies within the Suffolk River Valleys ESA.


GEN:
Poor semi-improved and semi-improved neutral grassland fringed with areas of dense and scattered scrub, partly enclosed by wide, scrubby hedgerows. The common encircles four farm properties and land adjacent to them.

ANOTES:
Crossed by the B1123 (unfenced) and 4 public footpaths.

GNOTES:
4 rights entries. Pasture for horses, cattle and neat stock. Contiguous with CL126 (ex East Suffolk). A small part of the common is under arable cultivation and part is used as a trailer park. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Gorse dominated scrub interspersed with scattered trees and small patches of unimproved acid grassland, dry heath, tall herb vegetation and continuous bracken.

ANOTES:
Crossed by an unfenced minor public road and several informal footpaths. Appears to be used by local people for walking.

GNOTES:
No rights. The measured area is less than the register area. The majority of the common lies within the Suffolk River Valleys ESA.


GEN:
Semi-improved neutral and calcareous grassland, situated along a minor public road.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 2 public bridleways and 1 minor public road (unfenced).


GEN:
Semi-improved neutral and calcareous grassland adjoining minor public roads.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 2 unfenced minor public roads (joining). Used by local people for informal recreation. 

A public footpath running along the southern edge of Rachel's New Covert meets the northern boundary of the common.


OWNERS:
Owned by Waveney District Council as Trustees for Blundeston Parish Council.


GEN:
Poor semi-improved grassland with peripheral areas of improved grassland and tall herb vegetation. Enclosed by wide, scrubby hedgerows along the CL boundary.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 2 minor public roads (joining). A public footpath runs along the northern boundary.

GNOTES:
12 rights entries. Pasture for cattle, geese, sheep, horses and pigs. Estovers: Hay (9). There are seven claims to rights of access and one claim of access to gateways over this unit. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Unfortunately ommitted from the survey but in 1986 the southern part of the common supported semi-improved neutral grassland?

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner. Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remainder of the land subject to the protection of the Local Authority under section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
Wilby Green is crossed by a minor road and two public footpaths.

GNOTES:
2 rights entries. Pasture for cattle and sows. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
Semi-improved neutral grassland with small, peripheral areas of dense scrub and broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 2 unfenced minor public roads (joining). Bordered by residential properties on the southern side.

GNOTES:
11 rights entries. Pasture for sheep, cattle, pigs, geese, horses, goats, poultry and donkeys. Estovers (2), Turbary (1), Pannage (1), Herbage (1). Estovers include one entry for tree loppings. One right relates to only part of the unit. Contiguous with CL99 (ex East Suffolk). The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Poor semi-improved grassland partly enclosed by wide, scrubby hedgerows.

GNOTES:
4 rights entries. Pasture for cattle, pigs, horses, goats and geese. Estovers (2), Turbary (2), Piscary (2), Pannage (1), Herbage (1). Estovers include one entry for tree loppings. The measured area is less than 1 ha.


GEN:
A mosaic of birch woodland, dense scrub, bracken, acid and amenity grassland. Part of the common is used as a golf course.

OWNERS:
Two parts owned separately by two private owners. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
Crossed by several public footpaths, 1 public bridleway, and several informal footpaths. Used frequently by local people for walking.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL149 and CL175 (ex East Suffolk). The common lies within the Suffolk Coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and part lies within the Suffolk River Valleys Environmentally Sensitive Area. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Poor semi-improved grassland enclosed by discontinuous, wide hedgerows.

GNOTES:
1 rights entry. Pasture for cattle and sheep. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Short, heavily rabbit grazed acid grassland with peripheral areas of continuous bracken, dense scrub and broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
No public rights of way are shown on the OS Landranger map, but the common appears to be used  by local people for walking and informal recreation. It can be accessed via a track leading north from Narrow Way.

GNOTES:
No rights. There is one claim to a right of access over this unit. The measured area is less than the register area. The common lies within the Suffolk River Valleys ESA.


GEN:
Semi-improved neutral grassland and broadleaved woodland at Church Green, with about 0.8km of road, verges and hedgerows to the north.

GNOTES:
2 rights entries. Pasture for cattle and horse. Contiguous with CL110 (ex East Suffolk). The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Poor semi-improved grassland with a small area of broadleaved woodland in Middle Green, also about 2.25km of road, verges and hedgerows to the north of Middle Green.

GNOTES:
1 rights entry. Pasture for cattle. Right relates to only part of the unit. Contiguous with CLs 109 and 111 (ex East Suffolk).


GEN:
Poor semi-improved grassland and roadside verges and hedgerows.

GNOTES:
1 rights entry. Pasture for cattle and young stock. Contiguous with CL110 (ex East Suffolk). The measured area is greater than the register area.


ANOTES:
Crossed by 1 public footpath. A public footpath runs along the southern boundary at TM281840.

GNOTES:
2 rights entries. Pasture for horses or cattle. Rights are not attached to land. The common lies within the Broads Environmentally Sensitive Area. The measured area is less than the register area.


GNOTES:
2 rights entries. Pasture for horses or cattle. Estovers: cut and feed grass annually (2). Rights not attached to land. Contiguous with CL117. The common lies within the Broads Environmentally Sensitive Area. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
A triangular shaped area of semi-improved calcareous grassland, partly enclosed by wide, scrubby hedgerows. Used for seasonal grazing.

ANOTES:
Situated at the intersection of two minor public roads (unfenced). Crossed by 1 public footpath.

GNOTES:
1 rights entry. Pasture for horses or sheep or cattle. Contiguous with CL 164 (ex East Suffolk).


GEN:
Semi-improved acid and neutral grassland and marshy grassland fringed with scattered and dense scrub and trees.


GEN:
Dense scrub with small areas of rank grassland and tall herb vegetation.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 1 road used as a public path.

GNOTES:
2 rights entries. Pasture for cattle, sheep, horses, goats and geese. One right is not attached to land. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Poor semi-improved grassland enclosed by wide, scrubby hedgerows.

ANOTES:
Crossed by one unfenced minor public road.

GNOTES:
1 rights entry. Pasture for cattle. Contiguous with CL7 (ex East Suffolk). The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
Earth tracks bordered by semi-improved? neutral grassland and continuous scrub.

ANOTES:
Benningham Green is crossed by two public bridlepaths.

GNOTES:
3 rights entries. Pasture for cattle or horses. There are two claims to rights of access over this unit. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Largely sections of road and track adjoining CL19 also supporting some continuous scrub, semi-improved acid, species-poor semi-improved neutral and amenity grassland.

ANOTES:
The common comprises a number of lengths of road and track.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with Cl 19 (ex East Suffolk). The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
Semi-improved neutral grassland, poor semi-improved grassland and allotments with peripheral areas of dense scrub and broadleaved woodland, all situated in a disused pit.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 3 public footpaths (2 joining). Some makeshift goal posts have been positioned in the  central area of the common, which appears to be used by local people for walking and informal recreation.

GNOTES:
No rights. There are some allotments on the common. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
A linear common situated along a farm access track. Partly dense scrub with a strip of amenity grassland with scattered trees, partly used for horse grazing and jumping.

ANOTES:
A RUPP and a public bridleway lead from the eastern end of the common. Another RUPP and a public footpath fringe the eastern end of the common, diverging at right angles from the access track.


GEN:
Rank, semi-improved calcareous grassland adjoining a minor public road. Fringed with a discontinuous, scrubby boundary hedge on the SE side.

ANOTES:
Situated adjacent to a minor public road (unfenced).

GNOTES:
1 rights entry. Pasture for cattle, horses and sheep. Contiguous with CL119 (ex East Suffolk).


GEN:
Dense bracken with scattered scrub and trees, and small areas of grassland along paths and tracks.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 3 public footpaths (joining). Used frequently by local people for walking.

GNOTES:
No rights. The common lies within the Suffolk Coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The southern part of the common also lies within the Suffolk River Valleys Environmentally Sensitive Area and the Suffolk Heritage Coast. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
Dense, continuous bracken with scattered scrub, and peripheral dense scrub along the CL boundary.

OWNERS:
Two parts owned separately by two private owners. Remainder owned jointly by two private owners (conveyed by one of directed owners).

GNOTES:
No rights. The common lies within the Suffolk Coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the majority also within the Suffolk Heritage Coast.


GEN:
Dense, continuous bracken with scattered scrub and young trees.

ANOTES:
Crossed by a RUPP and 2 public footpaths (joining).

GNOTES:
No rights. The common lies within the Suffolk Coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a small part within the Suffolk Heritage Coast.


GEN:
A large area of swamp fringed with willow and alder.

ANOTES:
A public footpath runs along the eastern boundary. The common can be viewed from the footbridge at TM462596. The RSPB propose to maintain the current low-key visitor facilities catering for up to 5,000 visitors to the reserve per annum. This will be achieved by providing limited car parking areas and the provision of guided walks and nature trails.

SOURCE:
1) SSSI citation. 2) Other information held by English Nature including 1982 Phase 1 survey (D.B.Radley). 3) Limited field survey. 4) RSPB Management Plan (1991). 5) NVC Survey of North Warren RSPB Reserve (1990).

GNOTES:
No rights. The common lies within the North Warren and Thorpness Mere SSSI and the North Warren and Thorpness Mere RSPB reserve. The common lies within the Suffolk Coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Suffolk River Valleys ESA. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Dense bracken with scattered gorse and small areas of acid grassland.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 1 public footpath and several informal footpaths. Adjoins the B1353 (unfenced).

GNOTES:
No rights. The measured area is greater than the register area. The majority of the common lies within the Suffolk River Valleys ESA.


GEN:
Two parts of the formerly extensive Sandlings heaths supporting acid, dry dwarf shrub heath, acid grassland, continuous bracken and areas of secondary woodland.

OWNERS:
Two parts owned separately by two private owners (applications). Remainder owned by Suffolk Coastal District Council.

ANOTES:
The western part borders a minor road to the north. It is crossed by three Roads Used as Public Paths (RUPPS). The western part is used for walking and exercising dogs. It is occasionally used as a venue for orienteering events and sponsored walks. Monitoring of visitor use by the local authority has indicated that in excess of 100,000 vehicles are now using the nearby car parks each year. There are 3 Public Rights of Way crossing Sutton Heath and a number of permissive paths have been created to improve access. There is some discussion in the management plan of the suitability of the area for a visitor centre and to develop the educational use of the site. 

The eastern part also borders the minor road and is crossed by 4 RUPPS which all run close to the edges of the common.

SOURCE:
Brief site visit; English Nature SSSI citation and site file; 'Habitat Changes between 1983-5 and 1993 on Sutton and Hollesley Heaths, Suffolk' (N. Sibbett, 1994); Sutton Heath Management Plan (1994).

GNOTES:
1 rights entry. Estovers (fuel) (1), Right of Access (1). The rights are not attached to land and are available to all residents of Sutton. The rights have been extinguished over part of the unit (10/4/75). One easement for a drain is claimed by the Secretary of State for Defence. The common lies within the Suffolk Coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the majority also lies within the Sutton and Hollesley Heaths Site of Special Scientific Interest. There is internal fencing on the common and from the 1:10 000 map fields appear to have encroached on the western end of the common. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Poor semi-improved grassland with discontinuous boundary hedges. Split into four detached sections by public roads.

ANOTES:
Crossed by 1 public footpath. Adjoins the B1122 and 1 minor public road, both unfenced. Used by local people for informal recreation.

GNOTES:
1 rights entry. Estovers: Hay crop (1). There are three claims to rights of access over this unit. The measured area is greater than the register area. The majority of the common lies within the Suffolk River Valleys ESA.


GEN:
A mosaic of dry heath, acid grassland and bracken, with scattered trees and scrub and small areas of coniferous plantation.

ANOTES:
Crossed by the B1078 (unfenced), 2 public footpaths and 1 public bridleway. The common is used by local people for walking and there is a small informal car park on the north side of the B1978.

GNOTES:
No rights. A designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (Tunstall Common). The common lies within the Suffolk Coastal Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are a number of small areas of conifer plantation on the common. The measured area is less than the register area.


GNOTES:
2 rights entries. Pasture for horses, cattle and donkeys. Contiguous with Cl 53 (ex East Suffolk). The measured area is less than 1ha or at least individual parts are less than 1ha.


GEN:
Verges along minor public roads to the north of Wortham.

ANOTES:
The verges adjoin minor public roads and are unfenced.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CLs 42, 43, 44 and 45 (ex East Suffolk).


GEN:
Most of the area to the south of the A12 is used as a golf course, the fairways interspersed with acid grassland and areas of dense and scattered scrub, the south eastern quarter containing areas of acid grassland and dry heath. The small northern section is a mosaic of dense and scattered scrub, tall herb vegetation and continuous bracken.

OWNERS:
Owned by jointly by three private owners

ANOTES:
Crossed by several public and informal footpaths. The common is used by the public for walking and informal recreation.

GNOTES:
No rights. There are two claims to rights of access over this unit. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
A small common at the western edge of Shamley Green comprising a mixture of secondary broadleaved woodland and amenity grassland.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by several metalled drives which are also public footpaths. There is open access across the southern part of the common which is managed as amenity grassland. There is a childrens' play area situated in this area.


GEN:
A small common along a former green lane now supporting neutral grassland and small blocks of broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
There is {\it de facto} access to the whole of the common, which lies along a metalled lane/public bridleway to the south-west of Shamley Green. The lane is now used to serve sevaral well-appointed residential properties adjoining the lane. A second bridleway crosses the site at approximately 90 degrees, this lying along the route of the "Greensand Way". Waverley District Council have erected a sign to the north of the common, displaying byelaws applying to the site.


GEN:
A series of roadside verges along the B2128 north of Cranleigh.

OWNERS:
Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remainder subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
There is {\it de facto} access to the greater part of this common, which forms narrow verges to the B2128 through the hamlet of Rowly. Some parts are open, mown amenity areas, these often being crossed by drives to adjacent properties. Occasional lay-bys next to the road with bus-shelters on the common. Main value is the visual improvement to the local environment rather than any recreational use as such. However, extensively used by pedestrians and dog-walkers etc. Southern portions are in more open countyside and have no public use, apart from a roadside pedestrian pavement.

GNOTES:
No rights. There is one claim of access over this unit. Bus shelter erected (04/05/76), with consent granted under Article 3 of the Commons Act, 1899. Contiguous with CLs 51, 180 and 221. Some dumping of garden rubbish under trees/scrub etc.


GEN:
A series of roadside verges along the B2128 at Wonersh. Habitats include secondary broadleaved woodland, plus neutral and amenity grassland.

ANOTES:
The common runs along the edges of the B2128. Crossed also by several minor side-roads/drives etc., plus one public footpath and several other paths. There appears to be {\it de facto} access onto most of the site. 

The southern portion, adjacent to the village itself, is used as a formal amenity area and is maintained as closely-mown grassland with ornamental trees. The public footpath crosses this area. Part is used as a cricket pitch, with seats provided for spectators. The south-eastern portion is a childrens play area with seats and litter bins provided. 

The northern, wooded portion has several paths running through it, mainly used by local dog-walkers/cyclists and horseriders.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Waverley district): Wonersh Common, Recorder no. 3318, 1996 (general description). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Field survey.

GNOTES:
One right of pasture for two cows and one pony.  There are two claims to rights of access over this unit. Consent given under the Commons Act, 1899 for a sports equipment store (5.5.76).


GEN:
A series of roadside verges adjoining the A281/B2133 at Alfold Crossways. Main habitats are mown amenity grassland and ornamental trees.

ANOTES:
All parts of the common lie adjacent to either the A281 of the B2133. Most comprises mown amenity grassland verges with ornamental trees and as such, forms a frontage of open space to adjacent residential property (plus associated access drives). These features invariably include a metalled pedestrian footpath. These areas are therefore used for general access purposes by the local residents, plus dog-walking etc. Sections to the south (along the B2133), however, appear to have no recreational use.

GNOTES:
No rights. Measured area less than registered area. Note dumping of rubbish on common: brick rubble, garden clippings etc.


GEN:
A varied range of habitats include several small areas of secondary broadleaved woodland, some interesting neutral grassland and a stretch of the Wey and Arun Navigation.

ANOTES:
Much of the common lies alongside a minor, metalled road. There appears to be relatively little public access onto the eastern portions, apart from a small area which has become part of the garden of an adjacent house.

To the north-west, the common is crossed by a section of the Wey and Arun Navigation. The towing-path appears still to be used, although the canal itself in now non-navigable by boats (at this point at least).

Running south-westwards is a strip of woodland, along which runs a bridleway that lies along the route of the "Wey South Path". This western part of the common is visited relatively frequently, as there is an adjacent forest car park, situated contiguous with the southern boundary.


GEN:
A small plot of common land now lying within the boundary of a golf course. Habitats are amenity grassland with a variety of planted deciduous trees. Includes part of a small ornamental pond.

ANOTES:
Lies at the junction of the B2028 with the B2037. No public access onto the common, which lies within the bounds of a private golf course. In the north-western corner, a small triangle of land outside the boundary of the golf course, at the junction, has a large sign which reads "Copthorne Hotel, Effingham Park".

GNOTES:
Four rights entries. These are mainly for common in the soil as: stone (3), gravel (3) and sand (1). Two of the rights entries are claimed by the Parish Council for the proprietors of Horne and Bletchingley. One entry claims "right of husbandry" although this is neither specified or quantified (and is non-registrable under the 1965 Act).


GEN:
A small plot of overgrown land in the south of the county comprising a mix of dense bracken plus scattered scrub and trees turning to secondary broadleaved woodland.

GNOTES:
Four rights entries for common in the soil: sand (2) gravel (4) and stone (2). One right registered by the Parish Council for the proprietors of lands within the parishes of Horne and Bletchingley. Rights were disputed but not modified. HAS THIS UNIT BEEN CANCELLED? Measured area greater than registered area.


GEN:
Several parcels of land on the eastern edge of Guildford, mainly comprising semi-natural broadleaved woodland.

OWNERS:
Joint ownership of part by three private owners  as directed by the Commons Commissioner. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts, 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The common is divided into several portions by a number of roads, the main one of these being the B2234. A public footpath and numerous other tracks/paths cross the common. Being situated next to a residential area it is heavily-used by the local population, including dog-walkers, children and occasionally, cyclists and horseriders ({\it de-facto} access to most of the site). Part of the common is an arable field which appears to have no public access.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Guildford district): Cotts Wood, Recorder no. 13117, 1995 (general description). Field survey.

GNOTES:
There are two rights entries. One allows pasture for a pony and goats, while the other is for horses. Both entries relate to part of the unit only. There are two claims to a right of access. There have been minor deletions and additions to land covered by the registration associated with the upgrading of a road passing through the common.  

Most of the site is SNCI. Note dumping of garden rubbish on the common.


GEN:
A small common mainly comprising secondary broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to a school and is bounded by various minor roads. There is {\it de facto} access onto most of the site, with several well-used paths present (local dog-walking etc.). Small part is managed as 'garden' by the owner of an adjoining property.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Waverley district): Norley Common and Wonersh School Grounds, Recorder no. 3324, 1996 (general description). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
There are two rights entries. One specifies rights of pasture for horses, cattle and goats, plus estovers "firewood and wood (6" in diameter) for the repair of buildings and fences". The other entry allows pasture for horses and sheep. One claim to a right of way across unit and a right to supply water and electricity to farm.


GEN:
An area supporting secondary broadleaved woodland, scrub and a variety of grassland communities.

OWNERS:
Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remainder subject to the protection of the Local Authority under section 9 of the Commons Registration Act, 1965.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by the A323 and other minor, metalled roads. There are three public footpaths crossing the site. These and subsidiary paths are well-used by local residents (dog-walking, cycling, horseriding?). An area of open grassland adjacent to the A323 has two wooden bench seats provided. The site is generally used as open public space.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Guildford district): Broadstreet Common, including Pink's Hill, Rydeshill and Bushy Hill, Recorder no. 3395, 1995 (general description). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
Ten final rights entries registered as follows: swine and cattle (7); sheep and cattle (1); horses, cattle, sheep plus goats or equivalent (1); horses, cattle, sheep, goats and geese (1). Eight of the entries relate to part of the unit only. Several entries should be cross-referenced with CL 18, 42 and 46. There are 7 claims to a right of access.

Contiguous with CL 18. Most of site is SNCI.

Note dumping of rubbish over wall.


GEN:
Several small parcels of land at Cranleigh, maintained as amenity grassland etc.

OWNERS:
Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remainder of unit subject to the protection of the Local Authority under section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to the B2130 Elmbridge Road at the western side of Cranleigh. There is open public access to the whole site, which is managed as an amenity area. The larger portion is a playing field, with a childrens play area provided to the south of this (slide and various swings with mats provided, seats, plus a small metalled area with a netball basket on a post).

GNOTES:
No rights. The Electricity Board claim an easement in respect of underground cables.  Contiguous with Cl 221. Note parking of cars on common. Measured area less than registered area.


GEN:
An area of open neutral grassland bordered by secondary broadleaved woodland, with some areas of scrub and bracken.

ANOTES:
The common is adjoined by the A323 to the north-east and a minor road along its southern edge. A variety of public and other footpaths and permissive horse rides etc. cross the common, which is managed by Surrey County Council as public open space. The council have erected information signs at various points around the common, in particular, requesting horseriders to keep to the permissive paths. Also well-used by local dog walkers etc.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Guildford district): Broadstreet Common, including Pink's Hill, Rydeshill and Bushy Hill, Recorder no. 3395, 1995 (general description). Brief site visit.

GNOTES:
There are 10 rights of pasture registered as follows: sheep and cattle (1); swine and cattle (7); cattle, horses, donkeys and geese (1); horses, donkeys, cattle and goats (1). The entry in respect of sheep and cattle is cross-referenced to CLs 11 and 46. Seven other entries should be cross-referenced to CLs 42 and 46, but are not. Eight easements in respect of access to properties. 

Contiguous with CL 11. Most of site is SNCI.


OWNERS:
Frimley and Camberley Urban District Council. Registered by  application.


GEN:
An important remnant of lowland heathland gradually being cleared of encroaching trees and scrub. Marginal areas of more mature secondary woodland.

OWNERS:
Registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936 (Woking Borough Council).

ANOTES:
The common is dissected by the B380 (excluded) and several other minor roads. There is a network of paths and tracks crossing the common, although only one of these is a statutory right of way as identified on the definitive map produced by Surrey County Council. However, the council have created a permissive bridleway which runs through the site to south of Smarts Heath Road. The common is also subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within the former Woking Urban District).

The common is well-used by local residents and the site, taken with its neighbour, CL 118, Prey Heath, represent an important area of public open space in this part of Woking Borough.

The main user groups include casual walkers, ramblers, dog-walkers, cyclists (mostly children), horseriders, children and natural historians. The needs of any management aimed at promoting recreational use of the site need to be balanced against possible impacts of such activity upon the sensitive habitats occurring on the common.

There is a detailed discussion of recreational use of the common, together with proposals for management of this aspect of the site, within the Woking BC Management Plan.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Smarts and Prey Heaths. Penny Anderson Associates: Woking Commons Survey, 1987. Woking Borough Council: Prey Heath and Smarts Heath Commons, Management Plan, 1994. Woking Borough Council Habitat Monitoring Programme: Survey Report by Surrey Wildlife Trust, 1996. Woking Borough Council Ecological Site Alert Map, K. Stokes, Surrey Wildlife Trust, 1996. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory: Smarts and Prey Heaths SSSI, site ref. SY/SU95/S01, English Nature, 1995. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Not visited.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry specifying pasture for horses/ponies and cattle. 

There are two easements in respect of access, one made by the Electricity Board.

There is a recurring problem of dumping of garden rubbish from houses adjoining the margins of the common. 

Major portion lies within the Smarts and Prey Heaths SSSI (itself a part of the Thames Basin Heaths pSPA).


OWNERS:
Registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936 (most Woking Borough Council, with two parts owned by a single private owner).

ANOTES:
The common is subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within the former Woking Urban District). There is one statutory right of way running from the NE corner of the site and running south-westwards to near Worplesdon Station. There are also three main tracks and a number of small paths across various parts of the common.

The common is well-used by local residents and the site, taken with its neighbour, CL 23, Smarts Heath, represent an important area of public open space in this part of Woking Borough.

The main user groups include casual walkers, ramblers, dog walkers, cyclists (mostly children), horseriders, children and natural historians. The needs of any management aimed at promoting recreational use of the site need to be balanced against possible impacts of such activity upon the sensitive habitats occurring on the common.

There is a detailed discussion of recreational use of the common, together with proposals for management of this aspect of the site, within the Woking BC Management Plan.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Smarts and Prey Heaths. Penny Anderson Associates: Woking Commons Survey, 1987. Woking Borough Council: Prey Heath and Smarts Heath Commons, Management Plan, 1994. Woking Borough Council Habitat Monitoring Programme: Survey Report by Surrey Wildlife Trust, 1996. Woking Borough Council Ecological Site Alert Map, K. Stokes, Surrey Wildlife Trust, 1996. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory: Smarts and Prey Heaths SSSI, site ref. SY/SU95/S01, English Nature, 1995. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Scarce Plants in Britain, Stewart, A., Pearman, D.A. and Preston, C.D., JNCC, 1994. Not visited.

GNOTES:
No rights. There are two claims of access, including one by the Electricity Board. Also permission given for an electricity sub-station and cables by deed of grant (6.1.76). 

There is a recurring problem of dumping of garden rubbish from houses adjoining the margins of the common, particularly on areas in close proximity to Prey Heath Road.

Major portion lies within the Smarts and Prey Heaths SSSI (itself a part of the Thames Basin Heaths pSPA).


GEN:
A small area of secondary broadleaved woodland following the course of a narrow track.

ANOTES:
A narrow track/public footpath runs along the length of the common. However, this was also being used by horseriders (and cyclists?), despite a signpost discouraging such use. This has caused widespread disruption of the path surface, making it difficult for pedestrian use in wet conditions.

It may be possible to erect barriers at either end to prevent such unauthorised use.

The site may form a suitable area for educational studies, perhaps for the erection of bird/bat boxes.

SOURCE:
Woking Commons Survey: Penny Anderson Associates, 1987. Not visited.

GNOTES:
No rights. There are two claims of access over this unit including one from the Electricity Board. There has been a significant problem of tipping of garden and other refuse from adjacent houses.


OWNERS:
Part owned by Woking Urban District Council. Remainder registered  under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.


GEN:
Several parcels of land, mainly secondary broadleaved woodland, with smaller areas of scrub and grassland etc. Several overgrown ponds.

ANOTES:
The common comprises several separate parcels of land adjoining a number of roads in the village of Westfield, which includes the B380. The whole common is subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within the former Woking Urban District). 

The site is relatively heavily used by the local population, particularly the northern, more urban parts. Popular with local children and dog-walkers (considerable fouling in evidence). Paths across the common are also used as pedestrian through-routes between adjacent blocks of housing. In addition, there is a formally-managed childerns playground in area (5). Also provided here are bins for litter and also disposal of dog refuse. A path running the length of the larger, more southerly portion is used by horseriders and cyclists.

SOURCE:
Penny Anderson Associates: Woking Commons Survey, 1987. Woking Borough Council Ecological Site Alert Map, K. Stokes, SWT, 1996. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Field survey.

GNOTES:
No rights. There are two claims of access over this unit including one from the Electricity Board. Most of the site is SNCI (Recorder no's. 223/2329).

Note extensive encroachments: tipping of refuse (e.g. garden waste and brick rubble) on various parts of the common. This has included the infilling of ponds and other depressions with rubble. There is reported to have been some 'gardening' of the common by adjacent property owners and parking of cars alongside roads (e.g. along Robin Hood Lane, to the south). Residents are also reported to have made an access road and a farm has tarmaced a car park.


GEN:
An important area of semi-improved pasture in Woking Borough. Marginal ditches and two ponds, one of which has a colony of great crested newt {\it Triturus cristatus}.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the Woking Borough Council. Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The common lies to the south of the A247 in Old Woking and forms a major area of public open space in the Borough. The site is subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within the former Woking Urban District). There is a well-used network of paths crossing the common, only one of which is a Statutory Right of Way as identified on the Definitive Map published by Surrey County Council. 

The common is extremely popular with local people, primarily for walking dogs. Other uses include local children playing and cycling. There is a small car park in the south-eastern corner of the common (sufficient for three cars). The majority of visitors arrive on foot. Some scope has been identified for the greater provision of information explaining the nature conservation interest of the site. There is a major problem of eutrophication by dogs, discussed under Management. There are also plans to improve way-marking of paths and provide more seats and benches.

SOURCE:
Penny Anderson Associates: Woking Commons Survey, 1987. Woking Borough Council Habitat Monitoring Programme, G. Groome and I. Davenport, Surrey Wildlife Trust, November 1996. Woking Borough Council: Millmoor Common Management Plan, 1994. Woking Borough Council Ecological Site Alert Map, K. Stokes, SWT, 1996. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Macgregor, H., Crested Newts - Ancient Survivors, British Wildlife, Vol. 7, Number 1., October 1995. Not visited.

GNOTES:
Two final rights entries. Pasture rights for beasts (cows or smaller animals). Turbary (2). The Electricity Board claim an easement in respect of cables. 

The site is designated as SNCI and proposed for designation as a Local Nature Reserve.


GEN:
A small plot of secondary broadleaved woodland situated in what appears to be an abandoned quarry.

ANOTES:
The common is adjoined by two minor, metalled roads and has {\it de facto} access by the local residents. The site is mainly used for walking dogs and as a garden rubbish dump and there is a network of well-used paths around the site. Occasional use also by horseriders.

GNOTES:
No rights. The Electricity Board claim an easement in respect of cables. Note the small roadside pull-in used for car parking. Excessive dumping of garden rubbish and fouling by dogs.


GEN:
Several small blocks of semi-natural broadleaved woodland on the eastern outskirts of Guildford.

ANOTES:
The common is divided into several discrete units by the B2234 and a minor road. The site lies closely accessible to domestic housing, in the busy eastern suburbs of Guilford and is therefore an important recreational area, especially the larger portion, with {\it de-facto} access over most of the site. The larger portion has a number of well-used paths running through it, which are particularly well-used for dog-walking. Some of the adjacent properties have gates opening directly onto the common. 

A sign adjacent to the minor road along the eastern edge says "no tipping", but there is quite a lot of dumped rubble present on various parts of the common with several piles of dumped garden clippings etc. and also a bonfire site.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Guildford District): Cotts Wood, Recorder no. 13117, 1995 (general description). Field survey.

GNOTES:
No rights. Most of site is SNCI. Note various types of dumping on the common. Measured area less than registered area.


GEN:
A small common largely overlapping a golf course. Small area appears to be broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
The southern edge of the common lies along the route of a public footpath. Site forms part of a golf course.

SOURCE:
Surrey Phase 1 Survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Site description for contiguous CL 3. Not visited.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 3. Lies entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB.


OWNERS:
Part owned by Surrey County Council. Remainder registered under the  Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.


GEN:
A significant area noted for a range of grassland habitats with associated scrub and woodland. Pond with nationally scarce galingale {\it Cyperus longus}.

ANOTES:
The northern edge of the common adjoins a minor road which passes through Wood Street Village. The southern portion of the site is separated-off by a railway line. There is an extensive network of tracks, bridleways, public and other paths passing across the site, which appears to have {\it de facto} access by the public. Activities include dog walking, cycling, horseriding and playing childern. Formal amenity areas to the north, with one such area being used as a school playing field. Also note football/cricket pitch with adjacent small pavilion and bare ground car park. Wood Street Green has the appearance of a formal village green, with seats and litter bins provided and a maypole.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Guildford district): Broadstreet Common, including Pink's Hill, Rydeshill and Bushy Hill, Recorder no. 3395, 1995 (general description). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Scarce Plants in Britain, Stewart, A., Pearman, D.A. and Preston, C.D., JNCC, 1994. Site visit.

GNOTES:
There are a total of 15 rights entries registered as follows: cattle only (3); cattle, horses and geese (1); goats, geese or equivalent (1); cattle and sheep (1); horses and geese (1); horses, cattle, sheep and pigs (1); pannage for swine, pasture for cattle (6); pannage for swine (1). 

Four entries relate to part of the unit only. One entry is cross-referenced with CLs 11 and 18. There are 13 claims of access across the common, plus one claim to erect a signboard alongside an access road. Dumped pile of asphalt next to track just north of cricket pitch. 

Contiguous with CLs 18, 42, 73, 74 and 75. Part of site is SNCI.


OWNERS:
Rgeistered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.


GEN:
An area of secondary broadleaved woodland containing small remnants of wet heath vegetation.

OWNERS:
Part owned by Surrey County Council. Remainder registered under the Land Registraion Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor, metalled road. In addition, a number of tracks, two public footpaths and a public bridleway also cross the site. These rights of way appear to have moderate use by local people.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI porject (Guildford district): Rickford Common, Recorder no. 3107, 1995 (general description). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
There are a total of 4 rights entries registered as follows: cattle, horses, sheep, goats, donkey, geese and pannage (1); horses only (1); cattle, sheep, goats and pannage (1); pannage only (1). There are nine claims to rights of access over this unit. Most of site is SNCI.


GEN:
Two separate blocks of common land with habitats including broadleaved woodland (possibly former wood pasture), plus a variety of grassland habitats including some unimproved neutral grassland.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the National Trust. Remainder of unit registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
Effingham Common itself is crossed by a minor, metalled road, with several metalled drives passing across the common. There is a fairly extensive network of public footpaths and bridleways crossing parts of both elements, which appear fairly well-used by local people (dog-walking, horseriding etc.). Localised poaching of paths by horses through woodland on Effingham Common. However, a significant part of both areas is now managed as agricultural grassland and as such appears to have no recreational use (n.b. public footpath crossing such an area on Bank's Common). There is a fenced cricket ground on Effingham Common. Mown amenity grassland verges on southern part of Effingham Common Road.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Guildford district): Great Mornshill Wood, Recorder no. 2298, 1995 (general description). Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Field survey.

GNOTES:
There are a total of four rights entries registered as follows: sheep, cattle, horses and geese (1); horses and cattle (1); sheep and geese (1); sheep, horses, cattle, geese and donkeys (1); estovers (2).  Each entry lists grazing rights relating to different parts of the common. 
There are 28 claims to a right of access. Consent given to the extension of cricket pavilion on Effingham Common under Section 194 of the Law of Property Act, 1925.

Measured area greater than registered area. 

Note dumping of grass cuttings/soiled stable litter. Ploughing of grassland.

Contiguous with CLs 60, 259, 438.


GEN:
A significant area of lowland heathland in a mosaic with scrub and secondary woodland.

ANOTES:
The common is subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Prpoerty Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within the former Woking Urban District). There are numerous tracks, paths and a public bridleway crossing the site, which is relatively heavily-used by the public for walking dogs and horseriding. The main physical impact, however, has resulted from military use and from motorcycle and BMX scrambling, although in recent years, the level of military use may have declined to some extent. There is a small informal car parking area to the SE of the common (5 cars).

SOURCE:
Woking Commons Survey: Penny Anderson Associates, 1987. Woking Borough Council Habitat Monitoring Programme (a report of surveys by Surrey Wildlife Trust), 1996. Woking Borough Council Ecological Site Alert Map, K. stokes, Surrey Wildlife Trust, 1996. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory: Colony Bog and Bagshot Heath SSSI, site ref. SY/SU95/C01, English Nature, 1993. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Not visited.

GNOTES:
No rights. There are two claims to rights of access over this unit including one from the Electricity Board.  

Most of the common lies within the Colony Bog and Bagshot Heath SSSI, itself a part of the Thames Basin Heaths pSPA. 

Note problem of fly-tipping around margins of the common.


GEN:
A mosaic of habitats that include lowland heathland, secondary broadleaved woodland and amenity grassland.

OWNERS:
Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remaining part of unit is subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
The various parts of the common adjoin roads that include the A322 and a variety of minor ones. Most parts of the common are well-served by public rights of way (i.e. public footpaths and bridleways) and there appears to be {\it de facto} access. 

Bisley Green is managed for formal recreation and is closely mown. Activities include cricket and football, and possibly also use by an adjacent school. A wire mesh fence has been erected along one side to prevent balls from finding their way onto the main road. There is also a small fenced 5-a-side football pitch. There are signs against allowing dogs to foul in this area and bins for the disposal of dog waste have been provided.  

N.B. part of the common lies within a former Urban District and is therefore subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925.

SOURCE:
Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory: Colony Bog and Bagshot Heath SSSI, site ref. SY/SU95/C01, English Nature, 1993. Woking Borough Ecological Site Alert Map, K. Stokes, Surrey Wildlife Trust, 1996. Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Surrey Heath district): Miles Green, Recorder no. 4526, 1995 (general description). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
There are a total of three rights entries registered as follows: pasture for horses, cows, goats and sheep (2); 4 "beasts" (1). There are also rights of estover (3); turbary (3); piscary (3) and pannage (3). One right of pannage is unquantified. The Electricity Board claim easements in respect of access to cables and other equipment. Contiguous with CLs 26 and 299.  

Part lies within the Colony Bog and Bagshot Heath SSSI, itself a part of the Thames Basin Heaths pSPA. 

Note tipping of garden rubbish in various localities.


GEN:
An area of lowland heathland habitat fringed with secondary woodland.

OWNERS:
Part owned by Surrey County Council. Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remaining area subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
The common is sub-divided into several distinct parcels by a number of roads crossing the site. These include the A322. There are a number of public bridleways public and other footpaths crossing the common, which appears to enjoy {\it de facto} access by the public. Levels of recreational use appear moderate-high, with the locality popular in particular with local dog-walkers. There is a small car park leading off from the western edge of the A322, but this appears little-used nowadays and is screened by a band of dense scrub. This locality has acted as a magnet for the dumping of rubbish.

SOURCE:
Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory: Bisley Common (Knaphill), site ref. SY/SU95/B02, English Nature, 1993. Surrey Wildlife Project (Surrey Heath and Woking districts): Bisley Common, Recorder nos. 300/301. Penny Anderson Associates: Woking Commons Survey, 1987. Woking Borough Ecological Site Alert Map, K. Stokes, Surrey Wildlife Trust, 1996. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
There are two final rights entries registered as follows: pasture for horses and cattle (2); estovers (2); turbary (1). One right relates to part of the unit only. Two claims of a right of access to properties, one by virtue of a Deed of Grant by Surrey County Council. Easement claimed by the Electricity Board in respect of cables.
Contiguous with CL 30. 

Most scheduled as SNCI. Note tipping of rubbish around car park.


GEN:
A relatively small common largely comprising secondary broadleaved woodland. Several wet depressions with swamp and remnant open water habitat. Small areas of mown grassland.

OWNERS:
One entry detailing three private individuals as joint owners of part of the unit. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to a minor, metalled road. The site is subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 - i.e. lies in the former Woking Urban District.  There is at least one public footpath and numerous other well-used paths crossing the site. In addition, there are also sand/gravel tracks which receive vehicular use.

SOURCE:
Penny Anderson Associates: Woking Commons Survey, 1987. Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Woking district): Littlewick Common, Recorder no. 341, 1996 (general description). Not visited.

GNOTES:
No rights.  There are two claims of rights of access including one by the Electricity Board.

The whole site has been selected as SNCI.

Some of the gardens associated with the northern block of houses appear to have encroached onto the common - these have been planted with conifers and ornamental shrubs. Considerable quantities of rubbish have been dumped around the margins and along tracks. Localised car parking on some grass verges resulting in areas of bare ground.


GEN:
A small stand of secondary broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed to the west by a track, which is also a public footpath. A second public footapth branches north-eastwards from this, to the A3046. The whole site is subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within the former Woking Urban District). The tracks and paths are used as a pedestrian thoroughfare and also appear to be used by horseriders (despite the fact that they appear to be public footpaths only). Otherwise, the site appears little-used by the public.

SOURCE:
Penny Anderson Associates: Woking Commons Survey, 1987. Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Surrey Heath and Woking districts): Coxhill Green, Recorder no. 234/1 (general description). Not visited.

GNOTES:
No rights. One claim of access to equipment by the Electricity Board. Contiguous with CL 318. Note planting of ornamental shrubs on bank.


GEN:
A small area at the periphery of Horsell Common, largely comprising a heavily-used area of amenity grassland.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to the A3046 near the centre of Woking. Subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within the former Woking Urban District). The common comprises a heavily-used formal recreation area - football, cricket etc. A small shower/toilet block has been constructed to one edge of the common and there is also a fenced childrens play area. Around the edges are seats/litter and dog refuse bins.

SOURCE:
Penny Anderson Associates: Woking Commons Survey, Horsell Common, 1987. Brief site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. The Electricity Board claim access in order to maintain cables on this unit. Contiguous with CL 100. Note dumping of garden rubbish on common. Small building.


GEN:
A small parcel of common land in Woking. Central mosaic of remnant heath, acidic grassland, scrub, trees and bracken surrounded by fringe of secondary broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
The common lies in Woking and is surrounded by minor roads/housing etc. Two public footpaths cross the common. There is a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within the former Woking Urban District).

The site has considerable public use. It is used as a thoroughfare between adjoining roads, by dog walkers and by playing children.

SOURCE:
Penny Anderson Associates: Woking Commons Survey, 1987. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, English Nature, 1993. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Not visited.

GNOTES:
No rights. There are two claims to rights of access over this unit including one by the Electricity Board. Note dumping of garden rubbish.


GEN:
Two linear sections of common land adjacent to the Basingstoke Canal at Woking. Habitats include amenity grassland, scrub and scattered trees.

ANOTES:
Lies adjacent to the Basingstoke Canal, the A320 and other minor roads close to the centre of Woking. Subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within the former Woking Urban District). 

The common receives heavy recreational use, in particular the canal towing path and also the eastern section. The latter area is used for a wide range of informal recreation, such as cricket games by the local children. There is also a fenced childrens play area here, plus a series of skateboard slides. Signs erected about dog-fouling, with bins provided for the disposal of dog waste.

GNOTES:
No rights. There are two claims of access over this unit, including one by the Electricity Board.


GEN:
Three small parcels of common land in Woking. Main habitats are secondary broadleaved woodland and amenity grassland.

ANOTES:
All parts of the common lie adjacent to metalled, minor roads. The site has a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within the former Woking Urban District). The site is more generally used as a thorougfare by the local people, rather than for recreational purposes. However, the site is probably visited by dog-walkers. However, note the presence of a small, fenced childrens playground.

GNOTES:
No rights. One claim of access over unit by the Electricity Board. Measured area less than registered area. Note part of common used for car parking.


GEN:
An area of former open heathland now largely comprising secondary broadleaved woodland, but with some remnant wet heath/marshy grassland remaining.

ANOTES:
The common is subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within the former Woking Urban District). The site is crossed by two public footpaths. The north-eastern edge adjoins a lane and the north-western edge follows the Basingstoke Canal.

Lying adjacent to a residential area, the common would appear to have high levels of recreational use and includes a cricket pitch and a football pitch. However, in the past, one of the registered rightholders has taken action to try and discourage public access onto part of the site (see management section).

SOURCE:
Penny Anderson Asscociates: Woking Commons Survey, 1987. Woking Borough Ecological Site Alert Map, K. Stokes, Surrey Wildife Trust, 1996 (Recorder no's 412/2614). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Not visited.

GNOTES:
One final right entry. This specifies pasture for domestic animals, (unspecified and unquantified). Also estovers, turbary and clay for walling. Estovers includes: bracken, pea and beansticks, kindling wood, dead birch trees and roof timbers (trunk diameter : 9"). Also registered is a right to stack cord wood. Right was disputed and modified. This entry is cross-referenced to CL 53. 

There is one claim of access over this unit by the Electricity Board. Consent was given under the Law of Property Act 1925 (3.12.75.) for the building of a Scout Headquarters.   

Most of the site is SNCI.


GEN:
Several parcels of land in the village of Gosden, mainly managed as a formal area of amenity grassland.

OWNERS:
Two private owners relating to two parts of this unit. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
There is {\it de facto} access onto the whole site. The main area is managed as a cricket pitch. Seats provided around the edges and a small pavilion has also been provided. Signs prohibit dogs from this area. A number of planted ornamental trees. Grassland elsewhere is cut by adjacent householders. Overall 'village green' appearance. To the west of Horsham Road (1) lies a lay-by and adjacent bus shelter.

GNOTES:
No rights. There are two claims to rights of access over this unit including one from the Electricity Board. There is one easement allowing mains services to a property. Consent given under the Commons Act, 1899, to the construction of a sports pavilion and car park (15/03/76). The common is "Subject to a Scheme for the Regulation of Commons in the Parish of Shalford", under the Commons Act, 1899. Note parking of cars on the grass of the common to the extreme north.

Contiguous with CL 290. Measured area less than registered area.


GEN:
Two small blocks of common land in the southern suburbs of Farnham. The larger block mainly comprises coniferous woodland, while the smaller is broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
The common is subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within the former Farnham Urban District). Both portions lie alongisde minor roads, adjacent to residential areas. There is open public access to both portions (dog walking etc). The smaller portion is a block of broadleaved woodland where children frequently congregate. This has resulted in a large area of bare ground with general litter/rubbish under the canopy. The larger portion has frequent paths around it.

GNOTES:
No rights.  Note dumping of garden rubbish.


GEN:
A small linear common adjacent to the hamlet of Dockenfield. Various habitats include broadleaved woodland, neutral grassland, scrub and a small pond.

OWNERS:
Parts registered under the Land Registration Acts, 1925 and 1936. Remainder unclaimed.

ANOTES:
The common appears to run along an old lane, which is also designated as a public bridleway. The eastern and western ends are metalled, although there is no vehicular access along the central section. There is {\it de facto} access to the site, which appears to be popular with local people (dog walking, horse-riding etc.). A single bench seat has been provided. A small portion of the common appears to lie within the boundary of a private garden. Note parking of cars on the common adjacent to properties lying to the eastern end.  

The small outlying western portion has a section of mown grassland, with a large ornamental ash tree, plus a nearby seat. Wooden posts have been erected here along the edge of the road to prevent vehicles being driven onto this area.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry. This allows: pasture for horses and goats; estovers (bracken and firewood - 1) and pannage (1). There are three claims to rights of access over this unit.


GEN:
An area including former grassland, now dominated by bracken, scrub and broadleaved trees, plus areas of abandoned coppice-with-standards. Includes two ponds and a section of the Wey and Arun Canal.

ANOTES:
The common is effectively divided into two portions by Run Common Road, which runs east-west across the middle of the site. Several public footpaths run along the common, mainly parallel with, and including the towing path of the Wey and Arun Canal, which bisects the common in a NW-SE direction. These paths and several others appear fairly well-used by local people (dog-walking etc.). There are several small pull-ins along Run Common Road. One area of the common is regularly mown.

A further feature to cut across the western part of the common is the disused railway line, now forming a public bridleway which lies on the route of the "Downs Link" and the "Wey South Path". This separates-off several minor parcels of land included within the registration - no apparent amenity value on these areas.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Waverley district): Run Common, Recorder no. 3235, 1995 (general description). Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs, 1986/88). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry which allows estovers, turbary and piscary. There are two claims to rights of access over this unit. Contiguous with CLs 176 and 82. Measured area less than registered area.


GEN:
A common in an urban setting largely comprising amenity grassland with roadside avenues of ornamental broadleaved trees. Small block of broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
The various elements of the common lie to the western side of Cranleigh alongside various roads which include the B2128 and the B2130. There are two public footpaths crossing the site, which has {\it de facto} access by the general public. Much of the common has the appearance of a village green, with attractive roadside avenues of mature broadleaved trees. At the eastern tip there are ornamental gardens, a war memorial, a drinking fountain, seats and litter bins, plus a bus shelter.

One portion of the common is used as a cricket pitch. There are seats provided along the edges for spectators and in the south-eastern corner of the triangle is situated a small pavilion and public toilet block with an adjacent car parking area.       

To the west of the common lies an area of woodland. This and the adjacent grassland area are frequently used by dog walkers, with well-trodden paths evident. The wooded area also appears to be popular with local children.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Waverley district): Windmill Ground Wood, Recorder no. 4114, 1995 (general description). Field survey.

GNOTES:
No rights. There are two claims to rights of access over this unit including one from the Gas Board. Contiguous with CL 181.


GEN:
A small common in Cranleigh at the junction of the B2127 with various minor roads. Habitats mainly comprise metalled roads and amenity grassland, plus an area of secondary broadleaved woodland.

OWNERS:
Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remainder of land subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
There is {\it de facto} access to the whole of this small site, which lies within the town of Cranleigh, at the junction of the B2127 and various minor roads. Much of the site is mown regularly for amenity purposes, with a bus shelter sited at one point. Despite free access, the site as such does not have any recreational potential.

During the site visit, a local resident was noted crossing the road to the north of the common to dump garden rubbish onto the verge.

GNOTES:
No rights. Note dumping of garden rubbish. Measured area less than registered area.


GEN:
A series of roadside verges at Ewhurst Green, mainly comprising species-poor neutral grassland. Smaller area used as cricket pitch. Small overgrown pond.

ANOTES:
A minor road runs along the length of the common. {\it de facto} access to the whole site. Area used as a cricket pitch, this part being fencd from the rest of the site. Sign provided here about dog fouling. Several well-used paths crossing various parts of the common (dog walkers and horseriders etc.).

GNOTES:
No rights. There is one claim to a right of access over this unit by the Electricity Board. Contiguous with CL 132.


GEN:
A linear common comprising a series of roadside verges in the vicinity of the hamlet of Ellen's Green.

OWNERS:
Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remainder subject to the protection of the local authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act, 1965.

ANOTES:
The common comprises a series of verges which run along a number of roads, including the B2128. As such, overall recreational use is slight. In the vicinity of Ellen's Green is one small area mown for amenity use. This has a single ornamental tree with a seat provided beneath it, rather with the appearance of a small village green. There is a noticeboard here for the Ewhurst Parish Council.

Immediately noth of here lies a small block of woodland on the eastern side of the B2128. There is a well-used path running through here (dog-walking etc.).

The northernmost sections of the common have further small areas of amenity grassland, mown by adjacent householders.


GEN:
An area of secondary broadleaved woodland grading into a more open mosaic of dense bracken, scattered scrub, broadleaved trees and semi-improved grassland.

ANOTES:
The common comprises several parcels of land, the majority of which lie adjacent to the busy A217 in the southern suburbs of Banstead. A number of public bridleways and public footpaths cross the common, which is heavily used by the local population - dog walking etc. Seats provided adjacent to the main pond, which appears to be a particularly well-used area of the common.

A small portion of the common lies some way to the south, adjacent to the Banstead Golf Course and does not appear to have any recreational use.

The site is subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 - i.e. lies within the former Banstead Urban District.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Reigate and Banstead district): Burgh Heath, Recorder no. 8, 1994; Garden Farm Woods, Recorder no. 2355, 1995 (general descriptions). Surrey Phase 1 survey  (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. There are two claims of access, including one from the Electricity Board. Contiguous with CL 109. 

Part coincident with SNCI ("Burgh Heath").


OWNERS:
Part owned by Reigate and Banstead Borough Council.


GEN:
A small common mainly supporting broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
The common lies alongside the B2031 and another minor road. The site is crossed by several public footpaths and is subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (ie. lies within the former Banstead Urban District).

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Reigate and Banstead district): Alderstead Heath, Recorder no. 2129, 1994 (general description). Not visited.


GEN:
A complex of former grazing verges. Supports a variety of semi-improved neutral and acidic grasslands.

OWNERS:
The Warden and Scholars of Merton College,  University of Oxford.

ANOTES:
The common runs along either side of a minor road leading northwards from the outskirts of Warlingham. A second minor road joins the common and forms a junction with the first road. There appears to be {\it de facto} access to the entire common, which has something of the appearance of a large village green. On the larger, south-eastern portion, a way-marked permissive horse ride and a number of other paths run along the common, parallel with the road. There are a number of well-used paths elsewhere, generally running along the length of the common. Occasional seats are provided. The site appears to be used informally, especially for dog-walking.

Further northwards, there are areas of formally mown lawn in front of properties adjoining the western edge of the common. Some of these areas are surrounded by white-painted posts and metal chains.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Tandridge district): Great Farleigh Green, Recorder no. 352/2, 1996 (general description). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. There are two claims of access including one from the Electricity Board. Most of the common is SNCI.


GEN:
An area of formerly grazed common land, now supporting a mix of rank neutral grassland and  scrub, progressing locally to secondary woodland.

OWNERS:
The Warden and Scholars of Merton College  University of Oxford.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor, metalled, unfenced road. A small car park has been created next to this by the Tandridge District Council (hardcore surface). A litter bin has been provided here. A public footpath and a bridleway cross the common. Levels of use by the general public appear generally light. However, the site appears to be very popular with local horse riders, with a network of tracks/rides across the common. A sign on the common (Tandridge DC) requests riders to keep to bridle paths and prohibits the schooling of horses.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Tandridge district): Little Farleigh Green, Recorder no. 407/1, 1996 (general description). Site visit.


GEN:
A block of broadleaved woodland lying on the eastern outskirts of Warlingham.

ANOTES:
The common lies alongside a minor, metalled road. There appears to be {\it de facto} access to the whole common. There is one public bridleway running around the eastern edge with a network of other paths leading around other parts of the common. These routes are well-used by local people for walking (eg. dogs), plus horseriding and also cycling on the bridleway. Some sections of the bridleway have been recently surfaced with clinker.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Tandridge district): Mill Common, Recorder no. 3464, 1996 (general description). Site visit.


GEN:
A small, but complex common in the Hamlet of Chelsham, with a diverse mix of habitats which include semi-improved acidic and neutral grasslands, scrub and broadleaved trees, broadleaved woodland and a small pond.

ANOTES:
Several minor roads cross the common. A number of properties adjoin the site and there is a public house situated within one of the plots of land within the common which have been excluded from the registration. There is {\it de-facto} access to the whole common. Several well-used paths are present, one of which appears to be a concessionary bridlepath, being marked by route posts. A pair of bench seats lie next to the small pond. The common appears to be popular with local people for walking their dogs.

GNOTES:
No rights. There are 5 claims to a right of access over this unit including one from the Electricity Board. Contiguous with CLs 205 and 482. Measured area greater than registered area.


GEN:
An area which appears to have been used partially as landfill, now colonised with a mixture of neutral grassland, ruderal and scrub species. Some areas of enclosed permanent grassland to the south of the B269.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner, part by the Worms Heath Gravel Company and part registered under the Land Registration Acts, 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by the B269 and a second, minor road. There is no public access to some sections of the common, namely that to the south of the B269 and also two blocks of broadleaved woodland to the west. The Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 map shows several public footpaths crossing other parts of the common, one of which is classified as a "Byway open to all traffic". However, this source appears to pre-date the use of the site for tipping, which seems to have re-aligned or even removed some of these routes. At the time of the present survey, a path runs along the entire eastern edge of the common; this appears to be most frequently-used along its northern section (dog-walkers, horseriders, cyclists). A public footpath is signposted across the tipped-on area (also appearing on the O.S. map), but appears seldom-used.

GNOTES:
No rights. There is one easement claimed by the Electricity Board in respect of underground cables. Note dumping of rubbish in lay-bys and burnt-out car.  Part of common appears to lie within a private garden. Various internal fencing present. Part used as landfill in past.


GEN:
A small length of roadside verge (B269). Habitats comprise scrubby broadleaved woodland, dense scrub/trees, plus tall neutral grassland/ruderals.

ANOTES:
No public access or recreational use/value, apart from metalled footpath along the edge of the road.

GNOTES:
No rights.  One easement claimed by the Electricity Board in respect of underground cables. The Lord of the Manor claims: "easements, profits a prendre, franchises, rights to Lordship, wayleaves and licences".


GEN:
A small common with secondary broadleaved woodland, situated in the extreme north-eastern portion of the county.

ANOTES:
Two sides of the common lie next to minor roads at the edge of the hamlet of Chelsham. A path runs along the eastern edge of the common - this has been badly churned-up from use by horses. The remainder of the common appears to have no, or little recreational use.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Tandridge district): Holt Wood and Bull Green, Recorder no. 3422, 1996 (general description). Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CLs 203 and 482.


GEN:
A small common lying in the extreme north-eastern part of Surrey. Habitats are mainly amenity grassland and planted broadleaved trees.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by two minor roads at the edge of Tatsfield, an area of satellite housing just outside Biggin Hill. There is {\it de-facto} access onto the whole common which, as the sites's name applies, has the appearance of a village green, with mown grassland and planted ornamental trees. A small pond has a seat provided, together with a bus shelter, litter and dog refuse bins. 

An area along the extreme north-western edge of the common comprises a bare ground track which is used as a car park (approx. 15 vehicles). A sign on one part of the common has been erected by Tandridge District Council and prohibits cars, horses, cycling and motor cycles. The southernmost section is used extensively for dog-walking (i.e. fouling).

GNOTES:
One rights entry which specifies pasture for ducks. One claim to a right of way across the common.  Measured area greater than registered area.


GEN:
A series of broad verges in the village of Tatsfield. Part is formally managed with amenity grassland and planted broadleaved trees. Most of what remains is a steep slope with an area of rather scrubby broadleaved woodland.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner. Remaining two sections registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The various portions of the common lie alongside minor roads within the village of Tatsfield. There is {\it de-facto} access to almost all of the common, with several sections comprising mown amenity grassland with planted ornamental trees. Occasional seat/litter bin noted. An area of broadleaved woodland has numerous paths through it, which are well used (also by horseriders).  Various other parts of the common appear to be used as horse-riding routes to avoid the roads. A small section to the north appears to lie within the boundary of a private garden.

GNOTES:
No rights. Note tipping of garden rubbish. Measured area greater than registered area.


GEN:
Forms what is now effectively a village green within the spreading settlement of Hurst Green. Amenity grassland and scattered ornamental trees. Small overgrown area of scrub/coarse grassland etc.

ANOTES:
The common lies within the settlement of Hurst Green, with the unit being sub-divided into several parcels of land by an extensive series of roads that cross the site. There is also one public footpath. There is {\it de facto} access to the whole site, which represents an important local area of open space. Occasional seats and litter bins provided. Used extensively by the local residents - dog walking etc. Along the narrow section to the south are a number of designated, metalled car parking bays in front of houses.

GNOTES:
No rights. There are four claims of access over this unit and one easement to lay and maintain all public services. Registration modified to exclude 0.05 ha. when consent given for road improvement scheme. Note 'encroachments' - dumping of garden waste, use as station car park and as designated car parking bays.


GEN:
An area managed for amenity purposes, largely comprising mown grassland and scattered broadleaved trees.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by several metalled roads, the site effectively forming a series of broad road verges. There is {\it de facto} access by the public onto the common, which is effectively maintained as a village green. Activities include dog-walking and playing children. Wooden bus shelter, seat and litter bin provided. Bare ground car parking area in front of houses.

GNOTES:
No rights. There are two claims of rights of access over this unit.


GEN:
An area largely comprising broadleaved woodland of various types.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to and is crossed by a minor, metalled road. There is also a public footpath and a variety of other paths/tracks crossing the site, which appears to enjoy {\it de facto} access by the public (dog-walking etc.).

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Tandridge district): Great Earls Wood, Little Earls Wood and Merle Common, Recorder no. 359/4, 1996 (general description). Surrey Inventory of Ancient Woodland, NCC, 1988. Field survey.

GNOTES:
No rights. Note dumping of rubbish (mainly garden) on the common at roadside edges. Most of site is SNCI.


GEN:
As the name suggests, this common is situated in the village of Godstone and has the appearance of a formally managed village green. Comprises amenity grassland with roadside avenues of ornamental broadleaved trees. Small pond used extensively by semi-domesticated ducks.

OWNERS:
Godstone Parish Council as directed by the Commons Commissioner.

ANOTES:
There is {\it de facto} access to this common which forms a focal point to the village of Godstone. Adjoined by the A25 and the B2236. Crossed by two public footpaths. The area is maintained as open public space. 

On the day of the site visit, preparations were being made for the August Bank Holiday Fair, to take place later that day. This appears to involve extensive use of the entire common and, at the time, a number of exhibitors/participants were setting-up (vehicles/caravans/stalls etc.), the area being marked-out with a series of ropes and metal spikes. Ordinarily, part of the common is used as a cricket pitch. In addition, there is also a permanent small children's play area. 

Seats, litter bins and dog fouling bins provided around the edges. In the south-eastern corner, close to the pond, are two small metalled car parking areas. Despite the provision of dog litter bins, considerable fouling was noted around the edges of the common. Even on the day of the Fair, at a very busy time, a member of the public was observed on the other side of the common, to allow his dog to foul and then just walk-off and leave it!

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Project (P. Abbott, pers. comm.) Field survey.


GEN:
The common mainly comprises secondary broadleaved woodland. Smaller areas of other habitats present.

OWNERS:
Part owned by Godstone Parish Council as directed by the Commons Commissioner. Remainder of unit registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to the B2236 and a minor road. The common is also crossed by a minor road, two public footpaths and a variety of other well-used footpaths. To the north, several houses lie within a small plot of land which has been excluded from the registration. Adjacent to here is a small portion of the common which is used as gardens etc. to these properties. A short track leads to an area beyond the houses which is used as a car park.

GNOTES:
No rights. Note tipping of rubbish adjacent to one of the roads. Various encroachments/gardening of the common etc. in the vicinity of the houses.


GEN:
An area comprising a predominantly grazed neutral grassland sward. Other habitats include amenity grassland, scattered scrub and ruderal vegetation.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by an unfenced, minor road and lies adjacent to the "Mercers Country Park". An unmetalled track leads to cottages at Mercers Farm in the north-east, while further tracks cross the common in the south-eastern corner and provide access to other properties, including a public house (the "Inn on the Pond"). 

There are two public footpaths crossing the common, one of these being extensively used by vehicles crossing the site (this effectively now forming a track) to reach properties situated in the south-western corner (there being no formal road access to these). The site includes an area of amenity grassland constituting a cricket ground, with a small pavilion. There appears to be {\it de facto} access over the whole site, with extensive use by local people for walking dogs etc. which has given rise to a network of other paths across various parts of the common resulting from these activities.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Tandridge district): "Holmthorpe Sandpits Complex", Recorder no. 80004. Field survey.

GNOTES:
There is a single right of pasture for dairy cows. This relates to part of the unit only (e.g. excludes the cricket ground). There is one claim to a right of access. Note that motor vehicles are being driven across the common along the route of a public footpath. 

Contiguous with CL 525. Lies within "Holmthorpe Sandpits Complex" SNCI.


GEN:
Contains a significant area of "ancient" semi-natural broadleaved woodland plus a variety of neutral grassland swards.

ANOTES:
The common lies alongside minor, metalled roads at the village of Outwood. Crossing the site are a variety of tracks and paths (including a public bridleway and two public footpaths). There is also a small public car park situated on the common, with a sign provided here relating to the National Trust Harewoods Estate, of which the common forms a part. Being a National Trust site, there appears to be open public access, with paths on the main part of the common being used for dog-walking etc. There is also some use by horseriders and cyclists. 

Situated within an excluded plot of land to the east of the common, lies an old, privately-owned windmill and this probably attracts visitors to the site.

The almost separate, western part of the common has a path running parallel with the road, created through use for horseriding.

SOURCE:
Surrey Ancient Woodland Inventory, Nature Conservancy Council, 1988. National Trust - draft copy of 1997 Biological Survey Report. Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Tandridge District): Outwood Common, Recorder no. 3417.1). Field survey.

GNOTES:
There is a single right registered. This allows pasture for horses and sheep and is qualified: "for a period not exceeding 2 hours on any day (the horses to be tethered or held in hand) over the triangular piece of land on which the Old Mill is situated but not over the verges adjoining the roadway." 

Contiguous with CL 259A.  Consent given under Section 23 the National Trust Act 1971 for construction of car park and extension to cricket pavillion. 

Most is coincident with the "Outwood Common" SNCI.


GEN:
Situated in Reigate. Habitats include amenity grassland with scattered broadleaved trees, semi-natural broadleaved woodland, plus a variety of neutral grassland communities.

ANOTES:
The several parts of the common are situated alongside various roads including the A242. There is {\it de facto} access to the whole common, which forms an important area of urban open space. The main part of the site is open, mown amenity grassland, with scattered broadleaved trees - with the appearance of an urban park. Occasional seats provided. Numerous paths through the larger wooded area and adjacent grassland.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Reigate and Banstead District): Wray Common, Recorder no. 2012, 1994 (general description). Field survey.

GNOTES:
No rights. There are two claims to rights of way to properties.


GEN:
A fairly large common to the south of Reigate/Redhill. Part managed as a golf course. Other habitats include secondary broadleaved woodland, semi-improved neutral grassland, plus two large dammed ponds and two smaller ponds.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the Reigate Corporation. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts, 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The various parts of the common lie alongside a number of roads which include the A23, the A2044 and a variety of minor roads. There are a large number of paths crossing the site, which appears to have {\it de facto} access to most of its area. 

The larger portion is managed as a golf course. Within this area are two large dammed ponds (3, 4). One is popular for fishing, while the other is used for rowing boats. There are two car parks adjacent to the A2044. One of these lies on the common and has a small cafe provided, this being very popular with local residents and some motorists/lorry drivers. There are well-used paths from here around the two ponds and the adjacent grassland is popular on fine days for sunbathing/picnicking etc.

An adjacent parcel of land to the east has a fenced childrens' play area.

One part of the common forms the football pitch of Redhill FC (9). There is an adjacent car park, part of which is used as a recycling centre. There has been rubbish dumped at the edge of this.

To the far SE of the common lies a now defunct football pitch (10), with the old goal posts now rusting. However, children still play on this area.

The site as a whole is clearly a recreational facility of major importance for Reigate and Redhill.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Reigate and Banstead District): Earlswood and Redhill Common, Recorder no. 5, 1994; Three Arch Road, Recorder no. 3113, 1995; Horley Road Recreation Ground, Recorder no. 2409 (general descriptions). Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. There are two claims to a right of access to properties and one drainage easement. The Electricity Board claim a grant of right in perpetuity to maintain cables. Consent given to Reigate and District Borough Council for the construction of a footpath (19.12.77) and also the erection of playground equipment (29.11.78) - under Section 194 of the Law of Property Act, 1925.

Contiguous with CLs 41, 490, 491.  Most of the common coincides with designated SNCI (i.e. "Earlswood and Redhill Common" and "Three Arch Road". None of the site known as "Horley Road Recreation Ground" was selected as SNCI).  

Note some dumping of rubbish/grass clippings.


GEN:
A diverse selection of habitats to the south of Redhill. Includes diverse/unimproved neutral grassland with some areas of scrub, plus areas of amenity grassland and small blocks of secondary broadleaved woodland.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the Reigate Corporation. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The various parts of the common lie alongside either the A23 or the A2044. There appears to be {\it de facto} access onto the whole site. Significant areas are managed as mown amenity grassland. Specific features include a cricket pitch (with pavilion), small childerns play area and a set of goal posts. Avenues of tall broadleaved trees alongside some of the main roads are of important landscape value. There is a small area of bare ground adjacent to the A2044 used as a car park for the cricket club. 

Less formally-managed areas have several paths crossing them, including a public footpath (to the SW). These routes appear to be used by local people (dog walking etc.).

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Reigate and Banstead District): Petridgewood Common, Recorder no. 12/1, 1994 (general description). Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Easement claimed for access road and a soil drain. Most of site is SNCI.


GEN:
Roadside verges along the A217 south of Reigate. Mostly semi-improved grassland.

ANOTES:
The common comprises verges to the A217. The two northern portions have metalled pavements on either side of the road. These areas may be used to a small extent by local dog-walkers. The southern portion appears to have no potential recreational use.


GEN:
A small common in the hamlet of Brockham which has the appearance of a village green, with neatly mown lawns, various ornamental trees plus an attractive covered drinking fountain.

ANOTES:
The common is divided into several small parcels by the roads which cross it. There is {\it de facto} access to the whole site, which has the appaerance of a village green. Subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within the former Dorking Urban District).    

Occasional seats, litter bins and dog bins present. There are heavy granite "setts" protruding along the edges of the roads, which have been very effective at stopping vehicles being driven across the common. An old covered drinking fountain is an extremely attractive structure, which was restored in 1951 by the "Brockham Village Green Society". There are several metalled footpaths across parts of the common.

GNOTES:
No rights.  Measured area less than registered area (and also less than 1.0ha survey threshold, but not realised at the time of fieldwork or the writing of this report!).


GEN:
A small common in Dorking, managed as amenity grassland with very occasional ornamental broadleaved trees.

ANOTES:
The common is sub-divided into a number of different plots by the various roads which cross the area. The site forms an important area of open space in the town and is subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Porperty Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within the former Dorking Urban District). In the north-western corner, opposite some flats, there are a series of washing-line posts set out on the common for use by residents.  Also provided are seats, litter and dog refuse bins.


OWNERS:
One entry detailing four private owners as owners of part of this  unit. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.


GEN:
A series of roadside verges in the hamlet of Ockley, comprising a mixture of neutral grassland communities plus a small area of broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
Lies adjacent ot the A29 and the B2126. There is {\it de-facto} access to most of the common by the public. The southernmost portions in particular are well-used. The small southern block of broadleaved woodland has numerous paths round it. The adjacent green, although not part of the common, encourages general public use of the southern part of the common. The areas shown as amenity grassland appear to have frequent public use (dog walking etc.), with several drives crossing this area to adjacent proporties. An old covered well is also situated on this part of the common.

The neutral grassland portions to the north are perhaps less extensively used (i.e. prior to cutting, the grassland did not appear extensively trampled), but there appears to be a well-used path running along the rear of the area of grassland immediately to the south of the B2126.

GNOTES:
No rights. The Electricity Board claim a right of access in respect of cables. Lies partially within the Surrey Hills AONB.


OWNERS:
The Bletchingly and Hethersham Estate Company. Representatives are  R.H. and R.W. Clutton, 92 High Street, East Grindstead, Sussex.

GNOTES:
One rights entry. Pasture for cattle. Contiguous with Cl 534.  Not surveyed - area less than threshold size of 1.0 ha.


GEN:
A relatively small common lying near to the hamlet of Newchapel, mainly comprising broadleaved woodland.

OWNERS:
Most of land owned by Horne Parish Council.  Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by the A22 trunk road and also the B2028 (the roads themselves excluded from the registration). There are no rights of way apparent across other parts of the common. Apart from pedestrian access along the main roads, there appears to be no public access onto the common.


GEN:
A relatively small common lying near to the hamlet of Newchapel, mainly comprising broadleaved woodland, with some planted conifers. Smaller areas of other habitats.

ANOTES:
All three components of the common lie alongside the B2028, while two also adjoin a minor road. The largest parcel of land has a metalled drive running along its western edge, which is also a public footpath. There is a network of paths/permissive horse rides across the eastern side of this compartment, with a sign near to the B2028 which welcomes visitors to the common (access agreement to these woodlands with the Forestry Authority, who are supporting the management of this part of the common). These routes appear to be used for organised horse-riding events. 

Similarly, there is a well-used path/horse-ride running westwards, parallel with the B2028 along the middle portion of the common - presumably used to avoid the road. This route crosses to the southern side of the road and continues along the westernmost portion of the common, where it joins into a muddy, churned-up track.      

The largest section (ie. Frogit Heath

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Tandridge district): Frogit Heath, Recorder no. 406/1, 1996 (general description). Site visit.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry which allows pasture for cattle, sheep, horses and poultry (specified as "herbage"). There are three claims to rights of access over this unit. 

Measured area less than registered area.


GEN:
Two parcels of land near Shepperton comprising mown grassland of little or no conservation value. A stream crossing part of the site introduces some botanical interest.

OWNERS:
Registered under the Land Registration Acts, 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The two parcels of the common lie adjacent to roads (either the A244 or the B375). A public footpath crosses the larger portion. Lying within a built-up area, there is likely to be {\it de facto} access by the public. Various references to "gardening".

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Spelthorne district): Lower Halliford Common Land, Recorder no. 2335, 1995 (general description). Not visited.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry specified as: pasture for beasts (i.e. cattle or horses).


GEN:
Several parcels of common land at Weybridge supporting secondary broadleaved woodland over an area of former heath.

OWNERS:
Walton and Weybridge Urban District Council.

ANOTES:
The common lies in Weybridge and is sub-divided into several compartments by roads that cut across the site. These include the B372 and the B373. Lying in close proximity to an urban area, there is likely to be {\it de facto} access by the public onto the common, which probably forms an important area of open space for this part of Weybridge.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Elmbridge district): The Heath, Recorder no. 4002, 1995 (general description). Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Not visited.

GNOTES:
No rights. One easement claimed by the Electricity Board in respect of cables and equipment. 

Most of the common is SNCI.


GEN:
A small common at the centre of Chiddingfold, with the character of a village green. Main habitat is mown amenity grassland. Includes a small pond and various ornamental broadleaved trees.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the Waverley District Council. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a variety of roads, including the A283. There is {\it de facto} access to the whole common, which is maintained in the manner of a village green. Occasional seats/litter bins provided.

GNOTES:
No rights. Lies within Surrey Hills AONB.  Measured area greater than registered area.


OWNERS:
Three parts owned by three private owners. Part registered under the  Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remainder of the land subject to the protection of the Local Authority under section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

GNOTES:
No rights.  Part lies within Surrey Hills AONB. This site not included as all individual component parts less than a hectare in size.


GEN:
A series of verges alongside a minor road to the east of Chiddingfold. Most of site comprises semi-natural broadleaved woodland. Notable oak pollard along boundary.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner. Part registered under the Land  Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remainder of the land subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
The common lies along both sides of a minor road. The site is crossed by one public footpath. There are two small areas next to adjacent properties, of mown grassland and planted with trees. The remainder of the common appears to be unused by the public.  A sign has been erected by Waverley District Council, showing byelaws in place on the common.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Waverley district): Ryestreet Common, Recorder no. 853, 1993; Ryestreet Common, Recorder no. 2003, 1993 (general descriptions). Field survey.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 281A. Measured area greater than registered area. Part of site is SNCI.


OWNERS:
Registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936

GNOTES:
No rights. Lies within Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
A village green-type common largely comprising amenity grassland/scattered ornamental trees. Other habitats include broadleaved woodland and scrub.

ANOTES:
The common is dissected into several roads, which include the B2128. A significant part is mown as amenity grassland plus ornamental trees, giving the appearance of a village green. Part is managed as the village cricket pitch. Occasional seats/litter bins provided. Free access across most of the site, although the wooded strip to the north-west has impenetrable undergrowth and is not visited by the public.

GNOTES:
No rights. There is one claim to a right of access over this unit. Land to the east of the B2128 lies within the Surrey Hills AONB. Measured area less than registered area. Note tipping of grass cuttings etc. on the common.


GEN:
A small common mainly comprising secondary broadleaved woodland. Smaller areas of other habitat include amenity grassland.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner. Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remainder of land subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
There is apparent {\it de facto} access to much of the common, which lies adjacent to and is crossed by the B2128 and various minor roads/tracks. The main block has several tracks crossing it, being well-used by local dog-walkers, horseriders and cyclists. Several areas have been "gardened" by adjacent property owners. There is a small, muddy lay-by next to Stoud Lane, with a sign prohibiting tipping.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Waverley district): Stroud Common, Recorder no. 4054, 1995 (general description). Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. There are two claims of access over this unit. Contiguous with CL 178. Measured area less than registered area. Major part lies within the Surrey Hills AONB (i.e. land to E. of B2128).


GEN:
A significant remnant of lowland dry heath set mainly within coniferous woodland. Smaller areas of mixed and broadleaved secondary woodlands.

OWNERS:
Part owned jointly by two private owners  (application). Remainder owned jointly by several private owners (Commoners Commissioner decision).

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by minor roads to the west. In addition, there is an extensive network of forest rides, tracks, public footpaths, bridleways and other permissive routes crossing the site, which appears to enjoy {\it de facto} access by the public. There are at least two public car parks provided. The one situated at GR TQ 035 457, has an information board and a map showing the various rights of way. The area is popular for activities such as walking (esp. dogs), horseriding and cycling. The area as a whole appears locally important for such "quiet recreation".  Part apparently maintained as a cricket pitch.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/scientific files: Blackheath. Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). English Nature - Bryophyte survey: Blackheath. Nature Conservancy Council Phase 1 survey: Blackheath, R. Banks, 1986. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory - site ref. SY/TQ04/B01 - Blackheath SSSI, English Nature, 1993. Invertebrate Site Register: Blackheath (Grade C), site no. 53. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. A Strategy for Surrey Heathland, NCC/Surrey County Council, 1988. Brief site visit.

GNOTES:
There are a total of 4 rights entries registered as follows: Horses and poultry (1); horses and cattle (3); estovers (4); turbary (4). There is one claim of access over this unit.  

Contiguous with CLs 7, 250, 291, 296 and 435.

Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB and largely within the Blackheath SSSI.


OWNERS:
Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remainder of land subject to the protection of the Local Authority under section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

GNOTES:
No rights. There is one claim of access over this unit. Contiguous with Cls 181 and 218.


GEN:
A section of the dip slope of the North Downs. Habitats include a variety of secondary woodland types and chalk grasslands. Part managed as a golf course.

OWNERS:
Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remainder of unit subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by the A25 and a minor, metalled road. There are also a number of public footpaths, bridleways and various other paths/tracks crossing parts of the common. A significant portion of the site lies within the bounds of a golf course. Routes through the wooded portions are used by walkers, horseriders and cyclists etc. These tend to be way-marked by the County Council. The western part of the common, beyond the golf course, lies adjacent to housing on the outskirts of Guildford. This area appears to have {\it de facto} access by the public and is used for dog-walking etc. There is a small metalled car park situated on this area.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Guildford district): Merrow Down Woodland, Recorder no. 3371, 1995; Dean Woods, Recorder no. 3372 (formerly 89/12), 1996; Newlands Corner to White Lane, Recorder no. 89/10, 1995 (general descriptions). Surrey Phase 2 Chalk Grassland Survey, S. M. Hedley/M. J. Wigginton (NCC/EFU), undated. Surrey Phase 1 Survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Scarce Plants in Britain, Stewart, A., Pearman, D.A. and Preston, C.D., JNCC, 1994. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. One claim to a right of way over unit.
The common is regulated by Part VI of the Guildford Corporation Act, 1967. Lies entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB. Part of site is SNCI ("Merrow Down Woodland", "Newlands Corner to White Lane"). 

Contiguous with CLs 154 and 344. Measured area less than registered area.


GEN:
A small block of sweet chestnut {\it Castanea sativa} plantation, with a felled central portion.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to the A286. A track/public footpath runs along the southern edge. Vehicular use of an earth track onto the common and possible casual public use (close to residential housing).

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 145. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB. Note dumping of concrete rubble.


OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner. Part registered under the Land  Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remainder of land subject to the protection of the Local Authority under section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

GNOTES:
No rights. Part lies within Surrey Hills AONB. Part also coincident with SNCI. This site has not been included as all component parts are less than a hectare in size.


OWNERS:
G. Reed,  Old Cottage, Woking Village, Surrey.


GEN:
A section of largely improved alluvial meadow within the flood plain of the River Wey at Old Woking. Smaller area of unimproved wet grassland. Includes a section of the Broadmead Cut and bounded to north by the R. Wey itself.

OWNERS:
Part of unit registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remainder subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins the A247 along its western edge. A number of public rights of way cross the common, including two public footpaths and one bridleway. These largely follow the margins of the site, although there are some that cross it as well. In general these rights of way are well-used by local people for walking and exercising dogs. Being situated on the edge of a developed area and forming a part of the Wey Valley floodplain, the site represents an extremely valuable area of open space for the local community. Further interest is added by the presence of watercourses along both margins of the site.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Papercourt. A Preliminary Botanical Survey of unimproved neutral and acidic grasslands in Surrey, G.Steven (English Nature), 1990. NCC Phase 1 survey: Newark Priory Marshes and Paper Court, D.J. Wheldon, 1982. River Corridor Survey: River Wey, Old Woking, A.M. Walker, 1989. Site visit.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry specified as pasture for horses, cows and sheep. Grazing limited to between 15th August and 1st January. The Electicity Board claim an easement in respect of cables. Contiguous with CLs 368 and 369. 

Small part lies within the Papercourt SSSI.

Note internal fencing and tipping of garden rubbish etc.


GEN:
A small section of wet unimproved grassland near Papercourt Lock on the River Wey near Old Woking. Includes a section of the Broadmead Cut and a small island between this and the River Wey Navigation.

ANOTES:
There is no public access onto the larger portion. The small island is used as a private recreational facility for picnics and such like and is also used as a storage area for small boats.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Papercourt. A Preliminary Botanical Survey of unimproved neutral and acidic grasslands in Surrey, G.Steven (English Nature), 1990. NCC Phase 1 survey: Newark Priory Marshes and Paper Court, D.J. Wheldon, 1982. Brief site visit.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry specified as pasture for horse, beasts and sheep. Grazing limited from 15th August to 1st January. Right given in livestock numbers allowed per acre. One easement claimed by the Electricity Board in respect of cables. Contiguous with CL 54. Major part lies within the Papercourt SSSI.


GNOTES:
No rights. Measured area less than registered area and also less than the survey threshold of 1.0ha. Lies entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
A site predominantly comprising a range of secondary broadleaved woodland communities. Smaller areas of dense bracken/trees etc., plus small discrete swards of acidic grassland.

OWNERS:
Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remainder of the land subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to a minor road along its western edge. From here an unmetalled track leads to a car park that has been provided to encourage access onto the common. Here there is a sign erected by Surrey County Council that provides information about "Newlands Corner and the Albury Downs". A public footpath crosses the site, in addition to an extensive network of other parts. The area appears to enjoy {\it de facto} access by the public, with use by walkers to the nearby St. Catherine Chapel and general dog-walking, in addition to use by horseriders.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Guildford district): St. Martha's Hill, Recorder no. 3376, 1995 (general description). Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, English Nature, 1993 - Site ref. SY/TQ04/SO2. Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Lies entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB. Tiny part is also coincident with SNCI.


GEN:
A narrow strip of common land lying adjacent to, and partly incorporated within an adjoining arable field. Scrubby margin to north alongside railway line.

ANOTES:
A public bridleway runs along the common at the edge of the arable field part. Used by local residents. No access/recreation onto arable portion.

GNOTES:
No rights. Part lies within an arable field (encroachment).


OWNERS:
Part owned by Surrey County Council. Part registered under the Land  Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.


GEN:
A small section of verge along Frog Grove Lane. Habitats include broadleaved woodland, scrub and amenity grassland.

ANOTES:
Lies alongside a minor, metalled road. Some areas mown for amenity use, with the most significant area to the south of the common being crossed by a metalled drive and having several ornamental trees present. Probably no public use of remainder.


GEN:
An area of secondary broadleaved woodland that has developed upon a former area of open heath/grassland. Several ponds.

ANOTES:
The common is bisected by the A323. The southern portion of the common is crossed by several public and other footpaths. These appear fairly well-used by local dog walkers. Small bridges provided where these cross 'dykes'.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Guildford district): Littlefield Common, Recorder no. 3104, 1995 (general description). Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, English Nature, 1993. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 464. Most of site is SNCI. Note dumping of rubbish in pond (4) - old motorcycle parts?


OWNERS:
Part owned by the Surrey County Council. Remainder registered under  the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.


GEN:
A small strip of secondary broadleaved woodland lying on the northern edge of Guildford.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to minor roads in the northern part of Guildford. The site is likely to be an important area of open space in this part of the city.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Guildford district): Chitty's Common, Recorder no. 3344, 1996 (general description). Not visited.


GEN:
A small plot of somewhat damp secondary broadleaved woodland adjoining the A323 to the north-west of Guildford.

OWNERS:
Registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936 (but SWT suggests County Council ownership).

ANOTES:
Lies adjacent to the A323. Dense patch of woodland appears to have no access/recreation by the public.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Guildford district): Clasford Common, Recorder no. 3103, 1995 (general description). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Brief site inspection.


GEN:
Two parcels of land on the periphery of the Whitmoor Common complex. Mainly secondary broadleaved woodland.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the Surrey County Council. Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remainder of the land subject to the protection of the Local Authority under section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
The larger portion lies adjacent to a busy minor road, while the smaller portion lies adjacent to the A322 and a minor road. A path crosses one corner of the smaller portion, otherwise no recreational use of this area.

The larger portion is crossed by a number of paths, lying adjacent to a residential area and is therefore used extensively by dog walkers. To the west, there is a steep bank leading down from the road and a significant part of this and the adjacent woodland floor has been extensively compacted/eroded by children playing on bikes. Abundant tyre marks and litter here.

GNOTES:
No rights. There is one Deed of Grant in respect of a gas main. Contiguous with CL 158. Note siting of a transformer station on the smaller portion.


GEN:
An important area of lowland dry and wet heath with marginal bands of scrub and broadleaved woodland.

OWNERS:
Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remainder subject to the protection of the Local Authority under section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
The common is situated on the northern edge of Guildford and lies adjacent to and is also crossed by a variety of roads that include the A322 and the A320. Various tracks lead across the common to properties that lie within several plots of land excluded from the site. 

A network of public footpaths, public bridleways and other paths/rides cross various parts of the common. These are generally well-used, with a car park being provided by Surrey County Council at the south of the site, this being the main point of access for the public onto the common. SCC information boards provided here about the site. Being situated close to Guildford, the area forms a valuable area of open space, with the central block of open heath creating the illusion that the site is far removed from what is a rather built-up area. The common is popular with local people for walking dogs and also horseriding/cycling.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/scientific files: Whitmoor Common. Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). NCC Phase 1 survey: Whitmoor Common, D.J. Wheldon, 1982. Invertebrate Site Register (Grade C), site no. 26. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory: Whitmoor Common SSSI, site code SY/SU95/W02. Scarce Plants in Britain, Stewart, A., Pearman, D.A. and Preston, C.D., JNCC, 1994. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visits.

GNOTES:
There are a total of 9 rights entries (pasture/pannage) registered as follows: horses (2); horses and cattle (1); cattle, horses and sheep (1); pigs, cattle and sheep (1); cattle, sheep, goats and pannage (1); cattle and pannage (2); pannage only (1). Three entries relate to part of the unit only. There are four claims of access over this unit one easement for a water main and one claim to a right to cut trees to form a firebreak. 

Contiguous with CLs 281, 422 and 450. Lies for the most part within the Whitmoor Common SSSI/Thames Basin Heaths pSPA.

Measured area greater than registered area.


GEN:
A small area of common land comprising areas of both broadleaved and mixed secondary woodland.

ANOTES:
Lies adjacent to two minor, metalled roads. A drive to a private house crosses the south-eastern corner, whilst a track crosses the northern section. Possible slight use by local dog-walkers, but most of the site appears un-visited by the public.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry which allows pasture for a horse or pony. One easement in respect of mains services. Note dumping of rubbish along edge of lane to south of common.


GEN:
Three small parcels of land on the northern outskirts of Guildford. Habitats include secondary broadleaved woodland, scrub, broadleaved trees, tall ruderals and a small pond with an adjacent area of swamp.

ANOTES:
All three sections of the common lie adjacent to a minor, but busy road at the northern edge of Guildford. The western and easternmost sections do not appear to be much visited by the public. However, the middle section lies contiguous with CL 466, which incorporates "Britten's Pond", an extremely popular local fishing site. A car park has been provided by the county council and is situated adjacent to the road. From here a metalled path leads across an area of open grassland to the pond. Well-used paths around pond margin. The car park has an information sign relating to Whitmoor Common and a picnic table has been provided. Seat overlooking pond. Car park mainly used by anglers.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/scientific files: Whitmoor Common. NCC Phase 1 survey: Whitmoor Common, D.J. Wheldon, 1982. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory: Whitmoor Common SSSI, site code SY/SU95/W02. Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Lies partially within the Whitmoor Common SSSI/Thames Basin Heaths pSPA. Contiguous with CLs 281 and 466.


GEN:
A small mesotrophic pond on the northern outskirts of Guildford, extensively used for coarse fishing and of no botanical interest.

OWNERS:
Part owned by Surrey County Council. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The common lies close to a minor road on the northern outskirts of Guildford. It is extremely popular with local anglers, with a well-used path all the way round. There is a car park adjacent to the road, situated on the contiguous CL 449. A metalled path leads from here to the edge of the pond (wheelchair access?).

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/scientific files: Whitmoor Common. NCC Phase 1 survey: Whitmoor Common, D.J. Wheldon, 1982. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory: Whitmoor Common SSSI, site code SY/SU95/W02. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 449. Lies entirely within the Whitmoor Common SSSI/Thames Basin Heaths pSPA.


GEN:
A small area of common land with habitats including coarse neutral grassland with patches of scrub/trees plus an area of amenity grassland within which is situated a small pond.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor, metalled road (Jacobs Well Road). Land to the north is managed as a formal amenity area with a football pitch marked out, together with a childrens swing.   Seats and dog waste bins provided. Land south of the road is crossed by a well-used path, this being mainly for pedestrian use rather than for any form of recreation.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (general description): Stringers Common, Recorder no. 13115, ?date. Field survey.


GEN:
A common comprising a mosaic of woodland, scrub and neutral grassland habitats.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to the A320 and a busy minor road on the northern outskirts of Guildford. There are several public footpaths crossing the common which appears to enjoy {\it de facto} access by the local people. Being situated on the edge of Guildford, the area is well-used, especially for dog-walking and also by the local children, and to some extent by cyclists and horseriders.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Guildford dustrict): Stringers Common, Recorder no. 13115, date?? (general description). Field Survey.

GNOTES:
There are a total of 3 rights entries registered as follows: cattle (1), ponies (1); cattle, horses, cattle and sheep (1). There are three claims to rights of access and one Deed of Grant for a gas main. 

Contiguous with CLs 155, 158, 422 and 449.  Most of site is SNCI.


GEN:
A narrow strip alongside the A31/Hog's Back. Mainly comprises semi-improved calcicolous grassland, with a scrub/woodland margin.

ANOTES:
There appears to be {\it de facto} access to this common, which lies adjacent to and in fact includes a part of the A31 road. The common includes within its boundary a large lay-by/rest area. This is provided with a kiosk and a small toilet block. Adjacent to this, a section of the common is maintained as amenity grassland with picnic tables. A number of permissive paths/bridlepaths progress southwards from this point. An information board provides information showing these 'link-paths' to the nearby Puttenham Common. 

Recreational use of the remainder of the common is less intense, although there are bridleways crossing both the eastern and western end. Access westwards to vehicles is prohibited by a series of rows of wooden bollards across the width of the common. Horses are possibly ridden along the length of the common.

GNOTES:
No rights. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB. Measured area greater than registered area.


GEN:
Two pieces of common land at the foot of the North Downs. Mainly secondary broadleaved woodland.

OWNERS:
Parts owned by one private owner. Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remainder subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
The larger part of the common lies adjacent to the A3(T) and its interchange with the B3000. A well-used track runs from here northwards across this part of the common. This area also has a number of well-used public bridleways and other paths crossing it, popular with local people for dog-walking, horse riding etc. 

The smaller portion of the common lies along the course of an old track known as the 'Pilgrim's Way' (classified as a public bridleway). Today this is also the route taken at this point by the North Downs Way long distance footpath. This is a well-used route and here has been partially surfaced with stone chips.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Guildford district): Hurt Hills and Compton Heath, Recorder no. 469/1, 1994 (general description). Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 284. Lies entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB. Measured area less than registered area.


GEN:
An area of common land to the south of the Hog's Back. Forms part of a golf course, comprising a mixture of semi-improved neutral, acidic and amenity grasslands set into an area of secondary broadleaved woodland. Small remnants of lowland heathland.

OWNERS:
Part owned by Lloyds Bank Ltd. as executor for deceased owner. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts, 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed to the north by a well-used track, the Pilgrim's Way. There is also one public footpath and one public bridleway crossing the site. In addition, most of the common forms part of a golf course.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Guildford district): Puttenham Golf Club, Recorder no. 2096, 1994 (general description). English Nature Lowland Heathland Inventory - site ref. SY/SU94/P03. Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Brief site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CLs 191 and 294. Lies entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
A relatively small site to the north of Godalming. Mainly secondary broadleaved woodland, with smaller areas of coarse neutral grassland. Includes a number of mature pollard trees which have recently been re-pollarded.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by the B3000 and other minor roads. A well-used metalled path runs along the southern portion of the common, whilst a public bridleway crosses the southern tip. Amenity grassland to the extreme north-west constitutes a part of a larger adjacent playing field at the edge of the village of Compton. Use by locals of occasional paths through the nearby grassland areas (dog-walking etc.). Note metalled car park on common in front of school.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project: (Guildford district): Compton Common, Recorder no. 3358, 1996; Compton Common grassland, Recorder no. 1000, 1994 (general descriptions). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Part lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
A north-facing hillside lying to the south side of the Hog's Back. Generally dominated by dense bracken with broadleaved trees, grading to secondary woodland in places.

ANOTES:
A public bridleway runs along the southern (up-slope) edge of the common. This is well-used (pedestrians and horse riders), forming part of a route linking the nearby Puttenham Common (CL 189) to the Hog's Back. A second path is shown to proceed northwards across the common. However, this appeared to be totally engulfed by the dense bracken and it is unlikely that any other parts of the common have any recreational use.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Guildford district): Little Common, Recorder no. 2023, (general description). Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Brief site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Whole common lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
A small but prominent hill adjacent to the River Wey, just to the south of Guildford. Habitats include lowland acidic grassland, bare sand, broadleaved woodland and scrub.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to the A3100. A track runs along the northern edge. There is {\it de facto} access to the whole site, being something of a local landmark. On the top of the hill is situated the ruin of St. Catherines's Chapel (fenced), dating to the fourteenth Century. This is an excellent vantage point, with views across the local landscape. At the time of the site visit, two people had camped overnight on the adjacent grassland.

The steep sandy slope to the east of the common provides excellent views across the River Wey. This slope is extensively trampled by people, with a deeply-incised path evident at one edge. A tall metal fence has been provided around the entrance to the railway tunnel.

SOURCE:
Field survey. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry. This allows pasture for cattle, horses and sheep, plus estovers, turbary and piscary. This entry is attached to the title of the manor of Braboeuf. 

Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
A large area of former heathland now occupied by a mosaic of acidic grassland, bracken and scattered broadleaved trees grading into secondary broadleaved woodland. Includes two large and one smaller pond. Tiny remnants of heath vegetation.

ANOTES:
The common is dissected by a number of minor roads. The northern part of the site is crossed by a number of public bridleways and other paths (extensively way-marked). An access agreement to the common has been negotiated with the landowner by Surrey County Council. This northern part appears well-used by the public - walking dogs, cycling and horseriding.  There are three well-used car parks adjacent to the roads, providing access onto this part of the common. Information boards explaining the ecology of the site have been provided, plus picnic tables and litter bins etc. The most southerly of these is also used by anglers using the "Tarn Pond".  This pond is extensively fished.

Scorch marks/charring of birch tree in one car park caused by a burnt-out vehicle (now removed).

The southern part of the common appears to have much lower levels of public access, although there is one roadside car park provided at the western edge.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Guildford district): Cutt Mill to Shackleford Woods, Recorder no. 3347, 1996; North Puttenham Common, Recorder no. 2016; Lower Puttenham Common and Halesmoor Wood, Recorder no. 1451 (site boundary information only). English Nature SSSI files: Puttenham and Crooksbury Commons. EN scientific files (various). NCC Phase 1 survey (D.R. Drewett, 1985). Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory (site refs. SY/SU94/P01; SY/SU94/P02). Invertebrate Site Register (Puttenham Ponds). Brief site visit.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry allowing pasture for horses. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB. Part lies ithin the Puttenham and Crooksbury Commons SSSI and part also SNCI.


GEN:
Largely comprising secondary broadleaved woodland. Other habitats include amenity grassland, semi-improved neutral grassland, scrub and a fairly large pond.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner (deceased). Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
Crossed by the A3100, the A248 and also the B3000. The wooded portion of the common is crossed by two public footpaths. That to the north is well-used. There is a bus shelter at the point where this path reaches the A3100. Quite a lot of rubbish scattered in the adjacent woodland. The path crossing the southern part of the woodland appears unused. It crosses an area of ground apparently adopted by the owner of the house that lies within the plot of land which has been excluded from the common.

Small areas to the south of the B3000 mown for amenity use. The block of land east of the B3100 and south of the A248 is managed as a formal amenity area - with mown grassland and a number of ornamental trees. To the north of this area is a childrens play area with a 'springy' surface provided. The area of land to the north of the A248 (2) is crossed by a well-used path (dog-walkers?).

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Guildford district): Peas Marsh, Recorder no. 1384, 1994, (general description). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry allowing pasture for cows, calves, geese and chickens (1). This entry also allows estover (1) and pannage (1). There are two claims to rights of access over this unit. Part subject to a Compulsory Purchase Order (14.8.73)- presumably for road improvements. Note dumping of rubbish on site.


GEN:
A small common mainly comprising a variety of secondary broadleaved woodland types.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to the A3100 and also forms the verges to a minor road which runs eastward. A well-used path runs through area (1), forming a short-cut from the main road to the minor road. Just before the minor road joins the A3100 there is a small bare-ground pull-in at its edge (northern side). Areas of grassland at the junction of Tiltham's Green with the minor road are mown for amenity purposes by adjacent property-owners. The remainder of the common does not appear to have any public/recreational use.

SOURCE:
Field survey. Biodiversity, The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995.


ANOTES:
The common lies alongside the B3000. There is a well-used track (The Pilgrim's Way) running along the northern edge, with a variety of public footpaths crossing the site. These rights of way appear quite well-used by local people. In addition, the common also forms part of a golf course, with the club house and associated facilities situated on the common itself. Includes the small Puttenham Cemetery.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry. This allows pasture for bullocks, estovers and turbary. The rights entry is held in gross (i.e. by a specific individual or group rather than attached to land/property) and also relates to part of the unit only. Contiguous with CL 294.

Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
A diverse common at the junction of the A281 and the A248. Habitats include a variety of grassland types plus broadleaved woodland and scrub.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner (deceased). Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remainder of land subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Acts 1965.

ANOTES:
The various portions of the common lie alongside roads which include the A281 and the A248. There is {\it de facto} access onto the whole site. Land to the east of the A281 is generally managed as a formal amenity area, in part as a cricket pitch. Avenues of ornamental trees create the appearance of a village green.

Land to the west of the A281 is not formally managed, although it has numerous paths and is an important recreatonal area for local residents (dog-walking etc.). Fishing noted on the large pond in area (4). One small area of amenity grassland opposite a public house has picnic tables for use by patrons.

SOURCE:
Field survey. Biodiversity: the UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry which allows pasture for 2 "animals". Rights entry not specific as to what types of livestock it relates. This entry should be cross-referenced to CL 128. There are 17 claims to rights of access over this unit and two easements in respect of mains services. Subject to a Scheme for the Regulation of the Commons in the Parish of Shalford, under the Commons Act, 1899. 

Contiguous with CL 252. Measured area greater than registered area.


GEN:
A small area of former lowland heath now occupied by Scots Pine woodland.

OWNERS:
Owned jointly by two private owners and a Limited Company.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed at its eastern edge by a minor road. There is also a public bridleway and other paths/tracks crossing the common. There appears to be open public access onto Blackheath as a whole.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Blackheath. Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Nature Conservancy Council Phase 1 survey: Blackheath, R. Banks, 1986. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, site ref. SY/TQ04/B01 - Blackheath SSSI, English Nature, 1993. Invertebrate Site Register: Blackheath (Grade C), site no. 53. Not visited.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry: pasture for horses, cattle and poultry (1); estovers (1); pannage (1). Contiguous with CLs 93 and 179. Lies  within the Surrey Hills AONB and partly within the Blackheath SSSI.


GEN:
A small portion of the Blackheath SSSI, mainly comprising Scots Pine woodland with small remnants of open heathland habitat.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to a minor road at its western tip. Crossed by a variety of public/permissive bridleways, tracks and other paths, including the 'Hollow Way' and the 'Downs Link Way'. There is open access to the site by virtue of it being in National Trust ownership. The area is popular with local people (dog-walking etc.) and also much used for horse riding. However, there is no car park and levels of recreational use are said to be less than on other parts of Blackheath.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Blackheath. Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). English Nature - Surrey Bryophyte Register: Blackheath. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, site ref. SY/TQ04/B01 - Blackheath SSSI, English Nature, 1993. Invertebrate Site Register: Blackheath (Grade C), site no. 53. National Trust Biological Survey: Blackheath, Surrey, July 1983. Not visited.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 296. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB and partly within the Blackheath SSSI.


GEN:
A series of roadside verges along the A248 at Shalford. Main habitat is secondary broadleaved woodland. Other habitats include semi-improved neutral and amenity grasslands, plus a decent-sized pond.

ANOTES:
The common lies along either side of the A248. It also adjoins the B2128 at its eastern end and a minor road at its western end. A public footpath crosses the section to the north of the main road.

There appears to be {\it de facto} access to much of the common, the western portions in particular being heavily-used by the public. One such area is managed as a football pitch. This area of the common generally has a 'village green' appearance. A nearby pond is popular with anglers. Elsewhere there is a small childrens play area with seats and litter bins also provided here.      

The eastern part of the common does not appear to be much visited by the public.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Guildford district): Shalford Common, Recorder no. 2400, 1995 (general description). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Field survey.

GNOTES:
There 4 rights of pasture, registered as follows: 

i). - Cattle, pigs, sheep, geese (1); ii). - Horses and ponies (1); iii). - 2 'animals' (1); iv). - Cattle, horses, sheep (1). This entry also specifies pannage (1), estovers (1) and turbary (1). 

Entry i) should be cross-referenced to CL 128 and entry iii) should be cross-referenced to CLs 287 and 128. The reference to pannage in entry iv) should be cross-referenced to CL 128.

The common is regulated under a Scheme for the Regulation of the Commons in the Parish of Shalford under the provisions of the Commons Act, 1899 (dated 4.4.39). There are 11 claims to rights of access over this unit. 

Significant part of site is SNCI. Contiguous with CLs 128, 182, and 287.

Measured area less than registered area.


GEN:
A section of former open heath now largely occupied by either conifer plantation or secondary mixed woodlands. Open areas largely dominated by dense bracken, but retain localised remnants of a heathland flora.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a variety of rides, tracks, public bridleways and public footpaths. There appears to be open access onto the common, with use by local dog-walkers and horseriders in particular. Many tracks are quite deeply cut into the sand through use by horses.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/scientific files: Blackheath. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, site refs. SY/TQ04/B01 (Blackheath SSSI) and SYTQ04/B02 (Blackheath north), English Nature, 1993. Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). English Nature - Bryophyte Register: Blackheath. Nature Conservancy Council Phase 1 survey: Blackheath, R. Banks, 1986.  Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Guildford district): Blackheath to Broomfields, Recorder no. 2481, 1995; East of Locknor Brake, Recorder no. 261/16 (general descriptions). Invertebrate Site Register: Blackheath (Grade C), site no. 53. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Brief site visit.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry: pasture for cattle, horses and poultry (1); estovers (1); pannage (1). This entry is identical to that for CL 296 and should therefore be cross-referenced. 
Contiguous with CLs 179 and 193. 

Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB. Part Blackheath SSSI and most of remainder is SNCI (i.e. "Blackheath to Broomfields").


GEN:
An area of former open heath now largely dominated by dense bracken with a variety of trees/scrub and progressing locally to mixed secondary woodland.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor road plus a variety of tracks, bridleways and rides. It is subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925. This allows public access "for air and exercise" on land which was formerly within Urban Boroughs. Recreational use of the common is regulated through the "Hurtwood Control Committee". Information boards have been erected at the two car parks. These show byelaws relating to the site:- prohibition of camping and caravanning without prior permission; no litter or tipping; no vehicles beyond authorised parking places; no removal of timber by unauthorised persons; no firearms or shooting; no lighting of fires, except for use of camping stoves on concrete bases provided for this purpose at car parks.

The area appears popular for horseriding and the car parks are well-used, mainly by casual visitors to the common: dog-walking etc.

SOURCE:
Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, site ref.  SY/TQ07/F01 - Farley Heath, English Nature, 1993. Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Nature Conservancy Council Phase 1 survey: Blackheath, R. Banks, 1986. Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Guildford district): Farley Heath, Recorder no. 261/12, 1995 (general description). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 291. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB. 

Note internal fencing of part of the common.


GEN:
An important area of lowland heathland. Other habitats include broadleaved, mixed and coniferous woodlands, plus some areas of open water. A number of rare and scarce species present.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by both the M25 motorway and also the A3(T), in addition to a minor, metalled road (Wisley Lane). A number of public footpaths, bridleways, permissive horserides and various rides cross the site, which sees heavy recreational use. The area as a whole is one of the largest areas of public open space adjacent to the suburban areas of Weybridge and Cobham and easily accessible from the London area by main road. 

Wisley Common itself is somewhat quieter than land to the south and east of the A3(T), namely Ockham Common (not in fact registered common land) and Chartley Common (i.e. CL 446).  The main users of Wisley Common are local residents (e.g. dogwalking) and horseriders and to some extent cyclists. There have been some difficulties due to increasing equestrian use, with the need to surface some bridlepaths and also use by riders of pedestrian-only paths.

There are several car parks around the complex as a whole, with a small car park situated on this particular common alongside Wisley Lane.

Land to the west of Wisley Lane is now extensively developed by the Royal Horticultural Society as its main public car parking area (the gardens themselves being contiguous with the western boundary of the common).

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/scientific files: Ockham and Wisley Commons. NCC Phase 1 survey: D.J. Wheldon, 1982. Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Guildford district): Ockham Common (Elm Corner Woods); Recorder no. 4124, 1996 (general description). Surrey County Council: Management Plan for Wisley and Ockham Commons, 1992. Invertebrate Site Register; site no. 2 (grade A). Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, English Nature, 1993. Scarce Plants in Britain, Stewart, A., Pearman, D.A. and Preston, C.D., JNCC, 1994. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. One easement claimed by the Electricity Board in respect of cables. Contiguous with CLs 404, 446, 447 and 448. Major part lies within Ockham and Wisley Commons SSSI/Thames Basin Heaths pSPA. Note the use of a significant portion as car parks for RHS Wisley.


GEN:
A small area of common land largely comprising secondary broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor, metalled road. A well-used path runs along the section lying on the northern side of the road. There appears to be no public use of the southern portion.

SOURCE:
Field survey. Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995.

GNOTES:
No rights. The common is "Subject to a Scheme for the Regulation of Commons in the Parish of Shalford", under the Commons Act, 1899.


GEN:
An area largely composed of secondary scrub/broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
A public bridleway passes northern edge. No public access onto the common itself.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Guildford district): Great Mornshill Wood, Recorder no. 2298, 1995 (general description). Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Surrey Inventory of Ancient Woodland, NCC, 1988. Brief site inspection.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry which specifies pasture for horse, cows, sheep and geese, plus estovers. Contiguous with CL 24.


GEN:
A remnant of lowland dry heath progressing through dense bracken, scrub and trees to closed canopy secondary broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
A minor road runs along the entire eastern edge of the common. There are a variety of other tracks/paths crossing the site, which appears to enjoy {\it de facto} access by the public (dog-walking and horseriding). Part also is maintained as a cricket pitch. Small bare ground car park to the extreme north-east.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Guildford district): Albury Warren, Albury Heath and Kiln Rough, Recorder no. 2291, 1995 (general description). Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). English Nature Lowland Heathland Inventory: Surrey - code number SY/TQ04/A01 - Albury Heath. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. A Strategy for Surrey Heathland, NCC/Surrey County Council, 1988. Site visit.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry registered as follows: pasture for horses and cattle; turbary (1). Contiguous with CL 29. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB. Most of site is SNCI.


GNOTES:
1 rights entry. Pasture for horses and cows. Turbary (1). Contiguous with Cl 29. Measured area less than registered area and also below survey threshold of 1.0ha. i.e. site not included in survey. Lies entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
An area of remnant lowland heathland progressing locally through scrub/trees to secondary broadleaved woodland.

OWNERS:
Joint ownership of unit by three private owners.

ANOTES:
The common is adjoined by a minor road along its western edge and a further minor road runs across the northern edge of the common. Heath Lane, to the eastern edge is unmetalled. A variety of other tracks and paths, plus a single public bridleway cross the site, which appears to have {\it de facto} access. Popular with local residents for dog-walking and also horse riding.

There is a car park situated to the west of the common, just off New Road. A sign has been provided here detailing the areas where restoration of lowland heathland vegetation is being carried-out by the Albury Estate. Occasional seats provided next to paths crossing these areas.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Guildford district): Albury Warren, Albury Heath and Kiln Rough, Recorder no. 2291, 1995 (general description). Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88).  English Nature Lowland Heathland Inventory: Surrey - code number SY/TQ04/A01 - Albury Heath. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. A Strategy for Surrey Heathland, NCC/Surrey County Council, 1988. Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CLs 345 and 388. Lies entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB and mostly within a designated SNCI.


GEN:
An area largely comprising secondary broadleaved woodland.

OWNERS:
Part owned by trustees to the Bray Settled Estates. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by two minor, metalled roads and also a number of public bridleways and other paths. There appears to be an open access agreement by Surrey County Council. The area appears popular with local people walking dogs and also for horseriding. There is a small private parking area to the extreme west of the common (adjacent to Park Road). A horsebox was noted parked/stored on the common here. Further to the south there appears to be a grassland 'turning circle'.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Guildford district): Shere Heath, Recorder no. 2284, 1995 (general description). Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88).

A Strategy for Surrey Heathland, NCC/Surrey County Council, 1988. Surrey Lowland heathland Inventory, English Nature, 1993: site ref. SY/TQ04/SO1. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry registered as follows: pasture for horses and cattle. Right relates to part of the unit only. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.


OWNERS:
The trustees of the Bray Settled Estates.


OWNERS:
A.G.A. Pierce,  Gomshall Lodge, Gomshall, near Guildford, Surrey.


GEN:
A small plot of common land overgrown with scrub/trees and ruderals etc.

OWNERS:
Land subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Common Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
The common lies in the village of Gomshall and has a well-used path running across it. This neglected plot appears to be on the route of local dog-walkers and is frequented by local childern who have constructed a den using old timber and corrugated metal sheet. Very overgrown away from the main path itself.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 309. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
A section of common land following the valley of the river Tillingbourne. Mostly wet alder woodland, grading elsewhere to a mosaic of tall ruderals, scrub and broadleaved trees. Impressive stand of {\it Glyceria maxima} swamp.

ANOTES:
Lies adjacent to the A25. Crossed by two unmetalled tracks which are also public bridleways. One of these is used to provide access to several houses that lie in a part of the common which has been excluded from the registration. Occasional use of both tracks by pedestrians, horse riders and dog-walkers. Most of the common is very overgrown and there appears to be no other public use of the site.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry, specified as "pasture for dairy cows". Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB. Some dumping of rubble etc. noted adjacent to the A25.


GEN:
Two small parcels of land in the village of Gomshall, mainly comprising amenity grassland/recreational areas.

ANOTES:
Both portions lie adjacent to minor roads in the village of Gomshall and are maintained as amenity grassland. The larger, western portion, forms the southern half of a sports ground. There is a five-a-side football pitch marked-out on this area. Seat and litter bin provided. Free public access across this area. The eastern portion is also regularly mown and has a small childrens play area at one end. Litter bin provided.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 349. Measured area less than registered area. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
A significant section of the North Downs. Includes a part of the plateau, now managed as forestry. Section of the scarp slope with a mixture of chalk grassland, scrub and woodland. Notable for area of juniper scrub.

OWNERS:
Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remainder of the land subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965. Part also National Trust?

ANOTES:
The western portion of the common lies to either side of a minor, metalled road. There is car parking on the common just off this at Francis Corner. The County Council have here provided an information sign relating to the North Downs. The main, forested part of the site is crossed by variety of rides, several of which are also public bridleways. The main feature is the ancient Drove Road that runs along the top of the escarpment - now lying on the route of the North Downs Way. Public rights of way appear fairly well-used by walkers, horseriders and cyclists etc.

A Green lane/track runs up the face of the Hackhurst Downs and appears to be a public byway. This has the considerable problem of use by 4-wheel drive vehilces, causing erosion of the track and banks, in addition to noise pollution (especially at night). There are also a number of public footpaths across this part of the site. Excellent views from the crest of the Downs across the Weald.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Hackhurst and White Downs (including site monitoring info.). National Trust Biological Survey reports: Little King's Wood, Surrey, 1983; Hackhurst Down, Surrey, 1983. Surrey Phase 2 Chalk Grassland Survey, S. M. Hedley/M. J. Wigginton (NCC/EFU), undated. Surrey Phase 1 Survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). NCC Phase 1 Survey, D. Drewett, 1985. Surrey Bryophyte Register, NCC, 1986. Invertebrate Site Register: Hackhurst Downs, Grade A (Site code 12). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Scarce Plants in Britain, Stewart, A., Pearman, D.A. and Preston, C.D., JNCC, 1994. Site visit.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry registered as follows: pasture for pigs and chickens; estovers (1). The same right is registered on CL 196 and should therefore be cross-referenced, but is not. 

Lies entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB. Part lies within the Hackhurst and White Downs SSSI/Local Nature Reserve. Small part also managed (owned?) by the National Trust. 

Contiguous with Cs 195 and 520. Note damage to track by 4-wheel drive vehicles.


GEN:
Several parcels of common land associated with the North Downs. Largely broadleaved (ancient) woodland with extensive wind-throw evident.

ANOTES:
The common is divided into several parcels of land that lie alongside minor, metalled roads. There is no public access onto the northernmost section. Crossing the common elsewhere is the Drove Road, an ancient trackway along the top of the Downs, now lying on the course of the North Downs Way (classified as a public bridleway). A car park has been provided adjacent to this by the local authority. Several seats provided here. This route is popular with long-distance walkers and also cyclists and horseriders. Recreational use of the remainder of the site is probably much lighter, but with several other tracks and public footpaths being present.

SOURCE:
Surrey Inventory of Ancient Woodland: Nature Conservancy Council, 1988. Field survey.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 194. Lies entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
An important area of habitat on the thin chalk of the North Downs. Habitats include pure yew wood and associated mixed semi-natural woods. Other habitats include calcicolous grassland and scrub, plus an area of abandoned hazel coppice.

ANOTES:
A number of public footpaths, bridleways and other paths cross the common, which appears have to have {\it de facto} access by the public. However, levels of recreational use are relatively light, as the site lies away from any built-up areas, car parks, main roads or long-distance footpaths. The main public uses appear to be horse-riding and occasional dog-walking, with the most frequently used routes being the old 'Training Course' and the bridleway along the southern edge of the site. Use of the section north of the Training Course appears much lighter, with the only discernible path here running along the eastern boundary of this part of the common. 

The structure of the habitats on the common impart a distinctive and visually attractive landscape quality.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust files: Recorder no. 270/2, Clandon Downs. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995 UK Biodiversity Group, Tranche 2 Action Plans: Volume II - terrestrial and freshwater habitats. Field survey.

GNOTES:
No rights. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB. The common has been selected as SNCI. Field durvey.


GEN:
Three small parcels of land lying within the boundary of the much larger CL 196 at Holmbury St. Mary - all parcels less than the survey threshold of 1.0ha.

OWNERS:
Two parts owned by Shere Parish Council. Remaining part owned by the  Official Custodian for Charities.

ANOTES:
One parcel appears to be a playing field.

SOURCE:
Biological Survey of Common Land: Surrey - site card for CL 196. Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs), 1986/88. Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI survey (Guildford district): Hurtwood at Holmbury St. Mary, Recorder no. 2482, 1995 (general description). Not visited.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 196. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB. Most of site coincident with SNCI.


GEN:
A hill overlooking the Wealden Basin, situated on the Lower Greensand. Main habitat is secondary broadleaved woodland, giving way on hilltop to a mosaic of dense bracken with scattered broadleaved trees.

OWNERS:
Two private owners, one as directed by the Commons Commissioner. Part registered under the Land Registration Acts, 1925 and 1936. The remaining part of the unit is subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act, 1965.

ANOTES:
The southern and western fringes of the common are bounded by minor roads. There is an extensive series of public bridleways, paths and rides etc. crossing the common. The whole site apparently has a legal right of access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925, with recreational use managed by the Hurtwood Control Committeee. Being one of the highest points in Surrey, with commanding views south across the Weald, this is a very popular spot with visitors (parking provided on the nearby CL 196). At the main vantage point, a plinth has been provided which highlights visible landmarks.  Further interest is provided in the form of the ancient hill fort which occupies the hill top. Other paths/rides etc. are popular with walkers, horseriders, cyclists. Forms part one of the larger expanses of unenclosed land in the county and, having open access, is a very important area for quiet recreation.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Guildford district): Hurtwood at Holmbury Hill, Recorder no. 261/14, 1995; Hurtwood at reservoir, Recorder no. 261/17, 1995 (general descriptions). Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, site ref. SY/TQ04/H01, English Nature, 1993. Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Biodiversity: the UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
There are two rights entries. One allows pasture for pigs and chickens plus estovers and relates to part of the unit only. The other is for estovers and relates to the whole unit.  

Contiguous with CL 196. Measured area less than registered area. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB. Most of site coincident with SNCI.


ANOTES:
The common is crossed by the A281. A metalled footpath runs along the eastern edge of this. A well-used path crosses the main part of the common.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Guildford district): Gosden Common, Recorder no. 989, 1994 (general description). Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. The common is "Subject to a Scheme for the Regulation of Commons in the Parish of Shalford", under the Commons Act, 1899. Measured area greater than registered area. Contiguous with CL 148.


GEN:
A section of the North Downs including chalk grassland and calcareous scrub on the scarp slope plus a mosaic of semi-natural woodlands types on the dip slope. The latter contains notable stands of yew and a small area of the nationally rare box {\it Buxus sempervirens}.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by the A25 and a minor, metalled road and also adjoins a minor road. There is an extensive network of public footpaths, bridleways and other tracks/rides crossing the common, which appears to enjoy {it de facto} access by the public. At Newlands Corner, just off the A25 lies a large metalled car park. Adjacent buildings include a cafe/takeaway, toilet block and a SCC Countryside Centre. Adjacent to the car park is an area with picnic tables. There are excellent views to the south across the Weald from this point. The adjoining grassland is extensively used by visitors to the area, with seats provided here. There is a further, smaller car park, just off the minor road skirting the western tip of the common.

Paths elsewhere along the common are well-used, especially the main track heading west from Newlands Corner along the ridge of the Downs (i.e. following the route of the North Downs Way) and also those along the face of the chalk scarp. Routes are generally way-marked. Bridleways are popular with horseriders and cyclists. Some fouling by dogs noted within the chalk grassland.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Guildford district): Newlands Corner to White Lane, Recorder no. 89/10; Newlands Corner East towards Silent Pool, Recorder no. 89/7; The Boxwood, Recorder no. 89/5 (general descriptions). Surrey Phase 1 Survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Surrey Phase 2 Chalk Grassland Survey, S. M. Hedley/M. J. Wigginton (NCC/EFU), undated. Surrey Bryophyte Register, NCC, 1996. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. UK Biodiversity Group, Tranche 2 Action Plans: Volume II - terrestrial and freshwater habitats. British Red Data Book 1: Vascular Plants, Perring, F.H. and Farrell, L., 1983. Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. One easement claimed by the Electricity Board in respect of cables. Contiguous with CL 3. Major part of site is SNCI. Lies entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
Several parcels of land, the largest of which is now managed as a formal amenity area, but which retains a suppressed heathland/lowland acidic grassland flora. Remainder largely supports secondary broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
The various parcels of the common lie adjacent to roads in the village of West End. The site is an important area of open public space and the larger portion has the appearance of a formal village green. The mown grass is also used as a playing field for the adjacent school. At the edge of this area lie a fenced tennis court and also a childrens play area. Bench seats have been provided around the margins of this main portion. Childern noted fishing in the pond.

The block of woodland to the east is crossed by numerous paths and is popular with local dog-walkers. The northern part of this area is also badly trampled, probably by local children.  

Note the small northern portion comprising a private house and gardens.

SOURCE:
Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Field survey.

GNOTES:
No rights. There is one claim to a right of access over this unit and one easement in respect of drainage pipes. Note dumping of rubbish, garden waste etc.


GEN:
A small block of unmanaged, secondary broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
The common lies in the vicinity of the junction of Hookstone Lane with Windlesham Road. A public footpath crosses the narrow, western portion. No apparent recreational use of the main portion, although there is quite a lot of litter and dumped garden rubbish around. Elsewhere, some sections of the narrow verge have been mown by adjacent property owners.

GNOTES:
No rights. Note tipping of garden and other rubbish.


GEN:
Lies at the edge of a more extensive area of lowland wet heath. Marginal fringe of secondary broadleaved/mixed woodland.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the Secretary of State for Defence. Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remainder of the land subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act, 1965.

ANOTES:
The northern margins of the common are crossed by minor, metalled roads. There are several public footpaths plus two farm tracks crossing the site. There is a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within the former Frimley and Camberley Urban District). A wide track/firebreak has been maintained along the eastern arm of the common and this is used by local people (e.g. horse-riding). The south-westen portion lies contiguous with a larger adjacent area of heath used as a military firing range (Bisley Ranges) and is much less visited by the public (M.O.D. warning signs along boundary).

SOURCE:
Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory: Colony Bog and Bagshot Heath SSSI, site ref. SY/SU95/C01, English Nature, 1993. Woking Borough Ecological Site Alert Map, K. Stokes, Surrey Wildlife Trust, 1996. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CLs 30, 321 and 461. Major part lies within the Colony Bog and Bagshot Heath SSSI, itself a part of the Thames Basin Heaths pSPA.


GEN:
A series of structurally diverse roadside verges with a number of different habitats represented.

ANOTES:
All parts of the common lie alongside minor, metalled roads. As such they are not much visited by the public, apart from occasional pedestrian usage. However, section (1) is crossed by a public bridleway, which is used by horseriders.

GNOTES:
No rights. One easement claimed by the Electricity Board in respect of cables.


GEN:
A roadside strip of young secondary broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
The common lies to either side of a minor, metalled road and is also crossed to the east by another minor road. There is also a public footpath/farm track crossing the site. However, the common appears to have little public use, although there are two small plots of mown grassland at the eastern tip.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Surrey Heath district): Lucas Green, Recorder no. 304, 1995 (general description). Brief site inspection.

GNOTES:
No rights. There are two claims to rights of access over this unit. Contiguous with CL 299. Measured area less than registered area.


GEN:
A small area largely comprising a block of secondary broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
Lies in the fork bewteen two minor roads. Apparently little-used by the public. Drives to houses have been constructed at the south-western end of the site.

SOURCE:
Penny Anderson Associates: Woking Commons Survey, 1987. Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Surrey Heath and Woking Districts): Castle Green, Recorder no. 340. Brief site visit (small part only).

GNOTES:
No rights. Easement for electricity company. Measured area less than registered area. Some dumping of garden rubbish along road edges.

The greater part of the common lies within an area selected as SNCI.


GEN:
Largely comprising secondary broadleaved woodland. Smaller areas of both mixed and pure coniferous stands. Also includes a number of small ponds/swamp.

ANOTES:
The common lies to either side of the A3046, with other minor roads adjoining the site. Four public footpaths and various tracks cross the common. These are fairly well-used by the local population (note use of public footpaths for horseriding, causing churning-up of the surface). Areas to the north are mown for amenity purposes by adjacent property owners. Other areas appear to be rarely visited by the public. Dumped garden rubbish noted.

SOURCE:
Penny Anderson Associates: Woking Commons Survey, 1987. Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Surrey Heath and Woking districts): Coxhill Green, Recorder no. 234/1. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. One easement to make and repair a road across the common to a farm. One easement in respect of a water pipe. Contiguous with CL 102. Note dumping of garden rubbish and storage of building materials on the common.


GEN:
A large area of lowland heathland. A significant proportion has been colonised to varying extent by scrub and trees, with progression to secondary woodlands of various types.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the Trustees for Horsell Common Preservation Society. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The common lies along and indeed, clearly defines, the northern edge of Woking. The site is sub-divided into a number of segments by a network of roads which include the A245, A320 and the A3046. The common is subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within the former Woking Urban District). There is a well-used network of tracks, paths and rides etc. across all parts of the common, which is very easily accessible to the inhabitants of Woking and the site has relatively high levels of public use. Recreational activities include informal walking, and excercising of dogs, horseriding, cycling, model aircraft flying, orienteering, picnicking and sunbathing etc. There is also an old Victorian rubbish dump on the site which attracts bottle diggers. 

The high levels of public use pose a significant threat of accidental fire and cause disturbance to ground-nesting birds. In recent years there has been a large rise in the number of dogs fouling the site, due to use by commercial dog-minding firms.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/scientific files: Horsell Common. Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Woking district): Horsell Birch, Recorder no. 232, 1996; Horsell Common South and Cheapside, Recorder no. 233, 1996; Horsell Common Field, Recorder no. 3023, 1993; Woodham Common, Recorder no. 4127, 1996; Horsell Common Road Verge, Recorder no's. 65/1 and 223/1, 1993 (general descriptions). 

NCC Phase 1 survey, D.J. Wheldon/D. R. Drewett, 1985. Penny Anderson Associates: Woking Commons Survey - Horsell Common, 1987. Woking BC/Surrey Heathland Project staff (pers. comm.). Woking Borough Council Ecological Site Alert Map, K. Stokes, SWT, 1996. Invertebrate Site Register, Horsell Common, site no. 17 (Grade B).  Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, Horsell Common SSSI, site ref. SY/TQ06/HO1, English Nature, 1993. 

Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Scarce Plants in Britain, Stewart, A., Pearman, D.A. and Preston, C.D., JNCC, 1994. 

Brief site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Four claims to gather "edible fungi, blackberries and crab apples."  There are 2 claims to rights of access, and 1 easement for the Electricity Board. 

Contiguous with CLs 124, 125 and 239. Note dumping of rubbish on the common.

Consent given under Section 22 of the Commons Act, 1899, for the enclosure of an area of 13,949.2 square metres for the purposes of construction an access road to a new industrial site and proposed residential estate - exchange land created.

In addition, under the Section 24 of the Law of Property Act, 1925, consent was given for the construction of a sewage pumping station with surrounding fencing, covering an area of 828 square metres (exchange land as above). 

Includes the entire area of the Horsell Common SSSI, which itself forms a part of the Thames Basin Heaths pSPA.

The common includes several separate SNCI: Horsell Birch, Horsell Common South and Cheapside, Horsell Common Field, Woodham Common.


GEN:
A small area of semi-natural broadleaved woodland in the southern part of Woking. Situated on former heathland. Also includes areas of structurally diverse marshy grassland/tall herb vegetation.

ANOTES:
Subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within the former Woking Urban District).

The site is recorded to be little-visited by the public, although large numbers of people walk along the canal towing path. Some use of the site made by playing children.

SOURCE:
Penny Anderson Associates: Woking Commons Survey, 1987. Woking Borough Ecological Site Alert Map, K. Stokes, Surrey Wildife Trust, 1996 (Recorder no. 411). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Brief site visit (small part only).

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry specified as follows: estovers (1); turbary (1). One easement claimed by the Electricity Board in respect of cables. 

Most of the site is SNCI. Note dumping of rubbish in roadside to east of common. Measured area greater than registered area.


GEN:
A small part of Chobham Common. Habitats comprising {\it Molinia} marshy grassland (and wet heath), plus valley mire and wet broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
Lies within the Chobham Common complex, which generally has quite high levels of recreational use (see under CL 326). No detailed information about the recreational use of this particular common.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Chobham Common. Invertebrate Site Register, site no. 1 (Grade A). Scarce Plants in Britain, Stewart, A. Pearman, D.A and Preston, C.D., JNCC, 1994. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, site ref. SY/SU96/CO1, English Nature, 1993. Biodiversity: the UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Chobham Common - Surrey County Council visitors guide for the National Nature Reserve. Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous (i.e. lies within) with CL 326. Lies entirely within the Chobham Common SSSI/Thames Basin Heaths pSPA/Thursley, Ash, Pirbright and Chobham pSAC.


GEN:
Two small parcels of land in the southern suburbs of Farnham. Major portion is a block of broadleaved woodland, while a smaller portion largely comprises coniferous woodland.

OWNERS:
Part owned by Waverley District Council. Remainder of the land subject to the protection of the local authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act, 1965.

ANOTES:
The common is subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within the former Farnham Urban District). The larger portion lies close to a housing estate and has a well-used public footpath crossing it (mainly dog-walkers). 

The smaller portion lies along a steep hillside, with a well-used, partially metalled, public footpath running along the base of the slope. This is well-used by local people, dog-walkers, joggers, cyclists etc.


GEN:
A small common comprising areas of secondary broadleaved woodland, plus a private house and gardens.

ANOTES:
Lies adjacent to a minor, metalled road. No rights of way apparent across the common. No access into private grounds which form part of the site.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Blackheath. Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Nature Conservancy Council Phase 1 survey: Blackheath, R. Banks, 1986. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory - site ref. SY/TQ04/B01 - Blackheath SSSI, English Nature, 1993. Invertebrate Site Register: Blackheath (Grade C), site no. 53). Brief site inspection only.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry which allows pasture for cows, horses and poultry, estovers  and pannage. Contiguous with CL 179. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB and partly within the Blackheath SSSI. 

Note that part of the common includes a house and gardens which clearly pre-date registration of common land in 1965.


OWNERS:
Jointly owned by two private owners and the William and Glyn's Trust Company


GEN:
A major area of lowland heathland vegetation with associated areas of scrub, plus broadleaved, coniferous and mixed woodland.

ANOTES:
The common is bisected by the A287 and is adjoined/crossed by other minor, metalled roads. The site is a major recreational area, the main foci of interest being the two lakes known as Frensham Great Pond and Frensham Little Ponds (these being registered as separate CL units from CL 87). These have attractive and well-used beaches, with the estimated annual total of visitors to the site being in the order of 200,000. 

There are two main car parking areas. The first of these lies adjacent to the Great Pond, where there is also a visitor centre, refreshment kiosk, toilets and site office etc. The second lies alongside the road to the NW of the Little Pond. There is a further, smaller car park situated approximately 300m further westwards along this road from here. In addition to the obvious attraction of the beaches, the site as a whole has a network of bridleways, tracks, public paths and permissive horse/cycle rides which are well-used by the public. The most popular activites in this respect include walking, dog-walking, cycling and horseriding. Other activities include visits by local naturalists, use by school and other student groups, angling, organised events such as sponsored rides, walks and triathlons. 

For a discussion of the implications of recreational use for management, please refer to the management section of this report.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/scientific files: Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons. Nature Conservancy Council Phase 1 survey, W. Latimer, 1982. Frensham Common Management Plan, National Trust, 1996. Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Invertebrate Site Register, site no. 16 - Frensham Common, Grade B. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, site ref. SY/SU94/TO1, English Nature, 1993. Scarce Plants in Britain, Stewart, A. Pearman, D.A. and Preston, C.D., JNCC, 1994. Natterjack Toad Species Recovery Programme 1992-95: Final report, English Nature, 1995. Site visits.

GNOTES:
There are two rights entries specified as follows: pasture for horses, goats, sows and their litters (up to 8 weeks old); estovers (2); common in the soil (1). The right for common in soil relates to sand for horticultural purposes, whilst both this right and those of estover relate to the whole unit apart from verges of six feet width either side of the "roadway crossing the common". 

Contiguous with CLs 232, 430, 440 and 441. There are two claims to rights of access over this unit.

Lies for the most part within the Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons SSSI (itself a part of the Wealden Heaths Special Protection Area). The common also lies entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
Contains a mosaic of broadleaved, coniferous and also mixed, largely semi-natural woodlands. Small area of lowland dry heath.

ANOTES:
A well-used track, which is also a public bridleway, runs along the entire length of the common. Used by local residents for horseriding, cycling and dog-walking and also for vehicular access to various properties adjoining the common.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 227. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB. Note internal boundaries around houses gardens (pre-dating registration?).


GEN:
Several fields of enclosed permanent grassland to the south of the Frensham Commons complex.

GNOTES:
There are two rights entries registered as follows: pasture for cattle, horses and goats; estover (2); pannage (2); turbary (2); "herbage" (1). Right of herbage claimed is unquantified and unspecified as to what livestock it relates. There is one claim to a right of way to drive cattle across the common. Note internal boundaries - apparently pre-dating registration. 

Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
A small common adjoining the southern edge of Frensham Great Pond, largely comprising conifer woodland, with smaller areas of both broadleaved and mixed woodland types.

OWNERS:
Part owned by Frensham Parish Council. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The northern portion of the common is crossed by a minor, metalled road (Pond Lane). There is a public footpath running along the eastern edge of the common which sees only occasional use. Adjoining Frensham Great Pond, a well-used lake-shore path runs along the northern edge of the common, used primarily by anglers.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons. Field survey.

GNOTES:
No rights. There is one claim to a right of access in respect of driving cattle across the common. Contiguous with CLs 232 and 439. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB. Part lies within the Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons SSSI (itself a part of the Wealden Heaths Special Protection Area).


ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to Pond Lane, a minor road running along the southern shore of Frensham Great Pond. The pond is a major recreational facility, popular for picnicking, bathing, sailing, and angling. Heavy recreational use has caused denudation of the reedbeds, especially along the northern shore of the pond. Facilities associated with sailing are mainly located on CL 258 - jetties etc. A private hotel overlooks the lake at this point.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/scientific files: Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons. Nature Conservancy Council Phase 1 survey, W. Latimer, 1982. Frensham Common Management Plan, National Trust, 1996. Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, 1995. Invertebrate Site Register, site no. 16 - Frensham Common, Grade B. Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Surrey County Council have a straddling agreement with Hampshire County Council in respect of this unit. Contiguous with CL 232. Lies within the Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons SSSI (itself a part of the Wealden Heaths Special Protection Area). Unlike other commons within the Frensham complex, this unit does NOT lie within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
A small common possessing a diverse mixture of habitats which include acidic and neutral grassland, dry heath, scrub, broadleaved and mixed woodland.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a number of minor, metalled roads, which form a junction on the site. A public footpath crosses the eastern section. However, there is {\it de facto} access to the whole site, which is used by the public for walking dogs etc., with a number of well-used paths crossing the common. Occasional bench seats present. 

A track tuns along the western edge. This is edged by a series of posts to prevent vehicles from being driven onto the common. However, several large vehicles appear to have been driven straight across the central portion of the common at some time. There is a further unmade track running along the northern edge to allow access to adjoining properties.

GNOTES:
No rights. Note encroachment: evidence of large vehicles being across central portion of the common. Small transformer station sited on the northern portion.  Part to the south lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
Includes the greater portion of Frensham Great Pond, with further areas of both lowland heathland/mixed woodland, and broadleaved woodland.

OWNERS:
Parts owned by the National Trust. Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remainder subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to several roads including the A287. Frensham Great Pond is a major recreational facility, popular for picnicking, bathing, sailing, and angling. Heavy recreational use has caused denudation of the reedbeds along the northern shore of the pond. The beach which has developed along this shore of the lake is the focus of a large number of the site's visitors, with adjacent facilities on the main common such as a car park, toilets and cafe.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/scientific files: Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons. Nature Conservancy Council Phase 1 survey, W. Latimer, 1982. Frensham Common Management Plan, National Trust, 1996. Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Invertebrate Site Register, site no. 16 - Frensham Common, Grade B. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, site ref. SY/SU94/TO1, English Nature, 1993. Scarce Plants in Britain, Stewart, A. Pearman, D.A. and Preston, C.D., JNCC, 1994. Site visit.

GNOTES:
There are two rights entries registered as follows: estovers (1); piscary (2). There is one claim to a right of access to drive cattle over this common. Contiguous with CLs 87, 227 and 258.

Lies for the most part within the Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons SSSI (itself a part of the Wealden Heaths Special Protection Area). Lies entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB. Measured area greater than registered area.


