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GEN:
Several portions of the Frensham Commons complex. Includes Frensham Little Pond, one of the two large ponds associated with the site.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the National Trust. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The main part of the common is situated close to a minor, metalled road and a large public car park capable of accommodating up to 200 vehicles. The northern part of Frensham Little Pond is especially popular with visitors and there are also well-used paths along the eastern and western sides of the pond. To the north-west there has been much erosion of the lake shore and a sandy beach has developed. The locality is popular with casual visitors and for dog-walking etc. The pond itself is used for sailing, with fishing rights let to Farnham Angling Society. Bathing is still permitted in one area. Dogs cause some disturbance of wildlife in the vicinity of the pond.  

A wish by the donor of the land to the National Trust is that there is no shooting over the pond or around it. 

The northern portion lies adjacent to the minor road but appears to have little, if any recreational use. 

The south-eastern portion has a track/public bridleway running along its eastern edge, which appears only lightly used (occasional horseriders?). No public access onto remainder of this area.

SOURCE:
National Trust Biological Survey Report: Frensham Little Pond, 1983. 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. Site visit.

GNOTES:
There are two rights entries registered as follows: estovers (1); piscary (2); turbary (1); common in the soil (1). Right of common in the soil relates to sand for horticultural purposes. Both entries by the same person, whilst one of the entries is identical to that occurring on CL 441 and should therefore have been cross-referenced. Contiguous with CL 87.  

Lies partially within the Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons SSSI (itself a portion of the Wealden Heaths Special Protection Area) and entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB. Measured area less than registered area.  

Note internal fencing (and possibly ploughing) on south-eastern portion.


GEN:
A large private ornamental lake with three small islands, plus adjoining grassland, fringed by mature oak trees.

SOURCE:
Brief site inspection from adjacent right of way on contiguous CL 87.

GNOTES:
There are two rights entries registered as follows: pasture for horses, cattle and goats (1); estovers (1); pannage (1); piscary (1); turbary (1). One of the entries is the same as one of those relating to CL 442, but has not been cross-referenced. 

Contiguous with CL 87. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
An important area of valley mire/wet heath vegetation, with part badly affected by fire in 1995. Adjacent coniferous and mixed woodland.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the National Trust. Part owned jointly by two private owners. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts, 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The peripheral parts of the common are crossed by several well-used public and concessionary bridleways. These are used for local residents for cycling, horseriding and walking. The central and north-western portions are probably little-visited by the public. The site as a whole is managed as a Local Nature Reserve.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/scientific files: Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons. Nature Conservancy Council Phase 1 survey, W. Latimer, 1982. National Trust files (various). 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. Natterjack Toad Species Recovery Programme 1992-95: Final report, English Nature, 1995. Surrey Heathland Project Staff (pers. comm.). Site visit.

GNOTES:
There are two rights entries registered as follows: pasture for cattle (1); estovers (2); turbary (1). Estovers relate to the collection of bracken and deadwood. 

Lies within the Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons SSSI (itself a part of the Wealden Heaths Special Protection Area) and also forms a part of "The Flashes" Local Nature Reserve. In addition, the common lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.  

Internal temporary electric fencing installed for grazing purposes.


GEN:
An area of broadleaved and mixed woodland on the north-eastern fringe of the Frensham Commons complex.

ANOTES:
A road used as a public path (RUPP) runs adjacent to the southern edge of the common. A private track runs along the northern edge of the site, but there is no public access.

SOURCE:
Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Brief site inspection from RUPP. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 87. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB. Measured area greater than registered area.


GEN:
Several quite diverse parcels of land supporting a variety of different habitats, all on an acidic substrate.

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

ANOTES:
Portions B and D lie adjacent to the B3001 and Portion C lies next to a minor road. Portion A lies remote from any public rights of way and clearly has no public access. Portion B is managed as part of the grounds of a private residence and also has no public access. Portion D has a track/bridleway running along its western edge but appears to have no access to the public or recreational use. Portion C has a small bare ground car park provided by Milford Parish Council. There appears to be open public access onto this part of the common (local dog-walkers etc.). Byelaws relating to the site are displayed on a sign in the car park.

GNOTES:
No rights. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB. Measured area greater than registered area. Note dumping of rubbish in portion C - rubble, old carpets, garden refuse etc.


GEN:
A major expanse of lowland dry heath. Smaller areas of wet heath, mire, acidic and marshy grasslands plus a variety of secondary woodland types.

OWNERS:
Part owned by Hankley Common Golf Club. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936 (? M.O.D).

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a number of tracks, bridleways and rides. These appear generally well-used by local people for horseriding, walking etc. Many of the tracks also appear to be heavily used by military vehicles.

The south-western portion of the common forms the Hankley Golf Course.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/scientific files: Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons. Nature Conservancy Council Phase 1 survey, W. Latimer, 1982. Hankley Golf Course Phase 1 survey, D. Bentley, 1989.   Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report. HMSO 1995. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, site ref. SY/SU94/TO1, English Nature, 1993. Surrey Heathland Project Staff (pers. comm.). Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CLs 478 and 486. Lies for the most part within the Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons SSSI, itself a part of the Wealden Heaths SPA. Also lies entriely within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
Two small portions of the Thursley NNR. Major portion has a mixture of secondary coniferous and broadleaved woodland. Smaller portion includes part of Moat Pond and adjacent heathland habitats.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner and part owned by the Ministry of Defence. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts, 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The eastern part of the common is crossed by three public bridleways. Possible use by local horseriders. Quite distant from main car park and probably little visited by people on foot.

The section which includes the main car park sees quite high levels of public use, as it is the main point of entry for visitors to the site (dog-walkers, naturalists etc.). Moat Pond is a visually attractive feature and is popular for sailing radio-controlled model yachts.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/scientific files: Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons. Nature Conservancy Council Phase 1 survey, W. Latimer, 1982. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Invertebrate Site Register, site no. 11 - Thursley Common, Grade A. 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. Thursley National Nature Reserve leaflet, English Nature. Site visit (part only).

GNOTES:
No rights. There is one claim to a right of access to property. Contiguous with CLs 213 and 246. Lies within the Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons SSSI and also the Thursley National Nature Reserve (this particular SSSI being a part of the Wealden Heaths Special Protection Area and also a part of the Thursley, Ash, Pirbright and Chobham candidate Special Area of Conservation). In addition, the NNR forms a part of the Thursley and Ockley Bogs Ramsar site. Also lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
Two small parcels of land peripheral to Thursley Common. Habitats include a part of Moat Pond, amenity grassland, broadleaved woodland and dense bracken.

ANOTES:
The northern portion lies close to a minor road and the main car parking area for the NNR. Moat Pond is a visually attractive feature and is popular for sailing radio-controlled model yachts.        

The southern portion is crossed by a minor road and lies adjacent to the village of Thursley. Land to the north of the road is formally managed for amenity purposes. About half of this area is maintained as a cricket pitch. A track leads down to this area from the road. Facilities include a small pavilion and a score board. Adjacent to here lies a further area of amenity grassland with an ornamental oak tree, around the base of which the Parish Council have provided a circular seat. Cars appear to be parked on this part of the common.

In the north-eastern corner is a fenced childerns play area with a sign probibiting dogs. Slide and swings etc. provided. Beneath a smaller oak tree is a seat and litter bin. 

To the south of the road, a bare earth drive leads to an area of ground adjacent to houses which is also used for car parking. Several paths on this part of the common appear to be used by local dog-walkers. To the north of this section, a seat has been provided which provides a view across the amenity area.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons SSSI. Invertebrate Site Register: Thursley Common, site no. 11, Grade A.  Field survey.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CLs 32 and 213. Part lies within the Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons SSSI and the Thursley NNR (this particular SSSI being a part of the Wealden Heaths Special Protection Area and also a part of the Thursley, Ash, Pirbright and Chobham candidate Special Area of Conservation). In addition, the NNR lies within the Thursley and Ockley Bogs Ramsar site. Lies entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB. Measured area greater than registered area (registered at less than one hectare, but measured at greater than this threshold value).

Note parking of cars on common. Internal fencing (childrens play area).


GEN:
Two small parcels of land to the west of Thursley Common, mainly wooded.

OWNERS:
Part Registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remainder subject to the protection of the local authortiy under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act, 1925.

ANOTES:
The northern portion lies adjacent to the intersection of two forest roads, which are also public bridleways. It lies within a wider area of M.O.D. land which has a public access agreement, although there is no recreational use of the common as such.

The southern portion has a track/public bridleway running along its western edge, but there is no public right of way on the remainder of this area.

SOURCE:
Field survey (from adjacent rights of way).

GNOTES:
No rights.  There is one claim of easement to maintain/lay pipes. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
An important lowland heathland site with good representatives of dry and wet heath and valley mire habitats.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to several roads. These include the A3(T) along the south-eastern edge and a minor road along the western edge. There is a car park situated next to this road, immediately outside the north-western corner of the common, adjacent to Moat Pond. The site itself is crossed by a diverse pattern of public bridleways, tracks and paths. These are well-used by both local people (dog-walking, horseriding etc.) and visiting naturalists to the site. An extensive system of boardwalks has been constructed around the wet heath/valley mire areas.   

English Nature have erected reserve signs and have produced an information leaflet about the NNR. Visitors are asked to be paricularly vigilant with regard to the danger of accidental fires. Organised groups are asked to make prior arrangement.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/scientific files: Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons. Nature Conservancy Council Phase 1 survey, W. Latimer, 1982. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Invertebrate Site Register, site no. 11 - Thursley Common, Grade A. 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. Thursley National Nature Reserve leaflet, English Nature. Site visit accompanied by D. Boyd, English Nature vountary warden.

GNOTES:
No rights. There are two claims to rights of access over this unit and one easement in respect of drainage rights. Contiguous with CLs 32 and 246. Lies for the most part within the Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons SSSI and also the Thursley National Nature Reserve (this particular SSSI being a part of the Wealden Heaths Special Protection Area and also a part of the Thursley, Ash, Pirbright and Chobham candidate Special Area of Conservation). In addition, the NNR forms a part of the Thursley and Ockley Bogs Ramsar site. Also lies entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
A small area of common land now largely converted to a conifer plantation.

ANOTES:
A track/public footpath runs the entire length of the common. Probably used to some degree by local people (e.g. dog-walking etc.), otherwise no recreational use.

SOURCE:
Invertebrate Site Register: Thursley Common, site no. 11, Grade A. Brief site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB. Contiguous with CL 225. Note encroachment: afforestation.


GEN:
A significant area of former heathland recently cleared of encroaching secondary woodland.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner. Part owned by limited company.  Parts 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 portions of the common are separated from the main unit by a number of metalled roads which include the B3001. There is a bare ground car parking area on the southern edge of this road, providing pedestrian access onto the southern part of the common. A main track leads from this point (also a public bridleway), but vehicular access is restricted by the presence of locked gates. There are other tracks/public footpaths on this southern part of the common which are fairly well-used for dog-walking, plus occasional horse riders etc.

There appears to be no public access onto the northern part of the site.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/Scientific files: Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Common. NCC Phase 1 survey, W. Latimer, 1982. Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Surrey Wildlife Trust files: West Pond Cottage, Recorder no. 1135/1 (1993); SNCI project (Waverley district): - Blacklands House Copse, Recorder no. 3213, 1995 (general description). Biodiversity: the UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Surrey Ancient Woodland Inventory, NCC, 1988. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, site ref. SY/SU94/TO1, English Nature, 1993. Invertebrate Site Register: Thursley Common, site no. 11, Grade A. Site visit (accompanied by local naturalist).

GNOTES:
No rights. There are two claims to rights of access over this unit. Contiguous with CLs 143 and 224. Major part lies within the Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons SSSI (itself a part of the Wealden Heaths SPA). Whole common lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
An area mainly comprising secondary broadleaved woodland, with probable areas of past wind-throw.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by two minor, metalled roads. A small bare ground car park is situated just off one of these. There is a well-used network of paths around the site, which is also crossed by a well-used bridleway. Appears to be popular with dog walkers. Wooden bench provided next to one of the main paths.


GEN:
A significant area of former heathland habitat, with some persisting remnants. A significant portion has been cleared of encroaching bracken and trees. Part is also wooded with a variety of stand types.

OWNERS:
Two private owners relating to two parts of the unit. Remainder is registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The common is dissected by the A3(T) and there are also a number of other adjoining minor roads. In addition, the common is crossed by a variety of tracks, paths, bridleways and permissive horserides. The area appears popular with local residents - dog walking, cycling, horseriding, children playing etc. and lies close to the residential area of Milford/Witley. A small area of the common adjacent to the northern side of the A3 is occupied by bungalows and associated gardens etc. (GR SU 935 415).

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/scientific files: Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons. NCC Phase 1 survey, W. Latimer, 1982. Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Waverley district): Mousehill Down and Rodborough Common, Recorder no. 4142, 1996 (general description). Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Invertebrate Site Register: Thursley Common, site no. 11, Grade A. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory: Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons complex, site ref. SY/SU94/TO1. Surrey Heathland Project staff (pers. comm). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visits.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry for estovers. Contiguous with CLs 94 and 95. Part lies within the Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons SSSI complex (itself a part of the Wealden Heaths Special Protection Area) and also includes part of the Thursley NNR. Most lies within the Surrey Hills AONB and part is also SNCI. 

Note dumping of rubbish on various parts of the common. Small part has bungalows and gardens etc. The A3(T) corridor also encroaches onto the common.


GEN:
A significant area of lowland heathland, with surrounding secondary woodlands. Several areas of species-rich grassland on imported chalk topsoil.

ANOTES:
The common has roads adjoining all boundaries. These include the A3(T), the A286 and various minor roads. The site is an important recreational facility, owned and managed by the National Trust. A large car park and visitor centre are situated on the common, these being clearly signposted with "brown signs" from the nearby road network. There is a further small parking area alongside the road crossing the southern edge of the common, with additional car parking in a number of small roadside lay-bys. Barriers have been erected to restrict car access onto the common, but there are occasional problems with motorcycles.

There is an extensive network of paths, tracks and permissive horserides crossing the site. There is open access to the common, but most users stick to the main paths. The site attracts around 34,000 visitors annually (1986 figures). Many visitors arrive by car, but there is also easy access on foot from the adjacent residential area of Milford. Dog-walking appears to be the principal activity, although the site is also popular with local naturalists, particularly ornithologists. A series of nature trails have been developed, with appropriate printed guides, available from the visitor centre. The site is very popular with school groups, one of which is also involved in the management of one of the glade areas.

The large numbers of dogs visiting the site causes significant disturbance to ground nesting bird species and eutrophication due to dog fouling is also a problem. It may be possible to create scrub barriers to guide people away from the more sensitive areas, and also perhaps to request people to keep dogs on leads during the nesting season. There have been reports of digging-up of orchids and there is some collecting of edible fungi in the autumn.

The high levels of public access pose a threat of accidental fires, with the last major occurrence being in 1975.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/scientific files: Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons. National Trust Biological Survey Report: Witley and Milford Commons, July 1986. NCC Phase 1 survey, W. Latimer, 1982. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory: Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons complex, site ref. SY/SU94/TO1. Scarce Plants in Britain, Stewart, A. Pearman, D.A. and Preston, C.D., JNCC, 1994. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Brief site visits.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Contiguous with CLs 5, 94, 144 and 145 (but separated by roads). Lies for the most part within the Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons SSSI (itself part of the Wealden Heaths Special Protection Area). Also lies entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB. 

Note dumping of rubble etc. adjacent to road along southern side of common and also the apparent encroachment by the widened A3(T).


GEN:
An area of former lowland heathland with a diverse mosaic of habitats which include neutral grassland, scrub, secondary woodland, dense bracken and some remnants of lowland heathland vegetation.

ANOTES:
The common comprises two portions adjoining both the northern and southern sides of the A286 immediately to the west of the village of Milford. The common has a high level of public use, with a diverse pattern of tracks, paths and permissive horserides around the site. There is a small car park provided along the northern side of the A286, adjacent to Milford Cemetery and many visitors arrive on foot from immediately adjacent housing. In addition, there is a disused car park to the south of the A286, which was occupied by travellers as at the beginning of October 1998. 

The site appears popular with local residents for walking their dogs, and this may cause some disturbance to ground nesting birds, as well as causing nutrient enrichment. There is also use by horseriders and to some extent by cyclists. With such high levels of public access onto the site, there is some risk of accidental fire, with the last major one being in 1976.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/scientific files: Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons. National Trust Biological Survey Report: Witley and Milford Commons, July 1986. NCC Phase 1 survey, W. Latimer, 1982. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory: Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons complex, site ref. SY/SU94/TO1. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Brief site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CLs 144 and 536.   Adjacent to CL 95, from which the common is in fact separated by a metalled road. Major part lies within the Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons SSSI (itself a part of the Wealden Heaths Special Protection Area). A significant portion also lies within the Surrey Hills AONB. 

Note conifer plantation and apparent encroachment of widened A3(T) onto the common.


GEN:
A section of the floodplain of the River Wey at Godalming. Formerly used for grazing, now comprises a mixture of tall herb/fen/marshy grassland with scrub and broadleaved trees turning locally to secondary broadleaved woodland.

OWNERS:
Part owned by Godalming Town Council, part owned by the Thames Water Authority and part owned by the Governing Body of Charterhouse School. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The common lies immediately to the south of housing running along Peperharow Road. It therefore forms an important area of open space.

A public footpath crosses the site, running along the edge of the river from the east, before turning north-west across the site to come out at the end of a track leading between houses to the north of the common. Another path continues along the river bank, before finally emerging next to the houses adjoining the far north-western corner of the common. The main part of the common is used extensively by local residents for walking dogs etc. Fishing along the river.

The two small portions lie next to metalled roads. The one along Peperharow Road appears, in part at least, to form a private garden. The second, easternmost outlying portion has no public access, being fenced from the road.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Waverley district): Peperharow Road Marsh, Recorder no. 4053, 1994 (general description). Invertebrate Site Register, Charterhouse Alderholt (Grade A). Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Most is SNCI ("Peperharow Road Marsh").


GEN:
A small block of broadleaved woodland lying to the south of Witley.

ANOTES:
Lies adjacent to a minor, metalled road, but there appears to be no recreational use of the common.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Waverley district): Culmere Wood, Recorder no. 3085, 1994 (general description). Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights.  Measured area less than registered area, which is also less than the threshold size (i.e. 1.0ha) for inclusion in the survey. However, the site forms a small part of a larger pSNCI and has therefore been included, although the common itself has not subsequently been selected as SNCI. Whole common lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
A small area of remnant heathland, now with significant colonisation of bracken, scrub and trees.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by two minor, metalled roads. There appears to be {\it de facto} access to the whole site, with several well-used paths evident, one of which is a public footpath. At one point a bench seat is provided. The site appears to be popular with local residents.
In the extreme north-western corner is situated a small bare ground car park (for private use of residents) and to the south of here lies an area of mown amenity grassland, probably maintained by the adjacent residents.

SOURCE:
National Trust Biological Survey, Sandhills Common, Surrey, July 1983. English Nature Lowland Heathland Inventory: Surrey - code number SY/SU93/SO1 - Sandhills. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Field survey.

GNOTES:
No rights.  Whole common lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
Mainly comprising semi-natural broadleaved woodland, including some of 'ancient' origin. Other habitats include bracken with encroaching trees, plus smaller areas of neutral grassland and dry heath.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to the village of Hambledon and in the north is bisected by the road through the village. There are a number of tracks, public bridleways, public footpaths and other footpaths around the common, which appears to enjoy {\it de facto} access. These routes appear well-used by local people for dog-walking, horseriding and mountain biking etc. In places some of the routes have become quite deeply incised into the underlying sand. Travellers encampment adjacent to Cuckoo Corner (i.e. not on the common, but in the area shown as 'depot' on the OS map). Village Hall and adjacent car park situated next to road dissecting southern part of Hambledon Common.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Waverley district): Hambledon Common and Wormley Hill Firs, Recorder no. 2475, 1995; Hambledon Hurst, Part Nounts, Lords Copse, Sawpit, Hammonds and Park Piece, Recorder no. 3276, 1995; Hambledon Green Wood, Recorder no. 3091, 1994; South Malthouse Lane Copse, Recorder no. 3087, 1994; Beech Hill Copse, Recorder no. 2477, 1994 (general descriptions). 

Surrey Inventory of Ancient Woodland, NCC, 1988. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory (site ref. SY/SU93/H01). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs), 1986/1988. Site visit.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry for estovers. This entry relates to part of the unit only. There are 13 claims of access over this unit. 

Major portion lies within the Surrey Hills AONB. Most of southern part is coincident with two SNCI. 

Note various forms of tipping: garden refuse, soiled material from horse stables.


OWNERS:
Part owned by W.B. Dean and The Hon. T.M. Dean,  Hambledon Hurst, Godalming  Surrey. (Ownership entry not disputed).


OWNERS:
Part owned by B.F. Grillo, Beech Hill, Hambledon.

ANOTES:
Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.


GEN:
A series of narrow road verges mainly comprising secondary broadleaved woodland.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner. Remainder subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
The verges that constitute this common lie mainly alongside the B2128 or other minor roads. Part lies along a green lane, which is also a public bridleway - probable use by horseriders.

GNOTES:
There are two rights entries. One entry allows pasture for cows or equivalent (not specified), while both entries allow estovers. One entry relates to part of the unit only. Contiguous with CLs 84, 180 and 178. There are two claims of access over this unit. Measured area less than registered area.


GEN:
A complex of road verges alongside the A281 and adjoining minor roads. Habitats include secondary broadleaved woodland plus a variety of grassland types.

ANOTES:
The common lies alonsidge the A281 and other minor roads. Parts of the common may be used to some extent by local people for walking dogs etc.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry. This is specified as "herbage and estovers (limited to the cutting of saplings for cultivation purposes)". With respect to the right of "herbage", the types and numbers of livestock to which it relates are not specified. The private owner is also the rightholder (i.e unity of rights and ownership). 

Measured area greater than registered area.

Contiguous with CLs 149 and 151. Part lies within the Surrey Hills AONB (i.e. land to west of A281).


GEN:
A siginficant area of open, species-poor grassland at the foot of the Winterfold Ridge. Other principal habitat includes secondary broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by various minor roads. Single short section of public footpath. There appears to be {\it de facto} access onto most of the common by local residents. This use has formed a well-defined network of paths crossing the open parts of the common. These are used by dog walkers and horse riders. Rising land to the north provides clear views southwards to Cranleigh and the Weald.

Small areas along lane to west are mown as amenity grassland by adjacent property owners.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Waverley district): Smithwood Common Copse, Recorder no. 3233, 1995 (general description). Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CLs 51 and 181. Lies for the most part within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
An elongated site providing a transect from the hills of the Lower Greensand onto the Weald. Habitats are diverse and include secondary broadleaved and mixed woodlands, dense bracken and species-poor grassland.

OWNERS:
One entry detailing two private owners of part of the unit. One other private owner as directed by the Commons Commissioner.

ANOTES:
There is {\it de facto} access to most of the common, which is crossed by and lies adjacent to various minor roads. Also two short stretches of public footpaths crossing the common. The southern area comprises grassland which is crossed by various paths which have been created from use by dog-walkers and horseriders etc. Residential housing nearby.

The northern portion forms a part of Winterfold heath, an area which has open public access along a network of paths and tracks. This area in general is popular with walkers, cyclists, horseriders and dog walkers etc. Adjacent car parking on contiguous CL 216.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Waverley district): Smithwood Common Copse, Recorder no. 3233, 1995; The Hurtwood (incorporating Winterfold Heath, Reynards Hill, Mill Bottom, Plain and Pitch Hill), Recorder no. 3325, 1996 (general descriptions). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CLs 181, 216 and 218. Lies partly within the Surrey Hills AONB. Part is SNCI ("The Hurtwood etc.").


GEN:
Several small parcels of land within Haslemere, mainly comprising 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 Haslemere Urban District). The site is sub-divided by the A286 and also the B2131. The larger portion appears to be well-used by the public, with several well-defined paths evident, providing pleasant walks through the wood. A seat is provided at the foot of the slope, adjacent to the B2131. Locally some paths are quite wide, with occasional areas beneath the trees having much bare ground, caused by playing children. 

The small northern portion forms a part of a recreation ground (this area being planted with ornamental shrubs etc.). The southernmost portion lies adjacent to various properties, reached by a series of bare ground tracks across the common. Portions of this block have been mown by adjacent property owners. This area probably sees little use by the general public, although the larger part of the common forms an important recreational facility for the town.


GEN:
Three small parcels of land in Haslemere, managed partly as open green space, with part also used as a large car park.

ANOTES:
Land subject to a legal right of access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (ie. lies within the former Haselmere Urban District).
All three segments of the common lie adjacent to the busy B2131 in the western suburbs of Haslemere. The northern portion has the appearance of a village green, with mown grassland, ornamental trees, seats, litter bins and a bus shelter next to the road.

The larger southern portion is a car park with a hardcore/tarmac rubble surface. This was empty on a sunday, but being free, is fully taken up with commuters' cars on weekdays. A small toilet block has been built on this area, facing the main road. The name of the site would suggest that this part of the common has traditionally been used as a fairground. Indeed, this may still be the case, and this area would also be a likely place to hold car boot sales etc.

The smallest portion of the common is a triangular plot of cut amenity grassland beneath ornamental trees.


GEN:
Several parcels of common land at Grayswood on the outskirts of Haslemere. Mainly secondary broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
The major portions of the common lie alongside the A286 Grayswood Road. However, there appears to be no public access onto the largest section. Elsewhere there appears to be {\it de facto} access by the public, with several verges and other areas being mown as amenity grassland. Note small 'garden' around war memorial adjacent to the A286.  

Subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 - i.e. lies within the former Haslemere Urban District.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Waverley district): Parish Lands, Grayswood, Recorder no. 3009, 1993 (general description). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 99. Lies entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB. Most is SNCI.


GEN:
A small piece of common land at the northern edge of Haslemere comprising secondary broadleaved woodland with areas of storm damage.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by and lies adjacent to minor, metalled roads. It is also crossed by a public footpath and a metalled drive. The footpath is well-used, although the remainder of the common is probably not much visited by the public.

Subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 - i.e. lies within the former Haslemere Urban District.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 255. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
Two separate pieces of common land, lying within the National Trust Hindhead property. Habitats include, lowland dry heathland, dense bracken, broadleaved and mixed (mostly secondary) woodlands, plus a series of narrow roadside verges.

ANOTES:
The larger portion of the common has a metalled lane running along its eastern edge and is crossed by various public footapths and bridleways etc. Part of the National Trust Hindhead property, a popular recreational area in general with walkers, horseriders and cyclists. Being situated adjacent to residential housing, this common is also likely to be popular with dog-walkers.

The southern portion forms the verges to a narrow metalled lane. No recreational use of this part.

In addition to the benefits of National Trust ownership, 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 Haslemere Urban District.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Devil's Punch Bowl. National Trust files, including Biological Survey Report, Hindhead, 1983. NCC Phase 1 survey, K.G. Ader, 1982. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Surrey Inventory of Ancient Woodland, NCC, 1988. Site visit (part only).

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CLs 255 and 334. Lies partially within the Devil's Punch Bowl SSSI (which in turn forms part of the "Wealden Heaths Phase 2" designated Special Protection Area). Also lies entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
A mosaic of different habitats associated with the Greensand Ridge in the vicinity of Hindhead. Habitats include secondary broadleaved and mixed woodlands, conifer plantation, lowland heathland, dense bracken and an area of former wood pasture which still retains a notable population of large, open-grown oak trees.

ANOTES:
The common lies to the south-east of Hindhead, quite close to the A3(T) and the A287. Numerous tracks and paths etc. cross this area, which is well-used by the public. The rights of way include a public footpath, a byway open to all traffic (BUTT), several public bridleways and a variety of permissive footpaths and horse-rides. One of the rights of way lies on the route of the Greensand Way long distance footpath. 

There is adequate car parking just off the A3(T), on the contiguous CL 241, with a small car park provided in the extreme SE corner of the larger portion of CL 255. In addition, the common is also easily accessible on foot from the adjacent housing on the outskirts of Haslemere. The site is popular for walking, exercising dogs, horseriding and cycling etc. Rights of way are signposted by the National Trust. Use of the BUTT by vehicular traffic is being carefully monitored.

Subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 - i.e. lies within the former Haslemere Urban District (and is also entirely National Trust property).

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Devil's Punch Bowl. National Trust files, including Biological Survey Report, Hindhead, 1983. NCC Phase 1 survey, K.G. Ader, 1982. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Surrey Inventory of Ancient Woodland, NCC, 1988. Brief site visit (part only).

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CLs 241, 257 and 333. Lies partly within the Devil's Punch Bowl SSSI (which in turn forms part of the "Wealden Heaths Phase 2" designated Special Protection Area). Also lies entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB. Note area with houses/gardens (i.e. encroachment).


GEN:
Two parcels of land in Grayswood. Largely broadleaved woodland with some amenity grassland etc.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to the A286 and is crossed by at least two public footpaths. These appear well-used by the local population (dog-walking etc.).  There is a seat provided in open grassland at the edge of a minor road crossing the site (vandalised). 

The Northern portion has the major part managed as a formal village green - used as a cricket pitch in summer and a football pitch in winter. Seats and litter bins provided. Along the northern edge of this area a new village hall has just been constructed, with adjacent car parking. To the south lies a small childerns play area adjacent to an adjoining primary school.  

Subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 - i.e. lies within the former Haslemere Urban District.

SOURCE:
National Trust Biological Survey: Grayswood Common, 1983. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Surrey Inventory of Ancient Woodlands, NCC, 1988. Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 99. Lies entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
An area of broadleaved woodland adjacent to the A286 on the outskirts of Haslemere.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to the A286 and a metalled lane runs along the south-eastern edge. There appears to be {\it de facto} access onto the common by the local residents.

Subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 - i.e. lies within the former Haslemere Urban District.

SOURCE:
Site visit. National Trust Biological Survey, Grayswood Common, 1983. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, 1995.

GNOTES:
There are a total of three rights entries registered as follows: pigs (pannage - 3), estovers (3), turbary (3). All entries held in gross (i.e. by a specified individual or group, rather than attached to land/property). Contiguous with CLs 256 337. Lies entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB. 

Note that the boundary of the common appears to include a house and gardens, possibly an error of registration.


GEN:
An area of lowland dry heathland surrounded by margins of secondary 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 A286 adjoins the eastern edge of the common and the southern part of the site is crossed by a minor, metalled road. There is a small car park/lay-by situated alongside this road. Along its northern edge, the common is adjoined by residential housing. A public footpath and various other paths cross the site. The eastern portion in particlar sees heavy use by the local population - dog walking, playing children etc.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons SSSI. Phase 1 survey (? NCC - undated). Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, site ref. SY/SU94/TO1. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, 1995. Brief site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 5 and separated from CL 95 by the A286. Major part lies within the Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons SSSI (itself forming part of the Wealden Heaths Special Protection Area) and lies entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB. Note blocks of conifer plantation.


GEN:
A series of minor road verges mainly comprising secondary broadleaved woodland. Small area of species-rich grassland with large population of common spotted orchid ({\it Dacylorhiza fuchsii}).

ANOTES:
The common forms verges and other parcels of land adjacent to minor roads. There are well-used paths/tracks across some of the larger blocks of woodland, used by local dog-walkers. At the centre of the common is an open grassy area which forms a focal-point for the site. Several seats provided here, crossed by a well-used path. Several areas of mown amenity grassland adjacent to properties.

GNOTES:
No rights. Measured area less than registered area. Contiguous with CL 147. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
An area of former heathland on the Winterfold Hill, now supporting a mosaic of broadleaved and mixed woodland. Smaller areas of dense bracken being colonised by a mixture of scrub and trees, probably relating to areas affected by the 1987/1990 storms.

OWNERS:
Part owned jointly by two private 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:
The common is crossed by two minor roads plus a variety of tracks and paths, including two public footpaths and a short length of a public bridleway. There is {\it de facto} access to the site, which forms part of a popular recreational area on the Winterfold Hill. Two car parks have been provided on the common. Close to one of these, a panoramic view can be enjoyed southwards across the Weald. Recreational use includes walking, cycling, horseriding, dog walking and picnicking.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Waverley district): The Hurtwood (incorporating Winterfold Heath, Reynards Hill, Mill Bottom, Plain and Pitch Hill), Recorder no. 3325, 1996 (general description). NCC bryophyte survey. Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CLs 51, 196 and 537. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB. Most of site coincident with SNCI.


GEN:
A small common with the appearance of an enclosed field, comprising improved grassland. Hedge to east with four large oak trees along former western boundary.

ANOTES:
Metalled lanes follow the southern and eastern boundaries; these are also designated as public footpaths. One of the lanes appears to have been re-aligned to run at the edge of the common, but a public footpath is still signposted across the site along the former course of the lane. No recreational use of the site, which lies in a sparsely-populated part of the county and has the appearance of enclosed, private farm land.

GNOTES:
No rights. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB. Note internal fencing along edge of lanes, the apparent re-alignment of a road crossing the site and areas managed as private garden.


GEN:
A series of narrow road verges mainly comprising broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
The common lies alongside two minor roads. A public footpath runs along the extreme western edge of the site. In addition, one area in this vicinity has been "gardened" by adjacent property owners. Remainder of site appears to have no recreational use.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 196. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB. Note area 'adopted' as garden.


GEN:
This common is dominated by the important landscape feature of the Devil's Punchbowl, situated in the extreme west of the county, at the head of the Highcomb Valley in the Greensand Hills. Extensive areas of cleared scrub, trees and bracken as heathland restoration. Other major habitats include broadleaved and mixed secondary woodlands.

ANOTES:
The common is bisected by the A3(T), which makes a steep climb onto the crest of the Greensand Ridge. There are a variety of unmetalled tracks (some apparently designated as "byways open to all traffic", public bridleways and public footpaths.

This is a popular local recreational area, having open public access and the presence of the A3(T) makes it easly accessible. There is a large metalled car park situated on the northern side of the A3 at the point where the road crosses the south-western part of the common. A cafe here is used both by passing motorists and also visitors to the common. An adjacent area of open grassland is well-used by visitors, with picnic tables/seats/litter bins provided. From here it is just a short walk to an open vantage point, looking northwards along the Highcomb Valley. A seat has been provided here and at a second vantage point, a little way to the east. 

In addition, there is a further car parking area on the southern side of the A3 at Gibbet Hill (the highest point on the common), where there is a vantage point at the summit, with views eastwards across the Weald. The largest concentration of visitors probably congregate at these two localities.

The network of paths and horserides are way-marked throughout the site. One of the routes lies along the course of the Greensand Way long distance footpath. There is also use by horseriders and cyclists of permitted rights of way.

New stock gate provided where bridlepath crosses into fenced/grazed area. Explanatory sign provided here explaining the purpose of reintroducing grazing onto the common.

The Hindhead Youth Hostel is situated on the site, within one of the excluded parcels of land.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Devil's Punch Bowl. National Trust files, including Biological Survey Report, Hindhead, 1983. NCC Phase 1 survey, K.G. Ader, 1982. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Surrey Inventory of Ancient Woodland, NCC, 1988. Surrey Heathland Project Staff (pers. comm.). Site visits (22.04.97 and 02.10.98).

GNOTES:
No rights. Major part lies within the Devil's Punch Bowl SSSI (which in turn forms part of the "Wealden Heaths Phase 2" designated Special Protection Area). Lies entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB. Note internal fencing (for grazing). Contiguous with CL 255.


GEN:
Largely comprising a variety of recent secondary woodland types. Open area dominated by bracken, with remnants of a lowland heathland flora.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to a minor road in its northern corner, and adjoins the A319 to the SE. There are a number of well-used bridleways and public footpaths around the site. Popular with local horseriders and dog-walkers etc.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Surrey Heath district): Stanners Hill and Fern Hill, Recorder no. 331/4586, 1995 (general description). Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. There is one claim to a right of access over this unit. Contiguous with CL 524. All of site has been designated as SNCI (Stanners Hill). Note dumping of garden rubbish along adjoining northern boundary.


GEN:
Part of a large area of lowland heathland, now extensively wooded, with some areas of heath being actively restored.

ANOTES:
The common is cut at two points by the M25 motorway and also by Pointers Road. Access onto the area is from several roadside car parks (none of these being situated on this common itself).

A number of paths, 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. This part of the SSSI sees high levels of public use, especially by visitors making their way to the Chatley Semaphore Tower (not actually on the common itself) and also to some extent by visitors in transit who have stopped for refreshmants at the main car park (adjacent to the A3(T) on Ochkam Common (not registered common land).

There is also use by local residents (e.g. dog-walking) 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.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/scientific files: Ockham and Wisley Commons. NCC Phase 1 survey: D.J. Wheldon, 1982. 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. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 350. Most lies within the Ockham and Wisley Commons SSSI/Thames Basin Heaths pSPA.


GEN:
Several small parcels of common land,  predominantly of broadleaved woodland.

OWNERS:
Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remainder is unclaimed and awaiting a hearing by the Commons Commissioner.

ANOTES:
All parts of the common lie alongside a minor, metalled road. The northernmost section lies within the grounds of a private resdidence. A bridleway crosses one of the wooded portions of the common (lightly used). Possible light use of land adjoining the road by dog-walkers.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Elmbridge district): Wrens Nest Cottage, Recorder no. 4563, 1995 (general description). Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Measured area less than registered area. Note encroachment of M25 motorway.


GEN:
The western portion of the Bookham Commons complex. Habitats include ancient and secondary broadleaved woodland (some as former wood pasture), neutral grassland and dense scrub.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to the large residential area of Great Bookham/Fetcham. A minor, metalled road crosses the southern edge of the site. A car park has been provided by the National Trust alongside a farm track that crosses the northern tip (information signs provided). There is a main ride/track crossing the common, with use restricted for National Trust purposes. The site as a whole also has an extensive network of tracks, paths and rides, several of which are either public footpaths, bridleways or permissive horse rides. The area as a whole is of major recreational use for the local inhabitants - dog walking, cycling, school groups and horseriding etc.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Bookham Commons. Invertebrate Site Register: Bookham Common (Grade A). Bookham Commons: Information leaflet prepared by the Local Management Committee of the National Trust (1988). Surrey Ancient Woodland Inventory, NCC, 1988. NCC Phase 1 survey, D.J. Wheldon, 1982. British Bryological Society (South-East group), report of visit to Bookham Common on 04/10/97, Bulletin of the British Bryological Society, No. 72, February 1999. A Preliminary Botanical Survey of unimproved neutral and acidic grasslands in Surrey, G.Steven (English Nature), 1990. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit with National Trust Biological Survey Team.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry allowing pasture for four horses. This entry is cross-referenced to CL 96. There are two claims to rights of access/right of way over this unit. Contiguous with CLs 24 and 96. Lies almost entirely within the Bookham Commons SSSI.


GEN:
An ecologically important site encompassing ancient and recent broadleaved woodland, old wood pasture, species-rich neutral grassland, scrub and a range of aquatic habitats.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to the large residential area of Great Bookham/Fetcham. A number of minor, metalled roads cross the edges of the site, with several car parks being provided by the National Trust (information signs provided). There is a main ride/track crossing the common, with use restricted for National Trust purposes. The site also has an extensive network of woodland rides, several of which are either public footpaths, bridleways or permissive horse rides. The area as a whole is of major recreational use for the local inhabitants - dog walking, cycling, school groups and horseriding etc.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Bookham Commons. A Preliminary Botanical Survey of unimproved neutral and acidic grasslands in Surrey, G.Steven (English Nature), 1990. Invertebrate Site Register: Bookham Common (Grade A). Bookham Commons: Information leaflet prepared by the Local Management Committee of the National Trust (1988). Surrey Ancient Woodland Inventory, NCC, 1988. NCC Phase 1 survey, D.J. Wheldon, 1982. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. British Bryological Society (South-East group), report of visit to Bookham Common on 04/10/97, Bulletin of the British Bryological Society, No. 72, February 1999. Site visit with National Trust Biological Survey Team.

GNOTES:
There are three rights entries registered as follows: pasture for pony, donkey and goats (1); horses (1); cattle and horses (1); Estovers (2). One rights entry is cross-referenced to CL 259. Piece adjoining unit became common land 12.7.71. by virtue of Deed of Grant for rights of pannage and taking bracken. 

There are 6 claims to a right of access; 3 claims of free passage and running of services, pipes, wires, cables and drains; one claim to improve/construct footpaths/roads; one claim to maintain exits onto the common to any property on the claimant's land; one claim to lay pipes/telephone cables, plus gas and electricity cables to houses on the claimant's land. 

Contiguous with CL 259. Most of site lies within the Bookham Commons SSSI. Internal fencing to allow grazing of grassland.


GEN:
Several small parcels of land associated with the much larger CL 359. Some appear to have been registered specifically as ponds. Two portions are largely wooded, a further one is mainly amenity grassland, while one comprises stretches of metalled road.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the Epsom and Ewell Borough Council. Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
One section is maintained as a formally mown area with ornamental trees. The pond and section of adjacent amenity grassland at Stamford Green is also formally managed as public open space. One section is crossed by the B280, whilst a further part comprises sections of Wells Road and Woodland Road and the more southerly portion lies next to Wilmerhatch Lane.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Epsom and Ashtead Commons. Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project: Epsom Common South, Recorder no. 80008, 1998 (boundary information only). Field survey.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CLs 280 and 359. Part lies within the Epsom and Ashtead Commons SSSI and part also lies within a designated SNCI ("Epsom Common South"). Site visit.


GEN:
An area of rather coarse neutral grassland adjacent to the River Mole at Leatherhead.

ANOTES:
The common lies alongside the River Mole at Leatherhead. The site is subject to a legal right under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within the Leatherhead Urban District). A popular riverside path runs along the common, much used by local dog walkers. An information board about the common has been erected at the south-eastern entrance to the site. This indicates that the "Riverside Walk", a network of 4 miles of signposted footpaths along this section of the River Mole, has been promoted by the Lower Mole Countryside Management Project and is funded jointly by the Countryside Commission and Mole Valley District Council. A further well-used path also runs along the opposite edge of the common, this being signposted onto the site through the business park which has been constructed at the eastern edge of the common.

SOURCE:
On-site information sign provided by Lower Mole Countryside Management Project. Field survey.

GNOTES:
No rights. Note fenced area at eastern edge of the common.


GEN:
A small roadside piece of common land in the built-up southern part of Epsom. Habitats include scrubby broadleaved woodland, coarse grassland/tall ruderals, scrub and a well-maintained pond.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to and is crossed by minor roads. There is {\it de facto} access to the whole area by local residents, the wooded portion being well-used by dog-walkers. To the south, a small area surrounding a mature oak tree is regularly mown amenity grassland. Telephone Box and Post Box situated at edge of this area.

GNOTES:
No rights.  One easement claimed by the Electricity Board in respect of cables. Note dumping of garden rubbish - grass cuttings etc.


GEN:
Several small strips of land largely maintained as amenity grassland with planted ornamental trees. Also includes a small pond.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the Mole Valley District Council. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
There is open public access to the site which adjoins roads and is managed as amenity grassland. Adjacent to a small pond are seats and litter bins. The pond has a concrete bank where it adjoins the pavement, with railings provided here.  A gravel drive across the common is wide enough to also be used for car parking (with wooden posts at the edge to prevent further vehicular access onto the common).

GNOTES:
No rights. Note that part of the common is used as part of the forecourt to a car showroom. Cars parked elsewhere on the common.


GEN:
The most significant feature is an area of relic wood pasture, with a number of veteran oak pollards. Other habitats include extensive areas of bracken, scrub and broadleaved trees, plus a variety of grassland types.

OWNERS:
Registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Purchased by the Corporation of London in March 1991.

ANOTES:
Adjoins the A24 and other minor roads. Crossed by a diversity of public footpaths, bridleways and concessionary horserides. There is open access over the whole site to walkers. 

N.B. Rights of public access under S. 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (ie. lies in the former Leatherhead Urban District) - over land in this unit are subject to the limitations and conditions mentioned in an order made under the proviso (b) to subsection (i) of that section by the Minister of Housing and Local Government on 04.06.69. 

The area appears to be an extremely important recreational area for local residents (eg. dog-walking), with some parts of the common being adjoined by housing estates, whilst the main point of entry is opposite Ashtead Railway station. In addition to eutrophication problems, dogs also cause some disturbance to wildlife, especially during the breeding season. 

Other activities include wildlife watching and participation in various voluntary conservation projects. Horseriders and cyclists are restricted to the network of three public bridleways and two concessionary horserides. 

The Roman Villa complex and other archaeological features attract many visitors, occasionally equipped with metal detectors and digging implements (activities incompatible with the status of the site).  

An annual diary of events is organised by the Corporation of London and includes a variety of guided walks, open days and volunteer days, with much emphasis on encouraging the local population to become involved with the management of the site. A number of nearby educational establishments use the common as a study site.

The Corporation are empowered to create byelaws to regulate the public use of the common under the provisions of the Corporation of London (Open Spaces) Act, 1878. One aspect of reconciling these two facets of the common is a policy of a closed season for organised events between April and September each year, plus the issue of permits for people carrying out surveys and research.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Epsom and Ashtead Commons; various notes from monitoring files. Nature Conservancy Council Phase 1 survey (1983). Surrey Phase 1 survey (1986/88) - Aerial Photographs. Ashtead Common Management Plan, Corporation of London, 1995. "Ashtead Common News" (Corporation of London). Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Mole Valley): Wood Field (south), site no. 100b, Recorder no. 240; Wood Field, site no. 100, Recorder no. 3061, 1994 (general description). British Wildlife: Vol. 7 Number 5. June 1996: Reserve Focus - Ashtead Common NNR, Surrey; Bob Warnock, Vikki Forbes and Paul Ritchie. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, site ref. SY/TQ16/EO1, English Nature, 1993. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. British Red Data Book 1: Vascular Plants. Perring, F.H. and Farrell, L., 1983. Invertebrate Site Register, site no. 4, Grade A. Paul Ritchie, Keeper, Ashtead Common (pers. comm.). Site visit.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry. This allows pasture for 4 cattle, plus estovers and turbary. The right relates to part of the unit only. Contiguous with CL 359. There are 2 claims to a right of access/property. There are also various Deeds of Easement etc. for statutory bodies who have apparatus and equipment on the common, such as British Gas and BT. 

Major part lies within the Epsom and Ashtead Commons SSSI/NNR. Two smaller portions are SNCI.


GEN:
An area of formerly grazed grassland, now extensively colonised by scrub, trees and secondary broadleaved woodland. Small remnants of heathland vegetation.

ANOTES:
The common lies at the western side of Epsom. The B280 runs along the northern edge (with small car park provided on the common) and the A24 disects the southern part (excluded from the registration). Various other minor roads adjoing the eastern side of the common, which adjoins housing. There is a well-used network of public footpaths, bridleways and various woodland rides crossing the site which, given its close proximity to Epsom, is well-used by the local population. Some areas adjacent to housing are maintained as formal amenity areas with mown grassland and various ornamental trees, with some metalled paths.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/scientific files: Epsom and Ashtead Commons. NCC Phase 1 survey (D.J. Wheldon, 1983). Surrey Phase 1 Survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project: Epsom Common South, Recorder no. 80008, 1998 (boundary information only). Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory - site ref. SY/TQ16/EO1, English Nature, 1993. Site visit.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry for estovers, relating to part of the unit only. There are two claims to rights of access over this unit. One easement is claimed by the Electricity Board in respect of cables. 

Contiguous with CLs 280 and 453. Note garding of garden refuse, especially along eastern side adjacent to housing.

Lies partially within the Epsom and Ashtead Commons SSSI and includes the greater part of a designated SNCI ("Epsom Common South").


GEN:
A botanically important area of the North Downs with a number of rare and scarce species present within chalk grassland/scrub habitat.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to the northern boundary of the county in a heavily built-up area (Reigate and Banstead district). The various parts of the site lie alongside roads which include the A217, A2022 and the B2218. A number of public bridleways and an extensive network of other tracks/paths cross the common, which is subject to heavy use by the local population - dog walking, cycling, horseriding etc. A public car park is provided adjacent to the B2218 at GR TQ 258 609, with a height barrier at the entrance. The Banstead Commons Conservators have here provided an information sign. This says that cars are prohibited on the common as are fires, camping and the use of metal detectors. Horse-riders and cyclists are reminded that they must keep to bridleways only. Dumping of rubbish noted here. 

A significant part of the common is managed as a golf course.

SOURCE:
Engilsh Nature SSSI/scientific files: Banstead Downs. NCC Phase 1 survey, D.J. Wheldon, 1983. Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs, 1986/88). Surrey Phase 2 Chalk Grassland Survey, S. M. Hedley/M. J. Wigginton (NCC/EFU), undated. Invertebrate Site Register: site no. 44, Grade C. Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Reigate and Banstead district): "Areas adjacent to Banstead Downs SSSI", Recorder no. 977, 1994. Scarce Plants in Britain, Stewart, A. Pearman, D.A. and Preston, C.D., JNCC, 1994. British Red Data Book 1: Vascular Plants, Perring, F.H. and Farrell, L., 1983. Biodiversity: the UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit (part only).

GNOTES:
No rights. Most lies within the Banstead Downs SSSI. Small part of remainder selected as SNCI. There is a claim of access to equipment by the Electricity Board. Note dumping of rubbish at car park.


GEN:
A section of the dip slope of the North Downs. Habitats include secondary broadleaved woodland, chalk grassland and chalk scrub. One nationally rare and two nationally scarce plants.

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 a former Urban District). Crossed by a minor, metalled road and several public footpaths. The Chipstead Downs area as a whole is managed as an open access area.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/Scientific files: Chipstead Downs. Surrey Phase 2 Chalk Grassland Survey, S. M. Hedley/M. J. Wigginton (NCC/EFU), undated. ENglish Nature Phase 2 survey, D. Stone, 1994. Invertebrate Site Register: Chipstead Downs, site no. 32 (Grade C). British Red Data Book 1: Vascular Plants. Perring, F.H. and Farrell, L., 1983. Scarce Plants in Britain, Stewart, A., Pearman, D.A. and Preston, C.D., JNCC, 1994. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Not visited.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry. This allows pasture for horses, cattle and sheep plus estovers. The right is not attached to any land - i.e. held in gross. The Electricity Board claim an easement in respect of cables. Note fencing in association with grazing management.

Lies entirely within the Chipstead Downs SSSI.


GEN:
An area largely managed as a golf course. Roughs etc. include areas of heath, acidic grassland, bracken and broadleaved woodland.  More continuous areas of secondary broadleaved woodland on southern and western margins of the site.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to and is crossed by the M25 Motorway and also the B2032. A car parking area (GR TQ 227 544) is situated on the common adjacent to the B2032, quite close to a playing field. There is an extensive network of public footpaths, bridleways, permissive horserides and other tracks/paths crossing the common and the area is well-used by local residents. Permissive horserides and footpaths have been way-marked by Banstead Borough Council. Occasional seats provided. 

A peripheral part of the common at GR TQ 226 545 has buidlings and gardens which form part of the facilities to the common, with an adjacent hardcore car park.

The site as a whole 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 Banstead Urban District.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Reigate and Banstead district): "Banstead and Walton Heath", Recorder no. 13, 1994; "Wood West of Merrywood Grove, Mogador", Recorder no 2135, 1994; "Little Heath, Walton Oaks", Recorder no. 1388, 1994 (general descriptions). Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, Walton Heath, site ref. SY/TQ25/WO1, English Nature, 1993. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry specified as "pasture for 60 cattle". There are three claims of access over this unit including a wayleave claimed by the Electricity Board. One claim to use the common as gallops and for impounding of stray animals. Contiguous with CLs 109, 444 and 445.

Major part of site is SNCI ("Banstead and Walton Heath"). Minute part lies within Surrey Hills AONB (0.5 per cent of area).

Note encroachments: M25 Motorway, golf course buildings/gardens/car park, dumping of garden rubbish.


GEN:
A large area of semi-natural habitat which includes secondary broadleaved woodland, grading into areas of dense bracken, scrub and trees. Several areas of open neutral (and acidic) grassland and small pockets of lowland heathland vegetation.

OWNERS:
Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Remainder of the land is unclaimed and awaiting a hearing by the Commons Commissioner.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to and is crossed by a variety of roads which include the A217, B2032 and the B2230. There is an extensive network of public footpaths, bridleways, permissive horserides and other tracks/paths crossing the common. Being situated adjacent to an extensive area of residential housing, the common is well-used ly local residents, in particular the northern part. Permissive horserides and footpaths have been way-marked by Banstead Borough Council. Occasional seats provided. To the north of the common lies a formally managed playing field, used for both cricket and football (GR TQ 238 557 - Map 1). The narrow verge on the western side of the B2032, to the north of here, is a metalled area used as a private car park.

Elsewhere there is what appears to be a circular schooling ring (GR TQ 241 553 - Map 1). Further south on the common lies an area of open grassland situated at the periphery of the Banstead Golf Course (which lies largely on the contiguous CL 355). To the south of here lies a small area which has been turned into the garden of an adjacent public house, with seats etc. provided (GR TQ 239 531 - Map 2).

The site as a whole 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 Banstead Urban District.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Reigate and Banstead district): "Banstead and Walton Heath", Recorder no. 13, 1994; "Wood West of Merrywood Grove, Mogador", Recorder no 2135, 1994; "Garden Farm Woods", Recorder no 2355, 1995 (general descriptions). Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, Walton Heath, site ref. SY/TQ25/WO1, English Nature, 1993. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
There are a total of three rights entries registered as follows: estovers (12), turbary (3 - specified as "peat and turf"), common in the soil (3 - specified as "gravel, sand and loam"). Estovers include rights to cut herbage (3), take litter and moss (3), wood from fallen trees and underwood (3), and to cut foliage, evergreen and conifer, providing "it is removed on one wheel" (3).  

Most of the site coincident with SNCI ("Banstead and Walton Heath").  Contiguous with CLs 110 and 355. Minute part lies within Surrey Hills AONB (0.6 per cent of area). Note encroachment of the M25, plus metalled car parking area and pub garden.


GEN:
Two small parcels of common land on the outskirts of Warlingham. Habitats include semi-improved acidic and neutral grassland, scrub and trees, broadleaved woodland and tall ruderals.

ANOTES:
Both parts of the common lie next to the B269 on the eastern edge of Warlingham, while the larger portion is also crossed by an un-classified metalled road/drive and an unmetalled drive. There is a legal right of public access onto the common under section 193 of the 1925 Law of Property Act (ie. it lies within the former urban district of Caterham and Warlingham). A well-used path crosses the western section of the larger portion and a seat has been provided. Probably used by local people for walking dogs.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Tandridge district): Limpsfield Road Verge at Chelsham Lodge, Recorder no. 346 (1996). Site visit.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry, allowing pasture for horses and cows. One easement claimed by the Electricity Board.


GEN:
A small block of broadleaved woodland on the edge of the village of Tatsfield.

ANOTES:
An unmetalled lane runs close to the eastern edge of the common. There is a well-used path along the common, which appears to be heavily-used by horseriders.

GNOTES:
No rights. Measured area less than registered area. Note that a second, smaller and more southerly portion of the common has now been removed from the register. Extensive dumping of soiled wood shavings from nearby stables.


GEN:
A small common being largely incorporated within several large private gardens.

ANOTES:
The common lies alongside the A25. The greater portion lies within the boundary of several large private gardens and therefore has no public access. A further small portion lies within an arable field. Crossed by a track/public bridleway.

GNOTES:
No rights.  Lies entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB. Most of site now forms part of several large private gardens.


GEN:
A small common with a diverse range of habitats which include semi-natural broadleaved woodland, amenity grassland, plus remnants of lowland heath and acidic grassland.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor, metalled road. Small car parking area adjacent to the road. Nearby playing field with a small wooden pavillion. Several paths and tracks crossing the adjacent area of woodland, this area appearing well-used by the public (dog-walking etc.) - some fouling by dogs. Sections of road verge with mown grassland. Two metalled drives crossing northern tip with cars parked here.

SOURCE:
National Trust Biological Survey: Limpsfield Common, 1983. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, site no. SY/TQ45/T01, The Chart; English Nature, 1993. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Tandridge District): Moorhouse Bank Common, Recorder no. 433.2. Field Survey.

GNOTES:
No rights. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB. Note dumping of litter next to pavilion.  Southern portion coindicent with "Moorhouse Bank Common SNCI".


GEN:
An area largely encompassing broadleaved and some mixed woodland, much of which appears to be of ancient origin. Extensively damaged by the great storm of 1987. Small remnants of lowland heath and acidic grassland.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by several metalled roads including the B269. A number of well-used car parks have been provided by the National Trust, with the whole site being popular with visitors. Information boards provided at car parks. There is an extensive network of public paths, bridleways and other paths/rides crossing the common. Popular activities include walking dogs, cycling and horseriding. In addition, one of the routes crossing the common lies along the course of the "Greensand Way".

There is a formal playing field (e.g. cricket) adjacent to Chart Village.

SOURCE:
National Trust files - including Biological Survey Report: Limpsfield Common, 1983. Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Tandridge district): "The Chart and Scearn Bank", Recorder no. 3439, 1996; "Little Heath", Recorder no. 3407, 1996; "Caxtons", Recorder no. 3504, 1997; "Chart Verge", Recorder no. 3492, 1997 (general descriptions). Invertebrate Site Register, site no. 52 (Grade C), Limpsfield Chart. Surrey Inventory of Ancient Woodland, NCC, 1988. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, site ref. SY/TQ45/T01, The Chart; English Nature, 1993. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Brief site visit.

GNOTES:
There are two rights entries. One entry allows pasture for a 'bullock' and a horse. Both entries specify estovers, these being limited "to one cord of dead wood per annum".

There are three claims to a right of access across the common and one claim to keep/maintain electricity, water supplies and drainage system.

Most of the common is SNCI ("The Chart and Scearn Bank" and "Chart Verge"). A major portion lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
A significant area of developing secondary broadleaved woodland over former open heath and acidic grassland. Small remnants of heath vegetation remain, mainly associated with areas now managed as a golf course. Small parts ancient woodland.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by the A25, the B269 and other minor roads. There are a variety of public footpaths, public bridleways and other paths/tracks crossing the common, including the "Greensand Way". These routes are subject to fairly frequent use by walkers, cyclists and horseriders. Several bare ground car parks adjacent to roads. Parts of the site are managed as a golf course. Small cricket pitch at Pebble Hill (GR TQ 410 528).

SOURCE:
National Trust files - including Biological Survey Report: Limpsfield Common, 1983. Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Tandridge district): Limpsfield Common, Recorder no. 3408, 1996 (general description). Invertebrate Site Register, site no. 51 (Grade C), Limpsfield Common. Surrey Inventory of Ancient Woodland, NCC, 1988. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, site ref. SY/TQ45/L01, Limpsfield Common; English Nature, 1993. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Not visited.

GNOTES:
There are two rights entries registered as follows: pasture for bullock and horse (1); estovers (2). Rights of estover are limited to "one cord of dead wood per annum." These entries are identical to those for CL 417, but are not cross-referenced. There is one claim to a right of access by the electricity company.

Most of site is SNCI. Contiguous with V.G. 112.


GEN:
A common largely used as a golf course encompassing areas of lowland heath and acidic grassland, amenity grassland and secondary broadleaved (and mixed) woodlands.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor, metalled road and the northern edge adjoins the A25. There are a number of tracks, paths and two public bridleways crossing the site. Two bare ground parking areas lie adjacent to the minor road. The greater part of the common is used as a golf course, whilst the eastern tip has the appearance of a village green and includes a cricket pitch with a small pavilion. Bridleways popular with horse riders. Overall levels of public use are high, especially for dog-walking, with the two car parks well-used.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/Scientific files: Reigate Heath. NCC Phase 1 survey, R. Collingridge, 1985. A Preliminary Botanical Survey of unimproved neutral and acidic grasslands in Surrey, G.Steven (English Nature), 1990. Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Reigate and Banstead district): Dungate Woods, Recorder no. 3163, 1995; Trumpetshill Pond, Recorder no. 3147, 1995; Trumpetshill Road, Recorder no. 3146, 1995 (general descriptions). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, site ref. SY/TQ25/R01, English Nature, 1993. Scarce Plants in Britain, Stewart, A., Peraman, D. A. and Preston, C.D., JNCC, 1994. British Red Data Book 1: Vascular Plants, Perring, F.H. and Farrell, L., 1983. Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Major part lies within the Reigate Heath SSSI. Note dumping of grass clippings in woodland.


GEN:
A small complex of roadside verges in the hamlet of Buckland. Habitats include a mixture of broadleaved woodland, scrub, broadleaved trees, coarse neutral grassland and tall ruderal plants.

ANOTES:
All parts of the common lie alongside a quiet, metalled road (Rectory Green Lane), which leads northwards from the hamlet of Buckland. Some sections are mown as formal lawns adjacent to properties, otherwise there appears to be no recreational use of the common. A public footpath crosses the lane at right angles and appears well-used by local people where it crosses the common.


GEN:
An extensive area of secondary scrub/broadleaved woodland with smaller areas of neutral (acidic) grassland and a number of ponds.

OWNERS:
Awaiting hearing with Commons Commissioner (National Trust?).

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by the A24 (dual carriageway) and several minor roads. There is an extensive network of public footpaths, bridleways, tracks and woodland rides. There are a number of roadside car parks provided by the National Trust, with information boards provided at these sites. The common is popular with visitors (dog-walking, horseriding etc.), although the number using the site does not appear to be causing any major conflicts with the nature conservation interest. However, the presence of the public has resulted in the need to "prune" some of the larger "dangerous" trees for reasons of safety. Open areas are also being created next to car parks for personal security.

Fourwents Pond is heavily used by anglers and here thare has been severe trampling of the bankside vegetation.

Small area used as a cricket pitch and mown amenity grassland at North Holmwood.

SOURCE:
National Trust Biological Survey report, 1983. Holmwood Common Grassland Surveys: M. Scruby, 1993. Holmwood Common Ponds: A survey for the National Trust, J.T.M. Wycherley, 1992. Invertebrate Site Register (site no. 64), Grade D. 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 in conjunction with survey by NT Biological Survey Team.

GNOTES:
There are a total of 34 rights entries registered as follows: 

Pasture: - for horses only (1); horses, geese and ducks (2); horses and fowls (1); horses, donkey and poultry (1); donkey, geese and ducks (1); donkey, ducks and chickens (1); geese and ducks (1); hens and ducks (1); geese and fowls (1); horses, geese and fowls (1); beasts and fowls (1); geese only (1); fowls only (1); cattle only (2); cattle and horses (2); goats, cattle, geese, ducks and fowls (2); cattle, horses, geese, ducks and chickens (1); ducks, geese and fowls (1). 

Other rights: estovers (31); piscary (4); turbary (1); pannage (3). 

There are 24 claims of access/right of way, 6 easements in respect of mains services, 2 claims to profits a prendre at Christmas for collecting holly, 2 claims for notice boards and 1 claim to erect gates which open outwards onto common land. 

Contiguous with CL 426. Lies entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB. Almost all of the common (i.e. 99.7 per cent) falls under National Trust ownership.

Continual problem of rubbish dumping at car parks.


GEN:
A small common to the east of Dorking mainly comprising secondary broadleaved woodland over former heathland/acidic grassland.

ANOTES:
The common is divided into two portions by the A25 (excluded). 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 Dorking Urban District).      
 
There is regular public use of the larger, southern portion, which is crossed by a minor, metalled road (also shown on the O.S. map as a public footpath). There is a small lay-by/parking area where this joins the A25. A litter bin has been provided here. Leading from this minor road, a small track leads into a larger car park situated in a clearing in the central portion of the common. This comprises a circular bare earth track. An information board for the site has been provided here by the local authority. There has been some tipping of litter at the edge of this car park. There is a network of well-used paths around this larger portion of the common, which appear to be mainly used by dog-walkers.

The smaller, northern portion, appears to have no recreational use, apart from the narrow strip running eastwards along the A25, which forms a part of the roadise verge and comprises mown grassland.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Mole Valley District): The Nower and Milton Heath, Recorder no. 414/1, 1993; Milton Heath (North), Recorder no. 414/2, 1993 (general descriptions). Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Whole common lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.     

Note some tipping of rubbish on common.


GEN:
A small stand of mature secondary broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to a minor, metalled road. The site is crossed by two public footpaths, although these appear seldom-used.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Surrey County Council claim a right to use land as a "highway depot" for getting and removal of gravel, stone and other materials for the repair of highways and for the dumping/storage of materials, road scrapings and sweepings. Mole Valley District Council have acquired the Manor or Lordship of Milton, together with rights and privileges and emoluments.  

Note dumping of rubbish in lay-by: old doors. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
A section of the Greensand Ridge with a range of woodland communities which include stands dominated by {\it Quercus petraea}.

OWNERS:
Two parts owned by two private owners. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed peripherally by a number of minor roads and is generally well-provided with public footpaths, bridleways and rides etc. A large car park is provided to the south-west of the common, near Starveall Corner (National Trust), with a second, smaller car park along Abinger Road (provided in this case by Surrey County Council). The site is fairly well-used by the public (walking - incl. dogs, horseriding, cycling etc.). In particular, the main bridleway leading from the car park along the crest of the ridge to the summit of Leith Hill is especially popular. As well as use by casual visitors to the tower at the summit (actually on the contiguous CL 497), this bridleway lies on the route of a long-distance footpath known as the "Greensand Way".  There are views southwards across the Weald from the vicinity of the tower. 

Surrey County Council Access Agreement with the Wotton Estate. More northerly parts of the common appear to have a much lower level of public use.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/Scientific files: Leith Hill. NCC Phase 1 survey, W. Latimer, 1982. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, site refs. SY/TQ14/L01; SY/TQ14/WO1, English Nature, 1993. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Invertebrate Site Register, Leith Hill, site no. 7 (Grade A). Site visit.

GNOTES:
There are a total of 4 rights entries registered as follows: the first specifies pasture for cattle and sheep, plus estovers (i.e. "bracken and gorse"). The other three are for estovers - "to collect on foot fallen wood excluding sound timber." These 3 entries and that for bracken and gorse relate to part of unit only. 

One claim to hunting and sporting rights over this unit together with the right to preserve and rear game or wild fowl.

Contiguous with CLs 49, 98, 429 and 497. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB and partially within the Leith Hill SSSI.


ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a number of minor roads in addition to several public footpaths, bridleways and rides. A large car park is provided to the north of the common. The site is fairly well-used by the public, but recreational pressure does not appear high as on other adjacent commons of the Greensand Ridge.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry. This allows pasture for cattle and sheep, in addition to estovers (bracken and gorse - not applicable to highway verges). The entry as a whole relates to part of the unit only. There are two claims to rights of access across the common. 

Contiguous with CL 48. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB and partially within the Leith Hill SSSI.


GEN:
Several parcels of land associated with the Abinger/Wotton Commons complex. Habitats include mixed and broadleaved woodlands.

ANOTES:
The majority of the component parts of the common lie adjacent to roads of some sort. Most appear to lack any form of recreational use. However, the larger portion adjacent to the summit of Leith Hill is crossed by a well-used public bridleway. The summit itself is popular, being a well-known vantage point for views across the Weald. (The excluded portion of the common also has a monumental tower, owned by the National Trust). Heavy use by pedestrians, cyclists and horseriders of this area has resulted in localised trampling of the vegetation. This bridleway also lies on the route of the "Greensand Way" long distance footpath.

SOURCE:
National Trust Biological Survey: Leith Hill, 1983. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, site ref. SY/TQ14/WO1. Field survey.

GNOTES:
No rights. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB. Contiguous with CL 48. Measured area greater than registered area (the latter being less than the adopted survey threshold of 1.0ha).


GEN:
A small area of former heathland now occupied largely by secondary coniferous woodland. Small bracken-dominated clearing and small area maintained as a cricket pitch.

OWNERS:
Unclaimed (awaiting hearing) - apparently now the National Trust.

ANOTES:
Several well-used paths/rides cross the common. One area is maintained as a formally managed cricket pitch - fenced to keep rabbits out. The National Trust have provided an information board in this vicinity, as the site appears now to form part of their Leith Hill property.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Leith Hill. National Trust Biological Survey Report: Leith Hill, 1983. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, site ref. SY/TQ14/LO1. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry which allows pasture for "10 beasts". Identical entry to that on CLs 429 and 496 and should therefore be cross-referenced. The registration of this unit appears to be in conflict with that of Village Green no 61. 

Contiguous with CL 429. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB and partially within the Leith Hill SSSI.


GEN:
A section of the Lower Greensand ridge including coniferous woodland on the dip slope, plus a section of the scarp slope with broadleaved woodland. Small areas of other habitats.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner (executors). Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. Most now apparently under National Trust ownership.

ANOTES:
The south-eastern edge of the common lies adjacent to a minor, metalled road. A number of public footpaths and various woodland rides cross the common. These appear well-used by local residents (including walking, horseriding and cycling), with impressive views to the south from the crest of the ridge. Adjacent to the lane is a small area of maintained amenity grassland around a war memorial, plus a seat and a small childrens play area. 

Sections to the south are managed as part of a private garden and therefore do not have any public access.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Leith Hill. National Trust Biological Survey Report: Leith Hill, 1983. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, site ref. SY/TQ14/LO1, English Nature, 1993. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry which allows pasture for "10 beasts". Identical entry to that on CLs 495 and 496 and should therefore be cross-referenced. There is one claim to a right of access over this unit and one easement for mains services. 

Contiguous with CLs 48, 495 and 496.  Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB and largely within the Leith Hill SSSI.

Measured area greater than registered area.


GEN:
An area at the base of the scarp slope of the Greensand Ridge. Small area of open, species-rich, damp neutral grassland with associated small pond. Remainder comprises a structurally diverse mosaic of dense bracken and scrub grading into broadleaved woodland.

OWNERS:
Unclaimed (awaiting hearing). Apparently part of the National Trust Leith Hill Property.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to a minor, metalled road. The pond appears to be occasionally visited by local residents, otherwise there does not appear to be any public use of the site.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Leith Hill. National Trust Biological Survey Report: Leith Hill, 1983. Pond Survey of Leith Hill (no author or date - carried out for the National Trust). Site visit.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry allowing pasture for "10 beasts". Identical entry to that on CLs 495 and 429 and should therefore be cross-referenced.

Note former bonfire site on the common. 

Contiguous with CL 429. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
An important section of the North Downs, mainly comprising secondary broadleaved woodland. Some areas of planted woodland and a small area of Ancient woodland. A number of rare or uncommon species amongst the flora and fauna.

ANOTES:
The southern edge of the common is dissected by a minor, metalled road running along the crest of the North Downs at this point (Ranmore Common Road). A portion of land to the far west of the common is also dissected-off from the main block by a minor road running northwards towards Effingham. Ranmore Common Road also runs along part of the eastern boundary of the common. A number of forestry and other tracks run northwards across the common. There are a number of public footpaths and bridleways and the site appears to have open access to the general public (dog-walking, horseriding etc.). There is car parking at various points along Ranmore Common Road, as well as at the nearby National Trust property of Polesden Lacy, with a few visitors to this property exploring as far as the common. The Tanner's Hatch Youth Hostel lies along the northern edge of the common.

SOURCE:
National Trust Biological Survey report :Polesden Lacey and Ranmore Common (1996). English Nature SSSI (and other) files: Ranmore Common. NCC Phase 1 surveys (1983, 1985). English Nature Phase 2 survey, Rob Cooke, (1992). Surrey Lowland heathland Inventory, site ref. SY/TQ15/RO1 - Ranmore Common, English Nature, 1993. Surrey Inventory of Ancient Woodland, NCC, 1988. Scarce Plants in Britain, Stewart, A. Pearman, D.A. and Preston, C.D., JNCC, 1994. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Invertebrate Site Register: Ranmore Common, Grade C. Not visited.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 8. Major portion lies within the Ranmore Common SSSI. Whole site lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
A small area of secondary mixed woodland on the northern edge of Winterfold Hill.

ANOTES:
Crossed by a minor, metalled road. The route of a Roman Road also crosses the site. No apparent recreational use.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 216. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
An extensive mix of planted conifers, broadleaved and mixed secondary woodland forming the largest registered common in the county. Much of site is former heath, with small remnants of lowland heathland remaining.

ANOTES:
The common is adjoined and crossed by a number of minor roads which include the B2126 at the western edge. There is an extensive network of public footpaths and bridleways, plus other permissive rights of way crossing the whole site. One of the footpaths lies along the route of the Greensand Way. The site is popular for activities such as walking, jogging, cycling, horseriding, picnicking and dog walking. There are several well-used car parks on the common. 

The greater part of the site in fact 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. Information boards relating to the regulation of recreational use of the commmon through the "Hurtwood Control Committee" have been erected at 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 site as a whole is of value in being one of the larger blocks of unenclosed land remaining in the county and also being open to public recreation. There are several panoramic views southwards across the Weald from Pitch Hill on this common and also from Holmbury Hill (situated on the contiguous CL 21), two of the highest points in Surrey.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Waverley district): The Hurtwood (incorporating Winterfold Heath, Reynards Hill, Mill Bottom, Plain and Pitch Hill), Recorder no. 3325, 1996. (Guildford district): The Hurtwood between Riding Bottom and Gasson Farm, Recorder no. 3331, 1996; Hurtwood at Holmbury St. Mary, Recorder no. 2482, 1995; Hurtwood at reservoir, Recorder no. 261/17, 1995; The Hurtwood (west), Recorder no. 261/18 (3332); Hurtwood at Holmbury Hill, Recorder no. 261/14, 1995 (general descriptions). 

A Strategy for Surrey Heathland, NCC/Surrey County Council, 1988. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, English Nature, 1993: site ref. SY/TQ04/H01. Invertebrate Site Register, Mark Hadley, 1982. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). NCC Bryophyte Survey. Site visits.

GNOTES:
There are three rights entries, each relating to part of the unit only. These are registered as follows: pasture for pigs and chickens (1); horses and goats (2); estovers (3); turbary (2). All entries relate to part of the unit only. There is one claim of access over this unit.

Lies entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB. Most of the common overlaps with designated SNCI. 

Contiguous with CLs 21, 216, 247, 347 and 348. Measured area less than registered area.


GEN:
A series of widely-distributed roadside verges in the south of the county. Habitats include a range of neutral grassland communities, often with a complement of tall ruderal species. Several small strips and pockets of broadleaved woodland. Two small ponds.

ANOTES:
All elements of the common are situated next to minor, metalled roads mainly in the area bounded by Forest Green, Walliswood and Oakwoodhill. Three small northern portions lie adjacent to the B2126 just south of Holmbury St. Mary.

Much of the common has no recreational use. However, several areas are mown regularly as amenity grassland. These are mainly situated along the stretch running north-south through Walliswood. Much of this management appears to be undertaken by adjacent householders. One small area is now part of a private garden, with a double garage constructed on it (Oakhill Cottages: GR TQ 127 377). One area in Walliswood village forms the car park for the village pub.

GNOTES:
No rights. One claim to a right of way across this unit. Small part lies within the Surrey Hills AONB. Measured area less than registered area. Note dumping of grass clippings etc. on common.


GEN:
A series of largely wooded roadside verges on the B2126, a short way to the NW of Ockley.

ANOTES:
Although the common lies adjacent to a B road, it  is situated within a relatively un-populated part of the county and does not appear to have any recreational use.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 521. Measured area less than registered area. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.


OWNERS:
Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.  Remainder of the land is unclaimed.


GEN:
A series of widely-dispersed roadside verges in the south of the county. Diverse mix of verge habitats/narrow wooded strips.

ANOTES:
All of the individual elements of the common lie adjacent to roads of some sort. Much of the verges, however, do not have any recreational use. The section along Friday Street, Ockley, has a strip of mown amenity grassland adjacent to adjoining properties. The sections in the vicinity of Paynes green appear to have little recreational use, although one portion is crossed by a public bridleway which sees occasional use.


GEN:
A series of roadside verges mainly adjoining the A24 south of the village of Capel. Habitats include a variety of grassland types and broadleaved woodland.

OWNERS:
Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 snd 1936. Remainder of the land subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
All sections of the common lie adjacent to metalled roads which include the A24. Many parts have regularly mown amenity grassland and include pedestrian pavements along the roads. A small part in the village of capel is used as a car park. 

The block of woodland at (1) is frequented by children from adjacent housing, plus dog walkers etc. Consequently there is a well-used network of paths through this area. A rope swing was noted hanging from a tree, with a particularly disturbed area of ground beneath this. Extensive dumping of garden and other rubbish here opposite the houses.

The Clark's Green area appears to have little recreational use.

GNOTES:
There are 2 rights entries. One entry allows pasture for horses, donkeys and goats, while the other allows pasture for horses only. One entry relates to part of the unit only. Note dumping of garden and other rubbish. Several elements of this common have been removed from the register. Measured area less than registered area.


GEN:
A series of verges in the hamlet of Beare Green. Habitats include a variety of grassland types, scrub, broadleaved woodland etc. Small pond.

ANOTES:
All sections of the common lie adjacent to minor roads in the vicinity of Beare Green. One segment lies adjacent to the A24/A29 interchange. There is {\it de facto} access to most of the site, with several stretches of verge being regularly mown as amenity grassland. One area adjacent to houses is used for car parking.

However, note that two small portions constitute parts of private gardens.

GNOTES:
No rights. Note tipping of grass cuttings in one of the wooded portions. Part used as a car park. Some parts appear to be private gardens (errors in registration?). Part of the area originally entered in the register has subsequently been deleted as common land. Measured area less than registered area.


GNOTES:
2 rights entries. Pasture for horses, cattle and fowls, Estovers (2) Turbary (2) Piscary (1). Rights of estovers relate to "tree loppings underwood bushes and bracken".  Contiguous with Cl 86. There is one claim to a right of access over this unit.


GEN:
Three small parcels of overgrown land lying close to the M23 motorway, just to the east of Horley. Habitats are a mixture of scrub, broadleaved trees, neutral grassland and tall ruderals.

ANOTES:
The common is now bisected by the M23 and also lies next to several minor roads. There appears to be {\it de facto} access to the whole site, which lies close to housing. The main use appears to be walking of dogs. The easternmost portion has an area of flattened vegetation which is used for parking cars. The larger, western block has several well-used paths running through it.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 13. Parts of both commons appear to have been removed from the register to allow the construction of the M23 motorway. Note extensive dumping of rubbish. Measured area greater than registered area (i.e. registered at less than the survey threshold value of 1.0 ha).


GEN:
A section of the North Downs at the eastern end of Ranmore Common. Habitats include both secondary broadleaved and mixed woodland, plus non-wooded areas variously occupied by a mixture of bracken, broadleaved trees, scrub and remnants of acidic grassland.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to, and is also crossed and dissected by Ranmore Common Road. An ancient trackway runs along the southern boundary of the site; this is also in part a public footpath, and part runs parallel with Ranmore Common Road. The North Downs Way appears to follow this section. A public bridleway crosess the common, together with a number of other paths and tracks. There is no information about the recreational use of the common included within any of the available information sources.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Ranmore Common. NCC Phase 1 surveys (1983, 1985). English Nature Phase 2 survey, Rob Cooke, 1992. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, site ref. SY/TQ15/RO1 - Ranmore Common, English Nature, 1993. Surrey Inventory of Ancient Woodland, NCC, 1988. Not visited.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 91. Lies mainly within the Ranmore Common SSSI (although this part of the SSSI has been considered for denotification). Also lies entirely within the Surrey Hills AONB.


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


GEN:
A very pleasant wooded lane lying just north of the M25 where it crosses the eastern boundary of Surrey. Other habitats include scrub, neutral grassland and tall ruderals.

ANOTES:
A minor road runs along the entire length of the common, which effectively forms the verges of the road. This forms a pleasant route along a narrow wooded strip. There is relatively little car traffic and the route appears to be popular with cyclists (Sunday outings). There appears to be no recreational use of the common as such. The noise of the motorway intrudes on an otherwise pleasant spot.

GNOTES:
No rights. Note dumping on common: silage and rubble.  Measured area greater than registered area. Whole common lies within the Surrey Hills AONB.


GEN:
A small common lying on the North Downs. Most of site comprises semi-natural broadleaved woodland. Small plot of conifer plantation and a small area of enclosed neutral grassland.

ANOTES:
Lies next to a minor road. Land subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies in the former Urban District of Caterham and Warlingham). A path is shown crossing the common, but the level of public access is not known. Most of the SSSI is managed as an open access area (Woodland Trust and National Trust).

SOURCE:
Nature Conservancy Council Phase 1 survey (R.J.H Collingridge, 1985). English Nature SSSI files: Woldingham and Oxted Downs. E.N. Phase 2 woodland survey, D. Stone, 1994. Surrey Inventory of Ancient Woodland, Nature Conservancy Council,  1988. Scarce Plants in Britain, Stewart, A. Pearman, D.A. and Preston, C.D., JNCC, 1994. Not visited.

GNOTES:
No rights. Part of the common lies within the Woldingham and Oxted Downs SSSI. Whole common lies within the Surrey Hills AONB. Measured area greater than registered area. Internal boundaries (probably pre-dating registration).


GEN:
Three parcels of land which include a stretch of the former A30(T), an area of re-seeded grassland and a possible area of former alluvial pasture.

ANOTES:
All parts of the common lies in a built-up area and are subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lie within the former Staines Urban District).

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Spelthorne district): Hilda May Lake, Recorder no. 182/2, 1995; Church Lammas, Recorder no. 4025, 1994; Lammas Court/Moor Farm, Recorder no. 4026, 1994/1996 (general descriptions). Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Not visited.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry specified as pasture for 1 horse or 2 cows. Grazing is allowed between 1st August to 12th March. Part of the section along the old A30(T) appears to lie within the boundary of a nature reserve which is based around the adjacent gravel-pit lake. Land along the route of the re-aligned A30(T) has been deleted from the registration. Contiguous with CL 31. Part of the common is coincident with the "Hilda May Lake" SNCI, itself a part of the South West London Reservoirs and Gravel Pits pSPA/Ramsar.


GEN:
An important area of ancient grazed alluvial meadows in the extreme north of the county. Also includes stretches of two rivers and several botanically rich ponds.

ANOTES:
The common lies within the SW London area, to the north of Egham/Staines. The common is dissected into several parts by roads which include the A30 and the A308 and also a railway line. The entire 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 Staines Urban District). The various parts of the common are well-served by public and other footpaths. 

The major portion of Staines Moor forms one of the few large sites for informal recreation within the Colne Valley Park. It has a feeling of isolation in a locality quite close to London. The main activities are walking (including dogs), ornithology and other natural history, plus fishing. Certain activities are not permitted under the byelways and the list of Potentially Damaging Operations relating to the SSSI.

A study in the late 1980s concluded that Staines Moor has a threshold value above which recreational use would be detrimental to the ecology of the site. However, at this time, this limit had not yet been reached and there was scope to encourage limited additional recreational use.

Improvements to access have included upgrading of footpaths, repair of a footbridge, improved signposting and waymarking and measures to improve access for the disabled. There are has also been the development of a self-guided circular walk by the Colne Valley Groundwork Trust. In addition, the adjacent former Staines-West Drayton railway line has been converted into part of a circular bridleway. 

The non-SSSI areas lie close to residential housing and appear to be used in particular by dog-walkers.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/scientific files: Staines Moor. A Preliminary Botanical Survey of unimproved neutral and acidic grasslands in Surrey, G.Steven (English Nature), 1990. Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Spelthorne district): Moor Lane - common land (east), Recorder no. 4518, 1994; Shortwood Common south, Recorder no. 4103, 1994; Shortwood Common North, Recorder no. 4104, 1994; Moor Lane - common land (west), Recorder no. 4517, 1994; Moor Lane - common land east of railway, south of aqueduct, Recorder no. 4108, 1994; Moor Lane - land east of railway, south of Staines Bypass, Recorder no. 4107, 1994; Staines Moor Common by Leacroft, Recorder no. 2326, 1994; Moor Lane Common Land, Recorder no. 2336, 1995 (general descriptions). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. British Red Data Book 1: Vascular Plants, Perring, F.H. and Farrell, L., 1983. Not visited.

GNOTES:
There are a total of 218 rights entries, all of which allow "Pasture for 2 cattle or 1 horse". A total of 186 rights relate to part of the unit only. In two entries, grazing is limited to between 31st March - 31st December and to between 1st April and 31st December. One rights entry is held in gross. The common is regulated by the Metropolitan Commons Supplemental Act, 1880. Contiguous with CL 10. 

Most of the common lies within the Staines Moor SSSI (which forms one part of the proposed "South West London Water Bodies" Ramsar site/Special Protection Area). Also includes the entire area of the "Shortwood Common North" SNCI. 

Note dumping of garden and other rubbish.


GEN:
A small common in Esher, crossed by several intersecting roads, with the remainder comprising mown amenity with scattered broadleaved and some coniferous trees.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a variety of intersecting metalled roads to which it effectively forms a series of verges. There is a legal right of public access onto the site under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within the former Esher Urban District). Open public access onto the common, which forms an amenity area fronting properties. Used by pedestrians and dog-walkers etc.


GEN:
An area largely occupied by secondary broadleaved woodland. Small areas of remnant marshy grassland with colonisation by scrub/trees.

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 a former Urban Borough). A public bridleway and a public footpath cross the common. Probably moderate use by local people from surrounding built-up areas.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Esher Commons. NCC Phase 1 survey, K.G. Ader, 1983. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, English Nature, 1993 - site ref. SY/TQ16/E02. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Not visited.

GNOTES:
No rights. One easement claimed by the Electricity Board in respect of cables. Contiguous with CL 278. Lies almost entirely within the Esher Commons SSSI.


GEN:
A relatively large area of secondary broadleaved woodland lying at the north-eastern edge of Esher.

OWNERS:
Part owned by Esher Urban District Council. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to the A307/A309 and is crossed by two minor roads. There is a legal right of public access onto the site under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within the former Esher Urban District). Extensive network of paths and rides evident, one of which appears to be a permissive horse-ride. These are well-used by dog-walkers and horseriders etc. Important area for local residents.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Elmbridge district): Littleworth Common, Recorder no. 771/3, 1995. Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Site visit.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry which allows  pasture for horses, chickens, ducks and geese. This entry is identical to that for CL 267 and should therefore be cross-referenced. There are two claims to rights of access over this unit including one by the Electricity Board.

Almost all of the common is SNCI.


GEN:
Several parcels of land mainly comprising areas of amenity grassland (golf course) and secondary broadleaved woodland. Smaller areas of other habitats include heathland, acidic and neutral grasslands, scrub and two ponds.

ANOTES:
The common lies within a built-up area and the several parcels of the unit are split-off by a railway line and the A309. The edges are also locally fringed by roads which include the A309 and the B3379. There are several public footpaths and an extensive network of other paths crossing this site, which has a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within the former Esher Urban District). The area in general is frequented by local dog-walkers/pedestrians. This level of public use also sits somewhat uncomfortably with the use of a significant part of the site as small a municipal golf course. Ponds to the north of the common form ornamental features, with seats provided and adjacent amenity grassland with ornamental trees. One of the paths crossing the site lies on the route of the "Hampton Court Way". Various signs erected displaying byelaws relating to Elmbridge Commons and also those regulating the use of the golf course.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Elmbridge district): Littleworth Common Golf Course, Recorder no. 771/2, 1995; Littleworth Common, Recorder no. 771/3, 1995. Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Field survey.

GNOTES:
There are two rights entries registered as follows: pasture for horses, poultry, ducks and geese (1); pasture for horses, sheep, cattle, poultry, ducks and geese (1); estovers (2); piscary (2). One of the entries for estovers specifies wood up to 6" in diameter. There are six claims to rights of access over this unit and four easements in respect of mains services. 

Most of site is SNCI.


GEN:
Several parcels of land at Weston Green, mainly comprising amenity grassland with ornamental broadleaved trees. Various overgrown scrubby areas.

ANOTES:
The various component plots of the common lie alongside a minor, metalled road. A metalled drive also runs along the western edge. There is a legal right of public access onto the site under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within the former Esher Urban District). Crossed by a number of paths. Most of the area is maintained as amenity grassland. Scrubby area to NW may be frequented by children/dog-walkers.

GNOTES:
No rights. There are four claims to rights of access over this unit including one by the Electricity Board who also claim an easement in respect of cables.


GEN:
An area of former lowland heathland now largely colonised by secondary broadleaved woodland, but with some areas of open heath being retained through active clearance of encroaching scrub and trees.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by the A3 dual carriageway and also the A307 and various other minor metalled roads. There is a network of paths, tracks and also a public bridleway crossing the site, which has a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within a former Urban Borough). There are two small bare ground car parks, the more southerly of which has an information board provided. The various rights of way are well-signposted. Popular for use by local people - dog walking, horseriding and cycling etc.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/scientific files: Esher Commons. NCC Phase 1 survey, K.G. Ader, 1983. Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Elmbridge district), Fairmile Common, north of A3, Recorder no. 2289, 1995 (general description). Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, English Nature, 1993 - site ref. SY/TQ16/E02. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. One easement claimed by the Electricity Board in respect of cables. Most lies within the Esher Commons SSSI. Small part coincident with SNCI.


GEN:
A small area of secondary broadleaved woodland lying to the south of Claygate.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a minor road within the settlement of Claygate. Crossed by two public footpaths, plus many other paths/horserides. Subject to a legal right of public access under S193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within a former Urban District). The site is well-used by the public.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Elmbridge district): Claygate Common, Recorder no. 2285, 1995 (General description). Not visited.


GEN:
An area of former lowland heathland now largely occupied by a mosaic of secondary woodland and some pine plantation. Ecologically important pond with associated swamp and mire habitats.

ANOTES:
The common is dissected by the A3 and the A244. There are a variety of public footpaths, bridleways/other paths, tracks and rides crossing the common. The site has a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within former Esher Urban District). The whole area is thus important for informal recreation, used extensively by the inhabitants of Esher and Fairmile etc. Footpaths and bridleways have been marked and some eroded areas have been fenced-off.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/scientific files: Esher Commons. NCC Phase 1 survey, K.G. Ader, 1983. Surrey Bryophyte Register, NCC, 1986. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, English Nature, 1993 - site ref. SY/TQ16/E02. Scarce Plants in Britain, Stewart, A., Pearman, D.A. and Preston, C.D., JNCC, 1994. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Not visited.

GNOTES:
No rights. One easement and right of access claimed by the Electricity Board in respect of cables. Contiguous with CL 265. Most lies within Esher Commons SSSI. Note encroachment of the A3 dual carriageway onto the common.


GNOTES:
Measured area less than registered area. Not included in survey as both the above figures are less than survey threshold value of 1.0ha.


GEN:
Two parcels of land near Lower Halliford, comprising grassland of limited conservation value.

ANOTES:
The two parts of the common lie to either side of the A244/B375. The close proximity to a built-up area and references to "gardening" would suggest {\it de facto} access by the public on the site.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI Project (Spelthorne district): Grass verges bordering Walton Lane, Walton Bridge Road and the road to Thames Meadow, Recorder no. 4027, 1994 (general description). Not visited.

GNOTES:
No rights. Measured area greater than registered area (and bringing the site above the survey threshold value of 1.0ha).


GEN:
An ecologically important site supporting areas of calcareous alluvial meadows plus areas of open water and associated wetland habitat.

OWNERS:
Two parts owned by the National Trust (one entry by application). Part owned by Egham District Council. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

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 Egham Urban District). In addition, public access is also encouraged under the National Trust Act, 1907.

The A308 lies along the northern edge of the site, while the A30T lies along the south-eastern edge. The site is crossed by quite a number of public footpaths.

There is ample car parking in the area bewteen the A308 and along the riverside, with two outlying sections of the common forming part of the car parking area. Visitor pressure is highest along the riverbank. Paths link the parking area with the Magna Carta Monument and the John F. Kennedy Memorial (neither of which are situated on the common). These main foci of public interest are generally of low impact on the nature conservation interest of the site.

The far-eastern part of the improved meadow also has high levels of public use, for example, various "shows".

The ecologically sensitive aresa around Langham Pond are mostly visited by anglers, naturalists and local people. Fishing causes some conflict of interest with the management of the pond. Dredging of the pond for the benefit of anglers needs to be undertaken as part of the normal maintenance of the open water habitat for nature conservation (see management section). Anglers also cause some trampling damage to marginal vegetation, although this effect is not as severe as that caused by cattle. Therefore the number of anglers needs to be carefully regulated. 

The 1983 NT survey noted the problem of unauthorised collecting of invertebrates, in addition to disturbance of nesting waders through people collecting eggs to eat. Such activites were seen as requiring strong discouragement, although the present position with regard to these activities is not known.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Langham Pond. National Trust Biological Survey reports: Runnymede, 1983, plus draft copy of 1997 survey. A Preliminary Botanical Survey of unimproved neutral and acidic grasslands in Surrey, G.Steven (English Nature), 1990. Invertebrate Site Register, site no. 5, Grade A. Scarce Plants in Britain, Stewart, A., Pearman, D.A. and Preston, C.D., JNCC, 1994. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Guidelines for the selection of Biological SSSI: non-vascular plants, N. Hodgetts, JNCC. Not visited.

GNOTES:
No rights. Part lies within the Langham Pond SSSI. Note internal fencing. Survey for Runnymede district SNCI to take place during 1999.


GEN:
A triangular plot of land at Thames Ditton comprising mown amenity grassland with roadside avenues of broadleaved trees.

ANOTES:
The common is adjoined by roads on each of the three sides, including the A307. There is a legal right of public access onto the site under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within the former Esher Urban District). Open access to the common which is situated within a residential area. In the centre lies a cricket pitch, whilst there are seats, litter and dog-waste bins provided around the edges. There is a war memorial in the NE corner. A sign has been erected that probibits the practising of golf.


ANOTES:
There is a legal right of public access onto the site under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within the former Esher Urban District).

GNOTES:
No rights. There is one claim to a right of access over this unit by the Electricity Board.


GEN:
An area of secondary broadleaved woodland lying over former lowland heathland. Northern tip managed as an amenity area. Several small ponds provide records for two national rarities: starfruit {\it Damasonium alisma} and small fleabane {\it Pulicaria vulgaris}.

ANOTES:
The common lies alongside the A307 and is crossed by two minor, metalled roads. There is a public right of access onto the common under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within the former Esher Urban District). Paths through the wooded portion appear fairly well-used. Two small car parks provided. The northern section of the common is managed as a formal amenity area and has the appearance of a village green, with a cricket/football pitch marked-out in the centre. Seats provided along with litter and dog refuse bins. Some parking of cars on bare ground areas adjacent to road along northern edge of the common.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/scientific files: Esher Commons. NCC Phase 1 survey, K.G. Ader, 1983. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, English Nature, 1993 - site ref. SY/TQ16/E02. British Red  Data Book 1: Vascular Plants, Perring, F.H. and Farrell, L., 1983. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. One easement and a right of access claimed by the Electricity Board in respect of cables. Major part lies within Esher Commons SSSI.


OWNERS:
Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936 (Surrey County Council?). Part unclaimed and awaiting a hearing by the Commons Commissioner.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a number of roads (most excluded from the registration), including the M3 motorway. A number of roadside car parks have been provided by the County Council. "Roundabout Car Park" (GR SU 964 651) has information boards and leaflets, plus picnic tables etc. provided. In addition there is also here a permanent heathland display which is accessible to wheelchair users. 

A number of public footpaths and bridleways, in addition to self-guided trails are present on the common, which appears to have a major amenity value. The site is popular for horseriders who are "permitted to use all tracks over 2m wide with the exception of public footpaths and tracks denoted by barriers". Cyclists are reminded that they must keep only to tracks marked as bridleways. The area adjacent to Roundabout Car Park appears extremely popular with dog-walkers, with much fouling evident here.

The area known as Tank Hill is a well-established and popular site for flying model aircraft.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Chobham Common. Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). 

Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Surrey Heath District): Little Heath, Recorder no. 2382, 1995; Chobham Place Woods, Recorder no. 329/5, 1995; Sunningdale Golf Course, Recorder no. 323, 1993; Dunstall Green, Recorder nos. 330/1, 4539, 1995; East of Burrowhill, Recorder no. 2384, 1995; Woodland behind Valley End First School, Recorder no. 4521, 1995; Chobham Common, non SSSI, west of Windsor Road, Sparrow Row and Russell Hill, Recorder no 329/6, 1995; Jubilee Mount, Recorder no. 4567, 1995 (General Descriptions). 

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 Visitor Guide for the National Nature Reserve. Site visit.

GNOTES:
There are two rights entries. Both allow estovers - one entry specified as trees up to 9" in circumference, the other of trees up to 7" in circumference. One entry specifies turbary and one also allows pasture for goats. 

There are three claims of access over this unit and one easement in respect of mains services. Contiguous with CLs 249, 469 and 470.

Most of the common lies within the Chobham Common SSSI/Thames Basin Heaths pSPA/Thursley, Ash, Pirbright and Chobham pSAC, the greater part of which is also a National Nature Reserve. Areas outside the SSSI are mostly Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI: "Little Heath", "Chobham Place Woods", "Sunningdale Golf Course", "Chobham Common, non-SSSI, west of Windsor Road" (only part of the latter site selected as SNCI).

Measured area greater than registered area.

Various archaeological features present including a well-preserved Bronze Age round barrow and two earthworks known as "The Beegardens". 

Note dumping of rubbish at various localities, generally near to roads: rubble, wood, tyres, plastic etc.


GEN:
An area of former open heath now extensively occupied by semi-natural coniferous and mixed woodlands. Most included within boundary of Sunningdale Golf Course; good remnants of heathland vegetation both in roughs here and also on remaining (SSSI) part of the common.

ANOTES:
A single bridleway and a public footpath cross the common. The former is well-used by horseriders and cyclists. The larger part of the common lies within the boundary of the Sunningdale Golf Course.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Chobham Common. Surrey Phase 1 survey (aerial photographs - 1986/88). Surrey Wildlife Trust SNCI project (Surrey Heath District): Sunningdale Golf Course, Recorder no. 323, 1993 (General Description). Invertebrate Site Register, site no. 1 (Grade A). Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, site ref. SY/SU96/SO3, English Nature, 1993. Biodiversity: the UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Brief site inspection.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry. This allows pasture for horses, cattle, pigs and poultry in addition to estovers, turbary, piscary and "herbage". Entry claims herbage in addition to a general grazing right. Contiguous with CL 326.

Part lies within the Chobham Common SSSI/Thames Basin Heaths pSPA/Thursley, Ash, Pirbright and Chobham pSAC. Remainder is SNCI.


GEN:
A small portion of Blackheath, mainly supporting Scots Pine woodland. Small remnants of lowland dry heath.

OWNERS:
Joint ownership of unit by a Limited Company and two other private owners.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to a minor road. There appear to be various paths crossing the site, which also lies adjacent to a cricket pitch - situated on the contiguous CL 179. In addition, the common also includes the pavilion for the cricket pitch. See under CL 179 for more detailed discussion of recreation on Blackheath as a whole.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI/scientific 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. A Strategy for Surrey Heathland, NCC/Surrey County Council, 1988. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Not visited.

GNOTES:
There are a total of 6 rights entries registered as follows: horses and cattle (4); horses and poultry (1); estovers (6); turbary (4). One claim to a right of access over unit. 

Contiguous with (i.e. within!) CL 179. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB and partly within the Blackheath SSSI.


GEN:
A section of Hackhurst Down, mainly comprising a mosaic of chalk grassland, scrub and broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
The northern section of the common is crossed by the main track/public bridleway running along the crest of the escarpment. This is the route taken by the North Downs Way, a long distance footpath. In addition, a public bridleway also runs along the eastern edge of the common, known as the Pilgrim's Way.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: Hackhurst and White Downs (including site monitoring info.). 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. Not visited.

GNOTES:
No rights. Contiguous with CL 194. Lies entriely within the Surrey Hills AONB. Part of the site lies within the Hackhurst and White Downs SSSI/LNR.


GNOTES:
No rights. Unit consists of four parts. There is one claim of access over this unit by the Electricity Board. None of the four portions is individually more than one hectare in size and the site has not therefore been included in the survey.


GEN:
A small area of lowland heathland vegetation with secondary woodland, managed as a nature reserve of the Surrey Wildlife Trust.

ANOTES:
Two public footpaths cross this common which is managed as a nature reserve of the Surrey Wildlife Trust. Reserve signs in place welcoming visitors to the common and providing some information about the site.

SOURCE:
Surrey Wildlife Trust site files: Bagmoor Common. English Nature SSSI files: Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, site ref. SY/SU94/TO1. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. British Red Data Book 1: Vascular Plants, Perring, F.H. and Farrell, L., 1983. Invertebrate Site Register: Thursley Common, site no. 11, Grade A. Brief site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. There is one claim of a right of access over this unit. Contiguous with CL 225. Lies within the Surrey Hills AONB, the Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons SSSI/Wealden Heaths SPA and is also a SWT Nature Reserve.


GEN:
A small strip of land lying along the southern side of the A31 Hog's Back. Habitats are a mixture of semi-improved neutral and calcicolous grasslands, plus a small area of scrub and trees.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to the A31 Hog's Back and also Wood Lane. There is access onto the common from a newly constructed wicket gate along Wood Lane. However, the site is probably infrequently visited by the public.


GEN:
A diverse area on the plateau of the North Downs with areas of lowland acid (and chalk) heath, acidic and chalk grasslands, chalk scrub, secondary broadleaved woodlands, possible former wood pasture/ancient woodland, plus several old cattle ponds.

ANOTES:
The eastern edge of the common is crossed by the B2032 and other minor, metalled roads. The National Trust have provided two car parking areas adjacent to the B2032. These are well-used and now have ticket machines provided. The main recreational use of the common is for walking dogs. There is an extensive network of public bridleways and other rides, paths and tracks crossing the main part of the common. Visitors find their way westwards across the main common, although the valleys to the western side are quieter than other parts of the site.

Levels of recreational use are leading to soil enrichment/compaction and consequent vegetation change adjacent to paths. There is also significant disturbance to ground nesting birds and the increased risk of accidental summer fires.

Wardening activity is highest at busy periods such as weekends and bank holidays in dry weather in order to minimise the risk of any fires spreading. It is also important that damage to the ponds through collecting/dipping is minimised.

SOURCE:
National Trust files, including: Biological Survey, Headley Heath, 1986. "Impacts of trampling and dog fouling on vegetation and soil conditions on Headley Heath", P.J.A. Shaw, K. Lankey and S.A. Hollingham, The London Naturalist, No. 74, 1995. Surrey Inventory of Ancient Woodland, Nature Conservancy Council, 1988. Surrey Phase 2 Chalk Grassland Survey, S. M. Hedley/M. J. Wigginton (NCC/EFU), undated. Surrey Lowland Heathland Inventory, English Nature, 1993 - site ref. SY/TQ15/M01. Invertebrate Site Register, Grade B, site no. 20. Biodiversity: The UK Steering Group Report, HMSO, 1995. Scarce Plants in Britain, Stewart, A., Pearman, D.A. and Preston, C.D., JNCC, 1994. British Red Data Book 1: Vascular Plants. Perring, F.H. and Farrell, L., 1983. Site visit (part only).

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry allowing pasture for six geese, plus estovers. There are five claims of rights of access to properties and three easements: two for passage of running water and one in respect of mains services.

Lies mainly within the Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment SSSI. Part lies within the Surrey Hills AONB. Internal fencing on common.


GEN:
A parcel of secondary mixed woodland plus an area comprising private houses and gardens.

ANOTES:
No rights of way across the common. Northern part occupied by private residences/gardens.

SOURCE:
Brief site inspection from adjacent road and public foopath on contiguous CL 327.

GNOTES:
There is a single rights entry which allows pasture for cattle, sheep and horses; estovers (1); turbary (1); common in the soil (1). Right for common in the soil includes sand and gravel.  Contiguous with CL 327.


GEN:
A common lying on the south-eastern outskirts of Haslemere. Main habitat is secondary broadleaved woodland. Includes an interesting pond.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to the B2131 and is also crossed by a number of minor, metalled roads. There is a well-used track crossing the central portion of the common, with other paths elsewhere, used to some extent by walkers. A small pond in the extreme south has a seat overlooking it.  Subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (i.e. lies within the former Haslemere Urban District).


OWNERS:
Part owned by Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.


OWNERS:
Owned by Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council.


OWNERS:
Owned by Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council


GEN:
Wooded Slope adjacent to residential area with surfaced path running through its centre.

ANOTES:
Legal right of public access under s.193 of Law of Property Act 1925. Crossed by minor road and public footpath.

GNOTES:
No rights. Conservation Status 14: Part of Ryton Willows Nature Reserve, owned by Gateshead M.B.C.. CLs 107 and 88 are nearby. These are part of the same nature reserve. Measured area differs from registered area.


GEN:
Broad-leaved woodland with central mown strip of amenity grassland.

ANOTES:
Legal right of public access under s.193 of Law of Property Act 1925. Crossed by public footpath. Popular recreation area.

GNOTES:
No rights. CL 88 lies nearby. Measured area differs from registered area.


GEN:
A low-lying area of scrub and neutral grassland within the old flood plain of the river Tyne. A wooded slope lies to to south of the railway line.

ANOTES:
Legal right of public access under s.193 of Law of Property Act 1925. Crossed by public footpath. Popular recreation area. Information panel and nature trail provided. Surfaced path along river bank.

SOURCE:
Site visit. Ryton Willows SSSI citation. Site Information Panel.

GNOTES:
2 rights of pasture for sheep both limited by stint and one confined to part of the unit. Regulated by a scheme under the Commons Act 1899. Part of the common lies within Ryton Willows SSSI. Conservation Status 14: Part of Ryton Willows Nature Reserve, which includes CLs 101 and 107.


GEN:
An area of semi-improved grassland, part of which is cut for hay, and part of which is horse-grazed.

ANOTES:
Legal right of public access under s.193 of Law of Property Act 1925. Crossed by  B road and public footpath.


GEN:
Semi-natural woodland with some exotic trees and shrubs adjacent to residential area.

ANOTES:
Legal right of public access under s.193 of Law of Property Act 1925. Nature trail provided through the site.

SOURCE:
Site visit. Ryton Willows SSSI citation.

GNOTES:
No rights. Conservation Status 14: Part of Ryton Willows Nature Reserve owned by Gateshead M.B.C.. CL88 lies adjacent and CL101 lies nearby. These are a part of the same nature reserve. Part of the common lies within Ryton Willows SSSI.


GEN:
Mature beech woodland with areas of scrub and bracken.

ANOTES:
Legal right of public access under S.193 of Law of Property Act 1925. Crossed by public footpath.


GEN:
A popular recreation area in the centre of Newcastle, the majority of which is cattle-grazed. Other parts of the common are managed as allotment gardens, playing fields, and a golf course.

OWNERS:
Owned by Newcastle-upon-Tyne County Borough Council.

ANOTES:
Legal right of public access under s.193 of Law of Property Act 1925. Crossed by several public roads. Very popular recreation area. Crossed by surfaced paths. Lies adjacent to a much more formal amenity park, with a play area, shrubs, and closely-mown lawns. Parts of the common are managed as sports fields, allotment gardens, and a golf course.

GNOTES:
One right of pasture for cattle held in gross by Stewards Committee of Freeman of Newcastle Upon Tyne as Trustees of Town Moor Charity. Rights established under the Town Moor Act 1774. Land also subject to Newcastle Upon Tyne Improvement Act 1870, which limits number of cattle to 800. Each Freeman or Freeman's widow is allowed to graze 2 cattle. Management Committee registered. Internal fencing present.


GEN:
A raised terrace adjacent to the River Tyne, covered with secondary woodland and a long strip of rough grass and tall herb vegetation.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner (Ryton Gravel Company).

SOURCE:
NCC Inventory of Sites of Botanical Interest within the Borough of Gateshead.
Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Site of Nature Conservation Interest. Measured area appears larger than registered area.


GEN:
An area of predominantly semi-improved (part unimproved) neutral grassland, crossed by a spring which adds diversity, and a few areas of semi-natural broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
A number of well used public footpaths cross the common. Horses are also ridden on the common. The common adjoins a minor road which bisects it and there are a number of both gravel and tarmac tracks crossing the common to properties.

GNOTES:
There are ten rights of pasture as follows; poultry, cattle and horses (1), sheep and cattle (1), cattle, goats and fowl (1), pigs, cattle and fowls (2), pigs, geese and hens (1), sheep, cattle, horses, and fowls (1) and sheep, cattle, horses, pigs, and poultry (2). There are also 3 rights of estovers, one of pannage and one of turbary. All of the rights are registered over part of the unit only.

The majority of the common is a WARNACT Wildlife Site (the area to the south of the road bisecting the common is excluded). There is internal fencing present on the site. The measured area exceeds the register area.


GEN:
A narrow strip of common land crossed by a minor road and several access tracks, supporting broadleaved woodland, semi-improved neutral grassland and a stretch of species rich native hedgerow.

OWNERS:
There is no registered owner for this common.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor road and a number of tracks leading to properties. There are a number of public footpaths leading off from the common.

GNOTES:
There are eight registered rights of pasture on this common for adult beasts. The southern part of the common is designated a Wildlife Site by WARNACT (south of SP240998).


GEN:
A small common with semi-improved neutral grassland and semi-natural broadleaved woodland. 
Part destroyed by the construction of the M6 and part now under arable cultivation.

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

ANOTES:
The site is bisected by the M6 which has destroyed a large part of the common and crossed by the B4102. Two public footpaths cross the site on either side of the motorway. There is no evidence on the ground of the footpath south of the motorway. There are also some access tracks to properties.

GNOTES:
There are three rights of pasture on this common for pony and geese (1), horse, geese and goats (1) and sheep, cattle and goats (1). There is also one right to take turf, poles, sand and to use anything off the land (1). This right is held by the same rightholder as the last grazing right listed above. All the rights are registered over part of the unit only.
Part of the common is a WARNACT Wildlife Site.


GEN:
A former heathland site now supporting predominantly coarse semi-improved grassland and bracken, with an area of woodland and a few relicts of acid grassland and heathland. It is an important site for invertebrates, and is a popular recreational area.

OWNERS:
Owned jointly by three private owners who are Lords of the Manor of Ensor.

ANOTES:
This common is well used as a public open space for walking, cycling, and horse riding and is crossed by a number of paths and minor roads.

SOURCE:
25.05.82 WARNACT survey.
Warwickshire Biological records centre; moth records - D. Brown {\it et al} (06.07.90), R.J. Thomas (1982-84), J.S. Walton (1982), Chrysomelid beetles - B. Mitchell (1993), botanical records - S. Westwood (27.07.88) with 1990 additions.
S. Westwood, Phase 1 survey for English Nature (27.09.88).
Site visit.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common.
To the south there has been some encroachment from the adjoining colliery spoil heap. There is some dumping in the pond adjacent to the disused mineral line.
The majority of the common is designated a Wildlife Site by WARNACT. The extreme northern end and the area south of the mineral line are excluded. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
An area of semi-improved grassland, locally fairly species rich and damper in the west, with a small area of semi-natural broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
There is one public footpath across the common, some tracks used by tractors and a few other paths. The common is bordered by two minor roads. Recreational use is probably primarily by local residents.

GNOTES:
There is one grazing right on this common to graze 41 cattle. Part of the common is used for parking farm vehicles on.


GEN:
A diverse common predominantly of semi-natural broadleaved woodland and mixed scrub with small areas of semi-improved neutral and acidic grassland and a pond. There is some heathland restoration work being carried out.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a number of public footpaths and several minor roads. The northern part of the common is a popular recreational area (including horse riding). The grassland area at the intersection of Common and Yarningale Lanes is used for parking.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The common is a WARNACT Wildlife site. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
An area of old, damp {\it Betula pendula} coppice woodland with small areas of semi-improved neutral grassland.

ANOTES:
The common is bisected by a minor road and lies adjacent to the B4116. It adjoins a public bridleway to the north. There is no apparent recreational use on this common.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. Part of the site is designated a Wildlife Site by WARNACT excluding the area west of the minor road which bisects the site. There is some dumping of garden waste and part of the site is under cultivation. The measured area exceeds the register area.


GEN:
A fragment of semi-natural broadleaved woodland managed as a picnic site.

ANOTES:
This common lies adjacent to the B4116 and is crossed by a public bridleway and a number of other paths. There is open access to the common which is managed as the Merevale picnic area. Car parking and picnic benches are provided. It is a popular recreational area.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The measured area exceeds the register area.


GEN:
This common is managed as a recreation area and playground and consists of regularly mown amenity grassland.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to a minor road. There are two public rights of way which converge on this common and the whole area is managed as a playground with swings, a slide, climbing frame and goal post. There is a parking area just off the road.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. Part is under arable cultivation. The measured area is less than register area.


GEN:
An area of predominantly improved grassland and scattered trees with a few pockets of semi-natural broadleaved woodland. It is intensively managed as a golf course and is a popular area for walking.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Piecemaster to Atherstone Common Proprietors.

ANOTES:
The common is situated adjacent to the B4116 and crossed by one public bridleway and several public footpaths. The area is managed as a golf course and is a popular area for walking and riding. The riding of horses and bicycles on the golf course is prohibited.

GNOTES:
There is one right of pasture for a mare, guelding or cow held by the Piecemaster to Atherstone Common Right Proprietors as "freehold rights" ie. held in gross originally but no longer attached to properties. The measured area exceeds the register area.


GEN:
An area of semi natural broadleaved woodland with relict heathland and a rich fauna.

ANOTES:
This is an open access area adjacent to a minor road. It is bisected by a railway line. Recreational use is heavy including horse riding, cycling and walking. There is a mown grass picnic area.

SOURCE:
Field survey. Warwickshire Biological Records Centre. WARNACT surveys 03.06.82 and 01.05.84.

GNOTES:
There is one right to take furze, grass and fern held by Kenilworth Urban District Council on behalf of the inhabitants (ie. held in gross). The common is designated a Local Nature Reserve. The measured area exceeds the register area.


GEN:
An area supporting tall ruderal vegetation with encroaching scrub and some semi-natural broadleaved woodland. Part of the area is gardened.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to a minor road and is crossed by two public footpaths and an access track to properties. Recreational use is light to moderate.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. Encroachment and internal fencing were noted.


OWNERS:
Owned by Hampton in Arden Parish Council.


OWNERS:
Owned by Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council.

GNOTES:
The NCB claim ownership of coal. The Church Commissioners claim interests of the Lord of Manor other than ownership, and ownership in fee simple of any minerals, together with rights to work these. The measured area is less than 1 ha.


GEN:
An area supporting amenity grassland, semi-improved neutral and acid grassland (with some {\it Calluna vulgaris}), a sizeable pond and scattered plantings of trees.

OWNERS:
Owned by former Aldridge and Brownhills Urban District Council (Now Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council).

ANOTES:
Land with a public right of access under section 193 of the Law of Property Act 1925. Pelsall common is subdivided by the B4154 and two minor roads. Several other minor roads border the common. The area is managed for recreation with a sports pitch and playground.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Walsall MBC records, Butterfly Conservation Society records.

GNOTES:
The NCB claim ownership of coal. The Church Commissioners claim interests of the Lord of Manor other than ownership, and ownership in fee simple of any minerals, with rights to work these.  The common adjoins CL112 (area less than 1 ha). The measured area is more than twice the registered area?


GEN:
An area subjected to mining in the past with a large area of revegetating spoil, wet and dry heath/acid grassland mosaics, marshy grassland and small areas of swamp vegetation and standing water. The southern half has been reclaimed supporting semi-improved neutral grassland with amenity planting.

OWNERS:
Owned by Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council (part owned by British Coal).

ANOTES:
Pelsall North common is crossed by the B4154 and six public footpaths. It adjoins a minor road to the west and is subdivided by the Wyrley and Essington and Cannock extension canals. The common enjoys open public access under Section 193 of the Metropolitan Commons Act, 1866. There is a sports pitch and childrens playground on the common and there has been some locallised bike scrambling.

SOURCE:
Site visit, SINC entry, site survey 1988 (C. Wilkinson, from ECORECORD database), 1986 survey of Pelsall Wood common (D. Chittock for English Nature), LNR management plan 1991-2001, Butterfly Conservation Society records 1992.

GNOTES:
The Church Commissioners claim the interests of the Lord of the Manor other than ownership, and the ownership in fee simple of any minerals, together with rights to work these. Pelsall North Common adjoins CL113 (area less than 1 ha). A large part is designated the Pelsall North common Local Nature reserve (LNR) and is also a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC). The common has been subject to mining and there is a large area of spoil on the common and a few cottages. There are a few enclosed fields at the western end of the common. The measured area is more than twice the register area?


OWNERS:
Owned by the former Aldridge and Brownhills Urban District Council. (Now Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council).


GEN:
An area supporting dry and wet heath/acid grassland mosaic with areas of mixed woodland, coniferous and broadleaved plantations and semi-improved neutral grassland with a large area of semi-natural broadleaved woodland/scrub interspersed with small areas of heath and acid grassland, ponds and an area of swamp vegetation.

ANOTES:
Brownhills Common lies adjacent to the A5(T) and is subdivided by the A452(T), a minor road and a disused railway. It is crossed by 8 public footpaths and enjoys open access (subject to Section 193 of the Metropolitan Commons Act 1866?). There is a car park on the eastern part of the common. The eastern portion has also been developed as a recreation area with a cricket pitch and pavillion, football pitches, tennis courts, a playground area and public conveniences.

SOURCE:
Site visit, English Nature records (Brownhills and Wyrley Common Phase 1, 08.86, Brownhills Common Phase 1, 22.09.83), Walsall MBC records Brownhills and Wyrley common survey 25 & 29.05.90, Holland Park 05/06.90, Dave Haslam survey 23.10.91, D. Chittock survey Brownhills common, 16.10.86, West Midlands SINC records.

GNOTES:
The rights and land sections for this common are missing from the register. The majority of the common is designated as two separate Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC, Brownhills common and the Slough and Holland Park). There is a cricket pavillion and tennis courts on the common, internal fencing and several small plantations. There is also disused? mine and some vegetated spoil heaps. Some localised tipping of garden waste from houses on Chester North Road was noted in 1990. Part of the common is managed as a formal park.


OWNERS:
Owned by the Earl of March and Kinrara  Goodwood House  Chichester.


OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner. Remainder owned by Woodmancote Parish Council.


OWNERS:
The Duke of Norfolk  Arundel Castle  Arundel  Chichester  Sussex.


OWNERS:
Part owned jointly by two private owners. Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.


OWNERS:
Owned by the Cowdray Trust Ltd. and the Dickinson Trust Ltd.  16th Floor  Millbank Tower  Millbank London SW1.


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


OWNERS:
Owned by Bury Parish Council. One other application for ownership withdrawn.


OWNERS:
Part owned by Bury Parish Council. Remainder owned by West Sussex County Council.


OWNERS:
Part owned by West Sussex County Council. Two parts owned separately by two private owners.


GEN:
The common consists of a small area of Bracken and scrub which narrows to a road and verge to the south. It is located north of Pickhurst,  approximately 2.5 Km north-west of Pulborough.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a minor road which leads to a very small village. There is a public bridleway along the southern boundary of the larger area, and a public footpath along the north-west boundary. There is no access to the main part of the common and no evidence of recreational use.

GNOTES:
1 right registered, to graze cattle or horses or sheep. The woodland to the north is believed to be ancient in origin.


GEN:
An area of secondary woodland and remnant heath located to the south-east of Haslemere, and 0.75 Km north-west of Kingsley Green.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the National Trust and part owned by the Cowdray Trust Ltd and the Dickinson Trust Ltd.

ANOTES:
The common is located near a large urban area. It is crossed by a minor road and by several tracks, including public footpaths and a bridleway.

SOURCE:
National Trust Biological Survey, 1983. 1:10,000 colour aerial photographs, 1988.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded. Management is by a local committee, in conjunction with Blackdown Commons, Cl 177. Contiguous with Cl 244.


GEN:
Areas of semi-improved neutral grassland, locally fairly species-rich, and locally with planted ornamental trees.

ANOTES:
The common is sub-divided by the A420 and four minor roads. It is crossed by a public bridlepath, two public footpaths and a few additional paths and access tracks to properties. The common enjoys open access. The area outside the school is possibly used by children at play.

GNOTES:
There is one right of pasture on the common for horses or cattle (beasts). The North Wiltshire Water Board claim a right to maintain a water main on this land under the Water Act 1945. The measured area is less than half the register area. There is a bus shelter on Lower common.


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


GNOTES:
1 rights entry for pasture. Rights entry was not disputed. Entry claims a right of  "sole vesture and herbage" but types of livestock are not specified or quantified. The measured area is less than 1ha.


GEN:
A peripheral portion of the South Pennine Moors, lying to the north of Marsden. Main habitat is marshy grassland dominated by {\it Molinia caerulea}, grading into wet {\it Calluna} heath. Small area of {\it Molinia} on deep peat (ie. wet modified bog).

ANOTES:
The common is subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (ie. lies within a former urban borough). Crossed by a public footpath along the western edge. This path appears relatively little-used. A stile is provided at the point where it crosses the boundary with the contiguous CL 39. Otherwise the common appears not to have any recreational use.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: South Pennine Moors. WYEAIS Phase 1 survey (1991). Ecological Advisory Service: Schedule of Sites of Scientific Interest in West Yorkshire: Drop Clough (Site ref. 553). Brief site visit.

GNOTES:
There are 5 rights of pasture registered as follows: cattle, sheep and pigs (1); cattle and horses (2); sheep and cattle (1); beasts (1). One entry relates to part of the unit only. Three entries are cross-referenced as follows: CL 39 (3); CL 580 (2); CL 608 (1); CL 384 (1). Contiguous with CLs 39, 608 and 580. 

Lies mainly within the South Pennines SSSI/pSPA and completely within the boundary of the North Peak ESA. Part lies within a second tier site (Site of Scientific Interest in West Yorkshire), as scheduled by the Ecological Advisory Service: Drop Clough.


GEN:
A small section of the South Pennine Moors. Lies on the plateau above March Hill. Habitats typical of the surrounding area, mainly blanket bog, with an area of acidic flush.

ANOTES:
The common is subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (ie. lies within a former urban borough). A public footpath runs along the southern boundary of the common. This is used by occasional walkers and provides a route across the plateau, eastwards. Lies not far from the A640 at the point where the road completes its ascent up the plateau from the Greater Manchester side. There is a small car park close to the common for use by walkers (and also provides access to the section of the Pennine Way crossing this area - but this does not cross the common itself.)

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: South Pennine Moors. Field survey.

GNOTES:
There are a total of 14 pasture rights registered as follows: sheep, cattle and pigs (1); sheep and cattle (2); sheep only (11). There are also rights of turbary (4) and estovers (4 - specified as "bedding"). There are 12 cross-referenced rights entries: CL 39 (12); CL 484 (3); CL 485 (6); CL 486 (5); CL 384 (1); CL 533 (5); CL 494 (5); CL 310 (4). Two entries appear to be held in gross (ie. by a specified individual or group, rather than attached to land/property). Contiguous with CLs 39 and 486.      

Lies within the South Pennine Moors SSSI/pSPA and the North Peak ESA. Also note that the common lies entirely within the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester, although it is registered in West Yorkshire.


GEN:
A section of the steep northern slope of Pule Hill. Main habitat is acidic grassland, with {\it Molinia} marshy grassland on the plateau.

OWNERS:
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 (ie. lies within a former urban borough). A track/public footpath skirts the foot of the hill, along the northern edge of the common. This is probably used by local people. The rest of the common, however, appears to have little recreational use.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: South Pennine Moors. WYEAIS Phase 1 survey (1991).

GNOTES:
There are 4 rights of pasture registered as follows: cattle only (3); sheep and cattle (1). There are three cross-referenced entries: CL 39 (2); CL 535 (1); CL 457 (1). Two entries relate to part of the unit only. There is an air shaft on the common leading from the Standedge railway tunnel and BR claim a right of access to service this. Contiguous with CL 39 and CL 535. 

Lies within the South Pennine Moors SSSI/pSPA and also the North Peak ESA.


GEN:
A small plot of unfenced land lying on the western slopes of Pule Hill. Mostly acidic grassland, but also incorporating areas of quarry spoil.

ANOTES:
The common is subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (ie. lies within a former urban borough). The A62 Huddersfield-Oldham road runs along the western edge of the common. A stone wall runs along the eastern side of the road at this point. There is also a small lay-by on this side of the road. A stile leads over the wall onto a path across the common. This does not appear to be heavily used and the common as a whole does not appear to have any recreational use.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: South Pennine Moors. WYEAIS Phase 1 survey (1991). Site visit.

GNOTES:
There are two rights of pasture, one for sheep only and the other for cattle only. Both entries are cross-referenced: both to CL 39 and the other to CL 456 only (ie. CL 456 (1); CL 39 (2)). Contiguous with (and in this case surrounded by) CL 39. 

Lies within the South Pennine Moors SSSI/pSPA and also within the North Peak ESA. There is an air shaft on the common leading from the Standedge railway tunnel and BR claim a right of access to service this.


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


OWNERS:
Part owned jointly by three private owners. Remaining part purchased from these three owners by one private owner.


GEN:
An area of close-grazed, reseeded grassland, surrounded by hedges.

ANOTES:
Adjoined by B-road and minor road, but no direct public access.

GNOTES:
No rights. Close to CLs 71 and 76. True area apparently less than the registered area. One claim to right of access. Subject to a scheme for the regulation of Sidlesham  Hunston and Fisher Commons  made by Chichester RDC in 1939 under the Commons Act 1899.


GEN:
An area of dense scrub and small patches of semi improved grassland; part of the common is a long track and hedge.

ANOTES:
Access possible from the B2145. Crossed by access roads to farm and houses.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Contiguous with CL 71 and close to CL 20.


GEN:
A roadside verge between North and South Mundham, dominated by semi-improved grassland, scattered scrub and planted trees.

ANOTES:
Access possible from road which runs the length of the common.


GEN:
Road verges with mown grassland, trees, scattered scrub and bracken.

GNOTES:
No rights. True area smaller than registered area. Ex- East Sussex common.


GEN:
An open area of urban amenity grassland, parts used as a sports field, with scattered trees and a small pond.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Urban District Council of Cuckfield  (successor: Mid-Sussex District Council).

ANOTES:
Open access, with benches, paths and litter bins. Part is a cricket pitch, part is a childrens  play area. Cricket pavilion on edge of site. Car park on common.

GNOTES:
No rights. Originally in conflict with E.Sussex village green 67, which was cancelled. Originally registered in East Sussex. True area smaller than registered area. Sign posted by Mid Sussex District Council on pond.


GEN:
Roadside strips of mown grassland, woodland, scrub, tall herb vegetation and bracken.

GNOTES:
No rights. Originally registered in East Sussex.


GEN:
A small, triangular area of mixed woodland and scrub.

GNOTES:
No rights. Originally registered in East Sussex. True area smaller than the registered area. Now under 1 ha.


GEN:
An area of secondary oak and birch woodland adjacent to a golf course.

ANOTES:
No access to the area - fenced all round.

GNOTES:
One right of estovers and turbary,  cross-referenced with CL 323. Originally registered in East Sussex. Internal fence present. Adjacent to CL 323.


GEN:
Village green grading into wide roadside verge, with mown grassland, scattered trees and scrub.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Earl of March and Kinrara (Goodwood House, Chichester).

GNOTES:
4 rights registered to graze horses, donkey,  geese, ducks and poultry.


GEN:
Woodland and dense scrub, crossed by a track, with overgrown ponds.


SOURCE:
No rights registered. 1 claim to right of access in land notes.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. 1 claim to right of access in land notes.


OWNERS:
Owned by Heaver Estates (Sputhern) Ltd.  42/43  East Street, Chichester.

ANOTES:
Managed for recreation, fishing and a caravan site.


GEN:
Wide roadside verge with storm damaged woodland.


GEN:
A valuable area of semi-improved acid grassland with woodland.

ANOTES:
Used for local recreation - dog walking etc. Litter bin and car park.


GEN:
Dense woodland with neglected hazel coppice.


GEN:
A golf course with a mosaic of fairways, mixed woodland, wet heath and acid grassland.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Trustees of the Copthorne Golf Club.

ANOTES:
Crossed by a busy road and public footpaths. Managed as a golf course. Also popular for dog walking.

GNOTES:
1 right of estover, 1 right of turbary. Adjacent to CL 326.


GEN:
A small area of grassland and woodland and a school playing field, located to the east of Wardley Marsh. The site is bounded to the east by a small stream, and is crossed by a minor road  and a footpath.

OWNERS:
Part owned by West Sussex County Council. Part owned by one private owner.

ANOTES:
Part of the site is a football pitch. The rest is open ground and is crossed by a minor road and a public footpath.


GEN:
A pond and a small area of woodland adjoining a minor road just to the east of Milland Marsh.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a minor road close to a village. A seat has been placed on the verge, and the site is used for quiet enjoyment, although there is no access to the woodland from the road.

GNOTES:
1 right registered to take estovers. This right is restricted to the taking of wood only.


GEN:
The site consists of the wooded verges of two minor roads which converge on Gospel Green,  south-east of Haslemere. The verges have been converted to lawns opposite houses.

ANOTES:
The verges are unfenced, so access is possible although there is legal access only along the roads. The site is not used for recreation.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The boundaries were ammended to exclude the highway. The common is contiguous with CL 177 and Cl 196.


GEN:
An area of open canopy mixed woodland and conifer plantation, with abundant Bracken in clearings, and some heath acid grassland. The site is located just south of the A272, 2Km west of Midhurst.

OWNERS:
Two parts of the unit owned separately by two private owners. Remainder of the land registered under the Land Registration Acts.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by two bridleways and these are well used and sign-posted. The site adjoins a minor and main road.

GRAZINT:
The grassland is grazed short by rabbits, but there is no other grazing - very low overall.

GNOTES:
4 rights registered in total:- 3 rights of pasture and 4 to take estovers. The grazing rights are for cattle, horses, donkeys, goats, pigs, chickens and ducks. The rights for estovers are to take bracken, furze and timber for kindling and repairs. There are 6 other rights registered to take sand, peat, turf and minerals. 1 right is held in gross. The site is contiguous with Cl 192, and 2 rights are cross-referenced  with it.


GEN:
An area of woodland and scrub which lies adjacent to the B2133, 6Km north-west of Billingshurst

OWNERS:
Two parts owned separately by three private owners.

ANOTES:
The site adjoins the minor road from Billingshurst to Loxwood. A public footpath runs just to the north of the common, and a bridleway to the south, but there is no access to the common itself. The track to the farm is signed as private.

GNOTES:
Contiguous with CL 52. No rights registered, but there are 2 claims to rights of access and an easement for a water main. 3 claims to the interests of the Lord of the Manor of Bury  including sporting rights.


GEN:
The common lies either side of a road, forming the verges for most of its length, but widening out into a field at the northern end. The common includes ponds and some scrub. It is located approximately 3 Km west of Henfield, and south of Ashurst.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Duke of Norfolk, Arundel Castle, Arundel,  Sussex.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a busy B-road which connects several large villages. A footpath runs along the eastern boundary of the northern part, and the common adjoins another footpath by Godsmarks Farm. Both footpaths are signed. The common is open to the road and access is possible over the whole area except where bits have been incorporated into gardens.

SOURCE:
Site visit and conversation with residents

GNOTES:
8 rights registered in total:- 8 rights of pasture for cattle and horses, and 1 right of estovers, to cut grass once a year. 2 of the grazing rights and the right of estovers are limited to part of the unit only. Electricity Board claims right to maintain cables. The road was excluded from the final boundary, hence the difference in area.


GEN:
The common is located along the B2135, 3Km west of Henfield. Part of it is grassland, but much of the site has been modified and incorporated into gardens. The site is much wider at its southern end.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Duke of Norfolk, Arundel Castle, Arundel, Sussex.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a busy road, west of the large villages of Henfield and Steyning. It is crossed by a bridleway and adjoins houses. The verges are generally wide and open to the road, but do not appear to be used for access or recreation. The south-west corner of the site has been made into a shared garden for the residents, but is private.

GNOTES:
3 rights registered in total:- 3 rights of pasture, to graze horses, cattle and chickens. 2 only relate to part of the unit. 1 right of estovers, to cut grass once a year over part of the unit. The Electricity Board claims a right to maintain cables and there is one claim to a right of access.


GEN:
A small area of badly storm-damaged woodland, located on the northern edge of Chapel Common,  approximately 3.25 kms west of Liphook.

ANOTES:
A public bridleway runs along the southern edge of the common, just outside its boundary, but the site is not used for recreation.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The common is contiguous with CL 27  Chapel Common


GEN:
The common is an area of tall herbs/poor fen, scrub and woodland, located to the south of Henfield.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Chanctonbury Rural District Council  (successor: Horsham District Council).

ANOTES:
The site is located close to the large village of Henfield. A busy A-road runs along its eastern boundary, and the common is crossed by two public footpaths.

SOURCE:
Site visit, article written by resident.

GNOTES:
2 rights registered, to graze cows, sheep and horses. Land Notes:- the registration was originally in conflict with VG 13; this was cancelled. The boundary was amended to exclude the highway. 3 claims registered for rights of access, and the Church Commissioners claim rights of Lord of the Manor. Management is regulated by a scheme set up for the Henfield commons in 1947.


GEN:
Roadside verges of the B2133, located to the south of Loxwood.

ANOTES:
The verges are open to the road but there is no evidence of recreational use. The common includes a post box, litter bin and bus shelter.

GNOTES:
1 right registered to graze a cow and geese. This is cross-referenced with CL 53. The original boundary was disputed, and part removed. Contiguous with CL 53


GEN:
An area of arable land and improved pasture with some woodland, located 12.5 km WSW of Milland.

ANOTES:
A bridleway follows the northern boundary, but there is no access to any part of the common.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was disputed and amended to exclude part.


GEN:
The common is an area of reseeded grassland which is bordered by woodland and scrub on three sides. It is located approximately 1 km WSW of Midhurst.

ANOTES:
There is no public access to the common, but a footpath runs along part of its western boundary, the South Downs Way runs along the southern boundary, and a public bridleway follows the track to the east, adjoining the common at its south-east corner.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Leith Copse, to the north of Hemner Hill, is an extremely rich area of ancient woodland and supports several county rareties.


GEN:
Roadside verges at Goose Green, located approximately 3 km south-east of Petersfield.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner. Remainder owned jointly by four private owners.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a minor road and lies close to a large town. It adjoins one public footpath, but there is no evidence of recreational use.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Original boundary amended to exclude highway.


GEN:
A roadside verge at the base of Torberry Hill, 10.25 kms WSW of Midhurst. The verge is wooded, and adjoins the woodland on the slopes of Torberry Hill, from which it is separated by a bank.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a minor road, and lies at the base of a hill with has an ancient monument. The Sussex Border Path runs through the common, and this is used by walkers and horse-riders. There is a bus shelter at the southern end by the road junction.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was disputed and amended to exclude the highway.


GEN:
The common consists of the verges of a minor road and a small area of woodland to the north. The site is located just to the south of the village of Nyewood.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a minor road close to a village and is crossed by a private road and a public footpath. It is not used for recreation.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Part of the original area has been deregistered  and the highway excluded. The registered area is significantly larger than that calculated from the map.


GEN:
An area of woodland and scrub, located approximately 0.6 Km north of East Harting and west of Midhurst.

ANOTES:
The common is bisected by a minor road, but has no public rights of way.

GNOTES:
1 right registered in total, to take estovers. The right is prescriptive, claimed to have been used for 30 years without interruption. The right is held in gross, and is to `cut and take herbage. The boundary was amended to exclude the highway and its verge.


GEN:
The common occupies a steep slope and is mostly woodland, with a small area of mown grass. It is bisected by a minor road.

OWNERS:
Owned by Plant Protection Ltd. (Imperial Chemical House, Millbank. London SW1).

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a public footpath at its southern end and is crossed by an unclassified road. Although open, there is no other access to the common and it is not used for recreation.


GEN:
The common is a track which runs between blocks of woodland, approximately 0.5 Km south of Kingsley Green. There is no access to the common,  so a proper survey could not be carried out.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a public footpath to the south but is fenced off and overgrown, so there is no public access.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Contiguous with CL 96 and CL 87


GEN:
Predominately woodland on a steep slope, with open areas dominated by Pteridium aquilinum. The site is bisected by a road.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the National Trust. Part owned by a private owner.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor road and by numerous paths. A public footpath follows the western boundary and another crosses it at the northern end. The area east of the road is owned by the National Trust, who have a policy of allowing public access where possible.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Road verge removed from the original registration. Part owned by the National Trust.


GEN:
A narrow track and its verges, situated 0.2 Km north-west of Fernhurst.

OWNERS:
One part owned by one private owner. One part owned jointly by two private owners. Remainder owned jointly by two private owners.

ANOTES:
The track is a public footpath and is well used. The common borders a minor road within Fernhurst village. Although not shown as such on the map, the track is signed as a footpath and is used as such. A bench has been provided.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The boundary was amended to exclude the road verges.


GEN:
A steep bank with badly storm-damaged but regenerating woodland, located approximately 0.25 Km west of Kingsley. It appears to include a house and garden.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor road and lies close to Kingsley Green Village. It appears that the common is now owned by the National Trust, so there is public access to the whole site. A network of footpaths has been made to improve access, and the lime kiln has been restored. The site is a popular view point.

SOURCE:
Site visit. National Trust Biological Survey  1983

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The site now belongs to the National Trust. The old lime kiln has been restored. The original boundary was amended to exclude the house and garden.


GEN:
A small area of mown, neutral grassland, divided into two parts by a main road and crossed by a minor road. The site is located at the northern end of Kingsley Green village.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by an A-road and by a minor road. It is also crossed by a footpath which is signposted and kept open. The site is owned by the National Trust, who have a policy of allowing public access where possible. The site is not heavily used for recreation.

SOURCE:
Site vist. National Trust Biological Survey  1983

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded. The registered area is larger than that measured from the map.


GEN:
An area of badly storm damaged woodland and undamaged Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) coppice, located approximately 1.5 Km north-east of Fittleworth and south-east of Petworth.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a minor road and is crossed by several public footpaths. A public footpath runs along the western boundary. The site is used by horse-riders, although there are signs prohibiting this, and is also used by walkers.

GRAZINT:
No grazing, except by rabbits in the small enclosure.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original registration was disputed and amended. The registered area is significantly different to that calculated from the map.


GEN:
The site is an area of predominately Oak and Oak/ Ash woodland, with areas of overgrown coppice   narrowing to form a wooded verge to a minor road. Part of the verge is mown grass. The common includes an improved pasture.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor road. It contains a circular track which is a well-used public bridleway.

GRAZINT:
There was no evidence of grazing at the time of the visit although the field must be grazed for part of the year, at least.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Land Notes: 1 claim to right of access. The rights and interests (including sporting rights) of the Lord of the Manor are also claimed. Boundaries disputed and amended to exclude the highway. Part subject to the protection of the Local Authority  under Section 9 of the 1965 Act.


GEN:
The wooded verges of a B-road and another small area of woodland located 4.5 Km north-west of Billingshurst. The also includes a pond and an access track.

OWNERS:
Three parts owned by six private owners. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a busy B-road and is crossed by a bridleway and public footpath. There is no access to the rest of the common, and even a sign forbidding access. The common is crossed by private tracks.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Land Notes:- 5 claims to rights of access, 2 easements for water supplies and 4 claims to the rights and interests of the Lord of the Manor. Contiguous with Cl 14 and Cl 26.


GEN:
A small area of old coppice-with-standards, located just east of The Mens, 6 Km south-west of Billingshurst.

ANOTES:
No public access, although the common adjoins a minor road and is unfenced along this boundary. There are no signs of recreational use.

GNOTES:
4 rights registered to graze cattle and geese. 5 rights to take estovers. 4 rights of pannage. 4 rights of turbary. 1 right of piscary. 1 right to take stone. 4 rights are cross-referenced:- 3 to CL 78 and 4 to CL 155. 4 claims to right of access in the Land Notes. Original boundary ammended to exclude highway. Contiguous with Cl 155


GEN:
The common consists of three small parcels of land within the villages of Heyshott and Heyshott Green, to the south-east of Midhurst.

OWNERS:
Three parts owned separately by three private owners. Remainder of the land registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The two southern sections adjoin a minor road close to a village and the northern part is crossed by a footpath. Recreational use is light.

GRAZINT:
Very high on the northern part of the common.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was disputed and amended to exclude highway verge. Since the maps drawn from the registers show the edges of the road as part of the common, it is assumed that only the area immediately adjacent to the road has been excluded.


GEN:
The common is predominately Birch and Pine woodland, with Bracken-dominated clearings and a margin of Oak, Sweet chestnut and understorey shrubs on the boundaries. The common is less to the north, and supports dry heath and Bracken.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Cowdray Trust Ltd. and the Dickinson Trust Ltd., 16th Floor, Millbank Tower, Millbank, London SW1.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a public footpath and another runs along the eastern boundary. The footpaths are generally well-used.

GNOTES:
1 right registered to graze cows and ewes, and to take estovers - to lop trees, gather sticks, cut and gather underwood, gorse, bushes and Bracken. The common is contiguous with CL 84


GEN:
A small area of storm-damaged woodland adjoining a pub and its forecourt, and including two fields. The common is located just south of Midhurst, adjacent to the A286.

ANOTES:
The common boundary appears to include the pub and its car park. A public footpath follows the eastern boundary and the common is crossed by several paths and tracks, so is used for recreation. The field to the south has no access.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The registration was disputed and the verge removed. The common includes a pub and its forecourt, so the mapped boundary may be at fault. The common adjoins CL 124. The calculated boundary is larger than that quoted on the registers.


GEN:
A small area of storm damaged woodland on the west verge of the A286, just south of Midhurst.

OWNERS:
Part owned by Cowdray Trust Ltd. and Dickinson Trust Ltd., 16th Floor, Millbank Tower, Millbank,  London SW1.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a main road and is located near the town of Midhurst. There is no evidence of recreational use, although this could change once the new estate is occupied.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Part of the common was excluded after the boundary was disputed. The common is adjacent to Cl 123, separated from it by the road.


GEN:
Wooded verges of a minor road, and a separate parcel to the east which includes house and gardens. The common is located 1.75 Km north-east of Heyshott.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Cowdray Trust Ltd. and the Dickinson Trust Ltd. (16th Floor, Millbank Tower, Millbank, London SW1).

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a minor road and lies close to the town of Midhurst, but there is no right of access to the site, and no evidence of recreational use.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Original boundary disputed and part excluded.


GEN:
An area of open woodland and bracken with some planted exotic trees, and worked Sweet Chestnut coppice.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a main road, and a minor road to the south. It is crossed by a network of signed footpaths, and access is open all over the common, except for the old enclosures and the coppice. The common is a very attractive area of open space situated near a village.

GNOTES:
2 rights registered in total:- 2 rights of pasture, to graze ponies and goats. 1 right of estovers, for the collection of dead wood. 1 right to take sand. 1 owner is also a right-holder. The registered area is significantly smaller than that calculated.


GEN:
The wooded verge of a minor road located to the south-west of Midhurst on the edge of Midhurst Common.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the Cowdray Trust Ltd and the Dickinson Trust Ltd. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a minor road near the town of Midhurst. Apart from the garden activities of the residents, it is unmanaged, and unused for recreation, although it is crossed by access drives and paths.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was amended to exclude the verge (presumably just a strip along the edge of the road.) The common is contiguous with Cl 169, Midhurst Common, but is separated from it by a minor road.


GEN:
An area of woodland, with some old coppice and tall herbs on the road edge.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins two minor roads and a public footpath runs close to its southern boundary, but there is no access to the common. There is no evidence of recreational use.


GEN:
An old lane which runs between steep wooded banks, located 1.5 Km south-west of Sutton and 0.5 Km west of Glatting Farm.

OWNERS:
Three parts owned separately by three private owners  (applications). Part owned jointly by three private owners.

ANOTES:
The track is a public bridleway and is well-used by walkers, horse-riders and people on mountain bikes. The site is adjoined by a public footpath and by a public bridleway at its western end.

GNOTES:
2 rights registered in total:- 1 right of pasture  held in gross, to graze sheep. 1 right of estovers, to take wood. The original boundary was amended to exclude part. The registered area is considerably larger than that calculated from the map. The site lies within an SSSI and the woodland is ancient in origin.


GEN:
The wooded verges of a minor road, situated 2.5 Km east of Northchapel.

ANOTES:
The site lies either side of a minor road and is open to it. It is adjoined by a RUPP and a public bridleway at its northern end. There are no signs that the common is used for recreation.


GEN:
The common consists of two unequal sized parcels of land. The larger part is a wooded track; the smaller is an area of trees and a garden.

ANOTES:
Both parts of the common adjoin public footpaths  and the smaller part is crossed by a track and adjoins a minor road. The larger part is a track and is used by horse-riders, although there is no right of access.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded. The boundary appears to include a house and garden, but this could be a mapping error.


GEN:
A large area of semi-natural woodland, located to the east of the A283, 4 Km south of Northchapel.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a main road and by a network of tracks. A public footpath runs through the centre. The majority o+ the site has no public access and recreational use is light and confined to the footpath.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded. The site lies close to the wooded commons of Ebernoe (Cl 136) and Colhook (Cl 103). The site shows evidence of being managed in the past as wood pasture.


GEN:
The verges of a minor road and a wooded track located near Piper's Farm, 0.75 Km north-east of Didling.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a minor road and a public footpath. Part of it is a RUPP and is used as a bridleway.


GEN:
Two tracks which run south from the A272 to the east and West of Tillington village.

ANOTES:
The western track is a public footpath and the eastern track is a public bridleway at its southern end. Both tracks adjoin a very busy A-road near a small village. Both are used by walkers and horse-riders, and the eastern track is used for vehicular access to the fields.


GEN:
Verges and woodland on both sides of the A283, just north of Petworth.

ANOTES:
The common lies either side of the very busy A283  just north of Petworth. It is crossed by a public footpath and the entrance to Petworth Park, which is open to the public. The common is unsuitable for recreational use as the road is extremely dangerous.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Original boundary disputed and part excluded. The common is contiguous with CL 220, and the northern end is close to Cl 154.


GEN:
A narrow strip of land just south of the village of Houghton and bordered by the River Rother.

ANOTES:
The common is located close to the village of Houghton. It adjoins an access road which leads to the busy B2139, and is crossed by a public footpath and a bridleway. The owners are most unwilling to allow further access, as there is a sign threating prosecution for straying off the footpath. However, the site is used by children.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The site is important as it provides bankside cover along the River Rother, a very important river for wildlife.


GEN:
A collection of roadside verges and tracks located north of the A272, 2kms NE of Petworth.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the Trustees of the Leconfield Estate. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a minor road and farm track  but there is no public right of way. The tracks are used by horse-riders though, except for one part which is fenced off.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Contiguous with Cl 210.


GEN:
A triangle of grassland within the village of Lickfold, and the verges of the minor road. The common is located 2.5 km east of Henley.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the Trustees of the Leconfield Estate. Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The main area of grassland lies within the village and is surrounded by unfenced minor roads. It is clearly regarded as `belonging  to the residents', but there is little sign of recreational use. The common is adjoined by two public footpaths.


GEN:
A modified area of reseeded grassland and old plantation, broadleaved woodland and scrub, located 0.5 Km north-east of Ingrams Green.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a track and is crossed by a bridleway. Another bridleway runs along the western boundary for a short distance. The bridleway is signed, but the sign needs replacing. There is no access to the rest of the common.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The boundary has been amended twice, but is now final. There is no registered owner.


GEN:
A large ares of woodland with some grassland and improved pasture, located either side of the A286, 6 Km SSW of Haslemere.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the Cowdray Trust Ltd and the Dickinson Trust Ltd  (16th Floor, Millbank Tower, Millbank, London SW1). (Not disputed).

ANOTES:
The common is bisected by a very busy A-road and is crossed by a public footpath. Another public footpath follows the northern boundary. There are also numerous unofficial tracks. The site would be ideal for quiet recreational use, and is a very attractive area.

GRAZINT:
Only the small paddock is grazed, so grazing is negligible overall.

GNOTES:
1 right registered to graze a horse and a cow. 1 right of estovers, to take underwood and dead wood. 2 claims to right of access in the Land Notes. The common is contiguous with Cl 148, and part is ancient woodland. The measured area is significantly larger than that quoted on the registers.


GEN:
Predominately Beech woodland on a steep slope. The common lies on both sites of the A286 at Henley.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the Cowdray Trust Ltd. and the Dickinson Trust Ltd. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The commo lies either side of a very busy A-road and is crossed by a minor road and an unclassified road. It is also crossed by signed public footpaths.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Original boundary disputed and part excluded. 1 claim to a right of access and 1 claim to maintain a notice board in the land notes. De-notified SSSI, and partly ancient woodland.


GEN:
The common consists of an area of grassland and a cricket ground, located to the north of the B2141 at Chilgrove.

ANOTES:
The common is adjacent to a busy B-road and is unfenced. It is crossed by a public footpath at the southern end. Part is a cricket field, so is managed for recreation. The rest of the common is lightly used for recreation by people visiting the pub.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The site is subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act. 1965. Contiguous with Cl 31. The measured area is significantly larger than that quoted on the registers.


GEN:
Three parcels of land, located to the west of Coldwaltham.

ANOTES:
The largest parcel of land adjoins a minor road and is crossed by two public bridleways. The middle section is crossed by a footpath, but the boundaries are difficult to follow on the ground. The third area is a track with a footpath, but this has been blocked off and the footpath diverted.

GRAZINT:
There is no evidence of grazing, although the improved area may be grazed after the hay crop is taken.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boudnary was disputed and part excluded. The boundaries of the smaller areas are very difficult to trace on the ground.


GEN:
Two ponds within the woodland of Ebernoe Common. Located 2.5 Km south-east of Northchapel.

ANOTES:
A footpath runs close to the Fish Pond, but the ponds lie within a Sussex Wildlife Trust reserve  and access is encouraged and provided for.

SOURCE:
SSSI renotification information  SWT files and Management Plan  Amphibian Survey

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The common is contiguous with Cl 136  Ebernoe Common.


GEN:
A large area of woodland and Bracken, located approximately 2.2 Km south-west of Northchapel.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor road, numerous tracks, and a network of public footpaths. It adjoins a vineyard, which has a car park on the common, and a caravan park to the east. The site is ideal for quiet recreation.

GRAZINT:
Only the small field is grazed, so grazing is negligible overall.

GNOTES:
1 right of estovers registered, to take small trees, bracken, furze, gorse, underwood and leafmould. 1 claim to a right of access and 1 to an easement in respect of a mains service. 1 owner is also a right holder. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded. Registered area is significantly smaller than that calculated from the  map.


GEN:
A track running through ancient woodland, located 1 Km south-west of Kingsley Green.

ANOTES:
The northern part is a RUPP and both parts are adjoined by public footpaths. The track is signed as a bridleway.


GEN:
The common consists of a grassy track, running from Elkham Farm in the north to forestry in the south. It lies just east of the village of Balls Cross.

ANOTES:
The track is a public bridleway and adjoins an unclassified road.


GEN:
A large area of severely storm-damaged woodland located 1.5 Km north-east of Petworth

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor road and two signed public footpaths. There is no public access to the rest of the common, despite a good network of tracks. The public footpaths are used by horse-riders.


GEN:
An area of Oak,  Ash and Sycamore woodland, which narrows to the verges of a minor road. The site is located 0.5 Km north of Lodsworth.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the Trustees of the Leconfield Estate, who have sold part to one private owner.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor road and has a public bridleway along the northern boundary. The public footpath, which runs north-east from Leggart Farm Cottages, can no longer be found on the ground. There is no evidence of recreational use.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was disputed and amended to exclude the verges. The area quoted on the registers is significantly smaller than that measured from the map.


GEN:
A small area of woodland and neutral grassland located 2 Kn S.S.E. of Lurgashall.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor road and adjoins a public bridleway, but there is no obvious recreational use of the common itself.

SOURCE:
Site visit. Information from NCC and local naturalists.


GEN:
Wooded or open grassy verges of a minor road, located 1 Km west of Lurgashall.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a minor road and a public bridleway close to some houses. However, there is no evidence of recreational use, and part of the common is being incorporated into a garden, which will prevent any access to this area.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Original boundary disputed and verges excluded (presumably the area just by the road). Contiguous with CL 166


GEN:
A triangle of storm-damaged woodland, located near Riverhill, 1 Km north of Little Bognor and 2.5 Km east of Petworth.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor road and a public footpath. The footpath is signed, but completely overgrown. There is no evidence of recreational use.


GEN:
A large area of severely storm-damaged woodland, located on the A283 between Fittleworth and Petworth.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by the A283 and a minor road, as well as by numerous tracks. A public bridleway follows the western boundary and two public footpaths cross the common,  one leading to a small village.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The boundary appears to include a depot.


GEN:
Wooded or scrub-covered verges of a minor road located 2 Km north-east of Petworth.

ANOTES:
The common forms the verges of a minor road but there is no public access and no signs of recreational use.


GEN:
Broad, generally wooded verges along the A283 and a minor road. The common is located east of Haslemere.

ANOTES:
The common lies either side of a busy A-road and adjoins a minor road. A signed bridleway runs through the common. Apart from this, there is no access to the common, and no signs of recreational use. There is a bus shelter on the common by the junction with the main road.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The common is contiguous with Cl 196.


GEN:
An area of neutral grassland and tall herbs with woodland and scrub on the boundaries. The site includes a small pond. Located at Woods Mill  near the village of Henfield.

OWNERS:
Owned by Chanctonbury Rural District Council  (successor: Horsham District Council).

ANOTES:
The common is bisected by a minor road and two public rights of way. One of these is a surfaced track. The common is used by walkers and dog-walkers, and occasionally has travellers camping on it.

GNOTES:
2 rights registered in total, combining 1 right of pasture, to graze cattle, horses and geese, 2 rights of estovers, to take wood and hay, and 1 right of turbury. The rights were transferred from VG 10. 1 is now apportioned between 2 people. The common is subject to a management regulation which applies to all the Henfield commons.


GEN:
A large area of unimproved grassland, woodland and reed-bed, and a cricket ground, located on the outskirts of Henfield.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a main road and is crossed by a track and several public footpaths. It is adjacent to the large village of Henfield. There is open access all over the common, and the site is well-used by walkers and horse-riders. A boardwalk has been provided over boggy ground. The common is of considerable importance as an area of open space. Part of the common is a cricket pitch.

SOURCE:
Site visit. NCC Meadow Survey (undated, but believed to be recent). Henfield Common Management Plan, W.R.Jenman (SWT), 1989

GNOTES:
2 rights registered, to graze cattle, sheep, horses and geese. Rights transfered from VG 9 when VG 9 cancelled in favour of Cl 219. Subject to management regulation, as are all the Henfield commons.


GEN:
An area of open amenity grassland, located just north of Petworth.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a main road and a minor road close to a small town. It is entirely managed for recreation, as it has seats, swings and a slide, and it is well-used by local people.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Contiguous with Cl 299


GEN:
A small area of woodland and coppice within River and Upperton Common. Located 0.75 Km east of Lodsworth.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a public footpath which runs along a track and joins the minor road. The footpath is part of a network which give access to the adjacent open space of River and Upperton Common.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Contiguous with Cl 201. The common is subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the 1965 Act.


GEN:
3 parcels of land. The largest area and the western area are tracks. The other parcel is wooded. The common is located on the edges of Windfallwood Common, 2 Km south-west of Northchapel.

ANOTES:
The main area is a RUPP, although signed and used as a footpath. The western area adjoins a public footpath. The southern area adjoins a minor road  but has no access.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Part of the common is subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded. Contiguous with Cl 166.


GEN:
An area of conifer plantation, mixed woodland and deciduous woodland located on the south side of Hammer.

ANOTES:
The common is bisected by a minor road and crossed by several public footpaths and an unclassified road.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded. The common is contiguous with Cl 92.


GEN:
Wooded verges and open areas of tall herb along a minor road near South Ambersham.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a minor road and some houses. It is used by children playing but has no other recreational use.


GEN:
A small area of mixed, storm-damaged woodland, located 1 Km south of the A3 at Liphook.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins an unclassified road and a public bridleway. Is is crossed by the Sussex Border Path, and adjoins a much larger area of woodland which has numerous footpaths. The common is unfenced, so access is possible all over the site.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Contiguous with Cl 84.


GEN:
An area of secondary woodland, scrub, bracken-dominated clearings and a football pitch,  located 0.25 Km north of Kirdford.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the National Trust. Remainder owned by the Trustees of the Leconfield Estate.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor road and adjoins houses. It is located close to the village of Kirdford. It is crossed by a network of public footpaths and includes a football pitch.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded. 5 claims to rights of access in the Land Notes. Contiguous with Cl 68 and Cl 133.


GEN:
Two parcels of land, including a small area of woodland and grassland, a house and garden and the verges of a minor road, Located to the north of Kirdford.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by two minor roads and a public footpath. It is located close to the village of Kirdford. There is no recreational use, apart from use of the footpath. The smaller parcel of land is an unfenced road verge.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The common comprises two unequal-sized parcels of land. Contiguous with Cl 132.


GEN:
3 unequally sized parcels of land, located in the village of Kirdford.

ANOTES:
The common consists of verges within the village of Kirdford. The largest area has been reseeded and has benches and planted trees, so is entirely managed for amenity and recreation. Several footpaths adjoin the site, so access is very good overall.


GEN:
A small area of rough grassland, located at Brooms Farm, 1 Km north of Chilgrove.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Trustees of the Edward James Foundation.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a minor road and a public footpath. It is unfenced and crossed by tracks  but has no public access.


GEN:
Wooded areas along a minor road. Located 0.75 Km north-east of Fisherstreet.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the Trustees of the Leconfield Estate. Part owned by one private owner, who purchased this part from the Leconfield Estate.

ANOTES:
The common borders a minor road and is crossed by tracks and paths. There is a signed public footpath through the eastern part. There is no access to much of the common, as it incorporates gardens and a small field.

GRAZINT:
The field is moderately grazed, but no other areas are grazed. Therefore grazing is very light for the common as a whole.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was amended to exclude the verge (presumably the strip along the road edge.)


GEN:
The wooded verges of a minor road, with an area of reseeded grassland at the northern end. The common lies approximately 1.5 Km north-east of Fernhurst.

OWNERS:
Part owned jointly by two private owners. Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a minor road, but there is no public access; in fact, the areas which are fenced off have several signs declaring them to be private.

GRAZINT:
Heavy in reseeded field, but no grazing elsewhere. There were no stock present at the time of the visit, so it was not possible to tell what the grazing animals are.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The verge was excluded from the final boundary (presumably the strip either side of the road, not the wooded areas). Part is subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the 1965 Commons Resistration Act.


GEN:
A large area of woodland dominated by Oak, Ash, Birch and Beech in varying proportions. Open areas are predominantly bracken and scattered scrub. The common includes a field and several wooded road verges.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner. Part owned by the Leconfield Estate, who have sold part to one private owner.

ANOTES:
The common is a large area of open ground which is crossed by two minor roads, several tracks and a network of public footpaths. However, it does not appear to be used much for recreation.

GRAZINT:
The small field is the only area where grazing is likely, so grazing is negligible overall.

SOURCE:
Site visit, and notes made by private naturalists and Dr F Rose.

GNOTES:
4 rights of pasture to graze Cattle, Horses and Poultry. 8 rights of estovers, to take Bracken, Hay, Wood, Furze and tree loppings. 1 right of turbary. 2 rights apply to part of the unit only. The original boundary was disputed and amended to exclude the verge. 4 claims to rights of access and 1 easement with respect to a water supply.


GEN:
A large area of Oak, Ash and Beech woodland with open areas of Bracken, located 1 km south-east of the A272.

OWNERS:
Three parts owned by three private owners.

ANOTES:
The common has a minor road forming the northern boundary and a track to the east. It is crossed by two public footpaths and numerous tracks. There is a cross-country course in the main part of the wood and some tracks are used by horse-riders. Recreational use is therefore moderate.

GNOTES:
10 rights registered in total, combining:- 9 rights to graze Cattle, Geese, Sheep, Ducks, Hens and Pigs. 17 rights of estovers, to take wood (9), underwood (4), Bracken (1), Gorse, Furze and bushes (3). 8 rights of turbary. 8 rights of pannage. 5 rights of stone. 1 right of piscary, 2 entries claim rights for bee-hives and 2 for drainage. 4 rights cross-referenced with Cl 56, and 3 with Cl 78. Contiguous with Cl 56 and Cl 78.


GEN:
A mosaic of woodland, scrub and Bracken. The common also includes road verges, tracks, gardens, ponds and a small industrial estate.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the Trustees of the Leconfield Estate  (disputed and amended). Part owned by West Sussex County Council.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins the A283, so is accessible from all the large villages in the area. It is crossed by a minor road public bridleways and several public footpaths. It also includes a network of paths and tracks. The site is a large area of open ground, and so is ideal for quiet recreation.

SOURCE:
Site visit. Ebernoe Common SSSI information

GNOTES:
1 right registered to graze cattle. 2 rights of estovers, to take wood up to 4 inches in diameter  but not Oak or Ash. 1 right of turbary. 1 sporting right, for shooting, snaring and hunting all ground game. Contiguous with Ebernoe Common (Cl 106).


GEN:
An area of woodland and some grassland, and a long track to the north. The site is located 1.5 Km north-west of Kirdford.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the National Trust and part owned by the Leconfield Estate  (applications). Remainder owned by one private owner.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a minor road and is crossed by a RUPP and a public footpath. To the north the RUPP is very badly rutted and almost impassable. The footpath needs signing. The area of woodland not in National Trust ownership has no public access. There is little evidence of recreational use.

SOURCE:
Site visit. National Trust Biological Survey  1983.

GNOTES:
1 right registered, to graze cows and sheep. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded. There are two claims to a right of access in the Land Notes. The site is a de-notified SSSI.


GEN:
An area of woodland, scrub and grassland, located 1.5 Km north of Kirdford.

ANOTES:
The common is located close to the village of Kirdford. It adjoins a minor road and is crossed by two RUPPs. It adjoins a public bridleway and a public footpath. It is owned by the National Trust whose policy is to allow public access wherever possible.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Contiguous with Cl 68,  Beetlehook Common.


GEN:
The wooded verges of a minor road, located between Lodsworth and Selham, east of Midhurst.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Cowdray Trust Ltd. and the Dickinson Trust Ltd (16th Floor, Millbank Tower, Millbank, London SW1).

ANOTES:
The common lies alongside of a minor road, but is fenced off and has no public access.


GEN:
A large area of open ground, located south-west of Fernhurst and north of Midhurst. The site supports a mosaic of wood scrub, bracken, grassland and heath.

ANOTES:
The common is a very large area of open ground and a fine view point. It adjoins a B-road and is crossed by a minor road. It has a car park. The common is crossed by a network of public footpaths and being a National Trust property  has open access.

SOURCE:
National Trust Biological Survey, 1983. Colour 1:10,000 aerial photographs, 1988.

GNOTES:
10 rights registered to graze cows, horses, goats, pigs, chickens, geese, turkeys and sheep. 27 rights of estovers, to take bracken, firewood, gorse, brushwood, underwood, wood scrub up to 5 inches in diameter. 15 other rights for turbary, pannage, stone, sand and piscary. 2 rights cross-referenced with Cl 42,  Cl 128,  Cl 175. Contiguous with Cl 128 and Cl 125.


GEN:
Two parcels of land. The larger area is a steep north-facing slope above the village of Chilgrove. The smaller area is car park and garden of the pub.

OWNERS:
Two parts owned separately by two private owners. Remainder of the land registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a main road and a public footpath. The larger area is fenced off, and used as pasture, so has no access and no recreational use. The smaller area is a beer-garden, so has heavy recreational use.

GRAZINT:
Heavy over most of the site, but the smaller field and the parcel of land to the north are ungrazed.

SOURCE:
Site visit. Survey by G. Roberts,  WSCC.

GNOTES:
1 right of pasture registered, to graze cattle and a horse. The right relates to part of the unit only. Contiguous with Cl 173.


GEN:
An area of secondary woodland, bracken and patchy heath, and a large pond.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins two minor roads close to the village of Slaugham. A public footpath runs along the eastern boundary of the woodland. The pond area is heavily used for recreation, and has a small car park and well-worn paths around the banks. People come and feed the birds on the site. There are also a number of unofficial paths over the woodland. The site is excellent for quiet recreation.

SOURCE:
Site visit. The pond area is recorded by the SOS.

GNOTES:
1 right of piscary, which relates to part of the unit. The right holder is also the owner of this part. The original boundary was disputed and amended to exclude part. The Electricity Board claim a right to maintain cables.


GEN:
Numerous small, and often isolated parcels of land along the verges of minor roads near Plaistow. One parcel occurs approximately 5 Km west of Plaistow.

ANOTES:
All the parcels of land adjoin minor roads with the exception of the track, which is a RUPP. Several parcels adjoin public footpaths or bridleways. Most are located close to the village.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Original boundary amended. 2 claims to rights of access in the Land Notes. Contiguous with Cl 160.


GEN:
An area of very open Birch woodland, with Bracken in the clearings. The common adjoins Woolbeding Common and is 3.25 Km west of Henley.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by tracks and paths including several public footpaths.

GRAZINT:
No grazing, except by rabbits. These graze the open grassland heavily.

GNOTES:
12 rights registered to graze cattle, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, geese and donkeys. 28 rights of estovers, to take Bracken/fern, wood, firewood, brushwood, gorse and furze. 14 other rights, including pannage, piscary, turbary, and the right to take stone and sand. 2 rights are cross-referenced with Cl 111, 4 with Cl 142 and 12 with Cl 175. 1 right is held in gross. Contiguous with Cl 125 and C1 111.


GEN:
Two parcels of land. The larger area is open woodland, located just south of Cl 128, on the edge of Woolbeding Common. The smaller area comprises the wooded verges of a minor road  located at Titty Hill, 1 Km south- east of Milland Marsh.

OWNERS:
Two parts owned separately by two private owners. Remainder is unclaimed.

ANOTES:
The larger parcel of land adjoins an unclassified road, and is crossed by a network of public footpaths.  The smaller part lies either side of a minor road and is adjoined by two public footpaths. It is not used for recreation and part has been more or less incorporated into a garden.

GNOTES:
12 rights pasture, for cattle, horses, goats, pigs, geese and donkeys. 27 rights of estovers  to take fern and bracken (9), wood (10), brushwood (3), fire wood (2), Furze (2), gorse (1). 3 turbary rights, 1 for pannage, 1 piscary, 1 to take sand, 7 to take stone. Contiguous with Cl 128 and Cl 111. The mapped area looks smaller than 10.93 Ha, but could not be checked


GEN:
A large area of open ground, and a smaller parcel of land to the north-east. The common is located approximately east of Liphook.

OWNERS:
Three entries, detailing a total of five private owners, relating to three parts. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a busy B-road and a minor road. It is also crossed by a network of public footpaths and bridleways, which makes it ideal for quiet recreational use. It is located close to several large towns and villages, so is important as an area of open space.

SOURCE:
Site visit. Colour 1:10,000 aerial photographs  1988

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded. The common is contiguous with Cl 84 and forms part of an extensive heathland complex which includes Chapel Common, Wheatsheaf Common, and Weavers Down in Hampshire.


GEN:
A large area of open land which is mostly managed as a golf course. It is located 1.25 Km south-west of Liphook

OWNERS:
Part owned jointly by three private owners, as trustees of a Deed of Assent. Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925/1936.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a railway line and the very busy A3. It is also crossed by public footpaths and bridleways, and by a number of surfaced and unsurfaced tracks. The common is managed as a golf course, which means that access  other than for golfers is strictly limited, and even using the public rights of way can be dangerous. The site includes the club house and a car park.

SOURCE:
Site visit. Colour 1:10,000 aerial photographs 1988. Information from Dr F Rose.

GNOTES:
6 rights registered in total, combining:- 6 rights of pasture for cows, geese, pigs and ponies, 5 rights of estovers, to take wood (3) and fern (2). 5 turbury rights registered. Liphook Golf Club claim the rights of the Lord of the Manor. Part of the common is under the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9. The common is part of a fragmented heathland complex which extends into Hampshire.


GEN:
An area of Oak and Beech woodland and open areas of Birch and Bracken, located E of Henley.

OWNERS:
Two parts owned separately by two private owners. Part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor road and a number of public footpaths and a bridleway. These are clear and signed. The common is ideal for quiet recreation.

SOURCE:
Site visit. Northpark Copse to Snapelands Copse SSSI information.

GNOTES:
3 rights registered in total, combining:- 2 rights of pasture, for cattle and ponies, 1 right of estovers to take wood. 2 other rights include 1 of turbary and 1 to `stack hay in ricks. 1 right relates to part of the unit only. The common is contiguous with Cl 206, and part is subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act  1965.


GEN:
A large area of open ground, located at Milland approximately 2.5Km S.W. of Liphook. The site is a mosaic of mixed  broadleaved and coniferous woodland, heath, bracken and grassland, with two areas of neutral grassland developed on previously reclaimed land.

OWNERS:
Part owned jointly by two private owners. (Note in register: owner now believed to be Daloglen Estates). Ownership entry undisputed.

ANOTES:
The site has excellent public access and is well used for walking and horse-riding. It is crossed by two public bridleways, and the Sussex Border Path runs along the northern boundary. A RUPP follows the western boundary, and the area south of the main road has two public footpaths and a public bridleway.

GRAZINT:
No grazing of stock, but rabbits and deer graze some areas very heavily; therefore light overall.

SOURCE:
Site Visit  1988 1:10000 colour aerial photographs Entomological notes by Dr M Edwards  notes by Dr F Rose and WSCC

GNOTES:
3 rights registered in total, combining 2 rights of pasture for sheep and cattle, 2 rights to take turf and peat, 2 rights to take wood, and 1 right to take turf, peat and wood. The common forms part of an extensive, but fragmented area of heathland which extends into Hampshire and also includes Wheatsheaf Common Cl 140 and Linchmere Common CL 131.


GEN:
The verges of the A283, located approximately 0.4 Km south of Northchapel. The site includes scrubby woodland, grassland and a pond.

OWNERS:
Part originally owned by the Leconfield Estate  now owned by one private owner. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts

ANOTES:
The common consists of the unfenced verges of a busy main road. One part adjoins a public footpath. The pond area is inaccessible due to dense woodland, and no part of the common shows signs of recreational use.


GEN:
Fragmented parcels of land on both sides of the A283, located 1.25 Km north of Northchapel.

ANOTES:
The common consists of the unfenced verges of a busy A-road. It adjoins several public footpaths and a bridleway, but is unused for recreation.


GEN:
A small area of Sweet Chestnut and Hazel coppice  bounded on all sides by roads, and located 1.5 Km north of Westbourne.

ANOTES:
The common is bounded on all sides by minor roads  but there is no public access.

GNOTES:
1 right of estovers registered. The right was registered by the Parish Council, for the inhabitants of the parish `to take wood for pea sticks'. The right is held in gross. The original boundary was amended to exclude the verge.


GEN:
The verges of a minor road, located 1.25 Km south-west of Balls Cross.

ANOTES:
The common forms the unfenced verges of a minor road, but there is no public access and no signs of recreational use.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded. The common is contiguous with Cl 302.


GEN:
A very much modified area of land within a small collection of houses. The common is located approximately 0.75 Km north-east of Fittleworth.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a bridleway and adjoins a footpath. It has access to the main road via a track. The common has been adopted by residents as extensions to their gardens, so access is limited.

GNOTES:
8 rights registered in total, to graze one horse and one head of `horned stock, or two sheep. The original bounary was disputed and part excluded.


GEN:
A number of fragmented parcels of land along a track, 1.5 Km south-west of Kirdford.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the National Trust. Part owned by the Trustees of the Leconfield Estate.

ANOTES:
The common consists of the verges of a minor road and a public bridleway. It adjoins several public footpaths and bridleways, so access is good.


GEN:
A collection of roadside verges, located to the north and west of Kirdford village.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Trustees of the Leconfield Estate. Note in register: part now owned by T.J. Briggs,  Crowfold Farm, Kirdford, West Sussex.

ANOTES:
The common consists of the unfenced verges of minor roads, located close to a village. One part includes a track which is also a signed public footpath, and the site adjoins other public rights of way.


GEN:
An area of wooded verge, located to the south of Heyshott and Ambersham commons, 3.5 Km south-east of Midhurst.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a minor road and is crossed by another road. It adjoins a public footpath. There is no evidence of recreational use.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was amended to exclude the highway verge. The common is subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act, 1965.


GEN:
An area of woodland, located on the northern edge of Lodsworth and 4.5 Km north-east of Midhurst.

ANOTES:
The common is located on the northern edge of a small village. It is bounded by a minor road to the east, and crossed by several tracks. A public footpath crosses the northern part of the site  and a bridleway follows the southern boundary. The common is used by walkers, horse-riders and children for recreation.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded. 2 claims to rights of access recorded in the Land Notes.


GEN:
Two parcels of land located near Ebernoe Common, 2.2 Km south-east of Northchapel

OWNERS:
Part owned by the Trustees of the Leconfield Estate, who have sold part to one private owner. Part under the Land Registration Acts.

ANOTES:
Both parts of the common are crossed by a minor road, and adjoin public footpaths. The common includes part of a cricket ground. The public footpaths are clear and signed.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Original boundary disputed and part excluded. Contiguous with Cl 136.


GEN:
Fragmented parcels of land along a track and two minor roads. The site is located to the south of Kirdford.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the Duke of Norfolk and part owned by the Trustees of the Leconfield Estate.

ANOTES:
The common consists of fragments of land, some of which form the unfenced verges of minor roads. Parts of the site adjoin public footpaths, and the track to the north is a signed bridleway.


GEN:
A large area of woodland, plantation and open grassland and heath. The common is located to the north-west of Midhurst.

OWNERS:
Part owned by West Sussex County Council. Remaining five parts owned by seven private owners.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a minor road to the south and is crossed by a network of public footpaths and bridleways. A private cross-country course has been built on part of the site.

GRAZINT:
The grassland is grazed by rabbits, but the rest of the site is ungrazed.

GNOTES:
4 rights of pasture, to graze cattle, horses, sheep, geese, donkeys and goats. 8 rights of estovers, to take wood and fern. 3 other rights registered. 4 Rights cross-referenced with Cl 128 and Cl 175. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded.


GEN:
An open area of woodland, bracken and heathland, located on the western edge of Fittleworth.

OWNERS:
Originally owned by the Duke of Norfolk, but purchased by Fittleworth Parish Council, 24/2/81.

ANOTES:
The common was purchased by Fittleworth Parish Council, in recognition of its importance as an area of open space for public use. It adjoins a village and several houses and is crossed by the A283 and a B-road. It adjoins minor roads and tracks. The common has excellent public access  with a network of public footpaths and an agreed `bridle route'. It is well-used for quiet recreation, especially around the main view points. There have been problems with motor-cyclists in the past.

GRAZINT:
Grazing by rabbits in the open areas, but virtually negligible for the site as a whole.

SOURCE:
Site visit. Hesworth Common Management Plan, 1984, and other information from WSCC. Botanical and Entomological notes from WSCC.

GNOTES:
2 rights of pasture, for cows, goats, sheep and geese. 7 rights of estovers: 1 for leafmould, 3 for wood, 2 for bracken and 1 for furze. 2 rights of turbary and 1 of pannage. The common is subject to a joint management agreement between Fittleworth Parish Council and WSCC, and is protected by byelaws.


GEN:
A large area of woodland and a long track located to the north of Lodsworth.

OWNERS:
Three parts claimed separately by three private owners.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor road and a network of public footpaths cross the southern and eastern parts. The track to the north has a bridleway running along part of its length. Most of the footpaths are signed.

GNOTES:
3 rights registered to graze horses, donkeys, goats, sows, geese and chickens. 5 rights of estovers: 2 to take wood up to 4 inches in diameter (not Oak), and 3 to take bracken. 3 rights of turbary. The rights relate to part of the common only. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded. Contiguous with Cl 24 and Cl 200.


GEN:
The verge of a minor road, located 2.5 Km north of Petworth.

ANOTES:
The common lies either side of a minor road close to Petworth. There is no evidence of recreational use.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Contiguous with Cl 263.


GEN:
Part of a steep chalk escarpment, and more gently-sloping arable fields to the south. It is located just south of Fulking village, adjacent to the famous dry chalk valley of the Devil's Dyke.

ANOTES:
The common is located close to the heavily urbanised coastline between Shoreham and Brighton  and is adjacent to Devil's Dyke, a very popular place for visitors. The common is crossed by the South Downs Way, an extremely well-used long distance footpath, and by numerous public footpaths and bridleways. There is unrestricted public access over the whole site.

GRAZINT:
Variable. In 1988, one compartment was heavily grazed, but the other had not been grazed for several years.

SOURCE:
National Trust Biological Surveys, 1988 and 1989. SSSI information.

GNOTES:
1 right registered to graze sheep. The original registration was East Sussex Cl 52. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded.


GEN:
An area of high quality heathland, surrounded by woodland, and located 1.5 Km north-west of Duncton.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a minor road and is crossed by a public footpath. It belongs to the National Trust, whose policy is to allow access wherever possible, but recreational use is light. Use of the footpath has created ideal conditions for some of the rarer plants to grow! The site has car parking facilities.

SOURCE:
SSSI information. National Trust Biological Survey. Entomological notes by Dr M Edwards. Botanical notes by Dr F Rose.


GEN:
A small area of secondary woodland, located 1.2 Km south-east of Turners Hill.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a B-road close to the large towns of Crawley and East Grinstead. Public footpaths run along the eastern and western boundaries, but recreational use is low. The National Trust has a policy of allowing access where possible on its properties.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original registration was East Sussex Cl 46. The Electricity Board claim a right to maintain cables.


GEN:
An area of coniferous and deciduous woodland  with some heath, located south of Selham, 4.6 Km east of Midhurst.

OWNERS:
One part owned by the Cowdray Trust Ltd and Dickinson Trust Ltd. Remainder owned jointly by four private owners (executors).

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor road to the west and by several signed public footpaths and bridleways.

SOURCE:
Site visit. Botanical notes by Dr F Rose.


GEN:
A large area of ancient woodland, located between Northchapel to the north, and Petworth to the south.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the Trustees of the Leconfield Estate. Remainder of the land registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The large central area is crossed by public footpaths, and, as a SWT reserve, has open access to the public. The footpaths are well-maintained  and use of the site by the public is encouraged. The smaller parcels of land around the central area either adjoin or are crossed by minor roads  and some adjoin public footpaths.

SOURCE:
SWT files and information from Reserves Officer. SSSI information. Amphibian Survey, B. Banks and M. Elliot, 1989.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded. The common is contiguous with Cl 103, Colhook Common, and Cl 305, Ebernoe Green.


GEN:
A large area of woodland and pasture, located on both sides of the B2141, north of North Marden.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a busy B-road, and a bridleway runs along the eastern boundary. The public footpath shown on the map is no longer traceable on the ground. The common adjoins a National Trust reserve which is well-used by the public.

GRAZINT:
The improved fields are heavily grazed, but the rest of the site is ungrazed, so grazing levels are moderate overall.

SOURCE:
Site visit. SSSI information and habitat maps. National Trust Biological Survey, 1989.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded. Contiguous with Cl 45. Part of the site is subject to the protection of the Local Authority under Section 9 of the Commons Registration Act, 1965.


GEN:
A small area of badly storm-damaged woodland within a larger woodland block. The site is located 1.5 Km north-east Compton.

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

ANOTES:
There is no access to the common by public footpath or bridleway, but the parishoners are allowed to use the farm track to reach the common  and the site is used for quiet recreation.

SOURCE:
SSSI information, including correspondance with the Parish Council.

GNOTES:
1 right of estovers registered by Compton Parish Council. The right is held in gross, and allows all inhabitants of the parish to cut and take wood for pea sticks and firewood.


GEN:
An area of grazing marsh, open water and mud, located just south of the village of Coldwaltham, 3 Km south-west of Pulborough.

OWNERS:
Owned originally by the Church Commissioners for England, who have conveyed the land to the Sussex Trust for Nature Conservation.

ANOTES:
The common is bordered by a minor road and crossed by a railway line. It is crossed by a public footpath, which follows the line of the disused canal, and another footpath follows the western boundary. Owing to the sensitivity of the site, access away from the footpaths is by permit only. There have been problems with people and dogs causing disturbance to breeding birds by wandering over the site.

GRAZINT:
At present, the grazing levels are too low, but they have varied considerably over the years.

SOURCE:
Brief site visit. SWT files,  Reserve Handbook and Management Plan. SSSI information.

GNOTES:
7 rights registered in total. 6 are for pasture  to graze sheep, cattle and horses. They are held in leazes and are limited during the year. 2 rights of piscary registered, one of which is held in gross for the inhabitants of the parish. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded.


GEN:
Two parcels of land, located 2 Km east of Duncton.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the Trustees of the Leconfield Estate, who have sold part to a private owner. Remainder under the Land Registration Acts.

ANOTES:
The common is adjacent to the main road and the southern part has a bridleway along its southern boundary. Part of the site is a Sussex Wildlife Trust reserve and lies within the LNR, so has good public access.

SOURCE:
Site visit. SWT files and Reserves Handbook. SSSI citation, habitat map and other information. Notes by Dr F Rose.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Part of the site lies within the LNR and is being actively managed for conservation.


GEN:
An area of woodland, located 4.25 Km south-east of Haslemere. The common adjoins Black Down.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a minor road and is crossed by another. It is also crossed by a RUPP and a public footpath. It belongs to the National Trust  which has a policy of allowing access where possible.

SOURCE:
National Trust Biological Survey, 1983. Report by Sussex Wildlife Trust and RSPB. 1:10,000 colour aerial photograph, 1988.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded. 1 easement claimed with respect to a water supply. Contiguous with Cl 177 and Cl 166.


GEN:
An area of heathland and woodland, located noth of Heyshott and south of Midhurst.

ANOTES:
The common is a large area of open ground which adjoins a minor road and is crossed by a network of public footpaths and bridleways. It receives considerable disturbance from horse-riders, especially the estate's polo ponies, and from bike scrambling, which is detrimental to the nationally important flora and fauna.

SOURCE:
SSSI information. Sussex Wildlife Trust files. Botanical information from Dr F Rose.

GNOTES:
3 rights registered in total. 2 rights registered to graze sheep and cattle. 4 rights to take estovers - to take wood, brushwood, bracken and firewood respectively. 2 rights of turbary. 1 right is x-ref with VG 17. The boundary was amended to exclude the verge. Contiguous with Cl 60 and Cl 199. The site is an extremely important and well-documented area, so this report only gives a brief summary.


GEN:
The common consists of fragmented parcels of land along a minor road.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Trustees of the Leconfield Estate. (Note in register: now owned by S.M. Embirices,  Barkfold House, Kirdford, West Sussex).

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a minor road, and parts of it also adjoin public footpaths.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The registered area is larger than that calculated from the map.


GEN:
A large area of woodland, bracken and heath located on both sides of the A272, south of Stedham.

ANOTES:
The common is located close to the town of Midhurst and is crossed by the A272. It adjoins two minor roads. It is also crossed by two bridleways, and a public footpath runs along the southern boundary. It lies within the LNR and is a SWT reserve with open access. Vehicular access is prevented.

SOURCE:
Brief site visit. SWT files and reserves handbook. SSSI information. Iping Common LNR Management Plan, 1987, WSCC. 1:10,000 colour aerial photo, 1988.

GNOTES:
1 right of pasture, to graze cows, horses, pigs, chickens, ducks, a goat and a donkey. 3 rights of estovers. 4 other rights - 2 to take sand, 1 to take minerals, 1 for turbary. 1 right is held in gross. 1 right is x-ref with Cl 12. 1 claim for sporting rights. Original boundary disputed and verge excluded. Contiguous with Cl 100 and Cl 12. The common forms part of Iping Common SSSI and LNR.


GEN:
An area of woodland and heathland, located both sides of the A272, 0.5 Km east of Trotton.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner (application). Remainder owned by West Sussex County Council.

ANOTES:
The common is located either side of the A272, close to Midhurst and other small towns and villages. It is crossed by several bridleways and adjoins a minor road. It is part of the LNR, and its use for quiet recreation and education is therefore encouraged.

SOURCE:
SSSI files. Iping Common LNR Management Plan, 1987, WSCC.

GNOTES:
1 rights of estovers, to take tree loppings, gorse, furze, bushes and underwood. 1 claim to a right of access, and 1 to minerals under part of the unit. The common is part of Iping Common LNR and SSSI.


GEN:
A small area of woodland and a pond, located both sides of a minor road, just south of Linchmere village and south-west of Haslemere.

OWNERS:
Two parts owned separately by two private owners. Remainder of the land is registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins an unfenced minor road, but there is no public access or signs of recreational use.

GNOTES:
1 right registered in total, to graze horses,  geese, ducks and hens, and to take estovers. The right is exercisable over part of the unit only  and the right-holder is one of the owners. The right is cross-referenced with Cl 81. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded.


GEN:
An area of woodland on a minor road, located just south of Linchmere village, and south-west of Haslemere.

OWNERS:
Part owned jointly by two private owners  (application). Remainder owned by one private owner.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins an unfenced minor road and two private tracks. There is no public access or evidence of recreational use.

GNOTES:
1 right registered, to graze horses, ducks and hens and to take estovers (wood). The right is cross-referenced with Cl 129.


GEN:
An area of woodland on a very steep slope on the east side of the A286, 0.25 Km south of Kingsley Green.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a very busy road and is crossed by footpaths. There is a layby for parking .

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was disputed and the verge excluded.


GEN:
The verges of minor roads around Lurgashall village green.

ANOTES:
The common consists of open road verges around a village green. Parts of the verge are crossed by drives and paths to houses, so are only used by the residents. Other parts have seats provided. The village green is obviously important to the local community.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was disputed, and amended to exclude VG 43. The registered area is significantly larger than that calculated from the map.


GEN:
A strip of woodland along a track, located 0.25 Km north of Slindon.

ANOTES:
The common is located close to a village and forms part of the Nationl Trust's Slindon Estate. It adjoins a minor road and small car park, and a signed bridleway runs the full length of the common. The site is used for quiet recreation.

SOURCE:
Site visit. National Trust's Biological Survey for the Slindon Estate, 1983.


GEN:
An area of open ground enclosed by roads, and several road verges in the village of Staplefield.

ANOTES:
The common lies within Staplefield Village and is crossed by a main road and adjoins minor roads. The central area is a cricket ground, and the rest is unfenced verges and another small green. The common includes a pub car park and picnic area, and a small play area. It adjoins a public footpath.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded. Originally registered as Cl 44 in East Sussex. The Electricity Board claims a right to maintain cables.


GEN:
An area of amenity grassland with tennis courts and strips of woodland, located just north of Broadbridge Heath.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a busy B-road and an unclassified road close to the village of Broadbridge Heath and the town of Horsham. Part is a cricket pitch with a little pavilion, and there are surfaced tennis courts. The woodland is crossed by a signed public footpath.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded. Land Notes: The Electricity Board claims a right to maintain cables and there is one claim to a right of access.


GEN:
An area of secondary woodland and extensive heathland, located 2.5 Km south-east of Midhurst.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Cowdray Trust Ltd. and the Dickinson Trust Ltd. (16th Floo,r Millbank Tower, Millbank, London SW1).

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor road, and adjoins another. It is also crossed by several bridleways and a public footpath. The site is a large area of open ground and so attracts walkers horse-riders and bikers. Recreational use, where heavy, has had a detrimental effect on the rare flora and fauna of the site.

SOURCE:
SSSI information, including habitat map and description, Management Plan and general files. SWT information for their reserve.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Contiguous with Cl 57. An extremely important area of heathland.


GEN:
A small area of secondary woodland within a larger woodland area. Located 1.5 Km north-east of Washington.

ANOTES:
The common is located between Washington and Storrington. It does not adjoin any roads, but can be accessed from the A283 and, indirectly  from the A24 by means of a track. There is a small car park. The track is also a bridleway  and there is a public footpath across the site. As a National Trust property, there is a de facto right of access and the site is quite heavily used by local people for walking and picnics.


GEN:
A large area of woodland, scrub, neutral grassland and calcareous grassland, located 8 Km south-west of Midhurst.

OWNERS:
Part owned jointly by four private owners.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a busy B-road and a minor road  and has a car park and picnic site. It is crossed by a network of public footpaths and bridleways and, as a National Trust property, has a de facto right of access. Recreational use is moderate - the site is very popular, but is also large, and areas are not easily accessible. Problems may arise between stock and dogs, but the NT plans to warden the site, and to encourage people to continue using the main paths.

GRAZINT:
Low at present. The site is to be grazed on a rotational basis, so some areas will be more heavily grazed than others. Rabbit-grazed areas are very heavily grazed.

SOURCE:
NT Biological Survey, 1989. Chalk Grassland Survey by G. Steven for English Nature, unpublished as yet. SSSI information.

GNOTES:
5 rights registered in total, to graze sheep. 1 right is limited to part of the unit only. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded. Contiguous with Cl 213.


GEN:
Two parcels of land forming the verges of two minor roads at Ifieldwood. The common is located 1 Km north-west of Crawley.

ANOTES:
The common forms part of the verges of two minor roads and adjoins a public footpath, but there is no public access.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The common is contiguous with Cl 15. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded.


GEN:
An area of woodland, located at Ifieldwood, 3.5 Km north-west of Crawley.

ANOTES:
The common is located close to the large town of Crawley, and is crossed by minor roads. 2 public footpath cross the site. These are signed, but one is virtually impassible in wet weather due to disturbance by vehicles.

GRAZINT:
The field is very lightly grazed. Grazing has been reported in part of the woodland, but is negligible overall.

SOURCE:
Site visit. Survey of Woodlands in West Sussex, by SWT/RSPB, 1983.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Contiguous with Cl 242. The Electricity Board claim a right to maintain cables.


GEN:
One very large parcel of land and one tiny area within Chichester Harbour. The common consists of Emsworth, Chichester Bosham, and part of Fishbourne Channels, and the surrounding intertidal area.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Earl of Iveagh (3, Iveagh House,  Ormond Yard, London SW1).

ANOTES:
The common is located close to the towns of Havant, Emsworth and Chichester, and the villages of Southbourne, Bosham and Broadbridge, and is linked to these and the A27 by numerous minor roads and public footpaths. The harbour itself is used for sailing, boating and fishing. Use of the harbour is carefully monitored.

SOURCE:
SSSI information. There are a vast number of files and surveys held at NCC  Chichester Harbour Conservancy offices, WSCC, SWT.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded. Contiguous with Cl 176. The Site lies within a NCR and GCR site, and an SSSI.


GEN:
An extensive area of woodland with an active quarry at the southern end. It is located 3 Km east of Petworth.

OWNERS:
Six parts owned by private owners, and two parts owned by the Sussex Trust for Nature Conservation.

ANOTES:
The common is a large area of woodland located within easy reach of small towns and villages. It is crossed by the A272, and adjoins, or is crossed by, minor roads. A footpath runs around the edge of the quarry, but the site is active  and access impossible. The main part of the site has public bridleways and footpaths, and access is encouraged by the SWT who own it. There are on-going problems with horse-riders straying off the bridleway and causing damage.

SOURCE:
SWT files and reserves handbook. SSSI files for The Mens SSSI and Bognor Common Quarry SSSI.

GNOTES:
23 rights registered to graze horses, cattle,  sheep and swine. 23 rights of estovers, to cut bushes and underwood. 23 rights to extract stone. 3 rights cross-referenced with Cl 56, and 3 with Cl 155. 14 claims to rights of access. 5 claims to be freehold tenants of the Manor of Bedham, with rights to cut bushes and underwood. Contiguous with Cl 56, Cl 155 and Cl 232. Covered by 2 separate SSSI designations. The majority is an SWT reserve.


GEN:
Two small parcels of land located to the east of Plaistow village.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the National Trust. Part owned by one private owner.

ANOTES:
The common is located near a village and crossed by a minor road. It has a signed public footpath. The site is suitable for quiet recreational use.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The common is contiguous with Cl 157.


GEN:
A narrow track which is divided into two by the farm. There is a third, very small area on the edge of the village. All are located close to Plaistow.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a minor road in Plaistow village. Most of the track is a public footpath. The area north of the farm is inaccessible, as the track has been blocked off with rubbish and has become very over-grown.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The northern part of the site has been blocked off with rubbish.


GEN:
Two unequal-sized parcels of land, located 1.5 Km south-east of Liphook. The comon is contiguous with 3 others. It is mixed woodland and Bracken  with a small area of heath.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a public footpath and another follows the eastern boundary.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Two parcels of land Contiguous with Cl 45, Cl 55 and Cl 131.


GEN:
A narrow strip of land on the eastern edge of the road running south-east from Fernhurst.

ANOTES:
The common borders a minor road near the village of Fernhurst. It is crossed by a farm track, but there is no public access, and no rights of way shown in the O.S. map. There is a signed footpath just to the north of the house, presumably created by the parish council.


GEN:
A minor road and its verge, located on the northern outskits of Midhurst.

ANOTES:
The common includes a minor road and its verges. It is located on the northern edge of a town, and is adjacent to Midhurst Common, which is heavily used by walkers. Two public footpaths converge on the southern part, and there is a car park.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded. The common is contiguous with Cl 169. The registered area is very much larger than that calculated from the map.


GEN:
The common consists of the hill called Levin Down. The flatter areas have been improved, but the steep slopes to the south and east support downland plants. The common is located 0.5 Km north-east of Singleton.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Goodwood Estate Company Ltd.,  Goodwood, Chichester.

ANOTES:
The Goodwood Estate has a signed agreement with West Sussex County Council to allow public access to the whole site. In addition, the common is crossed by a signed public bridleway and two public footpaths. The SWT reserve has open access, signed and cleared footpaths, and a seat.

GRAZINT:
The improved fields appear to be grazed in rotation, so some areas are heavily grazed and others are ungrazed at present. Overall grazing is moderate or light.

SOURCE:
SWT files, Reserves Handbook. Information from the Reserves Officer. SSSI information, including habitat map, citation, Brief site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. There is one claim to the rights and interests of the Lord of the Manor other than ownership of the land, in the Land Notes. Chalk heath is an extremely rare habitat  and the common supports one of the largest areas of Juniper in the county.


GEN:
A large area of heathland and woodland, and a narrow strip of verge located by the A272, 1.5 Km east of Trotton.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner as a result of purchase from the original owner. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a busy A-road and adjoins a minor road. It is also crossed by several public footpaths and bridleways and includes a car park. It is part of the LNR.

SOURCE:
SSSI information  including habitat maps and descriptions. Iping Common LNR management plan  WSCC.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded. There is one claim to minerals over part of the unit.


GEN:
A large area of mixed woodland, disused sand pit and heathland, located on the outskirts of Midhurst.

ANOTES:
The comon borders the town of Midhurst and adjoins a main road and a minor road. It is crossed by an extensive network of public footpaths, and a bridleway to the south. The pit area is fenced off and access is forbidden, but is still used by walkers. There is a small recreational area with a football pitch and children's playground with swings and slides. Seats have been provided but some need replacing. A valuable area of open space on the margins of a town.

GRAZINT:
A small arera is heavily grazed by rabbits, but the majority of the site is ungrazed.

SOURCE:
Site visit. Entomological, botanical and ornithological notes by Dr M Edwards. Botanical notes by Dr F Rose.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was disputed and amended to exclude part, and a further area was excluded in 1970. Contiguous with Cl 170. The common is under constant threat of de-registration and subsequent development.


GEN:
The common forms most of the eastern arm of Chichester Harbour. It is an area of open water and intertidal mud and saltmarsh. Its northern end is approximately 2.5kms NW of the centre of Chichester.

OWNERS:
One part owned by one private owner. Remainder owned jointly by two private owners.

ANOTES:
A public footpath follows the shoreline at the northern end of the site, and links with public footpaths to Chichester and Fishbourne. Chichester Yacht Basin lies near the southern end and is linked to the main channel. Chichester Harbour is popular for sailing, boating and fishing, as well as being used by commercial fishermen. Its use is carefully monitored.

SOURCE:
SSSI information and habitat map. There are vast amounts of information for this site, held at NCC, WSCC, Chichester Harbour Conservancy Offices, RSPB and SWT.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Contiguous with Cl 153. The site is within Chichester Harbour SSSI and is a NCR and GCR site.


GEN:
The common consists of a large area of conifer woodland, some deciduous woodland, bracken and remnant  heath,  and fragmented parcels  of land along a minor road. It is located to the south-east of Haslemere.

ANOTES:
The main part of the common is crossed by a minor road and adjoins another. The small parcels of land to the east form the verges of a minor road between two villages. The main area is crossed by public rights of way, and access is encouraged by the National Trust who own the site. The common is popular with walkers and horse-riders.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The original boundary was disputed and part excluded. 2 claims to a right of access in the Land Notes. Contiguous with Cl 32 and Cl 147.


GEN:
Two parcels of land, separated by a minor road. The northern part is a wooded track and the southern part the wooded verges of a minor road. The site is located 2.5 Km north-west of Northchapel.

ANOTES:
The northern part is a track which is a well- used public bridleway. Both parts adjoin minor roads. There are signs of pheasant shooting. The bridleway is clear and signed.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Contiguous with Cl 216.


GEN:
Two unequal-sized parcels of land. The smaller area is part of a track, and the larger is an area of ancient woodland.

ANOTES:
The smaller parcel of land is part of a track, which is also a public footpath. The larger area is bisected by a minor road, and a public footpath runs along the northern boundary. It adjoins other rights of way, but there is no public access to the majority of the site.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The woodland is listed in the Ancient Woodland Inventory.


GEN:
A small area of woodland and a pond, located within the main part of Lodsworth Common, 5.25 Km north-east of Midhurst.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Cowdray Trust Ltd. and the Dickinson Trust Ltd.  (16th Floor, Millbank Tower, Millbank  London SW1).

ANOTES:
The common adjoins an unfenced minor road and a track, but there is no public access or evidence of recreational use.

GNOTES:
2 rights registered to graze horses, donkeys, goats, cattle, sows and geese. 1 right is for part of the unit only. 3 rights registered for estovers (2 bracken, 1 timber) over part of unit. There is one claim to a right of access and 1 easement for a water supply and pipe in the Land Notes. Contiguous with Cl 62.


GEN:
An area of woodland and plantation, forming part of a much larger woodland complex. The site is located just south of the village of Bexleyhill, between Henley and Easebourne.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a public bridleway but there is no other access.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Contiguous with Cl 149. Part of the Northpark Copse to Snapelands Copse SSSI.


GEN:
An area of Pine and deciduous woodland, and areas of rich wet and dry heath, located on the eastern edge of Storrington.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Rural District Council of Chanctonbury  (successor: Horsham District Council).

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a minor road and a B-road on the edge of Storrington. It adjoins a public footpath and is crossed by another public footpath. It is part of a larger area of open land which is well-used for recreation. The National Trust, who own the site, have a policy of allowing public access, but are not encouraging heavy use of this area, to prevent disturbance of breeding birds.

SOURCE:
National Trust Biological Survey, 1989. SSSI information.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. Part of a larger site  which is of considerable importance for nature conservation, and is managed to enhance this. The Electricity Board claims a right to maintain cables.


GEN:
The common is in two parts. The larger area to the north supports woodland, scrub and rough grassland. The smaller part to the south is a lay-by and duck pond. The common is located to the south of Loxwood.

ANOTES:
The common adjoins a B-road and a bridleway runs along the southern edge of the larger part. The site is open, so access is possible, but it does not appear to be used for recreation. The duck pond to the south is popular with visitors.

GNOTES:
1 right registered to graze a cow and geese. The right is cross-referenced with Cl 28. The original boundary was amended to exclude the highway.


GEN:
An area of woodland, chalk grassland and arable land, located south of Heyshott and to the south-east of Midhurst.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Cowdray Trust Ltd. and the Dickinson Trust Ltd.  (16th Floor, Millbank Tower, Millbank, London SW1).

ANOTES:
The common is located close to the small village of Cocking. It is crossed by a network of public footpaths and by a bridleway. The South Downs Way long distance footpath runs along the southern boundary. There appears to be little recreational use for the site as a whole.

GRAZINT:
Some glades are heavily grazed by rabbits, but grazing is negligible overall.

GNOTES:
1 right registered in total, to graze sheep, take firewood and to take chalk marl. Part of the site is leased to the South Downs Preservation Trust  who actively manage it for conservation. Part is within the SSSI.


GEN:
A small area of woodland, scrub and grassland, located 1 km north of Kirdford.

ANOTES:
The common is located close to the village of Kirdford. It adjoins a minor road, a public footpath and a bridleway, and is crossed by a RUPP. It is owned by the National Trust, whose policy is to allow public access wherever possible.

GRAZINT:
The grassland is heavily grazed by rabbits, but the rest of the site is ungrazed. Grazing is therefore light - moderate overall.

GNOTES:
No rights registered. The common is contiguous with Cl 68 and Cl 132.


GEN:
An area largely supporting semi-improved neutral grassland with scattered broadleaved trees and numerous small encroachments.

ANOTES:
Lyneham green is situated around the intersection of the A420 and the A3102. It is crossed by several access tracks to properties and a single public footpath. The common apparently enjoys open access and is used for exercising dogs. There are some surfaced pavements on the common.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on the common. There are numerous encroachments on the common including a garage forecourt and small car parks for local businesses, the village hall and church.


GEN:
An area supporting improved grassland and poor semi-improved grassland bordered by species-poor hedgerows.

ANOTES:
Lydiard Plain lies adjacent to a minor road. A second minor road runs up to the eastern end. Two public footpaths and a Road Used as a Public Path (now reclassified as a public bridlepath?) cross the common. The bridlepath was little used and there had been new stiles erected on the public footpaths. A couple of access tracks cross the southernmost end of the common providing some parking for the adjoining Woodland Trust reserve.


GEN:
A common comprising lengths of roadside verge supporting semi-improved neutral grassland with tall ruderal vegetation, locally bordered by species-rich hedgerows.

ANOTES:
This common is situated around two minor roads adjoining the B4041 to the south of Cricklade. An access track (which is also a public footpath) crosses the common.

GNOTES:
There is one right of pasture on this common for cattle and horses cross referenced with CLs 56, 57 and 58. The common is contiguous with CL56. There is some stored farm machinery on the common. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
An area supporting rank, semi-improved neutral grassland, locally marshy and locally with tall ruderal vegetation, with small areas of continuous scrub.

ANOTES:
Dance common comprises strips of land along the B4041 south of Cricklade. A minor road, two public footpaths and a public bridlepath cross the common. There is a path running south across the northern section of the common used for excercising dogs and horse riding. There are also access tracks to properties and fields crossing the common.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Wiltshire Wildlife Trust surveys 07.07.94, 20.05.92 and 23.07.84.

GNOTES:
There are three rights of pasture on this common as follows; horses or cattle or sheep (1), cattle and horses (1) and cattle (1). One of the rights is cross referenced with CLs57, 58 and 59. There are two claims to rights of access over this unit and the Trustees of Charity called Wayland Estates, Cricklade also claim a right of access. The common adjoins CLs 59 and 58. Part of the common has been incorporated into an adjoining field and there was some parked farm machinery and dumped manure on the common. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
Two sections of road verge supporting semi-improved neutral grassland with tall ruderal vegetation narrowing to species-poor hedgerows.

ANOTES:
Broadleaze Farm common lies on either side of a minor road and adjoins the B4041. There are no public rights of way on the common.

GNOTES:
There is one right of pasture on this common for cattle and horses which is cross referenced with CLs 56, 57 and 59. The common adjoins CL56. There is a small concrete parking area on the common.


GNOTES:
6 rights entries. Pasture for cattle, horses and sheep. The measured area is now less than 1ha, a new common (CL86, area also less than 1ha) having been dedicated in return for the loss of part of CL57 (due to modification of road).


GEN:
A low-lying Lammas meadow between the rivers Thames and Churn, supporting unimproved neutral grassland and notable for a large population of the Nationally Scarce {\it Fritillaria meleagris}.

OWNERS:
Seven parts, owned separately by seven private owners. Two parts owned separately by two pairs of private owners.

ANOTES:
North Meadow is crossed by three public footpaths. The common is a National Nature Reserve and an additional permissive path completes the circuit around the periphery of the common. A layby on the nearby minor road provides limited parking for visitors to the NNR.

SOURCE:
Site visit, EN SSSI citation and site file including Phase 1 survey 26.07.82 (Z. Karpowicz), vegetation monitoring data 1986-1990, faunal records B.Pinchens (1984) and R. Whiteley (1983-84) and NNR reserve leaflets. "Lammas meadows - a survey of their present day survival and distribution with particular reference to the Lugg Meadows...", A. Brian, 1990.

GNOTES:
There are five rights of pasture on the common for sheep, cattle and horses. Grazing is limited to between 12th August and 12th February and controlled by the Court of the Manor of the Hundred and Borough of Cricklade. One right is held in the name of the baliff on behalf of the inhabitant householders of Cricklade, each burgage holder is entitled to 10 cows or 10 horses or 20 sheep. The last three rights entries are similar to the entry made by the baliff. A registration fee is payable per head of stock (5s per head for horses and cattle after 12th August and 1s per head of sheep after 12th September. Five owners (three entries) also have rights registered. The common is designated the North Meadow Site of Special Scientific Interest and is a National Nature Reserve. The common is contiguous with CL74.


GEN:
An area of semi-improved neutral grassland bordering the River Thames.

ANOTES:
The north-western end of this common is crossed by a public footpath forming part of the Thames Path long distance footpath.

GNOTES:
There are three rights of pasture on this common for cattle, horses and sheep all of which are cross referenced with CL14. The rights allow the holder to graze cattle on and after 12th August and sheep on or after 12th September. A fee is payable: 5s per head for cattle and horses (limited to 10) and 1s per head for sheep (limited to 20). Inhabitant householders within the Manor Borough of Cricklade (in respect of the house they occupy) have the right to depasture cattle on the common. The hedgerow separating the common from CL14 is included within the North Meadow Site of Special Scientific Interest. The common is contiguous with CL14. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
A broad area of road verge on the edge of Salisbury Plain supporting semi-improved neutral grassland and improved grassland with a small, young broadleaved plantation.

ANOTES:
Pewsey Hill common lies adjacent to a minor road commanding fine views over the Vale of Pewsey. There is a small car park at the north-western end and the common is probably used for picnicking. A grass track used by farm vehicles runs the length of the common.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The common lies within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There was some dumped garden waste and waste tarmac on the common. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
A large part of the common supports a golf course with species-poor, semi-improved neutral grassland and scattered broadleaved trees, the remainder largely supporting semi-improved neutral and amenity grassland.

ANOTES:
Marlborough common is divided by two minor roads and lies adjacent to the A345. A public footpath runs along the north-western edge. The area outside the golf course has open access with mown paths. There is car parking on the area to the south-west of Frees Avenue. There are two rugby pitches and some swings beside the golf course on the common.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on the common. An additional 600 sq yds became common land 18.01.73 by virtue of order of exchange under section 147 of the Inclosure Act 1845 in exchange for part (including buildings). The common lies within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Some dumped garden rubbish was noted and the golf club house stands on the common (or is this the area referred to above now excluded in exchange for part?).


GEN:
A common comprising semi-improved neutral grassland, locally with scattered broadleaved trees or patches of continuous scrub or tall ruderal vegetation and a small area of broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
Marston Green is situated around a cross-roads in the village, the roads subdividing the common. A public bridlepath runs along Long Street bisecting the common land.

GNOTES:
There are ten rights of pasture on the common as follows; cows, goats, geese, ducks and horse (1), goats and ducks or pony and ducks (1), horse, goats, ducks, geese (1), geese and poultry or horse (1), cows (3), cows and ponies (1), horses, ponies, donkeys, goats, cows, sheep (1) and cows, goats, geese (1). There are 7 claims to rights of access including the Water Authority for maintenance. The Church Commissioners claim the interests of the Lord of the Manor other than ownership. A few areas are being incorporated into gardens and there was some internal fencing on the common. Cars park on the common near Close Lane. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
An area of semi-improved neutral grassland bordering a stream with some planted broadleaved trees.

ANOTES:
Bulkington Drove is crossed by two public footpaths.

GNOTES:
There are four rights entries on this common including four rights of pasture as follows; horses (1), horses or cattle (1) - limited to between 1st April and 30th November, horses, cattle, swine or geese (1) and animals (1) (normally fresian heiffers). Other rights include estovers (1) and pannage (1). The common is contiguous with CL20. There were some parked farm vehicles on the northernmost end of the common. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
An area supporting semi-improved neutral grassland bordered by intact, species-poor hedgerows.

ANOTES:
Fullwood Green is crossed by two public footpaths.

GNOTES:
There are three rights entries for this common including three rights of pasture for cattle and horses (1), cattle, horses, swine or geese (1) and animals (1 - normally heiffers). Other rights include one right of estovers and one of pannage. All three rights are cross referenced with CLs19 and 21. There are three claims to rights of access over this unit. The common is contiguous with CL19. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
An area supporting semi-improved neutral grassland (locally unimproved) locally with scattered broadleaved trees.

ANOTES:
Rowde common lies on either side of a minor road. The western end is crossed by a public bridlepath.

GNOTES:
There is one right of pasture on this common for cattle. Grazing is allowed between April and October in each year. There is one claim to a right to maintain a privately owned pipe for a water supply. The measured area is less than the register area. There is a small area of hardstanding and a garden shed on the common.


GEN:
An area of semi-improved neutral grassland with a number of encroachments, bordered by intact species-poor hedgerows.

ANOTES:
Heddington common lies adjacent to a minor road and is crossed by an access track to properties. Local children play on the common.

GNOTES:
There are four rights of pasture for cattle or horses or sheep or pigs and geese and poultry (1), cattle and goats (1) and cows (2). One right is held in gross. There are four claims to rights of access over this unit. There is some dumped gravel, sheds, internal fencing and animal pens on the common. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
An area supporting species-rich marshy grassland, semi-improved neutral grassland and broadleaved woodland with a small pond.

ANOTES:
Bowden common is bisected by a minor road and crossed by several access tracks to properties. A single public footpath crosses a small part of the common. There are a few other paths on the common. There are fine views from the top of Bowden common where there is a small car park. There is a second small car park on the common by the church.

SOURCE:
Site visit, National Trust Biological Survey (Lacock Abbey and village) 1982, Wildlife Site surveys 05.07.94 and 01.06.87 (Wiltshire Wildlife Trust).

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. There is one claim to a right of access over this unit. The North Wiltshire Water Board claim a right to maintain a water main under the Water Act 1945. Part of the common is a County Wildlife Site (the area of marshy grassland). The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
An area of semi-improved neutral grassland crossed by a drain supporting scattered scrub and tall ruderal vegetation.

ANOTES:
Bewley common is situated on a minor road and is crossed by two public footpaths. Recreational use is limited at least while the grass is long.

SOURCE:
Site visit, National Trust Biological survey report (Lacock Abbey and village), 1982 and English Nature Invertebrate site register.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on the common. There are two claims to rights of access over this unit. The North Wiltshire Water Board claim a right to maintain a water main under the Water Act 1945. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
An area of unimproved? neutral grassland with a fringe of broadleaved woodland along a drain.

ANOTES:
Bewley Green is divided by a minor road and crossed by a public footpath? Recreational use is probably limited.

SOURCE:
Site visit, National Trust Biological survey report (Lacock Abbey and village), 1982.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. There is one claim to a right of access over this unit. The North Wiltshire Water Board claim a right to maintain a water main under the Water Act 1945. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
An area of improved? grassland with scattered broadleaved trees along the River Avon and a defunct hedgerow along the road. The northern end was under development.

ANOTES:
Challymead common lies adjacent to the B3107. There are no public rights of way on the common.

GNOTES:
There are five rights of pasture on this common for cattle. Four of the rights are cross-referenced with CL28, four with CL29, three with CL30 and three with CL32. The northern part of the common is being developed for a sewage works. The measured area is greater than the register area.


OWNERS:
Owned by Broughton Gifford Parish Council.

GNOTES:
3 rights entries. Pasture for cattle. The North Wiltshire Water Board claim a  right to maintain a water main under the Water Act 1945. The measured area is less than 1ha.


GEN:
An area of semi-improved neutral grassland (neglected unimproved grassland?) with some scattered scrub and a small pond.

ANOTES:
Norrington common is bisected by a minor road and crossed by an access track to properties. Four public footpaths cross the common.

SOURCE:
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust surveys 12.09.96 and 07.08.84.

GNOTES:
There are five rights of pasture on the common for cattle. All of the rights are cross-referenced with CL28, four with CL31, three with CL30 and three with CL32. The common is a County Wildlife Site. There was a manure heap on the common, chicken run? and one area is used for parking cars on. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
An area of semi-improved neutral grassland (locally relatively species-rich) with a small pond supporting a diverse flora.

ANOTES:
The common is subdivided by two minor roads and crossed by a single public footpath. The common enjoys open access and there is a football pitch on it. There is some localised damage caused by cars parking on the common.

SOURCE:
Brief site visit, Wiltshire Wildlife Trust survey 19.06.95.

GNOTES:
There are six rights of pasture on this common (five for cattle and one for horses). Grazing of cattle is limited from 13th August to 26th October in each year. Five of the rights are cross-referenced with CL29, four with CL31, three with CL30 and three with CL32. There are two claims to rights of access over this unit. The North Wiltshire Water Board claims a right to maintain a water main under the Water Act 1945. Some dumping of grass cuttings was noted on the common. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
An area supporting unimproved calcareous grassland, locally with planted trees, and small areas of semi-improved neutral grassland and amenity grassland.

OWNERS:
Part 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:
Wadswick common is divided by the B3109 and three minor roads. It is crossed by an access track to Hazelbury Manor and a public bridlepath. There are a number of large boulders placed along the roadside presumably to prevent vehicular access.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Wildlife Trust survey 11.06.97, Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society report on field meeting at Hazelbury common (Prof. Dowdeswell, 10.08.94), 'Butterflies and Flowering plants of Hazelbury common' (Prof. Dowdeswell, 1991), misc. butterfly records (Biological records centre 1984/85).

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on the common. The majority of the common is a County Wildlife Site. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
An area largely supporting semi-improved neutral grassland with scattered ornamental trees with relicts of calcareous grassland and a strip of broadleaved woodland along the western edge. The majority is managed as a golf course.

OWNERS:
Part owned by Kingsdown Golf Club. Remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
Kingsdown Common and Ashley Green is subdivided by a number of minor roads and crossed by numerous public footpaths. One of the footpaths is also used as a bridlepath. The majority of the area supports a golf course.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Wiltshire Wildlife Trust NVC survey of certain areas (01.08.95, P.Darby), Biological records centre butterfly records.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. There are three claims to rights of access. The North Wiltshire Water Board claim a right to maintain a water main under the Water Act 1945. The common is shown on the Alert map of important wildlife sites. The golf club car park is on common land and a small area of the common is being gardened. Some dumped garden refuse was noted.


GEN:
An area supporting broadleaved woodland, continuous scrub, semi-improved neutral grassland and a small area of broadleaved plantation.

OWNERS:
Part owned jointly by two private owners. Part owned by one private owner. Remainder of the land is unclaimed.

ANOTES:
Middlehill common is divided by two minor roads and an access track to properties. It is crossed by a minor road and an access track to a property. Three public footpaths cross the common, one of which is used as a bridlepath. There are a few other paths, particularly at the eastern end.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. There is one claim to a right of access over this unit. The North Wiltshire Water Board claims a right to maintain a water main under the Water Act 1945. There is quite a bit of dumping of garden rubbish on the common.


OWNERS:
Part (Roche Court Pond) 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.


GEN:
An area of semi-natural broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
Sam Bells common lies adjacent to the A27 and borders onto a public footpath at the northern end. There is no public access on the common itself.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The common is separated from Cowesfield Wood (CL9) by the A27. Some dumping and parking of cars on the common was noted at the northern end near Testwood Cottages. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
An area of species-rich, semi-natural broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
The common is subdivided by a minor road and lies adjacent to the A27. It is crossed by a track leading to Melchet Court and three public footpaths, two of which were also used by horse-riders and the third was apparently not used and difficult to follow.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Wiltshire Wildlife Trust survey 08.05.85.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The common is separated from CL10 by the A27. Cowesfield Wood is marked on the Alert map of important wildlife sites. A dumped freezer was noted on the common and a couple of gardens are encroaching on it. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
An area of ancient semi-natural broadleaved woodland, crossed by a stream and bordering a second, with an area of coniferous plantation.

ANOTES:
Hayter's wood is bisected by a minor road. A single public footpath crosses the common.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. It is contiguous with CL7. The majority of the common lies within the Whiteparish Common Site of Special Scientific Interest. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
An area of ancient semi-natural broadleaved woodland, crossed by a stream, with a small area of mixed woodland.

OWNERS:
Two parts owned separately by two private owners. Three parts each owned separately by three pairs of private owners. Remainder of the land subject to the protection of the Local Authority under section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
Whiteparish common is disected by two minor roads. It is crossed by a number of access tracks to properties. A single public footpath crosses the common. It is possible that there is some informal recreation on the common.

SOURCE:
Site visit, SSSI citation and site file (including woodland survey by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, 07-08/05/85, notes on site visit 19/05/86 British Bryological Society meeting report 14/07/89 and notes on butterflies, P. Palmes, 29/11/96).

GNOTES:
There are two rights entries on this common including two rights of pasture for cows (1) and cattle and pigs (1) and one right of estovers. The common is contiguous with CL8. The majority of the common lies within the Whiteparish Common Site of Special Scientific Interest. There are a few areas of hardstanding outside properties on the common and some dumping of garden rubbish was noted opposite properties on Common Road. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
An area largely supporting broadleaved woodland, with some localised interplanting with conifers, with coarse semi-improved neutral grassland, tall ruderal vegetation and scattered scrub along the road verges and a number of encroachments.

ANOTES:
Holmere common is bisected by the A36(T) and a minor road which also partly crosses the common. A single, little used public footpath crosses the common.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. There is one claim to a right of way and a right to extract timber across the land in this unit. The measured area is greater than the register area. The common is shown on the Alert Map. There are several encroachments on the common and there were some dumped roof slates by the footpath in the woodland.


OWNERS:
Two parts of unit split into 14 parts and owned by a total of 20 private owners.Remainder of the land subject to the protection of the Local  Authority under section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

GNOTES:
1 rights entry. Pasture for cattle. The measured area is less than 1ha.


GEN:
An extensive area of woodland supporting semi-natural broadleaved woodland and coniferous, mixed and broadleaved plantation with a small area of species-rich unimproved calcareous grassland. It is an important butterfly site.

ANOTES:
Grovely Wood is crossed by three public bridlepaths, five public footpaths and a Road Used as a Public Path. There are numerous other forestry tracks within the woodland. The common enjoys {\it de facto} right of access? It is crossed by an old Roman Road.

SOURCE:
Site visit, English Nature Butterfly records 12.06.86 (M.S.Warren), Grovely Wood. Little Langford Down - English Nature records including Ebsbury Down SSSI citation, grassland surveys 25.06.86 and 20.08.871987 bird and moth records, Wiltshire Wildlife Trust records including reserve description and plant, butterfly, moth and other faunal records (Piers Mosby).

GNOTES:
There is one right of estovers on this common. This right is held in gross by the Parish Council on behalf of the inhabitants of Great Wishford. The right includes "dead snapping wood boughs and sticks". Also Great Wishford Parish Council claim a right of the inhabitants of Great Wishford, to be exercised on 29th May (to wit Oak Apple Day), to cut green living boughs of oak and hazel and take them away to perpetuate an ancient custom and assert the common right of estovers. The common lies within the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a small proportion falls within the Ebsbury Down Site of Special Scientific Interest (the latter also being a Wildlife Trust Reserve). A very small part of the common has been incorporated into adjoining arable fields and there is internal fencing on the common.


GEN:
Semley and Gutch commons comprise a large network of road verges and larger areas of common land supporting semi-improved neutral grassland and a strip of woodland areas to the south locally with areas of continuous bracken and scattered scrub.

ANOTES:
Semley and Gutch commons are situated around a network of roads. Public footpaths and bridlepaths cross parts of the common. There were some travellers camped in a roadside layby on Gutch common (west) at the time of the site visit. Scrambling takes place on parts of the common.

SOURCE:
Site visits, English Nature SSSI site file (including ancient woodland survey Gutch common 28.05.87, NVC survey Semley common 25.05.95-05.07.95 and bird records 1987), Wildlife Sites Project survey Semley common (N) 02.05.95 (Wildlife Trust records).

GNOTES:
There are 22 rights of pasture on this common for cattle. Grazing rights are held in "leazes" (1 leaze equals 1 cow or heifer). Grazing is limited from 1st May to 1st November in each year. There are 34 claims to rights of access, one claim to a right to cut firewood, pea and bean sticks, and to shoot rabbits, and one claim for a right to maintain water and electricity supplies. Part of the common lies within the Gutch common Site of Special Scientific Interest and the majority lies within the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There is a property on the common and some dumping of soil and rubbish was noted.


GEN:
An area lying within the former Cranborne Chase ancient hunting forest, comprising semi-natural broadleaved woodland with a number of ancient trees, locally with quite species-rich grassy clearings (now largely encroached with scrub?).

ANOTES:
Part of Tollard Green lies adjacent to two minor roads. The common is crossed by Road Used as a Public Path and a public bridlepath.

SOURCE:
Site visit, SSSI citation and site file (including Phase 1 survey M.Wilkinson 1984, surveys of parts K.Kirby 20.06.83 and 21.06.83 and note on site visit 21.07.83 (E.Dennis and S.Lane).

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on the common. The common lies within the Cranborne Chase Site of Special Scientific Interest, the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the South Wessex Downs Environmentally Sensitive Area.


GEN:
An area supporting a complex of habitats including broadleaved and mixed woodland, continuous scrub, continuous bracken with scattered scrub, and semi-improved neutral, unimproved acid and amenity grassland.

ANOTES:
Windmill Hill and the Green is subdivided by two minor roads and an access track to Clouds House. It is crossed by four public bridlepaths and one public footpath. There are also a few additional paths. The area is a quite popular recreation area with fine views from near the disused windmill over the Loddon valley. Some erosion of the groundflora within part of the woodland, probably by bikes, was noted. There are a couple of small car parks on the common. There are tables on the northern end of the common used by the local pub.

GNOTES:
There are three rights of pasture on this common for sheep. The rights are cross referenced with CLs 23, 24 and 25. The Church Commissioners claim the rights and interests of the Lord of the Manor of Bishops Knoyle other than ownership of the land. The common lies within the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A small part of the common is gardened. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
An area supporting broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
Knoyle Hill is subdivided by two minor roads. It is crossed by a public bridlepath. The common has a legal right of access for "air and excercise" under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act 1925 by a deed made by the parish council.

GNOTES:
There are three rights of pasture on this common for sheep. The rights are cross referenced with CLs 22, 24 and 25. The Church Commissioners claim the rights and interests of the Lord of the Manor of Bishops Knoyle other than ownership of the land. The common lies within the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The measured area is less than the register area.


ANOTES:
Haddon Hill is crossed by two public footpaths which are also used as permissive bridlepaths. An additional bridlepath runs the length of the narrower northern part of the common (not shown on 1983 1:50 000 OS map). There are also a few additional paths.

GNOTES:
There are four rights of pasture on this common for sheep. The Church Commissioners claim the rights and interests of the Lord of the Manor of Bishops Knoyle other than ownership of the land. Three of the rights are cross referenced with CLs 22, 23 and 25. The common lies within the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.


GEN:
An area comprising the fringes of a large woodland area, predominantly supporting semi-natural broadleaved woodland and small areas of semi-improved neutral grassland, continuous scrub, arable and tall ruderal vegetation.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the Crown Estate Commissioners. Remainder owned jointly by two private owners.

ANOTES:
Bedwyn common (part) lies on either side of a minor road and borders a Road Used as a Public Path to the west. Access tracks to properties cross the common. Children play on parts of the common.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on the common. The Crown Estate Commissioners claim a right of way over this land. The common lies within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Arable fields have encroached on part of the common and there was some localised dumping of garden waste. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
An area supporting semi-natural broadleaved woodland with areas of coniferous plantation and mixed plantation, a pond and areas of semi-improved neutral grassland, arable and a garden.

ANOTES:
Wilton Brail lies adjacent to a minor road. It is crossed by two public footpaths.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Woodland survey G.Lewis 05/07.87 (English Nature Ancient Woodland Inventory).

GNOTES:
There is one right of estovers on this common limited to "50  faggots per annum". The common lies within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is shown on the county Alert map of important Wildlife Sites. There is a property and garden on the common and an area under arable cultivation? The measured area is greater than the register area.


OWNERS:
Owned by Fyfield and Overton Parish Council.


OWNERS:
Owned by former Marlborough and Ramsbury District Council (now succeeded by Kennet District Council).


OWNERS:
Owned by Worcestershire County Council (now Hereford and Worcester County Council).

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by the B4197 and a number of public footpaths including the Worcestershire Way. There is a public car park on the common and a viewpoint with picnic benches.

GNOTES:
There are five rights entries for this common. There are two rights of pasture for the stock, horses, donkeys and goats. All of the entries have the right to take estovers. The rights of estovers relate to timber for fuel and repair of fences, tools, buildings and implements. The measured area exceeds the register area.


GEN:
A large area of generally acid grassland with areas of marshy grassland and neutral grassland, locally with calcareous influence. Scrub is locally abundant. The common also includes a section of the Malvern Hills dominated by bracken communities.

OWNERS:
Part owned jointly by three private owners. Remainder of the land owned by the Malvern Hills Conservators.

ANOTES:
CL9 is crossed by the B4208 and a number of minor roads. Four public footpaths and a public bridleway cross the common although all of the land owned by the Malvern Hills Conservators is continuously open to the public. A car park is provided on the common at the foot of Swinyard Hill and there are several other areas where parking is permitted. Recreational use includes walking, picnicking, informal games, horse riding, hang gliding off Swinyard Hill landing on the common below and flying radio controlled gliders. Point-to-point training of horses takes place on the common (not observed). The three main pools on the common (Mill Pond, Fish Pond and Weavers Pool) are stocked with fish with general coarse fishing permitted on Mill Pond and restricted access to the others (Malvern Hills Conservators Management Plan, 1989?). There is a football pitch on Hollybed common.

SOURCE:
Limited site visit, English Nature SSSI citation and file (Malvern Hills and Castlemorton common SSSI's), Malvern Hills Conservators Management plan (1989?), 'Birds on the Malvern Hills and Commons in 1995' (Malvern Hills Bird Group report to the Malvern Hills Conservators).

GNOTES:
There are 114 rights of pasture on this common for sheep or stock equivalents (cattle, horses, or donkeys). There are fifty rights to take estovers and 82 other rights; piscary (46), pannage (32) and turbary (4). There is one claim to a right of access. The Church Commissioners for England claim the rights and interests of the Lord of the Manor of Langdon-cum-Mebris including mineral rights. The common adjoins CL12. Part of the common lies within the Malvern Hills Site of Special Scientific Interest and part within the Castlemorton SSSI. The whole lies within the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There is a small enclosed field on the common.


GEN:
One of a series of commons running the length of the Malvern Hills supporting semi-natural broadleaved woodland, unimproved acid grassland and stands of continuous scrub and continuous bracken in places with scattered scrub. The Malvern Hills support a number of nationally rare and scarce and locally uncommon species.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner. Part owned by The National Trust. Part owned by The Malvern Hill Conservators.

ANOTES:
This common adjoins the A438 at the southern end and the A449 at the northern end. A minor road crosses part of the southern end. The common is crossed by two public bridleways and two public footpaths. However, all of the land owned by the Malvern Hills Conservators is continuously open to the public. There is a car park provided on the common at the northern end. The common is very popular particularly around the hill forts on Herefordshire Beacon and Midsummer hill with some erosion of the vegetation. Recreational use includes walking, cycling and horse riding. A number of sponsored walks take place on the hills. Hang gliding is permitted from Swinyard Hill (incl. occasional competitions) (Malvern Hills Conservators Management Plan, 1989?).

SOURCE:
Site visit (not comprehensive), English Nature SSSI citation and file (incl. 1987 Phase 1 maps), Malvern Hills Conservators Management Plan (1989?), National Trust biological survey of Midsummer Hill and Tack Coppice (1984), 'Birds on the Malvern Hills and Commons in 1995' (Malvern Hills Bird Group report to the Malvern Hills Conservators).

GNOTES:
There are 12 rights of pasture on this common to graze sheep, cattle and horses. There are nine other rights including five rights to take estovers, five of piscary and four of pannage. Much of the common lies within the Malvern Hills Site of Special Scientific Interest and the whole lies within the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It adjoins CL9 and is separated from CL14 by a road. It lies within two vice-counties; 36 and 37. The measured area is more than twice the register area.


GEN:
A common consisting of a track and a few fragments of broadleaved woodland and semi-improved neutral grassland.

OWNERS:
Part owned by The Malvern Hills Conservators. Remainder of the land registered under The Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
This common adjoins the B4232 and is crossed by two public footpaths. The majority of the common consists of a track which apparently has public right of access as public rights of way lead off from it. There is quite a lot of recreational use, mostly for walking, with the track being used for horse riding.

GNOTES:
There are nineteen rights of pasture on this common for sheep, cattle and horses. One right is cross-referenced with CL14 and CL16. The common lies within the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.


GEN:
One of a series of commons running the length of the Malvern Hills supporting large areas of unimproved acid grassland and with less woodland and bracken and scrub encroachment then the rest of the Malverns. The Malvern Hills support a number of nationally rare and scarce and locally uncommon species.

OWNERS:
Parts owned by the Malvern Hills Conservators. Part owned by Hereford and Worcester County Council and part by Malvern Hills District Council. Remainder of the land registered under The Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
Land to which the public has legal right of access under section 193 of the Law of Property Act 1925 (ie. situated wholly or partly within a former metropolitan borough or urban district). The common is crossed by the B4232, B4218, A449 and a few minor roads. Numerous public bridleways also cross the common. Recreational use includes walking, cycling and horse riding. A number of sponsored walks take place on the hills (between 50 and 60 per year in the late 1980's and up to 2,000 participants). The saddle between Summer Hill and Worcestershire Beacon is a popular area for flying radio controlled gliders (Malvern Hills Conservators Management Plan, 1989?). There are two main car parks provided on the common.

SOURCE:
Limited site visit, English Nature SSSI citation and file (incl. 1987 Phase 1 maps), Malvern Hills Conservators Management Plan (1989?), 'Birds on the Malvern Hills and Commons in 1995' (Malvern Hills Bird Group report to the Malvern Hills Conservators).

GNOTES:
There are 32 rights of pasture on this common for sheep, cattle, horses and poultry. Two of the rights are cross-referenced with the following units; CL 15 (1), CL19 (1), CL29 (1). The northernmost of a series of commons running the length of the Malvern Hills. The common adjoins CL17 (Malvern Common) and CL14. The majority of the common lies within the Malvern Hills Site of Special Scientific Interest and the whole lies within the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The measured area is more than three times the register area.


GEN:
An area of semi-improved neutral grassland with areas of continuous and scattered bracken, broadleaved woodland and localised plantings of ornamental trees, much visited by the public.

OWNERS:
Owned by The Malvern Hills Conservators.

ANOTES:
Land to which the public has legal right of access under section 193 of the Law of Property Act 1925 (ie. situated wholly or partly within a former metropolitan borough or urban district).
The common is crossed by the A449 and a few minor roads. A railway divides the common in the east. It is also crossed by a number of public bridleways and there is levelled playing field. It is a popular recreational area and there are small car parks on the common along Peachfield Road.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Malvern Hills Conservators management plan (1989?).

GNOTES:
There are 34 rights of pasture on this common for sheep, cattle, horses, poultry, geese and ducks.          The common adjoins CL16 and CL18. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
This register unit consists of the eastern portion of Malvern Common and a series of interconnecting verges. The vegetation is predominantly semi-improved neutral grassland, locally quite diverse and with some areas of unimproved neutral grassland. Recreational use is locally quite high.

ANOTES:
This common consists predominantly of a network of road verges centred around the B4208, B4211, B4224 and a number of minor roads, parts of which lie within the common boundary. The eastern part of Malvern Common also forms part of this unit. Access tracks cross parts of the common. All of the land owned by the Malvern Hills Conservators is continuously open to the public. A few public footpaths cross the common and a public bridleway runs along the stretch of common known as Wood Street. Malvern Common (east) is a popular area for recreation and there is a levelled pitch area here. Popular paths also run along various sections of the common in particular along the Guarlford and Madresfield Roads and are used for walking, cycling and horse riding. A fair is sometimes permitted on the land to the east of Poolbrook Road.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Malvern Hills Conservators Management Plan (1989?), 'Birds on the Malvern Hills and Commons in 1995' (Malvern Hills Bird Group report to the Malvern Hills Conservators).

GNOTES:
There are 27 rights of pasture on this common for sheep, cattle, poultry and horses. There are two claims to rights of way over this unit. The common adjoins CL17. The measured area exceeds the register area. There are an additional 6.3km of road verge which have not been included in the area measurements as it was unclear from the register maps how wide these are.


GEN:
An urban common consisting of predominantly semi-improved neutral grassland with scattered trees and pockets of woodland. A popular amenity area.

ANOTES:
Land to which the public has legal right of access under section 193 of the Law of Property Act 1925 (ie. situated wholly or partly within a former metropolitan borough or urban district). The common is crossed by a number of minor roads and bridleways and subdivided by other minor roads and the railway line. There are a couple of car parks along Cockshot Road and also off Thornyold Road at the western end of the common. It is a popular amenity area. Two fairs, a circus and a Church fete are permitted on the common each year (a fair was being erected at the time of the site visit). Occasionally an organized pop concert is allowed and cycle cross events.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Malvern Hill's Conservators management plan (1989?).

GNOTES:
There are five rights of pasture on this common for sheep, cattle and horses. One of the rights is cross-referenced with CLs 16 and 29. Grazing is limited to between 10th August and 4th February inclusive.


GEN:
A low-lying semi-improved meadow adjacent to the River Avon.

ANOTES:
This common lies adjacent to the B4080. There are no public rights of way crossing the common. There is access to the river bank for fishing.

GNOTES:
There are five rights of pasture on this common for cattle or stock equivalent. The common lies on the opposite side of the road from CL 53.


GEN:
An area of largely semi-improved neutral grassland with a few pockets of unimproved neutral grassland. Scrub encroachment is present over much of the grassland. The common also supports areas of broadleaved woodland with a number of fine mature {\it Quercus robur} and a diverse bird fauna.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner. Remainder owned by The Malvern Hills Conservators.

ANOTES:
The Old Hills is bisected by the B4424 and crossed by a minor road. The common is crossed by four public footpaths. All of the land owned by the Malvern Hills Conservators is continuously open to the public and there are a number of additional paths to those already mentioned. Horse riding is popular on the common. There are car parking provisions along the western side of the B4424.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Malvern Hills Conservators Management Plan (1989?), Worcestershire Wildlife Trust records (incl. grassland survey 12-13.08.96), 'Birds on the Malvern Hills and Commons in 1995' (Malvern Hills Bird Group report to the Malvern Hills Conservators).

GNOTES:
There are 35 rights of pasture on this common for sheep or stock equivalents. 16 of the grazing rights are held in stints. There is one other right of estovers to take wood. There are three claims to rights of way over this unit. The site is designated a Wildlife Site by the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust.


GEN:
An area of semi-improved neutral grassland with scattered ornamental broadleaved trees.

ANOTES:
Newland Common is crossed by the A449 and two minor roads. There are no public rights of way on the common. All of the land owned by the Malvern Hills Conservators is continuously open to the public. The common is a popular area for exercising dogs.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Malvern Hills Conservators Management Plan (1989?).

GNOTES:
There are three rights of pasture on this common for sheep, cattle, horses and goats. One of the rights is cross-referenced with CLs 16 and 19.  There is one claim to a right of access over this unit. The common adjoins CLs 119 and 90. The measured area exceeds the registered area.


GEN:
A common of predominantly improved grassland with an area of semi-improved neutral grassland bordered by species-poor hedgerows.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by two public footpaths and a third runs alongside part. A farm track runs along parts of the common. Parts are used for horse riding (by permission of the owner?).

GNOTES:
There are six rights of pasture on this common for sheep, cattle and horses. There are two other rights of turbary (1) and piscary (1). Some soil had been dumped on the common. The measured area exceeds the register area.


GEN:
A common supporting diverse semi-improved neutral grassland with a small unimproved area. A small proportion has been planted with ornamental trees.

OWNERS:
Part owned by Earls Croome Parish Council. Remainder owned by one private owner. According to a notice on the common part at least is now apparently owned by the Malvern Hills Conservators (Malvern Hills District Council? - Malvern Hills Conservators claim it is not owned by them 07.02.97).

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor road and two public footpaths. The common (in part at least) is now apparently owned by the Malvern Hills Conservators? (see under ownership section). All of the land owned by the Malvern Hills Conservators is continuously open to the public. However recreational use of the common was low.

GNOTES:
There are fourteen rights of pasture on this common for sheep, cattle, geese and horses. Seven rights are held in pastures with stock equivalents. The measured area exceeds the register area.


GEN:
A common consisting of four smaller commons and the interlinking road verges supporting a diverse range of habitats including semi-improved neutral grassland (in places quite species-rich), marshy grassland, continuous bracken and broadleaved woodland. Scrub encroachment is present in places.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a number of minor roads. It comprises four small commons and the interlinking road verges. A few access tracks and three public footpaths cross the common. The footpath crossing Pinkey Common is used by horse riders. There is a notice warning motorists of children playing on Romers Common.

GNOTES:
There are nine rights of pasture on this common for cattle and sheep. There is one claim to the rights and interests of the Lord of the Manor of Bockleton.


GEN:
An area of semi-improved neutral grassland with a few small areas of semi-natural broadleaved woodland and scattered scrub.

ANOTES:
Oldwood common is crossed by the A4112 and a minor road. It is crossed by three public footpaths and access tracks to properties. The common is unfenced and cars park on the common. There is a bench on the common and people appear to use it as open access.

GNOTES:
There are seventeen rights of pasture on this common for sheep, cattle and horses. Some dumping of garden waste was noted at the southern end of the common. The measured area exceeds the register area.


GEN:
An area largely encroached by bracken and scrub with a few relicts of unimproved acid grassland and heathland and a small area of semi-natural broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
Pound Green common lies adjacent to a minor road.  It is crossed by a number of public footpaths.

SOURCE:
Brief site visit, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust records; National Vegetation Classification Grassland Survey 16.08.96 and 1995 Wyre Forest Review notes and map.

GNOTES:
There are eight rights of pasture on this common for sheep, cattle, horses and ducks. There are also two rights to take estovers and one to take water from the spring. Rights of estovers include bracken, firewood, stakes and underwood for fences. There are five claims to rights of way over this unit. The common adjoins CL125.


GEN:
An area of improved grassland with scattered broadleaved trees and an area of semi-improved neutral grassland.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner. Two parts owned by one private owner.

ANOTES:
Rock common is crossed by a minor road and a single public footpath. Recreational use of the footpath is moderate.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The common adjoins CL124. The measured area is less than the register area. There is internal fencing on the common and a small area at the southern end has been tarmacked as a driveway to a private property.


GEN:
An area comprising semi-natural broadleaved woodland with areas of semi-improved neutral grassland and scattered bracken.

ANOTES:
The common consists of three parts along a minor road. It is crossed by five public footpaths. Recreational use is moderate.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The measured area is less than the register area. There is a garage, sheds and dumped machinery on the common.


GEN:
An area comprising semi-natural broadleaved woodland and continuous bracken with scattered scrub.

ANOTES:
Southwood Common is crossed by two public footpaths and a few other well used paths. One of the paths is also used for horse riding.

GNOTES:
There is one right of pasture on this common for sheep, cattle, horses and pigs.


GEN:
An area supporting broadleaved woodland, semi-improved neutral grassland, tall ruderal vegetation and continuous bracken. There is scrub encroachment in places and several ponds on the common.

ANOTES:
Trimpley Green is divided into a number of sections by three minor roads and two public footpaths. A third public footpath runs alongside the north-eastern edge of the southern part of the common. An access track to a field crosses the south-western end of the common. There are a few other paths on the common. One of the public footpaths is used for horse-riding. A few benches are provided on the common. An area at the northern end by the telephone box has been hard-cored for parking.

GNOTES:
There are two rights of pasture on this common for sheep, cattle, horses and goats. There are also two rights to take estovers, two of piscary and two of pannage. One right relates to only part of the unit. There is internal fencing on the common. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
An area of damp semi-natural? broadleaved woodland with a number of fine mature trees.

ANOTES:
Ladywood common is crossed by three public footpaths. Two of the footpaths leading to the common were not evident on the ground. The third path was difficult to follow and it is assumed that recreational use is low. On the common itself only the path running along the south-eastern edge was evident.

GNOTES:
There is one right of pasture on this common for cattle or sheep and one right to take estovers. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
Additional parts of CL25 supporting semi-natural broadleaved woodland and coarse semi-improved neutral grassland on road verges.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by three public rights of way and includes roadside verges bordering a minor road.

SOURCE:
Brief site visit, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust records (1995 Wyre Forest Review notes).

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The common adjoins CL25. The measured area exceeds the register area.


GEN:
An area of semi-natural broadleaved woodland bordering onto a stream.

ANOTES:
The common is bisected by a minor road. It adjoins an area of National Trust land and appears to have open access. Two car parks are provided on the common. A single bridleway crosses the northern end and there are several other paths.


GEN:
A common consisting of continuous scrub, pockets of broadleaved woodland and rank semi-improved neutral grassland with scattered scrub and tall ruderal species.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor road and a metalled track to Gannow Green farm. There are several paths on the common around the farm and a footpath runs along the southern edge of the common. There is a small car park just outside the north-eastern edge of the common but it was unclear whether this was provided for access to the common or for the estate.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The common forms part of the Windmill Hill Country Park? Some dumping of garden waste and rubbish were noted.


GEN:
An area of road verge supporting semi-improved neutral grassland, tall ruderal vegetation and continuous scrub bordered with intact species-poor hedgerows.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor road and an access track to High Harcourt Farm. The are no public rights of way on the common. There is a small car park on the common.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The common lies between CLs 45 and 46.


GEN:
A common of predominantly continuous bracken with scattered trees and scrub, some semi-improved acid grassland and small areas of woodland.

ANOTES:
Clent and Gappelter commons lie adjacent to a minor road. Numerous public footpaths and bridleways cross the common which also has open access. Recreational use for walking, riding and mountain biking is very high with erosion problems particularly around the viewpoint. There is a large car park on the common at the south-western end and a car park and visitor centre at SO 937807.

SOURCE:
Site visit, National Trust Biological Survey Reports 1984 and 1996 (draft).

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The common adjoins CL24. The area is managed as part of a country park. There is some dumping of rubbish on the common.


GEN:
An area predominantly covered with bracken and scrub with areas of dwarf-shrub heath, acid grassland and semi-natural broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor road and three public bridleways. The common also has open access. Car parks are provided on the northern end of the common.

SOURCE:
Site visit, National Trust biological survey reports 1984, 1996 (draft).

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The common forms part of an area managed as a country park. The common adjoins CL24 and CL44.


GEN:
A common supporting semi-improved neutral and improved grassland, a large pond and a number of smaller ponds.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by three public footpaths and one public bridleway.

SOURCE:
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust (WWT) NVC grassland survey (02.08.96).

GNOTES:
There are eight rights of pasture on this common for sheep, cattle, pigs, poultry and geese. There are also four rights to take estovers, four of turbary, three of piscary and four of pannage. There are five claims to rights of way over this unit. There is a house and garden on the northern end of the common. The common is a WWT wildlife site.


GNOTES:
There is one right of pasture on this common to graze cattle.


GEN:
A common supporting rich unimproved neutral grassland with scattered scrub and planted trees.

ANOTES:
Broad Green lies between two minor roads one of which crosses part of the common. There are no rights of way on the common.

SOURCE:
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust Grassland Survey 24.07.96, English Nature SSSI citation and site file.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The majority of the common is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (Broad Green SSSI). The measured area exceeds the register area.


GEN:
An area of fairly rich semi-improved neutral grassland with peripheral planting of ornamental trees.

OWNERS:
Owned by one private owner (now owned by Malvern Hills District Council with bylaws?).

ANOTES:
Broadheath common lies adjacent to two minor roads. Access roads to properties cross the northern and eastern ends of the common. The common is crossed by two well used public footpaths and a public bridleway. There are two football pitches on the southern end of the common and an area used for parking. Recreational use is high.


GEN:
A common comprising three properties and gardens and an area of rank semi-improved neutral grassland and tall ruderal vegetation.

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:
This common lies adjacent to the A44. A single public footpath is marked on the Ordnance Survey 1:50 000 map crossing this common but there was no evidence of this on the ground.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. There are three properties and their gardens on the common.


GEN:
A common supporting damp unimproved neutral grassland with a small area of scattered scrub.

ANOTES:
The common is joined to the A4104 by a narrow track. There are no public rights of way on the common.

SOURCE:
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust grassland survey 01.08.96.

GNOTES:
There is one final right and 17 provisional rights of pasture for sheep, cattle, horses and geese. There is one claim to a right of way over this unit.


GEN:
An area of diverse marshy and unimproved neutral grassland with a large pond. The common is of local ornithological importance.

OWNERS:
Originally owned by The Church Commissioners for England now owned by Kempsey Parish Council.

ANOTES:
Ashmoor common is joined to the A38 by a narrow strip of land. A public footpath crosses the southern end of the common.

SOURCE:
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust grassland survey various dates May to July 1996, English Nature SSSI citation and file.

GNOTES:
There are 66 rights of pasture on this common for sheep, cattle, horses, fowl, ducks and geese. The common forms part of Ashmoor Common Site of Special Scientific Interest.


GEN:
A common supporting unimproved neutral grassland with areas of continuous scrub and broadleaved woodland.

OWNERS:
Originally owned by The Church Commissioners for England, now owned by Kempsey Parish Council.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by two minor roads. There is a right of access for the "inhabitants" under the Commons Act 1899, although recreational use appears to be minimal.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust records including grassland survey 28.05.96.

GNOTES:
There are 56 rights of pasture on this common for sheep, cattle and horses. The common is joined to CL37 by a narrow lane.


GEN:
A small area of common land supporting semi-improved neutral grassland and improved grassland, crossed by a drain which adds diversity.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor road, a number of access tracks to properties and two public footpaths. There is a right of access for the "inhabitants" under the Commons Act 1899, although recreational use appears to be minimal.

SOURCE:
Site visit, survey by Ron Tavander 23.06.91 (Worcestershire Wildlife Trust records).

GNOTES:
There are 43 rights of pasture on this common for sheep, cattle, horses and poultry. There is one other right to take estovers and one claim to a right of way over this unit. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
A common of semi-improved neutral grassland with patches of gorse, an area of unimproved acid grassland and a small area of bracken.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a minor road, two public bridleways and two public footpaths. There are also a couple of access tracks to properties. The common is described as having permitted access and governed by by-laws in the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust survey probably under the Commons Act 1899 as for CLs 34 and 35. The common is used for horse riding and training.

SOURCE:
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust (WWT) grassland survey 29.05.96.

GNOTES:
There are 61 rights of pasture on this common for sheep, cattle, horses, pigs, geese, ducks and poultry. There is one other right of pannage. The common adjoins CL37.


GEN:
A common supporting semi-improved acid and neutral grassland, locally damp and with large amounts of {\it Ulex europaeus} scrub. There are also small areas of broadleaved woodland and swamp.

ANOTES:
Kempsey common adjoins the M5 to the west and four minor roads lead up to the perimeter. It is crossed by five public bridleways and five public footpaths.

SOURCE:
Brief site visit, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust records (incl. grassland survey 05.08.96).

GNOTES:
There are seventy rights of pasture on this common for sheep, cattle, horses, pigs, poultry, geese and ducks. There is also one right to take estovers and one of pannage. There is one claim to a right of way over this unit. One right is held in gross (ie. is not attached to any land). The common is designated a Wildlife Site by the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust (WWT). It adjoins CL36.


GEN:
An area of fairly rank semi-improved neutral grassland with an area of richer unimproved neutral grassland. Scattered broadleaved trees occur across the common.

OWNERS:
Part claimed by one private owner and part by Earls Croome Parish Council.

ANOTES:
Marsh Common is crossed by the A4104 and adjoins a minor road to the south. A single public bridleway crosses the common.

SOURCE:
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust (WWT) survey 31.05.96.

GNOTES:
There are six rights of pasture on this common for sheep, cattle, horses and geese. One right relates to only part of the unit. One right is held in gross (ie. is not attached land).


GEN:
An area supporting fairly rich semi-improved neutral grassland with a few mature scattered broadleaved trees.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by the B4211 and a few minor roads. Four public footpaths cross the common and a number of access tracks to properties. An area is set aside as a cricket pitch.

SOURCE:
Site visit, English Nature survey 13.05.87.

GNOTES:
There are 24 rights of pasture on this common for sheep, cattle and horses. There are seven claims to a right of way over this unit. The common is designated a Wildlife Site by the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust. The measured area exceeds the register area.


GEN:
An area of improved grassland crossed by Marsh Brook. It is bordered by ditches and species-poor hedgerows with some mature trees.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by two minor roads and three public footpaths. Recreational use appears minimal - the footpaths are little worn and a new footbridge over Marsh brook which crosses the western part of the common was overgrown with {\it Calystegia sepium, Rubus fruticosus} agg. and {\it Solanum dulcamara}. A person was seen excercising dogs on the common.

GNOTES:
There are four rights of pasture on this common for sheep or equivalent stock. Until recently there was some dumped manure on the common. The measured area exceeds the register area.


GEN:
A low lying area of lush semi-improved grassland bordered by hedgerows with trees.

ANOTES:
There is no public access to this common but a public footpath passes close to the western end of the common.


GEN:
An area of low-lying semi-improved neutral grassland adjacent to the River Avon.

OWNERS:
Three parts owned separately by three private owners. Remainder of the land registered under The Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to the B4080. It is crossed by a single public footpath and a second runs alongside. There is a public car park on the opposite side of the river from the common. Recreational use is moderate.

GNOTES:
There are six rights of pasture for sheep, cattle and horses. There are also three other rights to take estovers. Rights of estovers relate to rights of mowing of part of the common. The common is separated from CL27 by the B4080.


GEN:
An area of ancient wood pasture rich in fungi and with a couple of ponds.

ANOTES:
Pipershill common is crossed by the B4091 and four public footpaths. The common apparently enjoys open access with a number of paths in addition to the rights of way and is used by mountain cyclists and horse riders as well as walkers. Off road parking is provided at the northern and southern ends.

SOURCE:
Site visit, English Nature SSSI citation and file including 1993 faunal assessment by A.P. Foster.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. There is one claim to a right of way over this unit. The majority of the common is designated the Pipershill Common Site of Special Scientific Interest. Some dumping of garden waste and rubbish on the common was noted.


GEN:
A section of road and road verges consisting of coarse semi-improved neutral grassland with some scattered trees, a small pond and bordered by intact species-poor hedgerows.

ANOTES:
Pins Green common is crossed by the A449 and a few minor roads. There are no public rights of way on the common.

GNOTES:
There is one right of pasture on this common for cattle, sheep and pigs. The common adjoins CL119 and CL29. Some dumping was noted on the common. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
A common supporting semi-improved acid grassland with an area of continuous bracken and scattered scrub.

ANOTES:
The part of Howlers' Heath registered under Worcestershire is crossed by two public footpaths. Recreational use is low to moderate.

GNOTES:
There is one right of pasture on this common for sheep or cattle. There is one other right of turbary. There is unity of ownership and rights on this unit. The common lies within the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is continuous with the Gloucestershire registered common CL290, although both commons now lie entirely in Gloucestershire. There is no evidence on the ground of any boundary between the two commons. The boundary appears to follow a grid line on the map. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
An area of damp, species-rich, unimproved neutral grassland supporting a number of uncommon plants. Scattered scrub is present on parts of the common and there are three ponds which add an element of diversity.

ANOTES:
Monkwood Green is crossed by two minor roads and several access tracks to properties. Three public footpaths cross the common. Children play on the the common in front of the row of houses along the south-western edge.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust grassland survey 24.07.96, English Nature SSSI citation and site file.

GNOTES:
There are nine rights of pasture on this common for sheep, cattle, horses, pigs, poultry and geese. There are also four rights to take estovers and one of turbary. There is one claim to a right of way over this unit. Much of the common is designated as Monkwood Green Site of Special Scientific Interest. The measured area exceeds the register area.


GEN:
An area of predominantly semi-natural broadleaved woodland and continuous scrub.

ANOTES:
Brownheath common lies adjacent to a minor road and is crossed by an access track, two public footpaths and a few other tracks. One of the public footpaths is also used by horse riders.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust site visit 22.07.91.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The measured area is less than the registered area. Some dumping of farm machinery and rubble on the common was noted, and part is used for parking caravans on.


GEN:
An area adjacent to the River Avon supporting predominantly semi-improved neutral grassland with a smaller area of improved grassland. The southern end is bordered by ditches overgrown with marginal and tall ruderal vegetation.

OWNERS:
Five parts owned separately by five private owners, part owned by Birmingham Anglers Association and part registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936. The remainder of the land is subject to the protection of the Local Authority under section 9 of the Commons Registration Act 1965.

ANOTES:
Uckinghall Meadow is crossed by two public footpaths. The Birmingham Anglers Association have access to the river bank for fishing and car parking is provided.

GNOTES:
There are five rights of pasture on this common for cattle and sheep. There is internal fencing on the common.


GEN:
An area of semi-improved neutral grassland bordered by species-rich hedgerows with trees. It is damp in places with a small area of swamp.

ANOTES:
Winnall Meadow lies adjacent to a minor road and is crossed by a single public footpath.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust brief survey 30.04.93.

GNOTES:
There are 56 rights of pasture on this common for sheep, cattle, horses, poultry, geese and ducks. There is one other right to take estovers. The measured area is greater then the register area. There is internal fencing on the common.


GEN:
An area of improved and semi-improved neutral grassland adjacent to the River Severn. Part of the common is under arable cultivation and there is a caravan park on the southern end.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by a single public footpath. A second runs close to one side.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Worcestershire 1992 Grassland Survey (27.07.92).

GNOTES:
There are 65 rights of pasture on this common for sheep, cattle, horses, geese, poultry, pigs and ducks. There is also one right to take estovers and one of pannage. Part of the common is a Site of Nature Conservation Interest. The measured area exceeds the register area. Part of the common is under arable cultivation and there is a caravan park and boatyard on the southern end.


GEN:
A common supporting mostly improved grassland with some species-poor, semi-improved neutral grassland lying adjacent to the River Severn.

OWNERS:
Part owned by the Lord Bishop of Worcester. Four parts owned seperately by four private owners.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by four public footpaths and a public bridleway. A minor road runs to the edge of the common. A fairly popular recreation area.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust Grassland Survey (31.05.96). A. McDonald Grassland Survey (18.05.87).

GNOTES:
There are 66 rights of pasture on this common for sheep, cattle, horses, poultry, geese, ducks and pigs. There is also one right to take estovers and one of pannage. The common no longer qualifies for Wildlife Site status. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
A common consiting of several separate, widely scattered parts comprising semi-improved neutral grassland, improved grassland and areas under arable cultivation. Many of the parts are subdivided by hedges and fences. The Worcester western bypass is being constructed over one part.

OWNERS:
Three parts owned separately 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:
This common comprises several seperate widely scattered hams. 

MAP 1.
The northernmost ham on map 1 adjoins two minor roads and is crossed by six public footpaths. There is fishing from the banks of this part of the commmon. The Worcester western bypass is under construction over the eastern part of this portion. The southern ham on map 1 is bisected by the A449 and is crossed by two public footpaths and a public bridleway. Recreational use of both is moderate.

MAP 2.
The section on map 2 lies along the A422 and the A449 which also sub-divide the common. The southernmost spur of this section adjoins the B4424. This section is separated from that on map 1 by a minor road. It is crossed by seven public footpaths with a further two running alongside parts. Recreational use is moderate. There is fishing from the river bank.

MAP 3.
This section of the common lies adjacent to the A449 and a minor road. There are no public rights of way over this portion, although a public footpath runs adjacent to the western end.

MAP 4.
Two public footpaths cross the eastern end of this portion. A further two run alongside the western end. Recreational use is moderate.

MAP 5.
This portion of the common is crossed by a single public footpath in the west and a second runs adjacent to the northern edge.

MAP 6.
There are no public rights of way on this section of the common. A public bridleway runs close to the western end overlooking the common.

GNOTES:
There are 59 rights of pasture on this common for sheep, cattle, horses and donkeys. There is one claim to a right of way over this unit. Parts of the common are under arable cultivation and there is internal fencing on the common. The Worcester western bypass is being constructed over part of the common, and another part (on the southern section on map 1) was for sale.


GEN:
One of a series of commons running the length of the Malvern Hills fringed by semi-natural broadleaved woodland giving way to bracken and scrub vegetation with an area of unimproved acid grassland on the summit and a small coniferous plantation at the southern end. The Malvern Hills support a number of nationally rare and scarce and locally uncommon species.

ANOTES:
Ragged Stone Hill lies just to the south of the A438. There are no public rights of way on the common, however, all of the land owned by the Malvern Hills Conservators is continuously open to the public. Recreational use includes walking, cycling and horse riding. The grassland on the summit suffers from trampling.

SOURCE:
Site visit, English Nature SSSI citation and file (incl. 1987 Phase 1 maps), Malvern Hills Conservators Management Plan (1989?), 'Birds on the Malvern Hills and Commons in 1995' (Malvern Hills Bird Group report to the Malvern Hills Conservators).

GNOTES:
There are two rights of pasture for sheep, cattle and horses. Both rights are cross-referenced with CL10. The common forms one of a chain of commons running the length of the Malvern Hills with CL12 to the north and CL10 to the south. The majority of the common lies within the Malvern Hills Site of Special Scientific Interest and the whole lies within the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The measured area is more than twice the register area.


GEN:
One of a series of commons running the length of the Malvern Hills supporting areas of continuous bracken and scrub, unimproved acid grassland and semi-natural broadleaved woodland. The Malvern Hills support a number of nationally rare and scarce and locally uncommon species.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner. Remainder of the land owned by The Malvern Hills Conservators.

ANOTES:
Chase End Hill is crossed by a minor road and four public footpaths. However, all of the land owned by the Malvern Hills Conservators is continuously open to the public.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI citation and file (incl. 1987 Phase 1 maps and Forest of Dean grassland survey 10.08.95), Malvern Hills Conservators Management Plan (1989?), 'Birds on the Malvern Hills and Commons in 1995' (Malvern Hills Bird Group report to the Malvern Hills Conservators).

GNOTES:
There are five rights of pasture on this common for sheep, cattle and horses. Two of the rights are cross-referenced with CL11. Two rights are held in stints. The common forms the southernmost part of a chain of commons running the length of the Malvern Hills. The majority of the common lies within the Malvern Hills Site of Special Scientific Interest and the whole lies within the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The common lies within two vice counties; 34 and 37. The common lies partly in Gloucestershire. The measured area is more than twice the register area.


GEN:
One of a series of commons running the length of the Malvern Hills largely encroached with bracken and scrub. Other habitats include areas of semi-natural broadleaved woodland, a few areas of unimproved acid grassland, two small coniferous plantations, some improved grassland and a sizeable disused quarry. The Malvern Hills support a number of nationally rare and scarce and locally uncommon species.

ANOTES:
Land to which the public has legal right of access under section 193 of the Law of Property Act 1925 (ie. situated wholly or partly within a former metropolitan borough or urban district). The common is crossed by the B4232 and a minor road and lies adjacent to the A449 and a minor road. Two car parks are provided on the common at SO766406 and SO425422. The common is crossed by a number of public bridleways and a few public footpaths. It is used for walking, cycling and horse riding. A number of sponsored walks take place on the hills. Visitor pressure has resulted in some erosion of the vegetation. Hang gliding is permitted from Pinnacle Hill (SO768422 incl. occasional competitions).

GNOTES:
There are 16 rights of pasture on this common for sheep, cattle, horses, pigs and goats. There is also one right of estovers, one of piscary and one of pannage. This common forms part of a chain of commons along the Malverns lying between CL16 and CL12. The majority of the common forms part of the Malvern Hills Site of Special Scientific Interest and the whole lies within the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It lies within two vice-counties; CL36 and 37. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
A common notable for dry dwarf-shrub heath and a small valley mire. In addition the common supports semi-improved acid grassland (the predominant habitat) with small areas of semi-natural broadleaved woodland, coniferous plantation, bracken and scrub.

ANOTES:
Hartlebury common lies adjacent to the B4193 and is bisected by the A4025. It is crossed by numerous public footpaths although it apparently has open access. Certain routes are marked for horse riding and mountain biking is also popular on the common. The common is a very popular recreation area suffering from intense visitor pressure. There is a car park at the northern end.

SOURCE:
Site visit, English Nature SSSI citation and file (incl. Phase I habitat survey 29.11.83 and "The Plant Communities of Hartlebury Common", C.J. Betts (1987?), Proc. Birmingham Natural History Society, 26, 88-109).

GNOTES:
There are three rights of common in the soil relating to sand and gravel. The Church Commissioners for England claim the rights and interests of the Lord of the Manor of Hartlebury. The majority of the common lies within the Hartlebury Common and Hillditch Coppice Site of Special Scientific Interest and is also a Local Nature Reserve. Some dumping of rubbish was noted.


GEN:
A fairly large common supporting improved grassland with a few small areas of semi-improved neutral grassland and bordered by species-poor hedgerows and fences.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Stafford Common Land Trustees.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to the A34 and a minor road and is crossed by the A513. A single public footpath crosses the common which also has a public right of access under section 193 of the Law of Property Act 1925. The southern end is managed as a playing field. The area is popular for walking.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). There is internal fencing on the common and the A513 has been built across the northern end.


OWNERS:
Originally owned by Brown Edge Parish Council but ownership now transferred to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council.


GEN:
An area of acid dry dwarf shrub heath with small areas of marshy grassland and disturbed neutral grassland/tall ruderal vegetation.

ANOTES:
A popular viewpoint (although not sign posted) overlooking the Head of Trent. It lies adjacent to two minor roads and is crossed by three public footpaths and a number of other paths. A car park is provided on the common.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Site of Biological Interest entry, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust survey 16.09.82, D. Chittock survey for English Nature 24.10.86, Sue Sheppard site visit 23.02.92.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on the common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). The common is designated a Site of Biological Interest by the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. There is internal fencing on the common and some dumping was noted in 1992.


GEN:
A common supporting fairly diverse semi-improved neutral and marshy grassland crossed by the Leamonsley Brook.

ANOTES:
Land with a public right of access under section 193 of the Law of Property Act 1925. The common adjoins a minor road to the north and is crossed by three public footpaths. A popular recreation area. Car parking is provided nearby.

SOURCE:
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Phase 1 surveys 14.07.95, 3.10.82, 24.10.79, Pipe Green Management Plan (S. Brady, 1994), English Nature Grassland Inventory survey 01.06.89.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946) and there is one claim to all the rights and interests of the Manor of Longdon. The common is designated a Site of Biological Interest by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. There is a small broadleaved plantation on the common.


GEN:
An area comprising semi-improved neutral grassland, semi-natural broadleaved woodland and scrub managed as a picnic site.

OWNERS:
Owned by East Staffordshire District Council.

ANOTES:
Belmont Green lies adjacent to and is subdivided by two minor roads. It is managed as a picnic area by East Staffordshire District Council. A car park, picnic benches and litter bins are provided and it is crossed by a number of paths. It is also used by horse riders.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on the common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). Some dumping of garden rubbish was noted.


GEN:
An area supporting continuous scrub and scattered scrub over rank semi-improved neutral grassland and tall ruderal vegetation.

OWNERS:
Registered as owned by the Church Commissioners for England. Now owned by Staffordshire County Council?

ANOTES:
Hanbury common lies adjacent to a minor road and is crossed by a single public footpath (disappearing into dense nettles at the north-eastern end). An access track to a sewage works crosses the common. Access is apparently open and there are a few paths additional to the public footpaths. There is a car park on the common and picnic benches.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Survey 1979.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on the common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). The common is a Staffordshire Site of Biological Importance.


GEN:
A common supporting amenity grassland and small areas of semi-natural broadleaved woodland, mixed plantation, continuous scrub and unimproved acid grassland with scattered scrub.

ANOTES:
Milford Common lies adjacent to the A513. There are no public rights of way over the common but the common is managed as a recreation area by the County Council and to provide parking for visitors to Cannock Chase Country Park. There are several tracks leading up onto the Chase.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on the common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). The common is contiguous with CL89 and CL59 (less than 1 ha). It lies within the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Cannock Chase Country Park.


GEN:
An area supporting marshy grassland with relicts of wet dwarf shrub heath and dry heath/acid grassland mosaic, suffering from scrub and bracken encroachment.

OWNERS:
Owned by former Stone Rural District Council (now Stafford District Council).

ANOTES:
Barlaston common is bisected by the A5005. Several minor roads run along the boundaries. It is crossed by four public footpaths. Recreational use is moderate but heavy over the eastern part. There are a few small car parks and areas used by cars for parking particularly along the northern edge.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Rough Close Common survey (D.Chittock, 20.10.86), notes on site visit 23.09.92 (S.Sheppard), draft invertebrate survey report (S. Falk, 1995?).

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on the common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). The common adjoins CL75. It is a Staffordshire Site of Biological Interest. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
An area of very diverse marshy grassland fringed with narrow strips of {\it Alnus glutinosa} woodland.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to a minor road. There are no public rights of way across the common. It is managed as a nature reserve by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust with public access.

SOURCE:
Site visit, English Nature SSSI citation, site file and Grassland Inventory, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) records.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on the common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). The common forms the Allimore Green Common Site of Special Scientific Interest and is managed as a nature reserve by SWT. The measured area is less than the register area.


GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on the common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). The measured area is less than 1ha.


OWNERS:
Part owned by former Stone Rural District Council (now Stafford District Council).


OWNERS:
Originally owned by Church Commissioners for England. Transferred to former Stone Rural District Council (now Stafford District Council)


OWNERS:
Owned by the former Stone Rural District Council (now Stafford District Council).


ANOTES:
Land with a public right of access under section 193 of the Law of Property Act 1925. The common is crossed by a track and a single public footpath. There is a football pitch on the common and limited parking facilities.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on the common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946) and there is one claim of access to property. Some dumping was noted and there is a small building on the common.


GEN:
A small area of improved grassland with some mature trees, a fragment of broadleaved woodland and a section of species-poor hedgerow with trees.

ANOTES:
Yarnfield green is bisected by a minor road and crossed by a public bridleway and track. To the south the common is continuous with a recreation area.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on the common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). 325 sq.m registered under section 13 of the Commons Registration Act 1965 by Order of Exchange 22.04.83.


GEN:
A large area of heathland showing transition from dry to wet heath with a couple of small areas of semi-natural broadleaved woodland. It is extensively invaded by bracken and scrub.

OWNERS:
Owned by former Lichfield Rural District Council (now Lichfield District Council).

ANOTES:
Gentleshaw common is bordered for most of the perimeter by minor roads, parts of which lie within the common boundary. A number of public bridleways cross the common. It is a popular area for walking and horse riding. There are two small car parks on the common.

SOURCE:
Site visit, English Nature SSSI citation and site file (including Phase 1 survey, 08.83, D. Chittock survey 30.09.86 and draft report of invertebrate survey, S. Falk, 1995?).

GNOTES:
There is one right of pasture on the common for cattle and sheep. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946) and there is one claim to the interests of the Lord of the Manor of Longdon. The majority of the common is designated as Gentleshaw Common Site of Special Scientific Interest and the common lies within the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.


GEN:
A common of predominantly semi-natural broadleaved woodland with an area of amenity grassland. It is heavily used for recreation.

OWNERS:
Owned by South Staffordshire District Council.

ANOTES:
Kingswood common is bisected by the A41 and is crossed by two public footpaths. A car park is provided on the common and some picnic tables. The area is very heavily used as a recreation area and is popular for mountain biking.

SOURCE:
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Phase 1 survey 11.04.96.

GNOTES:
There is one rights entry on this common of estovers and of turbary. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). The common is a Staffordshire Site of Biological Interest. Part of the common is fenced for erosion control.


GEN:
A common dominated by a golf course supporting amenity grassland with areas of semi-natural broadleaved woodland, semi-improved acid, neutral and marshy grassland and remnant heath.

ANOTES:
Penn common is crossed by a minor road and three public footpaths. Much of the common is used as a golf course.

SOURCE:
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Phase 1 surveys 29.06.82 and 11.04.96. Trust records including vegetation report by Dr. I. Trueman 05.06.86 and site visit report by J.P. Martin 06.07.87.

GNOTES:
There are nine rights of pasture on this common as follows: sheep, cattle and horses (4), cattle (1), goats or geese (2), goats or geese or ducks (1), pasture for "1 animal" (1). Other rights are for turbary (1), estovers (1) and piscary (1) (all held by the same rightholder). The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946) and there is one claim of access. Subject to direction made by South Staffordshire District Council 11.05.82 under article 4 of the Town and Country Planning General Development Order 1977. The common is classified as a grade 1 Site of Biological Interest by the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (SWT). The measured area is less than half the registered area.


GEN:
Historically an area of heathland now predominantly invaded by bracken and scrub with areas of semi-natural broadleaved woodland and tall ruderal vegetation.

ANOTES:
Pipe Marsh common is situated around the intersection of the A5109, a minor road and the A461. It adjoins a road used as a public path (RUPP) and a public footpath. The RUPP to the east of the A461 now passes through private property and no longer appears used and the footpath is no longer navigable.

SOURCE:
Site visit, D.Chittock survey for English Nature 07.10.86, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust survey 24.10.79.

GNOTES:
There are two rights entries for this common one to graze goats and horse and to take gorse, furze bushes, turf and tree loppings and the other to take clay, sand and gravel, heath and fern. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946) and there is one claim to the interests of the Lord of the Manor of Longdon. The site is a Staffordshire Site of Biological Interest. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
A former heathland site which has been subject to much dumping and now supports areas of tall ruderal vegetation and continuous bracken with scattered scrub and areas of continuous scrub.

ANOTES:
Wall Butts common lies between the A5 and a minor road and is subdivided by a minor road and a disused canal. Two public footpaths cross the common but there is no evidence of these. Other tracks and paths cross the common which are used for mountain biking and dog walking.

GNOTES:
There is one registered right to take clay, sand and gravel, heath and fern. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946) and there is one claim to the interests of the Lord of the Manor of Longdon. The common is a Staffordshire Site of Biological Interest. There is some minor encroachment of private gardens on the common, a narrow strip lost to the widening of the A5, a large heap of garden refuse to the north-west and a large proportion of the common has been covered with spoil which is now largely vegetated.


GEN:
Areas of semi-natural broadleaved woodland interspersed with areas of semi-improved neutral grassland, tall ruderal vegetation and marshy grassland locally with some scrub encroachment.

OWNERS:
Part owned jointly by two private owners. Part owned by one private owner. Remainder owned by South Staffordshire District Council.

ANOTES:
Oaken Lawn is situated on a minor road and is crossed by two public footpaths. There are a network of other paths particularly at the eastern end. The common is used by cyclists and possibly horse riders. There is a local authority provided car park and picnic area at the eastern end.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Staffordshire Site of Biological Interest entry.

GNOTES:
There are two pasture rights on this common as follows: 4 ponies (1), and cattle (1). The rightholder of the latter right also has the rights of turbary and of estovers. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). The common is a Staffordshire Site of Biological Interest.


GEN:
A small area of semi-improved neutral grassland with a few scattered trees.

OWNERS:
Land under the protection of the local authority under section 9 of the Commons Registration act 1965.

ANOTES:
Land with a public right of access under section 193 of the Law of Property Act 1925. The common is crossed by a minor road and lies adjacent to a second. An access track to the sports ground also crosses the common and a couple of well used paths. The area is evidently popular for excercising dogs. There is a small parking area on the common for local houses.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). A small parking area for local houses encroaches on the common.


GEN:
An area comprising dry heathland/acid grassland mosaic with areas of both acid grassland and dry heathland with some {\it Pteridium aquilinum} and scrub encroachment and numerous small plantations.

OWNERS:
Part owned jointly by two private owners. Part owned by one private owner. Part owned by Cannock Chase District Council. Remainder of the land under the protection of the local authority under section 9 of the Commons Registation act 1965.

ANOTES:
Hednesford hills is encircled by the A460 and minor roads. There are numerous footpaths and bridlepaths crossing the common. There is also vehicular access to the Raceway with a small car park provided for visitors to the common. It is a popular recreational area.

SOURCE:
Site visit, D. Chittock survey for English Nature 24.09.86, S. Barnes Phase 1 maps 12.95, Brief Management Plan 1992.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). The common is a Staffordshire Site of Biological Interest. The graveyard has encroached onto the western end of the common.


GEN:
An area of semi-natural broadleaved woodland with a few open glades supporting relict heathland habitats and small areas of tall ruderal vegetation and semi-improved neutral grassland.

ANOTES:
Offley Marsh lies adjacent to a minor road and is crossed by a public footpath and an access track to a property. The footpath is little used and there is evidence that children play in the woods.

SOURCE:
Site visit, D. Chittock survey for English Nature (19.11.86), Management plan extract (yr?).

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). The common is a Staffordshire Site of Biological Interest.


GEN:
An area of semi-natural broadleaved woodland of {\it Quercus robur} and {\it Alnus glutinosa}.

ANOTES:
Little Heath Green is crossed by two public footpaths. There are a number of tractor and other tracks and evidence of use by horse riders.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
A low lying area supporting damp unimproved neutral grassland and species rich marshy grassland.

ANOTES:
Doley common is crossed by a single public footpath and a short access track to properties.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI citation, 1985 Phase 1 survey, National vegetation classification survey, 17.08.93, Invertebrate site register, miscellaneous fauna data (1981?).

GNOTES:
There are two rights entries on this common including two rights of pasture for cows, pigs, goats and horses (1) and cows and pigs (1). One of the right holders holds the following rights: to take tree loppings, gorse, furze, bushes and underwood (1), turf and peat (1), fish (1), and to shoot wild birds and animals (1), and the other the right to estovers and of pannage. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946) and the Church Commissioners claim the rights of the Lord of the Manor of Gnosall (other than ownership) and the owners in fee simple of minerals etc. The majority of the common lies within the Doley Common Site of Special Scientific Interest. A small area has been fenced from the rest of the common.


GEN:
A series of roadside verges supporting semi-natural broadleaved woodland, semi-improved neutral grassland, tall ruderal vegetation and continuous and scattered scrub.

ANOTES:
The common land at Huddlesford consists of a series of roadside verges. Huddlesford is a popular access point to the Coventry canal and part of the common is regularly parked on. A public footpath starts beside one section. There is no recreational use.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Staffordshire Site of Biological Interest survey 18.05.95.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946) and there is one claim to the interests of the Lord of the Manor of Longdon. Part of the common is a Staffordshire Site of Biological Interest. Part of the common has been taken into a garden. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
An old gravel pit now supporting semi-natural broadleaved woodland and some road verges supporting scrub and semi-improved neutral grassland.

OWNERS:
Part owned jointly by two private owners, the remainder of the land under the protection of the local authority under section 9 of the Commons Registration act 1965.

ANOTES:
Whittington Hurst common is situated in the angle between two minor roads at a cross roads. There are no public rights of way across the common.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust survey 19.07.79.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946) and there is one claim to the interests of the Lord of the Manor of Longdon. The common is a Staffordshire Site of Biological Interest. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
An area supporting continuous scrub, semi-natural broadleaved woodland, rank semi-improved neutral grassland with scattered scrub and a pond.

ANOTES:
The common consists of two portions of land adjacent to minor roads. There are no public rights of way across the common although there is some access around the pond.

SOURCE:
Site visit, notes on site visit by S. Sheppard 23.09.92.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). The common lies on the opposite side of the road to CL21. Some dumping of garden rubbish was noted. The measured area is greater than the register area.


GEN:
An area of semi-improved neutral grassland bordering two streams, locally with scattered scrub or bracken and with a small area of semi-natural broadleaved woodland.

OWNERS:
Owned jointly by one private owner and Shenstone Parish Council.

ANOTES:
The Holmes adjoins a minor road to the south and is crossed by a single public footpath. The common also enjoys {\it de facto} right of access and is much used by local residents and their children for recreation.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). The common is designated the "Little Holmes Natural area" being maintained for the benefit of the village. The measured area is less than the register area. There is internal fencing on the common.


GEN:
An area of dry acidic heathland with some scattered scrub (with an area being cleared for reseeding as grassland?) and fringing semi-natural broadleaved woodland.

OWNERS:
Part owned by one private owner, remainder under the protection of the local authority under section 9 of the Commons Registration act 1965.

ANOTES:
There is no public access to Cloud common. The common lies adjacent to a minor road and has a public footpath leading up to the south-western corner (closed at the time of the site visit due to disease risk). Private Property notices are placed at the roadside. It is crossed by tractor tracks.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Site of Biological Interest entry based on fieldwork by C.A. Marsden and P.A. Greatrex in 1979.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). The common is a Staffordshire Site of Biological Interest. Part of the common is being stripped of heath to be reseeded as grassland?


GEN:
An old quarry now largely colonised by semi-natural {\it Quercus petraea} woodland with a small enclosed area of semi-improved neutral grassland.

ANOTES:
Threapwood Quarries is bisected by the B5032 and a minor road runs along the northern side. A short track runs alongside the northern half. There are no public rights of way on the common.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). There is internal fencing on the common.


GEN:
A large common supporting the largest area of lowland heathland in the midlands, large areas of bracken, an area of ancient semi-natural broadleaved woodland, a few fragments of woodland of more recent origin and a few areas of valley mire, bog and marshy grassland.

ANOTES:
Cannock Chase is crossed by a single minor road. A minor road cuts across the western edge and the A513 across the northern end. Numerous tracks and bridlepaths cross the common and there are several public car parks. The area forms part of the Cannock Chase Country Park and is popular for walking, horse riding, mountain biking etc.

SOURCE:
Brief site visit, English Nature SSSI citation and site file (incl. Phase 1 survey, June/July 1989), Cannock Chase SSSI: Habitat and Vegetation Management Study (report to SCC by LUC, 1993), Staffordshire Wildlife Trust survey of Brocton Coppice 08.12.83.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). The common adjoins CL17 and CL20. It lies within the Cannock Chase Site of Special Scientific Interest, the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Cannock Chase Country Park. Part is managed as a local nature reserve. There is a small area of plantation on the common.


GEN:
An area of acid dry dwarf shrub heath locally with acid and semi-improved neutral grassland, {\it Pteridium aquilinum} (locally continuous), scattered trees and scrub and semi-natural coniferous and mixed woodland.

ANOTES:
White House Land lies on a minor road and is crossed by a public bridleway. The area is a public open space crossed by numerous paths with a fairly large car park. It is a popular area for walking, cycling etc.

SOURCE:
Site visit, D. Chittock 1986 survey for English Nature, Land Use Consulatants phase 1 map (Cannock Chase SSSI: Habitat and Vegetation Management Study, report to Staffordshire CC, 1993).

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). The common lies within the Cannock Chase SSSI and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The measured area is less than the registered area.


GEN:
An area of acid dry dwarf shrub heath with scattered trees and scrub locally with some bracken and semi-improved neutral grassland and a small area of semi-natural broadleaved woodland.

ANOTES:
Penkridge Bank Heathland is situated on a minor road. It is crossed by a Road used as a Public Path (RUPP) and a second runs along the northern boundary. It is also crossed by two? public footpaths. The common is part of the Cannock Chase Country Park and is crossed by a number of additional paths. There is a car park near the roadside.

SOURCE:
Site visit, English Nature Phase 1 survey report 18.03.86, Land Use Consultants vegetation map from 'Cannock Chase SSSI: Habitat and Vegetation Management Study', report to Staffordshire CC, 1993.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). The common lies within the Cannock Chase Site of Special Scientific Interest and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The site is listed in 'A Nature Conservation Review' and is part of a Country Park.


GEN:
A fragment of the former extensive Cannock Chase supporting acid dry dwarf shrub heath with invading broadleaved, mixed and coniferous woodland, scrub and bracken.

ANOTES:
Brindley Heath is part of Cannock Chase Country Park with open access, situated near to the visitor centre. There are five small car parks situated around the periphery of the common. Minor roads run along the north-western and eastern boundaries. A single bridleway crosses the common but there is a maintained network of other paths and tracks.

SOURCE:
Site visit, 1986 Phase 1 survey (English Nature) and Land Use Consultants vegetation map from 'Cannock Chase SSSI: Habitat and Vegetation Management Study', report to Staffordshire CC, 1993.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). The common lies within the Cannock Chase Site of Special Scientific Interest, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Country Park.


GEN:
A small area of dry heath/acidic grassland mosaic and strips of road verge of semi-improved neutral grassland and tall ruderal vegetation.

ANOTES:
Knowsley common is situated at the intersection of two minor roads. There is a fine view from the common and a sizeable car park is provided with picnic facillities. There is little recreational activity on the main area of the common. The road junction has been modified so a short stretch of road now crosses the common.

SOURCE:
Site visit, D. Chittock survey for English Nature 22.10.86.


GEN:
A small area of common land supporting semi-improved neutral grassland with some amenity tree planting, small areas of semi-natural broadleaved woodland, continuous scrub and a sizeable pond.

ANOTES:
Elford Heath lies at the junction of two minor roads on the outskirts of Eccleshall. The common is managed as an amenity area with open access. A small car park is provided.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) survey 29.07.82, Staffordshire Site of Biological Interest entry.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). The common is a Staffordshire Site of Biological Interest and lies adjacent to CL29 (less than 1 ha).


OWNERS:
Owned by Bobbington Parochial Church Council.


GEN:
An area of semi-natural broadleaved woodland with a small amount of acid dry dwarf shrub heath, some tall ruderal vegetation with scattered scrub in the base of the old quarry and a couple of sizeable car parks.

ANOTES:
Highshutt is situated at the junction of the B5417 from Cheadle and a minor road. The B5417 bisects the common. A track runs along the southern edge of the common. There are a few paths crossing the common. There are two sizeable car parks on the common.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). Some dumping of garden rubbish was noted on the common.


GEN:
An area supporting semi-natural broadleaved woodland and continuous scrub with a large revegetating spoil heap and small areas of dry dwarf shrub heath and semi-improved neutral grassland.

ANOTES:
Wyrley common lies on the B4154 with the small separate section lying on the A5. A Road Used as a Public Path (RUPP) crosses the common and a second runs adjacent to part of the northern boundary. A short but completely overgrown public right of way crosses the small separate section. The common has a public right of access under section 193 of the Law of Property Act 1925. The common is used for walking, horse riding and motorcycle scrambling, the latter causing erosion of the vegetation. The area was planned for recreational development in 1979.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust surveys 11.09.79, 26.06.80, Lepidoptera and Odonata records 1980-85, Butterfly Conservation Society records 1992-93, English Nature surveys of small heathland area 08.10.86 and Phase 1 Brownhills and Wyrley common 08.86.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The majority of the common is a Staffordshire Site of Biological Interest (excluding the small separate section and the northernmost spur of the common). There is a large spoil heap on the common and some minor dumping of soil was noted on the small section of the common.


GEN:
An Iron Age hill fort largely covered with scrub, bracken and small areas of woodland but supporting some unimproved acid grassland and an interesting area of shallow standing water.

OWNERS:
Owned by former Cannock Urban District Council (now Cannock Chase District Council).

ANOTES:
Land with a public right of access under section 193 of the Law of Property Act 1925. The common lies adjacent to a minor road with parking facilities provided on the common. A track runs adjacent to the northern boundary. Two public footpaths cross the common. There is a notice prohibiting horses and cycles from the ring. The common is fairly popular providing a viewpoint and archaeological interest.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust survey 12.08.87.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946) and there is one claim to the rights and interests of the Manor of Longdon. It lies within the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.


GEN:
An area supporting unmanaged marshy grassland and tall ruderal vegetation with a small area of swamp, semi-improved acid grassland and rank semi-improved neutral grassland locally with scattered scrub.

OWNERS:
Owned by the former Tamworth M.B. Council (now Tamworth District Council).

ANOTES:
Land with a public right of access under section 193 of the Law of Property Act 1925. A bridlepath runs alongside the south-eastern edge of the common. There is limited parking provided.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust survey 30.07.79, RSPB breeding waders of wet meadows survey 1982 (English Nature files).

GNOTES:
There are 18 rights of pasture on this common for cattle and horses. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). The common is a Staffordshire Site of Biological Interest.


GEN:
An area of amenity grassland with roadside tree plantings, playground facilities and park benches etc.

ANOTES:
Land with a public right of access under section 193 of the Law of Property Act 1925. The common is intersected by numerous paths and roads. An open amenity area with two football pitches, two surfaced playgrounds with swings etc., benches and litter bins and surfaced pavements along the roadsides.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946).


OWNERS:
Owned by Newcastle under Lyme Borough Council.


GEN:
An area supporting semi-natural broadleaved woodland with heathland relics and a sizeable area of dry heath/acid grassland mosaic.

OWNERS:
Part owned by Staffordshire County Council, part owned by one private owner.

ANOTES:
Highgate common lies adjacent to a minor road and is crossed by a second. It is crossed by six public bridleways but has {\it de facto} right of access as a Country park and is crossed by numerous paths and tracks.

SOURCE:
Site visit, Highgate common brief management plan 1993-2003 produced for English Nature by Ecotech, draft invertebrate survey report, S. Falk, 1996, D. Chittock survey for English Nature 26.11.86, miscellaneous invertebrate reports M. Averill and W&K Wheatley.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). MAFF hold an area of (1) 5 acres (2 ha) in the SE corner of the unit under lease for 999 years which includes limited mineral rights, (2) 43.75 acres (17.7 ha) in the centre of the unit under lease for 989 years from Staffordshire County Council together with rights of way over tracks to public highway. The common is a Country Park and Staffordshire Site of Biological Interest.


GEN:
An area of fairly diverse, locally damp semi-improved neutral and acid grassland with a small area of unimproved acid grassland.

ANOTES:
Baddeley Green lies adjacent to the A53. It is crossed by a single public footpath, a few other paths and a few access tracks to properties. Part of the common is apparently mown as a games area. Recreational use is moderate.

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). Baddeley Green is registered as 5 separate units, this unit being the only one exceeding 1 ha. The register maps for these units (ex. Stoke on Trent City Council) could not be located and the boundary therefore inferred. Some dumping of garden refuse was noted. The measured area of the area inferred is less than the registered area.


GEN:
A sizeable common supporting semi-natural broadleaved woodland and a mosaic of acid grassland and dry heathland with some scattered scrub and bracken and small areas of continuous bracken and scrub.

OWNERS:
Part owned jointly by South Staffordshire District Council and Cannock Chase District Council. Remainder under the protection of the local authority under section 9 of the Commons Registration act 1965.

ANOTES:
Shoal hill is bisected by the B5012 on the outskirts of Canock. It is crossed by two minor roads at the western end. The common enjoys open public access and is crossed by a number of bridlepaths and a number of additional paths. Three small car parks and picnic areas are provided.

SOURCE:
Site visit, D. Chittock 13.10.86 survey for English Nature, notes on site visits 14.08.91 and 02.09.92 (Sue Sheppard).

GNOTES:
There are no registered rights on this common. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). The Church Commissioners claim the interests of the manor of the Deanery of Wolverhampton other than ownership, the ownership in fee simple of minerals including sand and gravel with the right to work these and claim the free flow of soil/water through any existing drains or water courses. The common lies within the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There is a small fenced and improved field on the common near Shoal Hill Farm and a surfaced car park near the pub at the southern corner.


GEN:
A common with a large proportion enclosed and supporting "improved" grassland communities or properties and gardens. The remainder still comprises one of the largest areas of lowland heath remaining in Staffordshire with wet and dry heath communities and marshy grassland.

OWNERS:
4 parts owned separately by 4 private owners. Part owned jointly by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council/Stoke on Trent City Council. The remainder registered under the Land Registration Acts 1925 and 1936.

ANOTES:
Two minor roads run adjacent to Wetley Moor. A few others lead up to the edge of the moor. The common is crossed by numerous public footpaths with much of the area having open access. Cars and motorcycles are prohibited.

SOURCE:
Site visit, English Nature SSSI citation (not confirmed), Wetley Moor Management plan (survey by R. Jerram 10.05.94), D. Chittock survey 21-22.10.86, Wetley Moor Invertebrate survey (1994) Ecosurveys Ltd, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust bird and Lepidoptera surveys 1990.

GNOTES:
There is one right of pasture on the common to graze 15 dairy cattle and 7 young cattle all year. The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946). Approximately half of the common is designated as the Wetley Moor Site of Special Scientific Interest and is a Site of Biological Interest. A large proportion of the common has been enclosed and there are a number of properties and their gardens on the common. Housing developments are encroaching on the south-eastern corner. There was some dumping of rubbish on the common and there is a small capped landfill (the site of an old quarry).


GEN:
More than half of the common is under a coniferous plantation. The remainder supports semi-natural broadleaved and mixed woodland, continuous bracken and acid dry dwarf shrub heath.

OWNERS:
Four parts owned by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food. The remaining three parts owned by Staffordshire County Council.

ANOTES:
Hayward Warren is crossed by a number of public bridleways and partly lies within Cannock Chase Country Park. It is a popular recreation area and a car park is provided. Part of the Satnall hills also forms part of CL17 which is crossed by a public bridleway and a public footpath. The latter part lies within the Cannock Chase Country Park and a car park is also provided on this part.

SOURCE:
Site visit, English Nature SSSI citation and site file, Cannock Chase SSSI Habitat and Vegetation Study (report to Staffordshire County Council by LUC, 1993).

GNOTES:
There are 29 rights of pasture on the common as follows: sheep (28 - limited to summer only) and 20 animals for herbage or pannage (1). There are 94 rights of estovers: heath (29), fern (29), leafmould (18) and firewood (18), and 59 other rights: ridging turf and peat (29), clay, sand, marl and gravel (29) and pannage (1). The National Coal Board claim the ownership of coal (Coal Acts 1938 and 1943 and the Nationalisation Act 1946) and the Forestry Commission claim the rights of way over the northern part of Haywood Warren. Part of the common lies within the Cannock Chase Site of Special Scientific Interest and the whole lies within the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Part also lies within the Cannock Chase Country Park. The common adjoins CL 89. The measured area is less than the register area.


GEN:
An area of open moorland to the east of Haworth. Main habitat is {\it Calluna vulgaris} dry dwarf shrub heath. Includes a single wind turbine, which has become something of a local landmark.

ANOTES:
The common lies in the Borough of Keighley and as such is subject to a legal right of public access under S. 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925. It is crossed by the B6144 and another minor, metalled road (unfenced) and it adjoins the A6033 at one point. 

A number of public footpaths run across the western edge of the common, with a further one running along the SE edge (this one forming a part of the "Worth Way"). There is a small car park at the edge of the B6144. This is a popular spot for people to walk dogs and also to admire the view across the Worth Valley. A sign has been provided here ("Craven Water Board"). This proclaims that the common is open to the public for air and excercise, but it also prohibits caravans, camping, fires, litter, tipping and the driving of vehicles across the common. 

The most popular areas for walking appear to be between the car park and the slopes to the west which has excellent views of Haworth. Horseriding also appears to take place. The central and eastern portions of the common appear to be less frequently visited, being a continuous block of heather moorland.  Part of the common is occupied by the Naylor Hill Quarry (active). A privately-owned wind turbine has been erected on the ridge at this point and forms a prominent local landmark.

SOURCE:
WYEAIS Phase 1 survey (1989). Site visit.

GNOTES:
There are 5 rights of pasture for sheep. One of these is registered over part of the unit only. There are 4 claims to a right to water. Note encroachment of quarry and erection of a wind turbine. Some dumping of garden rubbish. Contiguous with CLs 595 and 637. Measured area greater than registered area.


GEN:
A large block of open moorland to the west of Haworth, the "Wuthering Heights" of Bronte fame. Extensive areas of dry heath managed as grouse moor. Smaller areas of other habitats include dense bracken, dry modified bog, wet heath and marshy grassland.

OWNERS:
Owned by the Craven Water Board (now Yorkshire Water Authority).

ANOTES:
The common is subject to a legal right of public access under Section 193 of the Law of Property Act, 1925 (ie. lies within a former urban borough). This does not appear to apply to Pensitone Hill, although this part of the common in fact appears to have the highest recreational use, with {\it de facto} access apparent. There is access to this part of the common both along a minor road crossing the site, with a further minor road slirting the northern edge. It is designated as a country park, with several large areas within disused quarries, used as car parks. It is popular with both local residents and also tourists visiting Haworth. There are other car parking spaces along the road which runs along the northern edge of Penistone Hill. An ice cream van parks here in fine weather, and excellent views are afforded northwards across the Worth Valley. Seats and litter bins provided here and lots of litter lying on the ground! Picnic tables have been provided adjacent to some of the car parking sites in the old quarries. This part of the common has many well-used paths crossing it and appears very popular for informal recreation, horse riding and walking dogs etc. However, there are signs erected prohibiting horse riding and the driving of vehicles onto the common. Other signs ask people to keep their dogs under control during the period while ground nesting birds are present. A large disused quarry on the SE edge of Penistone Hill appears to be used by motorcycles.  

The road across the western edge of Penistone Hill effectively separates this area from the rest of the moor. This road is fenced, with gates provided at access points. The western part of Haworth Moor is visited mainly by people wishing to reach the Bronte waterfalls. There is a single well-used footpath leading to this (the Bronte Way). Locally this has become eroded where it crosses a peaty substrate. Otherwise this part of the common has a low recreational pressure. The Pennine Way long distance footpath passes the westernmost point of the common.

SOURCE:
English Nature SSSI files: South Pennine Moors. WYEAIS Phase 1 survey (1989). Breeding Birds of the South Pennine Moors, Brown, A.F. and Shepherd, K. B. JNCC Report no. 7, 1991. English Nature Research Report No. 172: "Literature review of the historical effects of burning and grazing of blanket bog and upland wet heath".  Site visit.

GNOTES:
There are 5 rights of pasture, all for sheep only. There is also one right of turbary and one of estovers (specified as "rushes"). Contiguous with CLs 579 and 582.     

Major part lies within the South Pennine Moors SSSI/pSPA.


GEN:
A small but ecologically interesting site, to the SW of Normanton. The main interest of the common lies in a botanically diverse pond, which is one of only two known West Yorkshire locations for {\it Azolla filiculoides}.

OWNERS:
Owned by trustees on behalf of private owner.

ANOTES:
A minor, metalled, unfenced ("dead-end") road runs along the western edge of the common. The southern portion is crossed by a public footpath, while a second footpath runs west-east across the site, and separates off the northern section (which contains the pond) from the rest of the common. These paths appear well-used by local people (dog walking etc.). Another path (not a designated public footpath) leads past the pond and is also, well-used. Seats are provided overlooking the pond, and a sign has been erected which says "No fishing allowed". Apparently the fish were removed from the pond (roach) to discourage anglers. This pond, together with the surrounding scrub and trees, is an attractive and popular local feature.

SOURCE:
Ecological Advisory Service, Schedule of Sites of Scientific Interest in West Yorkshire (SSI): Goosehill Pond, site file 286. Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Part of site (pond) included in West Yorkshire Schedule of Sites of Scientific Interest (EAS).


GEN:
A small common adjacent to the hamlet of Warmfield. Mostly coarse acidic grassland with smaller areas of neutral and amenity grassland. Small pond with a variety of aquatic species.

OWNERS:
Originally the whole unit was owned by trustees on behalf of private owner. Part purchased by one private owner.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to the A655. It is crossed by a minor, metalled, unfenced road and also by a public footpath. There appears to be {\it de facto} access to the whole site, which is used by local people for exercising dogs and also by local children. At the time of the site visit, a travellers' caravan was also parked in the SE corner.

SOURCE:
WYEAIS Phase 1 survey (1986/87). Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Route of a recently-laid pipeline crosses the common.


GEN:
An area of grazed open common to the SE of Wakefield, mainly supporting species-poor acidic grassland. Smaller areas of other habitats.

OWNERS:
Originally whole unit owned by trustees on behalf of private owner. Four parts purchased separately by four private owners.

ANOTES:
The common is crossed by several unfenced roads which include the A655 and the A638. These two roads form a major junction at the SW of the site. There is {\it de facto} access to the whole site, with a number of paths over various parts of the common (although none of these are public rights of way). There are small pull-ins along some of the roads across the site. 

The highest recreational pressure appears to occur close to the village of Heath itself. This NW part of the common has the appearance of a village green, with a complex of surfaced roads/drives across the grass. A fairly large hardcore car park has been created in this area and is used by visitors to this part of the common (walking dogs etc.). A car was also noted parked on the grass of the common itself, with the occupants enjoying a picnic. Some wooden seats have been provided in this area. Other activities noted include kite-flying and cycling. One of the excluded blocks of buildings includes a public house. Away from this area, there are some signs that motorcycles are occasionally ridden on parts of the common.

SOURCE:
WYEAIS Phase 1 survey (1987/88). Site visit.

GNOTES:
The common is regulated by a scheme instigated by Wakefield RDC in 1955 under the provisions of the Commons Act, 1899. There are 4 rights of pasture registered as follows: horses, cows and calves (1); cattle only (2); beasts (1). The latter entry is specified as "herbage by mowing or grazing". All entries are cross-referenced with the contiguous CL 449. The (then) National Coal Board lodged a claim to the right for an underground electricity cable to Oakenshaw Training Centre. Note dumping of brick rubble locally.


OWNERS:
Owned by trustees on behalf of one private owner.


GEN:
A small area of common land crossed by the A645, to the SE of Wakefield. Part of site is arable, while remainder has mosaic of neutral grassland, tall ruderals, scrub and trees. Small ponds.

ANOTES:
The common is bisected by the A645. To the south it forms part of a larger area of arable land and there is no public access. A well-used path runs across the northern edge of the common. A concrete-surfaced road runs along the western edge, providing access to a sewage works.

SOURCE:
Ecological Advisory Service Biological Data Bank: site file no. 276. WYEAIS Phase 1 survey. Site visit.

GNOTES:
There is one right entry which allows pasture for 24 cart horses or 24 milk cows or 24 adult store cattle. This entry is cross-referenced to CL 8. The (former) NCB claim the right to an outcrop of coal over this unit. The common is regulated under byelaws held by Wakefield Council. Part of site may have been open-cast. The common was removed from the (provisional) Schedule of Sites of Scientific Interest within the county, during the 1991 review (ref. Ecological Advisory Service).


GEN:
A varied area of open common land at the village of Sharlston. Habitats include acidic, neutral and amenity grassland, bracken, scrub amd trees, plus one small pond and a small lake.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to the A645 and is crossed by several minor, metalled, unfenced roads. There is one short section of public footpath, and there is {\it de facto} access to the whole area. The southern portion of the common, Sharlston Green, as its name applies, has the appearance of a village green, with manicured lawns and planted parkland trees. Occasional seats are provided and this area is adjoined by mature houses and several farms. Cars are parked on the common at roadside edges on this area and there are several bare earth drives across the common to properties. There is also a strip of amenity grassland with trees lining the A645 to the north, which is overlooked by a more modern housing estate. 

The larger and more open area of the common is used by local residents for walking dogs etc., by playing children and also apparently for horse riding. There is a series of well-used tracks and paths crossing this area, although large areas have been extensively burnt (during the preceeding summer?), obscuring some of these at present. A strip along the NE side of the common has an uneven topography (? old spoil), and is used by scramble bikes. The site also includes the Sharlston Common Pond, which is really a small dammed lake. This is fished extensively by members of the Sharlston Angling Club. There is a well-used path all the way round the pond, and wooden platforms have been provided for anglers. There is a small bare earth car park provided to the SW of the pond.

GNOTES:
There is one right entry which allows pasture for 24 cart horses or 24 milk cows or 24 adult store cattle. This entry is cross-referenced to CL 7. The (former) NCB claim the right to an outcrop of coal over this unit. The common is regulated under byelaws held by Wakefield Council. The common was removed from the (provisional) Schedule of Sites of Scientific Interest within the county, during the 1991 review (ref. Ecological Advisory Service). Contiguous with CL 235. Some tipping of rubbish on the common.


GEN:
A small area of common land to the south of the county. Includes a significant proportion of semi-natural broadleaved woodland. Other habitats include bracken, semi-improved neutral grassland, acidic grassland, plus scattered trees.

ANOTES:
The common lies adjacent to the B6117 and is also crossed by a minor, metalled road. There are several public footpaths and other paths crossing the common, most of which forms a Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Reserve and appears to have {\it de facto} access. Some of the more peripheral paths appear to be used by horseriders, with certain locations having been badly churned up by the hooves. Wooden barriers have been constructed in places to discourage access by horses. A short boardwalk has been constructed across a flushed area at the edge of the woodland block. There is a small bare earth car park adjacent to the minor road. A portion to the SW corner appears to form part of a timber yard. Direction signs used for target practice.

SOURCE:
Ecological Advisory Service - Biological Data Bank: Stocksmoor Common (site file no. 307). Phase 1 surveys - Wakefield M.D. (1978); WYEAIS (1987/88). Site visit.

GNOTES:
No rights. Most of the common forms a Nature Reserve of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. Small area lies within the boundary of an adjoining wood yard (ie. encroachment). Two further small enclosed areas). Small amount of tipping. Denotified as SSSI.


GEN:
Situated in open country near to the settlement of Middlestown, this common includes a number of enclosed fields of permanent grassland. Remainder is overgrown and largely wooded. Smaller areas of other habitats.

ANOTES:
A number of public footpaths cross the site. Part of the common comprises enclosed fields where access appears confined to rights of way. The remainder of the common has {\it de facto} access by the local inhabitants. There are numerous tracks and paths around this part of the common. Several areas are localities where local children congregate and appear particularly badly degraded, with abundant litter and bonfire sites. There were also signs of some of the paths/tracks being used by horseriders and cyclists.

GNOTES:
No rights. Part of common is divided into fields by internal fencing (? part of restored opencast area). Apparently also a private house recently built on the common.


