This site comprises old, sunken trackways and a quiet country lane, which are bordered by diverse, often dense hedgerows. Adjacent Anglo-Saxon field names suggest that the hedgerows are remnants of an ancient woodland, and may be a thousand years old. A good proportion of the site lies on farmland owned by Bromley Council. The London LOOP follows Bogey Lane and Farthing Street.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Bogey Lane, Farthing Street and Orange Court Lane
Borough: Bromley
Grade: Borough Grade I
Access: Access on public footpaths only
Area: 1.38 ha
Description
Wildlife
The hedges include elm, privet, whitebeam, field maple, hazel, blackthorn, hawthorn, holly and dogwood. There are many impressive emergent trees of field maple, holly and pedunculate oak with some fine old coppiced ash. The size of these trees suggests that many of them are veterans of their species. A range of climbing plants includes old man's beard, honeysuckle and field rose. The vegetation at the base of the hedgerows comprises a rich mixture of wild flowers, many associated with ancient woodland. These include bluebell, greater stitchwort, yellow archangel and lords-and-ladies. Several patches of butcher's broom and large colonies of the locally-common grey sedge can be found along the length of Bogey Lane and Farthing Street. A good range of birds may be seen, including yellowhammer and blackcap. Butterflies, such as gatekeeper and comma, can also be seen here.Facilities
Walking route
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