Monument record MLI43039 - Moon Wood, Claxby St Andrew
Summary
Area of ancient woodland, located to the west of Claxby St Andrew.
Type and Period (1)
- WOOD (Medieval to Modern - 1066 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
An area of woodland (all 3 hectares of which classified as semi-natural) included in the Inventory of Ancient Woodland. The woodland historically covered a larger area, with the western 5 hectares of the wood being felled and cleared for agriculture at some point after 1956. The remaining woodland may contain standing earthworks and buried remains related to its historic management and utilisation, such as wood banks, former saw pits, coppice stools, charcoal hearths, etc. {1}{2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-7. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. Sheet 75/6.
- <2> SLI2312 Index: Nature Conservancy Council. 1989. Inventory of Ancient Woodland: Lincolnshire. p.17.
- <3> SLI13288 Digital Archive: Natural England. 2006->. Ancient Woodland Inventory. -.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 4456 7141 (455m by 385m) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CLAXBY ST ANDREW, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Oct 19 2026 10:28AM
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