Barrow Common

Left the coast (ever so slightly!) today, and ventured up to Barrow Common which is a large undulating Common of predominantly acid grassland.

The site is a fascinating mosaic of acid grassland, gorse, hawthorn and bracken scrub, along with woodland, a disused sand quarry and old chalk pit workings. It supports a long history as evidenced by remains of an ancient mound and round barrow.

In more recent times the Common has held strategic importance due to its height above sea level and clear view out to sea, prompting the positioning of a WWII radar station - see the main snap, and extra for further explanation!

Over to Burnham Market this evening for the 50th Birthday-celebrations :-)