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Stowey Sutton Parish Character Assessment
Stowey Sutton Parish Council Placemaking Plan Parish Character Assessment November 2013 Stowey Sutton Parish Council i Stowey Sutton Parish Council Contents Table of Figures ......................................................................................................................... iv Table of Maps........................................................................................................................... vii Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 Community volunteers .............................................................................................................. 1 Summary .................................................................................................................................... 3 Woodcroft Estate ....................................................................................................................... 5 Church Lane ............................................................................................................................. 13 Sutton Hill Rd & Top Sutton ..................................................................................................... 19 Bonhill Lane & Bonhill Road ..................................................................................................... 27 Cappards Estate ....................................................................................................................... 33 Ham Lane & Stitchings -
Avon Bird Report 2006
AVON BIRD REPORT 2006 AVON ORNITHOLOGICAL GROUP Front cover : Garganey (male) taken at Chew Valley Lake in May Photograph by Gary Thorburn Rear cover: Map of the Avon area computer generated by S. Godden, Dept. of Geography, University of Bristol. Text drawings by: Phil Baber, Brian Slade, John Martin, Richard Andrews. Typeset in WORD 2000 and printed by Healeys, Ipswich ISSN Number – 0956-5744 CONTENTS Front Avon Ornithological Group (AOG) cover Editorial H.E. Rose 3 Notes on species for which documentations is 4 required. A review of 2006 R. Higgins 5 Diurnal migration in October R.L. Bland 9 Migrant date summary 10 Weather in 2006 R.L. Bland 11 Introduction to systematic list 14 Systematic list Swans and geese J. Williams 17 Ducks M.S. Ponsford 22 Game birds R. Mielcarek 36 Divers to Spoonbill R.J. Higgins 37 Raptors B. Lancastle 45 Water Rail to Coot R. Mielcarek 52 Waders H.E. Rose 54 Skuas to Auks R.M. Andrews 70 Doves to Woodpeckers R. Mielcarek 81 Passerines, Larks to Dipper J.P. Martin 88 Passerines, Wren to Buntings R.L. Bland 94 J. Williams & R 120 Escaped, released and hybrids Mielcarek Contributors of records 122 The diet of urban Peregrines in Bath Edward Drewitt 123 Unusual ornithological events in the Avon area, A.H. Davis 131 1981 - 2005 The affect of the 1990’s mange epidemic in Fox’s M Dadds 145 on Common Pheasant Yellow-legged Gull identification in Avon John Martin 151 A gull incident at Chew Valley Lake C. J. Stone 155 Sapsucking by Great Spotted Woodpecker R. -
The Stratford Lane Roman Road and Other Early Routes on Mendip
Proc, Univ. Bristol Spelaeol. Soc, 1992 19 (2), 151-182 THE STRATFORD LANE ROMAN ROAD AND OTHER EARLY ROUTES ON MENDIP by R.G..I.WILLIAMS ABSTRACT The existence of the Stratford Lane Road was first suggested in 1906- Opinions have differed firstly as lo us course from Ihe Mendip hilltop into Ihe Chew Valley and secondly as to Us function. This road and some medieval mutes in the ure;i wliidi might have Roman or earlier origins are examined in detail in this paper which also queries Ihe theory that the River Chew was used to transport Roman lead. Fieldwork was aided by the study of documents dating from ihe .sixteenth century held locally and in Ihe United Stales »f America. Fresh information on some archaeological sites on Mendip is given, including newly identified round-barrows, old boundary stones, a pillow mound and Ihe boundary of a medieval warren. INTRODUCTION In all ages since the neolithic farming communities became settled there has been a need for both local communication between habitation sites and access to resources. The elaborately constructed wooden trackways, dated to the Neolithic, Bronze Age and Iron Age periods, found in the peat moors south of the Mendip Hills, suggest a planned communication system with connections to other areas. Iron Age settlement on Ihe central Mendip plateau in caves, enclosures and hill-forts is confined to the edges of the escarpment but there is a dispersed pattern of farmsteads in the surrounding valleys, There is evidence of bronze and iron working at these .sites but there was only a limited use of lead in the Iron Age. -
Bath & North East Somerset Landscape Character Assessment
Bath & North East Somerset Council Bath & North East Somerset Landscape Character Assessment 2021 Draft final report Prepared by LUC August 2021 Bath & North East Somerset Council Bath & North East Somerset Landscape Character Assessment 2021 Project Number 11290 Version Status Prepared Checked Approved Date 1. Draft report I King S Marshall S Marshall 23.08.2021 L Jewitt K Davies 2. Final draft report K Davies S Marshall S Marshall 25.08.2021 Bristol Land Use Consultants Ltd Landscape Design Edinburgh Registered in England Strategic Planning & Assessment Glasgow Registered number 2549296 Development Planning London Registered office: Urban Design & Masterplanning Manchester 250 Waterloo Road Environmental Impact Assessment London SE1 8RD Landscape Planning & Assessment landuse.co.uk Landscape Management 100% recycled paper Ecology Historic Environment GIS & Visualisation Contents Bath & North East Somerset Landscape Character Assessment August 2021 ContentsContents Chapter 1 Introduction and landscape context 1 Context 1 Background and purpose of the Bath & North East Somerset Landscape Character Assessment 1 The role of landscape character assessment 2 Bath and North East Somerset Context 4 Relationship to published landscape studies 6 Chapter 2 Methodology 8 Approach 8 Process of assessment 8 Chapter 3 Formative Influences 11 Chapter 4 Landscape Character of Bath & North East Somerset District 12 Landscape character types and areas 12 Chapter 5 Bath and North East Somerset Landscape Character Profiles 15 LCT 1: Settled River Valleys -
Our Top 20 Reserves Access: Paths Can Be Muddy, Slippery and Steep-Sided
18 Weston Big Wood Grid ref: ST 452 750. Nearest postcode: BS20 8JY Weston Big Wood is one of Avon’s largest ancient woodlands. In springtime, the ground is covered with wood anemones, violets and masses of bluebells. Plants such as herb paris and yellow archangel together with the rare purple gromwell, show that this is an ancient woodland. The wood is very good for birds, including woodpecker, nuthatch, and tawny owl. Bats also roost in the trees and there are badger setts. Directions: From B3124 Clevedon to Portishead road, turn into Valley Road. Park in the lay-by approx 250 metres on right, and walk up the hill. Steps lead into the wood from the road. Our top 20 reserves Access: Paths can be muddy, slippery and steep-sided. Please keep away from the quarry sides. 19 Weston Moor Grid ref: ST 441 741. Nearest postcode: BS20 8PZ This Gordano Valley reserve has open moorland, species-rich rhynes, wet pasture and hay meadows. It is full of many rare plants such as cotton grass, marsh pennywort and lesser butterfly orchid, along with nationally scarce invertebrates such as the hairy dragonfly and ruddy darter. During the spring and summer the fields attract lapwing, redshank and snipe. Other birds such as little owl, linnet, reed bunting and skylark also breed in the area. Sparrowhawk, buzzard and green woodpecker are regularly recorded over the reserve. Directions: Parking is restricted and the approach to the reserve is hampered by traffic on the B3124 being particularly fast-moving. When parking please do not block entrances to farms, fields or homes. -
Stowey Sutton Neighbourhood Plan (NDP) Which Was Previously Available on Our Website
Neighbourhood Plan 2015 to 2029 Made Version Plan made on: 9th September 2015 Updated: 20/12/2018 1 It has come to our attention that there was an error with the ‘made’ version of Stowey Sutton Neighbourhood Plan (NDP) which was previously available on our website. An incorrect version if the NDP was uploaded, which did not incorporate the examiners modifications. The version which was used for the community referendum did incorporate the examiners modifications. The community subsequently voted in favour of the referendum version of the plan. The referendum version was also appended to the report taken to Cabinet on the basis of which the NDP was made. This version (Updated 20/12/2018) is therefore based on the Referendum NDP which incorporates the examiners modifications, on the basis of which the NDP was made 2 Contents Contents ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Foreword .................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Stowey Sutton Parish .................................................................................................................................. 12 The Neighbourhood Plan Policies .................................................................................................................. 13 Introduction and Background ......................................................................................................................... -
Eboot – February 2020
eBoot – February 2020 This month’s edition includes: • Long weekend on Dartmoor, June 2020 • Weekend walking on the Isle of Wight, June 2020 • Weekend walking around Brecon, September 2020 • In Case OF Emergency cards • Don’t Lose Your Way campaign • Notices • Forthcoming walks • Discounts for Ramblers members Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/bristolramblersgroup/ Group trips See www.bristolramblers.org.uk for details of these trips. Long weekend for A walkers on Dartmoor - 12th-14th June 2020 If you would like to join this trip, please contact [email protected] com, [email protected] or [email protected]. Long weekend for B walkers on the Isle of Wight - 25th-29th June 2020 Contact [email protected] for further details. Long weekend for B walkers in and around Brecon - 4th-7th September 2020 This is notice to keep early September clear! Walks are being organised for a long weekend based around Brecon in early September 2020. Let Ikuko know by email ([email protected]) as and when you decide you'd like to come. In Case Of Emergency cards A recent incident on a walk has reinforced the value of all walkers carry- ing In Case Of Emergency cards, providing information which may be in- valuable if the carrier is involved in an incident. Cards can be downloaded from the national Ramblers website or obtained from walk coordinators. We urge all walkers to carry these cards. Don’t Lose Your Way campaign In February, the national Ramblers will be launching an online tool for comparing historic maps with current rights of way, to identify rights of way that have disappeared. -
SPRING/SUMMER PROGRAMME April – July 2016
The Charity Working for Walkers Charity number 1093577 Company limited by guarantee 4458492 www.ramblers.org.uk MENDIP RAMBLERS www.mendipramblers.co.uk SPRING/SUMMER PROGRAMME April – July 2016 1 It started with a thought, a plan, a Steering Committee, the first walk on 21 March and the second on 25 April. This is what happened next in 1976 …… 1976 - A little bit more history In April 1976 the second letter + programme was sent out. It said: On the first ramble on 21st March, despite the cold and wet, about thirty people took part. The next ramble was on Sunday 25th April and over seventy people attended. The Steering Committee has now arranged a further programme of rambles on Sundays and Wednesdays for the next four months, as shown below. Two of the Sunday rambles will be all day rambles, and participants should bring their own food and drink. The Wednesday rambles will take place in the evening and will be shorter walks. In this 2nd programme 2 walks were created for May, 3 for June, 3 for July and 3 for August in Maes Down and Doulting – the Coxley area - Biddlecombe, Milton, Arthurs Point and Wookey Hole – the Croscombe area – the Wookey area - Norwood Park and Ponters Ball Earthworks. The Sunday walks started at 2.30pm (one walk at 11.30am) and the Wednesday walks at 7.00pm. Distances: the Wednesday walks 3-4 miles and the Sundays walks 5 or 6-7 miles. Leaders of the walks were J. Docherty, Miss E. Goold, R. Hutton, S. Trinder, L.D.N. -
Bristol Water Drought Plan 2018 SEA Environmental Report Appendices
Bristol Water Drought Plan 2018 SEA Environmental Report Appendi ces ________________________________ ___________________ Ricardo Energy & Environment Bristol Water Drought Plan 2018 - SEA Appendices | 1 Appendix A: Figures of key interest features Appendix A is presented separately and consists of the following maps: A.1. SSSI, SPA, SAC, Ramsar and Ancient Woodland designations. A.2. AONB, NNR, LNR and National Trails. A.3. WFD waterbody classifications. A.4. WFD Groundwater Quantitative status. A.5. Agricultural Land Classification. A.6. Air Quality Management Areas. A.7. World Heritage Sites, Scheduled Monuments and Registered Parks and Gardens. A.8. Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and National Character Areas. Ricardo Energy & Environment Bristol Water Drought Plan 2018 - SEA Appendices | 2 Appendix B: Drought Permits – Hydrological Zone of Influence Appendix B provides the hydrological zone of influence for the Blagdon, Chew and Cheddar Reservoir drought permit options as presented within the Environmental Monitoring Report (EMP) undertaken in 2007. The figures have subsequently been updated in 2017. Ref: Ricardo/ED62546/ Ricardo Energy & Environment Bristol Water Drought Plan 2018 - SEA Appendices | 3 Figure B1: Blagdon Reservoir drought permit zone of influence [This figure has been redacted for security reasons] Ref: Ricardo/ED62546/ Ricardo Energy & Environment Bristol Water Drought Plan 2018 - SEA Appendices | 4 Figure B2: Chew Reservoir drought permit zone of influence [This figure has been redacted for security reasons] Ref: Ricardo/ED62546/ Ricardo Energy & Environment Bristol Water Drought Plan 2018 - SEA Appendices | 5 Figure B3: Cheddar Reservoir drought permit zone of influence [This figure has been redacted for security reasons] Ref: Ricardo/ED62546/ Ricardo Energy & Environment Bristol Water Drought Plan 2018 - SEA Appendices | 6 Appendix C: Consultee responses to the SEA Scoping Report Appendix C is the consultee responses to the SEA scoping report and subsequent updates to the assessment. -
Details Hillside View
! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Hillside View, Sutton Hill Road, Bishop Sutton, Bath & NES, BS39 5UN Well positioned detached family home with excellent potential ! Summary ! Descripon Outside Over 2200 sq. ft ! Hillside View is a well posiEoned family home with excellent The property is set within a total plot of 0.39 acre. Mainly laid Detached property ! outlook and vast potenEal. The current owners have rebuilt to lawn with a variety of shrubs and trees the gardens are Planning permission to extend ! the property from the roof down. Currently the property mainly to the sides of the property. The rear boundary backs Single and Double Garage ! benefits from superb dual living accommodaEon and has the onto Burledge Hill which forms part of the Avon Wildlife Trust further opEon to uElise the recently approved planning Total plot over 1/3 acre as listed in the Top 20 of their protected reserves. To the top ! permission to turn it into a five bedroom home with addiEonal corner of the property there is an elevated seaEng area, ! annex. See planning REF: 14/02405/FUL. Situa&on ! ! perfect for alfresco dining or where you may enjoy a !Set on the edge of the desirable village of Bishop Su5on, The property is entered via the entrance porch which opens breathtaking vista across the adjoining countryside. Further to !within the Mendip Hills ANOB and the Chew Valley which is onto the sing room with feature log burning fire, separate the double garage there is a fully stocked wood shed, stable / !renowned for its rural lifestyle together with superb walks, dining room, kitchen / breakfast room off, family bathroom hay barn that could be used for addiEonal storage along with a !footpaths and bridal ways. -
Flora of Somerset
A SUPPLEMENT TO THE FLORA OF SOMERSET EDWARD SHEARBURN MARSHALL, M.A., F.L.S. RECTOR OF WEST MONKTON. Uaunton : PUBLISHED BY THE SOMERSETSHIRE ARCH^OLOGICAL AND NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY. 1914 ; PREFACE. In these pages I have tried to record the various additions or corrections since the pubHcation of Mr. Murray's book ; which, though dated 1896, was not (I beheve) issued until early in the following year. There is a certain fitness in my continuing his work ; for we were intimate friends from the autumn of 1882 until his death, and I had a small share in his Somerset explorations : he was also my first real helper in the study of critical plants. I have generally followed the London Catalogue names and standard of species, which is somewhat more liberal than that of Fl. Som. ; Mr. Murray was accustomed to deal with larger areas, and his point of view was synthetical, rather than analytical. Researches have been carried on for many years in the north-west ; the results are embodied in Mr. J. W. White's Flora of Bristol, in my opinion quite the best and most thorough book of its kind, which appeared in 1912. He has most generously allowed me to make full use of it and—as the reader cannot fail to see—it has been my mainstay. Our friend Dr. C. E. Moss has written an important plant-associations work on the of the county ; and I wish to thank my numerous correspondents for their cordial help. The time has not yet come for a new edition of the Somerset Flora, ; several districts stiU need much closer investigation, and my own scanty leisure is so much occupied by other matters that I have been un- iv ablo to (lovoto a great deal of it to local excursions. -
The Sciarid Fauna of the British Isles (Diptera: Sciaridae), Including Descriptions of Six New Species
Blackwell Science, LtdOxford, UKZOJZoological Journal of the Linnean Society0024-4082The Lin- nean Society of London, 2006? 2006 146? 1147 Original Article BRITISH SCIARID FAUNAF. MENZEL ET AL. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 2006, 146, 1–147. With 20 figures The sciarid fauna of the British Isles (Diptera: Sciaridae), including descriptions of six new species FRANK MENZEL1, JANE E. SMITH2* and PETER J. CHANDLER3 1Deutsches Entomologisches Institut, Leibniz-Zentrum für Agrarlandschafts- und Landnutzungsforschung (ZALF) e.V., Eberswalder Straße 84, 15374 Müncheberg, Germany 2Warwick HRI, Wellesbourne, Warwick CV35 9EF, UK 3606B Berryfield Lane, Melksham, Wilts. SN12 6EL, UK Received November 2004; accepted for publication March 2005 The results of a revision of the Sciaridae (Diptera: Nematocera) from the British Isles are presented, carried out as a preliminary to the preparation of a new Handbook for the identification of the British and Irish fauna of this family. A total fauna of 263 species is confirmed, including many species new to the British Isles: 111 new to Great Britain and 32 new to Ireland. Epidapus (Pseudoaptanogyna) echinatum Mohrig & Kozánek, 1992, hitherto known only from North Korea, is newly recorded from Europe. Six species are described as new to science: Bradysia austera Menzel & Heller sp. nov., Bradysia ismayi Menzel sp. nov., Bradysia nigrispina Menzel sp. nov., Corynoptera fla- vosignata Menzel & Heller sp. nov., Corynoptera uncata Menzel & Smith sp. nov. and Epidapus subgra- cilis Menzel & Mohrig sp. nov. The following new synonymies are proposed: Leptosciarella nigrosetosa (Freeman, 1990) = Leptosciarella truncatula Mohrig & Menzel, 1997; Sciara nursei Freeman, 1983 = Sciara ulrichi Menzel & Mohrig, 1998. Many misidentifications in the previous literature are corrected.