Hatch Park, Nature reserve in Mersham and Smeeth, United Kingdom
The protected landscape spans across 177 acres of land, featuring acid grassland, ancient pollard woods, and multiple ponds with marsh areas.
The deer park received its initial enclosure grant from King James I in 1618 and has remained in the Knatchbull family possession since 1486.
The park serves as an ecological sanctuary where a resident deer herd maintains the grassland through natural grazing patterns.
Access to the private reserve occurs through designated footpaths, ensuring protection of sensitive ecological zones within the protected area.
The woodland sections contain the largest concentration of epiphytic lichens found in Kent, making it a vital site for botanical research.
Location: Mersham
Location: Smeeth
GPS coordinates: 51.13110,0.94715
Latest update: March 22, 2025 23:13
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