Cranham Brickfields, Nature reserve in Cranham, Essex, United Kingdom.
The 8.5-hectare reserve contains woodland areas, a pond, wildflower meadows, and grassed spaces with designated paths throughout the protected environment.
The land transformed from a clay excavation site for brick manufacturing into a vegetable cultivation area during World War II's Dig for Victory campaign.
The reserve functions as an educational center where visitors participate in conservation programs and learn about local wildlife through guided activities.
Visitors can enter the reserve through access points at Sunnycroft Gardens and Limerick Gardens, with a footpath connection under the railway to St Mary's Lane.
The reserve houses rare species including great crested newts, stag beetles, green hairstreak butterflies, and the uncommon dyer's greenweed plant.
GPS coordinates: 51.56560,0.27928
Latest update: March 9, 2025 03:15
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