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Harridge Wood
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Harridge Wood is an area of woodland in Somerset, England. From about 1300 AD part of the wood was the scene of coal mining, which continued until around 1800. The traces of mining have been well preserved, and are now a scheduled site. The woodland is now part of the Harridge Woods Nature Reserve. Large areas were planted for timber in the mid-20th century, and this continues to be harvested. The nature reserve is steadily reintroducing the original flora.
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Harridge Wood | |
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![]() Logs waiting collection near the entrance to the nature reserve | |
Nearest city | Radstock, Somerset, England |
Coordinates | 51.231604°N 2.501780°W / 51.231604; -2.501780 |
Area | 55 hectares (140 acres) |
Designation | Nature reserve |
Administrator | Somerset Wildlife Trust |
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