New Hidden Landscape Trails
April 25, 2017
Come and explore the hidden history of Stansted Park…
Beneath the ancient woodland of the South Downs National Park lies a secret landscape littered with traces of the people who have lived, visited and worked here.
The woods have protected this hidden landscape with features unseen and unknown for years, even by the frequent visitor. However, recent research, including ground breaking LIDAR data capture of the project area, carried out by the Heritage Lottery Funded project Secrets of the High Woods has revealed these treasures and some of the stories behind them. You can now explore some of these findings using our new Hidden Landscape Trails.
The first of these trail guides is centred on Stansted Park. The guide describes the history of Stansted Park and the hidden secrets of its land uncovered by volunteers and researchers. Two trails are featured. One covers the heritage surrounding the remains of chalk and lime pits and the other covers the remains of a Second World War training ground. Click here to download your copy of the guide.
Future publications will include trail guides highlighting the hidden landscapes of The Trundle and Kingley Vale.