Rlyeh, on 22 November 2012 - 12:39 PM, said:
Sure you don't mean a hyrax?
What ever they are, 256 acres is a big place to lose them in.
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Tunbridge Wells and Rusthall Commons provide 256 acres of open land to roam and explore. Both Commons have been beautifully managed by the Warden, Steve Budden along with his team and an extensive management plan is currently in force to reopen certain parts, restore the ponds and clear the rocks.
The huge sandstone rock formations dotted around the Tunbridge Wells area are very distinctive and many have been given names according to their shapes, for example ‘Toad Rock’ on the Rusthall Common.
The Commons were once open heathland, used by freeholders to graze their animals, or quarry for sand and gravel. The planting of trees didn’t occur until the beginning of the 18th Century. Described by Pelton’s Guide book of 1905: “What the ocean is to a sea bathing town, the Common is to Tunbridge Wells”. Over it’s history these Commons have seen Royalty camping upon it, Military manoevres, meetings and funfairs take place.
One of the great things about the Commons is that there is so much on offer – take an afternoon stroll around the cricket pitch, have a picnic, climb the rocks, play games, explore the ponds or just sit on one of the many benches and take in the sights – and best of all – it’s FREE!
Check the perfect mega-hyrax habitat!
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