42 hectares of common land in the midst of the Chiltern AONB (area of outstanding natural beauty)

Heather

Heather regeneration conservation project by HCCPS on Hawridge and Cholesbury Commons in the Chiltern Hills.

THE VILLAGES

THE WINDMILL

The local windmill was originally a tower mill built in 1863 for the processing of cereals but ceased working about 1911. It was later rented by Gilbert Cannan and his wife Mary, the former wife of JM Barrie. They were visited at the mill by members of the Bloomsbury Group and many other artists, writers and poets including DH Lawrence and Katherine Mansfield.

Brick built, and once tarred, the windmill has been converted to a house and is now painted white. The current owners are sympathetically restoring its cap and sails to its original Victorian splendor

THE FULL MOON

The Pub is thought to have been an alehouse since 1693 and has been known as the Half Moon, the Moon and now the Full Moon. It has been extended over the years but remains an attractive pub in a picturesque setting

Hawridge and Cholesbury Commons Preservation Society

42 hectares of common land in the midst of the Chiltern AONB (area of outstanding natural beauty)

Hawridge and Cholesbury Commons cover 42 hectares of privately owned common land and is designated as a Local Wildlife Site.

The owner and Hawridge and Cholesbury Preservation Society manage the Commons for the benefit of the local community and visitors whilst maintaining a healthy habitat for the local flora, fauna and wild life. Areas of acidic soil support heather communities and the Preservation Society is working on increasing the heather coverage. There are two ponds and the Commons are notable for fungi and apple trees.

The Commons are enjoyed by walkers and horse riders alike. Whilst the local cricket club and pitch situated at the north west end provides a focal point on many a summers day.

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