Mortimer Forest
Encyclopedia
Mortimer Forest is a forest
on the Shropshire
/Herefordshire
border in England
, near the town of Ludlow
.
, it is a remnant of the ancient Saxon hunting forests of Mocktree, Deerfold and BringewoodRemains of this 'ancient battleground' include a Castle Mound that was owned by powerful Marcher Lords, who had a base in Ludlow. Natural history includes very old Limestones and Shales
laid down by the sea some 400 million years ago.
, on the A49
road.
. It is also in a hilly part of England, meaning it has a damp climate.
/Ordivician age. Fossils are common in the Mortimer Forest, especially Corals, Trilobites and Shells
. This indicates that at one time the Mortimer Forest area was Underwater
.
, who have done a number of things to facilitate tourists, including a website, signage, picnic tables, car parks, and laying out walking tracks for different fitness abilities.
Forest
A forest, also referred to as a wood or the woods, is an area with a high density of trees. As with cities, depending where you are in the world, what is considered a forest may vary significantly in size and have various classification according to how and what of the forest is composed...
on the Shropshire
Shropshire
Shropshire is a county in the West Midlands region of England. For Eurostat purposes, the county is a NUTS 3 region and is one of four counties or unitary districts that comprise the "Shropshire and Staffordshire" NUTS 2 region. It borders Wales to the west...
/Herefordshire
Herefordshire
Herefordshire is a historic and ceremonial county in the West Midlands region of England. For Eurostat purposes it is a NUTS 3 region and is one of three counties that comprise the "Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire" NUTS 2 region. It also forms a unitary district known as the...
border in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, near the town of Ludlow
Ludlow
Ludlow is a market town in Shropshire, England close to the Welsh border and in the Welsh Marches. It lies within a bend of the River Teme, on its eastern bank, forming an area of and centred on a small hill. Atop this hill is the site of Ludlow Castle and the market place...
.
History
Mortimer Forest was an ancient hunting forest, like similar areas including Bircher Common. According to the Forestry CommissionForestry Commission
The Forestry Commission is a non-ministerial government department responsible for forestry in Great Britain. Its mission is to protect and expand Britain's forests and woodlands and increase their value to society and the environment....
, it is a remnant of the ancient Saxon hunting forests of Mocktree, Deerfold and BringewoodRemains of this 'ancient battleground' include a Castle Mound that was owned by powerful Marcher Lords, who had a base in Ludlow. Natural history includes very old Limestones and Shales
Shalës
Shalës is a municipality in the Elbasan District, Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the villages Shalës, Licaj, Kurtalli, Xibrake, Xherie and Kodras....
laid down by the sea some 400 million years ago.
Location
Mortimer Forest is located In the county of Shropshire, West Midlands, England. The OS positioning is: SO480730, it is near the town of LudlowLudlow
Ludlow is a market town in Shropshire, England close to the Welsh border and in the Welsh Marches. It lies within a bend of the River Teme, on its eastern bank, forming an area of and centred on a small hill. Atop this hill is the site of Ludlow Castle and the market place...
, on the A49
A49 road
The A49 is a major road in western England, which traverses the Welsh Marches region. It runs north from Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire via Hereford, Leominster, Ludlow, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch, then continues through central Cheshire to Warrington and Wigan before terminating at its junction with...
road.
Climate
Mortimer Forest has typical forest climate, with lower-than-average light levels and a slightly cooler temperatureTemperature
Temperature is a physical property of matter that quantitatively expresses the common notions of hot and cold. Objects of low temperature are cold, while various degrees of higher temperatures are referred to as warm or hot...
. It is also in a hilly part of England, meaning it has a damp climate.
Geology
The limestones and shales of Mortimer Forest are around 400 million years old, making them round the SilurianSilurian
The Silurian is a geologic period and system that extends from the end of the Ordovician Period, about 443.7 ± 1.5 Mya , to the beginning of the Devonian Period, about 416.0 ± 2.8 Mya . As with other geologic periods, the rock beds that define the period's start and end are well identified, but the...
/Ordivician age. Fossils are common in the Mortimer Forest, especially Corals, Trilobites and Shells
Seashell
A seashell or sea shell, also known simply as a shell, is a hard, protective outer layer created by an animal that lives in the sea. The shell is part of the body of the animal. Empty seashells are often found washed up on beaches by beachcombers...
. This indicates that at one time the Mortimer Forest area was Underwater
Underwater
Underwater is a term describing the realm below the surface of water where the water exists in a natural feature such as an ocean, sea, lake, pond, or river. Three quarters of the planet Earth is covered by water...
.
Tourism
Mortimer Forest is owned by the Forestry CommissionForestry Commission
The Forestry Commission is a non-ministerial government department responsible for forestry in Great Britain. Its mission is to protect and expand Britain's forests and woodlands and increase their value to society and the environment....
, who have done a number of things to facilitate tourists, including a website, signage, picnic tables, car parks, and laying out walking tracks for different fitness abilities.