Prince's Coverts
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Prince's Coverts, including Great Oakes and Woodland Park, is an area of 864 acres (349 hectares) of managed woodland in Oxshott
, Surrey
, UK. It is owned and managed by The Crown Estate
.
The Claremont Estate was purchased for him in 1816. He later acquired nearby common land which became a shooting estate. This area became known as Prince's Coverts. Following his death, the estate was re-purchased by the Crown. It is now managed by The Crown Estate
.
OS 1:25,000 scale map: http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=51.333~-0.33400000000000984&lvl=14&dir=0&sty=s&form=LMLTCC
There are many paths though the woodland. There is a 3.5 mile waymarked trail starting at Prince's Gate.
The entrances are:
The leaflet/map can be dowloaded here: http://www.clarendonpark.co.uk/images/oxshott/princes_coverts.pdf
Oxshott
Oxshott is a village in Surrey, England with a growing population of around 6,100. Neighbouring settlements include: Chessington, Claygate and Cobham. It is situated in fields and woodlands between Esher and Leatherhead on the A244, five minutes by car from both the A3 and the M25 London Orbital...
, Surrey
Surrey
Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...
, UK. It is owned and managed by The Crown Estate
Crown Estate
In the United Kingdom, the Crown Estate is a property portfolio owned by the Crown. Although still belonging to the monarch and inherent with the accession of the throne, it is no longer the private property of the reigning monarch and cannot be sold by him/her, nor do the revenues from it belong...
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History
Prince's Coverts is named after Prince (later King) Leopold of Belgium, who lived at nearby Claremont Park, Esher.The Claremont Estate was purchased for him in 1816. He later acquired nearby common land which became a shooting estate. This area became known as Prince's Coverts. Following his death, the estate was re-purchased by the Crown. It is now managed by The Crown Estate
Crown Estate
In the United Kingdom, the Crown Estate is a property portfolio owned by the Crown. Although still belonging to the monarch and inherent with the accession of the throne, it is no longer the private property of the reigning monarch and cannot be sold by him/her, nor do the revenues from it belong...
.
Land Features
- Jessop's Well - A mineral spa. The water was sold for 6d to the inhabitants of Berkeley Square
- Horns Hill - The highest point in Prince's Coverts at 260 feet (79 metres). The view is blocked by trees.
Maps
The Crown Estate publish a leaflet with a detailed map.OS 1:25,000 scale map: http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=51.333~-0.33400000000000984&lvl=14&dir=0&sty=s&form=LMLTCC
Access
Access by key available from the Crown Estate on 01753 860222 with a refundable deposit.There are many paths though the woodland. There is a 3.5 mile waymarked trail starting at Prince's Gate.
The entrances are:
- Highgate Cottage Gate : On B280 Fairoak Lane.
- Prince's Gate: On A243 Leatherhead Road.
- (unnamed) : Footpath off Bird's Hill Drive, Oxshott (no key needed).
Sources
Welcome to Prince's Coverts Oxshott - Leaflet published by The Crown Estate Office, The Great Park, Windsor, SL4 2HTThe leaflet/map can be dowloaded here: http://www.clarendonpark.co.uk/images/oxshott/princes_coverts.pdf