Bentley Priory Nature Trail
Post 8: The majestic oak tree on the right of the path is a turkey oak Quercus cerris. The turkey oak is not an English native, and over much of the reserve it is removed as an invasive weed, however this fine specimen will be retained. The acorns are borne in a hairy cup like a bird’s nest.

The ruined building to the left of the path was built just before the second world war to house a telephone exchange. At that time Bentley Priory house had been bought by the RAF and was being fitted out as a command centre for the coming air war, so 300 new telephone lines were installed.

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