Westfield Common
| Westfield Common | |
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| Woking | |
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| Country | England |
| County | Surrey |
| Location | South-East England |
| - coordinates | 51°17′31″N 0°33′36″W / 51.292°N 0.560°WCoordinates: 51°17′31″N 0°33′36″W / 51.292°N 0.560°W |
| Managed by | Woking Borough Council |
  Location of Westfield Common in the UK | |
Westfield Common is an area of land in Westfield, Woking that is registered common land. The Common boundaries have remained relatively unchanged since 1719.[1]
The common is considered a regionally important Site of Nature Conservation (SNCI) as it supports nationally scarce plants in the Chamomile family and populations of great crested newts in two ponds. The area is described as being species rich areas of wet woodland, drains and ponds.[2]
The Common also has a residents association called the Westfield Common Residents Association (WCRA).[3]
Commons registration
Under the Commons Registration Act 1965, a requirement was placed upon government appointed authorities to log and register all Common Land within England & Wales to ensure that it was protected for the public good. The Registration Authority for Surrey is Surrey County Council. Under section 9 of the Commons Registration Act, 1965 because there was unclear ownership the land became subject to the protection of the local authority (Woking Borough Council). The registration number is CL 121. There are no common rights recorded in the official register.[4]
Gallery
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View of part of Westfield Common. There is a small Football Pitch where locals play
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Path leading to Moor Lane
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Westfield Common Play Area
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One of the Ponds on Westfield Common
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Animals on Westfield Common
References
- ↑ A History of Old Woking - external site
- ↑ SNCI designation - Woking Borough Council
- ↑ WCRA - local residents' association website
- ↑ CL121 Register Entry -from local residents' association website
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