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Type | Local Nature Reserve |
Location | Reading, Berkshire |
OS grid | SU 677 743 |
Area | 12.0 hectares (30 acres) |
Managed by | Reading Borough Council |
McIlroy Park is a 12-hectare (30-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Tilehurst, a suburb of Reading in Berkshire. It is owned and managed by Reading Borough Council. [1] [2] Along with Blundells Copse and Lousehill Copse it is part of West Reading Woodlands. [3]
McIlroy Park is located on a steep hill and features a large species-rich grassland field and a large block of mixed deciduous woodland. [4] There are two ancient sunken paths that pass through the woodland. [5] There are old chalk pits in the west woodland area from the old clay extraction industry and a possible Saxon mound on its eastern edge. [1]
McIlroy Park abuts, and is contiguous with another local nature reserve called Round Copse. [5]
The land for the reservation was donated by William Mcilroy, who owned a department store in Reading, and was mayor of the town. [6]
In 1992 site was designated a local nature reserve. [7]
The site has the following fauna: [5] [8] [9]
The site has the following flora: [1] [5] [9] [10]
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