The Rise and Fall of Hedgerows. Hedgerows have been an essential part of the British countryside since Roman times. In fact, Britain’s Hedgerows can be traced back to the Bronze Age and possibly even the Neolithic period. Continue Reading... "099 The Rise and Fall of Hedgerows"
The first farmers in Britain cleared small areas of woodland for cultivation, leaving strips of trees as boundaries. These are considered the earliest forms of hedgerows in Britain. Continue Reading... "099 The Rise and Fall of Hedgerows"
Planting new hedgerows started around Roman times and continued on and off until the mid-18th century, when the Enclosures Act prompted a tremendous surge in hedge planting, mainly around the Midlands. Continue Reading... "099 The Rise and Fall of Hedgerows"
Hedge removal is not a new phenomenon. Many were lost during the Napoleonic Wars when a besieged Britain was threatened with starvation. Continue Reading... "099 The Rise and Fall of Hedgerows"