A bat survey carried out by Suffolk Bat Group volunteers in July 2018 to the south of Rougham Estate found the mix of grassland, ponds and woodland to provide good feeding, commuting and roosting habitat for at least eight of the county’s 13 bats including the Barbastelle and Leislers bats. Rougham Estate Trust is committed to improving roosting and insect-rich foraging habitat for Suffolk’s bats.
Bat Survey from Suffolk Wildlife Trust Read More
The eastern region of the Royal Forestry Society will be guests of Rougham Estate Trust for a visit to the estate’s woodlands. Bury St Edmunds MP, Jo Churchill will be present for part of the day.
Royal Forestry Society visits Rougham Estate Read More
Juliet Hawkins of Suffolk Wildlife Trust is co-ordinating a series of wildlife surveys around the estate. These surveys will be used to monitor progress in future years.
Anna Saltmarsh carried out a three year plant surveys within the scope of the National Plant Monitoring Scheme.
Present: GA
National Plant Monitoring Scheme – Orchids Read More
The outgrown Christmas trees plantation on the old tennis court in front of Rougham Hall has been removed as the first phase of parkland restoration. The site is destined to become a wildflower meadow with the seed being sown in Spring 2018.
Present: GA
Rougham Hall gets Wildflower Meadow Read More
Woodland area at Freewood is re-generated by coppicing.
Present: GA & AW
Coppicing at Freewood Read More
The trustees have reluctantly decided to erect a security fence around the ruins of Rougham Hall. It will protect people from injury from falling masonary, protect the building from theft of building materials and prevent any further damages made by vandals. The fence is complete and is doing its job.
Present: GA, DAC, AG, CH, KM & AW
Rougham Hall Security Fence Read More
The outgrown Christmas trees plantation on the old tennis court in front of Rougham Hall has been removed as the first phase of parkland restoration. The site is destined to become a wildflower meadow with the seed being sown in Spring 2018.
Present: GA
Parkland Restoration Read More
The trustees had decided to undertake the restoration of the gatehouse, clock tower and stables of Rougham Hall. Respected architect, Roger Balmer, has been appointed to head up the project and survey work has already begun. Scaffolding is being used to support teh gatehouse wall and an old water tank has been removed to help stabilise the structure.
Present: GA, DAC, AG, CH, KM & AW
Looking at the structure of the clock tower and stableyard and getting advice from Jon Parker, Moorish Consulting Engineers.
Clock Tower & Stableyard of Rougham Hall Read More
