Beech leaves. This tree, which was most impressive, has now been killed.
Picture: C. Wood, August 1999.

The southern border of the grounds, with particularly beech, holly, yew and Corsican pine. The large beech to the left, and the pine to the right, have been kept, but the yew and holly, as well as the shrubbery, have been destroyed for the development.
Click to enlarge the picture. Picture: C. Wood, August 1999.
The large yew tree on the southern border of the grounds has been felled.
Click to enlarge the picture. Picture: C. Wood, August 1999.
Ripening elder berries in the southern border.
Click to enlarge the picture. Picture: C. Wood, August 1999.
The sun through the sycamore leaves. This scene will never be seen again.
Click to enlarge the picture. Picture: C. Wood, August 1999.
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