The largest of the London squares, laid out by Inigo Jones in the 17th century, is well known for its magnificent old plane trees, some of the first to be planted in Britain. The Square is open to the public during daylight hours.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Lincoln's Inn Fields
Borough: Camden
Grade: Local
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 2.93 ha
Description
Wildlife
Along with the many magnificent London planes, the Square boasts fine examples of tree-of-heaven, ash, holly, holm oak, pedunculate oak, false acacia and flowering cherry. Extensive shrubberies line the perimeter, and include lilac, snowberry, barberry, box, mock orange and spotted laurel. A planted hedge surrounding the grassland consists of field maple, dog rose, hawthorn and beech. The trees and shrubs provide nest sites for common birds, including blackbird, song thrush, magpie and blue tit.Facilities
Information; toilets; refreshments; sculptures/ monuments; tennis courts; netball courts
Lincoln’s Inn Fields © Moy Cash
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