THE ILEX CONSERVATION GROUP see also www.goring-by-sea.uk.com/ilexgroup |
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| Ilex
Avenue runs for nearly a mile, from St
Mary's Church, Goring-by-Sea, due West to the
village of Ferring. A proud avenue of trees,
a glossy, dark green sash to hold in the
housing, loved by walkers and their dogs,
a shady stroll away from the traffic.
It is the best known avenue of Holm Oaks in Britain. |
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| Holm Oaks are evergreen
and are from the Mediterranean. They were planted by David Lyon who
bought the Goring Hall estate in 1834. David Lyon is one of the Bowes-Lyon
family, of which the Queen Mother is the best known member. He was a
merchant who had returned from the West Indies.
There were ornamental gates at both ends until about 1940 when they were removed as part of the war effort. The main entrance was not using the Avenue, but at the existing lodge gate piers at the end of Goring Street opposite the Bull Inn. Helm Oaks were also planted on the East wall of the estate, now forming Sea Lane, Goring, and some also on the West wall on the borders with Ferring, and in the Plantation which runs South from the Avenue to the sea. Dick Waller is Chairman of the Ilex Conservation Group which is very active defending the Avenue, and indeed the Goring Gap and other threats, It was formed in 1983 after a severe storm, to protest about the planned falling of some 79 trees in the Avenue. Since then we have spread our wings to defend not only the Avenue, but also the Goring Gap, and any associated planning nonsenses that impact the peace and tranquility of our Residents. Dick Waller - 50, Sea Lane, Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN12 4PY.Telephone 01903 243623 Fax 01903 248782 e-mail: [email protected] www.goring-by-sea.uk.com/ilexgroup |
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