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| − | {{Dab|the Class III road numbered U35 by [[North Ayrshire Council]]}} | + | {{Dab|the Class III road numbered U35 by [[North Ayrshire Council]]|roads that are numbered U35|U35}} |
[[North Ayrshire]]'s '''Beech Avenue''' road is 0.4 miles long and goes through the estate of Hunterston. | [[North Ayrshire]]'s '''Beech Avenue''' road is 0.4 miles long and goes through the estate of Hunterston. | ||
| − | The Beech Avenue is located between | + | The Beech Avenue is located between Highthorn Road and the castle Avenue/Old Road and stretches for about 3/4 of a mile. Officially the trees continue down to the castle via the Old Road but there are not may remain standing due to weather and natural disasters. |
Behind the main beech Avenue trees there are a mix of Sycamore and Oak trees. Along the stretch of the avenue there is a small stone wall a few feet in height but due to age and tree roots it is also in poor repair and also somewhat hidden from view due to grass and moss. | Behind the main beech Avenue trees there are a mix of Sycamore and Oak trees. Along the stretch of the avenue there is a small stone wall a few feet in height but due to age and tree roots it is also in poor repair and also somewhat hidden from view due to grass and moss. | ||
A lot of the trees have carvings in their bark, this was a popular thing to do in the 1960s and 70s, many young people would carve their names or other things into the bark with their pocket knifes. Over the years the trees grew and the markings become more visible and a time capsule of peoples history. | A lot of the trees have carvings in their bark, this was a popular thing to do in the 1960s and 70s, many young people would carve their names or other things into the bark with their pocket knifes. Over the years the trees grew and the markings become more visible and a time capsule of peoples history. | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
*[http://www.virtual.hunterston.eu/roads/beechavenue.htm Virtual Hunterston] | *[http://www.virtual.hunterston.eu/roads/beechavenue.htm Virtual Hunterston] | ||
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