Hill Information

The Friends of Troopers Hill have various documents relating to Troopers Hill; many are available to download on this site through links on the appropriate pages.

This page is designed to bring the information together in one place to make it easy for you to see what we have.

Contact Us if you know of anything that should be added to this page.

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Wildlife Surveys and Reports

 Fungi Listing - November 2023
 Habitat Survey Report - MSc Assignment - July 2023
 85 species of bee found on Troopers Hill (pdf listing) - updated July 2023
 Troopers Hill Looking at Lichens - March 2023
 Survey of Bryophytes (mosses and liverworts) by Rupert Higgins - Updated March 2023
 Fungi Survey - November 2022
 Report on photo survey - 2nd September 2021
 List of What Three Word locations for photo surveys - September 2021
 BNS Invertebrate Field Meeting Report - August 2021
 BNS Invertebrate Species List - August 2021
 Response to issues raised in Invertebrate Monitoring Report - Jan 2020
 Gibbs, D.J (2019). Invertebrate Monitoring of Troopers Hill - December 2019
 Fungi listing by John and Doreen Bailey - November 2019
 Fungi foray report by John and Doreen Bailey - November 2017
 Bristol Moth Group Field Meeting report - 19th May 2017
 Report on photo survey - August 2016
 Fungi foray report by John and Doreen Bailey - November 2015
 David Notton Bee Survey Results - July 2015 >>
 Bristol Moth Group Field Meeting report - 18th July 2014
 Fungi foray report by Justin Smith - October/November 2013
 Fungi foray report by Justin Smith - November 2012
 Gloucester Lichen Group Lichen Survey of Troopers Hill - 15th November 2011
 Fungi foray report by Justin Smith - October 2011
 Report on photo survey - August 2011
 Fungi foray report by Justin Smith - November 2010
 Mosses & Lichens report by Justin Smith - December 2009
 Fungi foray report by Justin Smith - November 2008
 Report on photo survey - September 2008
 Small Mammals Survey by Ivan Packer - Jan 2008
 Species survey of areas of scrub cleared in 2006/7 - March 2008
 David Gibbs 2007 Invertebrate Survey
 Fungi foray report by Justin Smith - October 2007
 BRERC Workshop Species List - 24th June 2007
 2007 Bird Nesting Report by Rupert Higgins (with maps)
 Polytrichum moss by Nick Hudson - January 2007
 David Gibbs 2006 Invertebrate Survey
 Report on photo survey - August 2006
 Nick's Nature Notes - June 2006
 Bristol & District Moth Group Field Meeting - 26th May 2006
 Fungi foray report by Justin Smith - 22nd October 2005
 BRERC Bristol SNCI Favourable Condition Assessment - Survey date 2nd August 2005
  (Text only contact us to see copies of maps) reproduced by permission of Bristol Parks
 Bristol Naturalists’ Society Invertebrate Section Field Meeting - 2nd July 2005
 Bristol & District Moth Group Field Meeting - 18th June 2005
 Report on photo survey - August 2004
 Report on photo survey - August 2002
 David Gibbs 2000 Invertebrate Survey
 Report on photo survey - August 2000
 1999 Species List from Management Plan
 Report on photo survey - August 1998
 Report on photo survey - August 1996
 Report on photo survey - August 1994
 Description of photo locations - August 1994 (applies to all photo reports)
 Map of photo locations - August 1994 (applies to all photo reports)
 Map of areas - August 1994 (applies to all photo reports)
 Badger Surveys, 2001 & 2007 - Contact Us for details.



History of Troopers Hill

 History Timeline (updated Jan 2024)
 A History of Blackswarth Road Wood (added 2023)
 Elizabeth Emra & Scenes in our Parish (updated August 2023)
 A Country Parson & His Family (updated July 2023)
 Summerhill House - Home to William Butler (added 2021)
 Links to Information on Copper Smelting 2021
 Who's Who of Troopers Hill & Crew's Hole (added 2021)
 Hit or Miss, Crews Hole (added 2021)
 Blackswarth Leadworks (added 2021)
 Fire at Butlers Tar Works 1897 (added 2021)
 Creosote Fire – 1841 Near Temple Meads (added 2021)
 Butlers - Silverthorne Lane (added 2021)
 Memories of New Brislington (added 2021)
 Crews Hole Tar Works – 1863 Fire & Early Days (added 2020)
 Celebration of the election of Handel Cossham, November 1885 (added 2020)
 Crews Hole Industry - St George’s Local Board, October 1879 (added 2020)
 Mass meeting - Great Western Cotton Works, August 1878 (added 2020)
 Troopers Hill 1888 - Smallpox Hospital (added 2020)
 Elizabeth Emra - New Bench to Commemorate Pioneering Local Author by Elly Roberts (2017)
 2013 History Information Leaflet
 Lower Chimney - Desk Study by Bristol & Region Archaeological Services (2008)
 Archive History Timeline (original produced 2006)
 A Brief History of Troopers Hill by Rob Acton-Campbell (written 2006)
 1886 lease of mining rights on Troopers Hill to Bristol Fireclay Company
 Extracts from 'Bristol as I knew it' by David Hurt
 Memories of Troopers Hill, Crews Hole, Conham & Hanham by Tom Fry (3MB)
 1991 Avon Valley BDC Priorities for the Landscape Side 1
 1991 Avon Valley BDC Priorities for the Landscape Side 2
 
1986 Avon Valley BCC Development Brief and Consevation Policy Addendum
 1983 Avon Valley Bristol City Council Development Brief and Conservation Policy
Documents on External Sites:
 A History of Tar Distillation at Crew's Hole, Bristol - Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) (ref 123/2002)



Geology of Troopers Hill

 2020 Geology of Troopers Hill, sketch by Dave Green
 2013 Troopers Hill Soils Investigation - Dissertation in Geography by Rebecca Beighton BSc Hons
 2013 The Rocks of Troopers Hill by Andrew Mathieson
 2013 Geology Information Leaflet
 2010 Report into possible abandoned mine shaft on Troopers Hill
 2005 Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Site (RIGS) Assessment



Troopers Hill Local Nature Reserve

 Your Park Accessibility Guide - Updated Jan 2024
 2022 Visitor Survey - Report
 2022 Visitor Survey - List of all text responses
 2022 Visitor Survey - Comparison of the 2002 and 2022 surveys
 2022 Visitor Survey - Word Cloud Comparison - Likes, Dislikes & Suggested Changes
 2022 Visitor Survey - Actions completed in response to 2002 Survey
 BBC Radio 4 Outsiders, The Crickets of Troopers Hill by Michael Malay (March 2021)
 Postcodes & What 3 Words for Troopers Hill entrances (2020)
 Jan 2004 Works Schedule with actual dates updated 2020
 2019 Management Plan - FINAL
 2019 Management Plan, Work Plan - FINAL
 2019 Management Plan, Compartments site plan
 2019 Fairy Tale Fungi board image | All interpretation boards
 2019 Management Plan - DRAFT
 2019 Management Plan, Work Plan - DRAFT
 Priority scrub clearance winter 2018/19
 2016 Tropical Rain Forest board image
 2015 Leaflet with map of Bristol's 12 LNRs
 2015 Local Nature Reserve Wild Walks - Troopers Hill
 Green Flag Mystery Shopping Report 2013
 Troopers Hill Green Flag Award 2013/14 Certificate
 2013 Wildlife Information Leaflet | All Information Leaflets
 2013 Geology Information Leaflet
 2013 History Information Leaflet
 2012 Mining Coal and Mining Bees board image
 2012 Shaped by Industrial History board image
 2012 Gateway to Troopers Hill board image
 Green Flag Judges Feedback Report 2012
 Troopers Hill Green Flag Award 2012/13 Certificate
 2012 Management Plan (8Mb)
 Troopers Hill Green Flag Award 2011/12 Certificate
 How to Get to Troopers Hill
 Final Ecological Report for Stepping Forward Project June 2011
 Report of Consultation Responses for Stepping Forward Project May 2011
 Interim Ecological Report for Stepping Forward Project March 2011
 2007 Managemenent Plan - Updated Schedule January 2011
 Site User and Access Guide for Events January 2011
 Green Flag Judges Feedback Report 2010
 Troopers Hill Green Flag Award 2010/11 Certificate
 2007 Managemenent Plan - Updated Schedule January 2010
 Proposed Seating Plan Revised 2009
 Troopers Hill Green Flag Award 2009 Certificate
 2007 Managemenent Plan - Updated Schedule February 2009
 Green Flag Judges Feedback Report 2008
 Troopers Hill Green Flag Award 2008 Certificate
 2007 Site Information Leaflets
 2007 Mining Coal and Mining Bees board image
 2007 Design for Entrance C - Greendown (pdf 11Mb)
 2007 Design for Entrance F - Lower chimney (pdf 13Mb)
 2007 Proposed Seating Plan
 Green Flag Judges Feedback Report 2007
 2007 Managemenent Plan
 2007 Plan Map 1 Compartments
 2007 Plan Map 2 Public Rights of Way
 2007 Plan Map 3 Site Features
 2006 Site Plan
 2006 Structural Report both Chimneys
 April 2006 Management Plan Update
 April 2005 Management Plan Update
 Nov 2004 Report on Lower Chimney
 Oct 2004 Report on Upper Chimney
 2004 Management and Action Plan
 Jan 2004 Works Schedule for Proposed Plan
 2002/3 Wildspace! Troopers Hill Visitor Survey by Sally Oldfield - Report
 2002/3 Wildspace! Troopers Hill Visitor Survey by Sally Oldfield - Responses
 1999 Management Plan by Wessex Ecological Consultancy
 1995 Bristol City Council Leaflet - Introducing Troopers Hill LNR
 22nd June 1995 Declaration of Troopers Hill as a Local Nature Reserve
 1994/95 Troopers Hill and Crews Hole by J.M.Carter (received 2021)
 1990s Interpretation boards image
 1992 Management Plan by Landmark Environmental Consultants
 1992 Management Plan - Work Plans
 1992 Management Plan - App 1 Maps
 1992 Management Plan - App 2 & 3 Species Lists
 1991 Leaflet, Action Days December 1991 & Spring 1992 - BDC
 1991 Troopers' Hill ... is wearing out! - Bristol Development Corporation



Troopers Hill Field & Woodland

 Oct 2020 - Path Works Completion Report
 June 2020 - Troopers Hill Field grass cutting proposals
 2020 University of Bristol - The presence of standing water - Executive Summary
 2020 University of Bristol - The presence of standing water - Full Report
 2020 Red Slide FAQs
 2019 Sketch of proposed path & track works.
 2017 Plan showing woodland paths and waymarker locations.
 2017 Details of woodland waymarkers.
 2016 3D drawing of proposed play area.
 2016 Plan of proposed play area.
 2015 Tree Planting Final (unchanged after consultation).
 2015 Play Area Design Workshop Report
 2015 Play Area Consultation Report
 2015 Play Area Consultation Initial Proposals prior to consultation.
 2011 Field Tree Planting Revised Plan.
 2011 Field Tree Planting Original Proposals prior to consultation.
 2009 Play Area Final Design
 2009 Play Area Consultation Adults' Feedback
 2009 Play Area Consultation Children's Feedback
 2005 Friends of Troopers Hill Survey results
 1991 Bristol Development Corporation invitation to public meeting



Friends of Troopers Hill

Friends of Troopers Hill Newsletters >>
Friends of Troopers Hill Meetings and Minutes >>
Current and past posters displayed at Troopers Hill entrances >>

 RHS It's Your Neighbourhood Certificate 2023 - Level 5, Outstanding
 RHS It's Your Neighbourhood 2023 - Assessor's Comments
 Troopers Hill RHS Britain in Bloom South West - Pride in Parks Entry - 2023
 Aims & Achievements 2003 - 2023 (Prepared for RHS It's Your Neighbourhood)
 RHS Britain in Bloom South West - Pride in Parks Assessor's Feedback - 2022
 RHS 2022 Parks Award - ★★★★★ (received Spring 2023)
 RHS It's Your Neighbourhood Certificate 2022 - Level 5, Outstanding
 RHS It's Your Neighbourhood 2022 - Assessor's Comments
 Troopers Hill RHS Britain in Bloom South West - Pride in Parks Entry - 2022
 Aims & Achievements 2003 - 2022 (Prepared for RHS It's Your Neighbourhood)
 Children & Vulnerable People Protection Policy - 2022
 RHS 2021 Parks Award - ★★★★★ (received Spring 2022)
 RHS It's Your Neighbourhood Certificate 2021 - Level 5, Outstanding
 RHS It's Your Neighbourhood 2021 - Assessor's Comments
 Troopers Hill RHS Britain in Bloom South West - Pride in Parks Entry - 2021
 Aims & Achievements 2003 - 2021 (Prepared for RHS It's Your Neighbourhood)
 2020 Events Programme - Coronavirus cancellations Final
 
2020 Events Programme - Coronavirus cancellations April
 
RHS Britain in Bloom South West - Pride in Parks Assessor's Feedback - 2019
 RHS 2019 Parks Award - ★★★★★ (received Spring 2020)
 2020 Events Programme - original
 
RHS It's Your Neighbourhood Certificate 2019 - Level 5, Outstanding
 RHS It's Your Neighbourhood 2019 - Assessor's Comments
 Troopers Hill RHS Britain in Bloom South West - Pride in Parks Entry - 2019
 Aims & Achievements 2003 - 2019 (Prepared for RHS It's Your Neighbourhood)
 2019 Events Flyer
 
RHS Britain in Bloom South West - Pride in Parks Assessor's Feedback - 2018
 RHS 2018 Parks Award - ★★★★★ (received Spring 2019)
 Natural Learners project report 2018
 RHS It's Your Neighbourhood 2018 - Assessor's Comments
 RHS It's Your Neighbourhood Certificate 2018 - Level 5, Outstanding
 Troopers Hill RHS Britain in Bloom South West - Pride in Parks Entry - 2018
 Aims & Achievements 2003 - 2018 (Prepared for RHS It's Your Neighbourhood)
 RHS Britain in Bloom South West - Pride in Parks Assessor's Feedback - 2017
 RHS 2017 Parks Award - ★★★★★ (received Spring 2018)
 RHS It's Your Neighbourhood 2017 - Assessor's Comments
 RHS It's Your Neighbourhood Certificate 2017 - Level 5, Outstanding
 Ways to Nature Consultation Report - August 2017
 Troopers Hill RHS Britain in Bloom South West - Pride in Parks Entry - 2017
 Aims & Achievements 2003 - 2017 (Prepared for RHS It's Your Neighbourhood)
 Ways to Nature Questionnaire (now closed) - June 2017
 RHS 2016 Parks Award - Assessor's Feedback
 RHS 2016 Parks Award - ★★★★★ (received Spring 2017)
 2017 Events Programme
 
Friends of Troopers Hill Constitution - Rev F Adopted Dec 2016
 RHS It's Your Neighbourhood 2016 - Judges Comments
 RHS It's Your Neighbourhood Certificate 2016 - Level 5, Outstanding
 RHS Britain In Bloom - South West - Sutton Seeds Cup Certificate
 Aims & Achievements 2003 - 2016 (Prepared for RHS It's Your Neighbourhood)
 2016 Events Programme
 
RHS 2015 Parks Award - ★★★★★ (received Spring 2016)
 Troopers Hill RHS Britain in Bloom South West - Pride in Parks Entry - 2015
 RHS It's Your Neighbourhood Certificate 2015 - Level 5, Outstanding
 RHS It's Your Neighbourhood 2015 - Judges Comments
 Aims & Achievements 2003 - 2015 (Prepared for RHS It's Your Neighbourhood)
 2015 Events Programme
 
Results of 2014 dog fouling survey
 2014 dog fouling survey questionnaire
 Assessor's Feedback - 2014
 RHS Parks and Open Spaces Gold Award 2014
 RHS It's Your Neighbourhood Certificate 2014 - Level 5, Outstanding
 Troopers Hill RHS Britain in Bloom South West - Best Park / Country Park Entry - 2014
 Aims & Achievements 2003 - 2014 (Prepared for RHS It's Your Neighbourhood)
 Friends of Troopers Hill Child Protection Policy 2014 (see update June 2022)
 2014 Events Programme
 
RHS It's Your Neighbourhood Certificate 2013 - Level 5, Outstanding
 Aims & Achievements 2003 - 2013 (Prepared for RHS It's Your Neighbourhood)
 2013 Events Programme (Revised March 2013)
 
2013 Events Programme (Jan 2013)
 
RHS It's Your Neighbourhood Certificate 2012 - Level 5, Outstanding
 RHS It's Your Neighbourhood 2012 - Judges Comments
 Aims & Achievements 2003 - 2012 (Prepared for RHS It's Your Neighbourhood)
 2012 Events Programme - Feb update
 
2012 Events Programme
 
Friends of Troopers Hill Constitution - Rev E Adopted Dec 2011
 RHS It's Your Neighbourhood Certificate 2011 - Level 4, Thriving
 RHS It's Your Neighbourhood 2011 - Judges Comments
 Aims & Achievements 2003 - 2011 (Prepared for RHS It's Your Neighbourhood)
 2011 Events Programme - Revised June (St George Strollers walks June to Sept added)
 Typical Work Party Risk Assessment Mar 2011
 2011 Events Programme
 Friends of Troopers Hill Child Protection Policy 2011 (see update June 2022)
 
Friends of Troopers Hill Constitution - Rev D Adopted Dec 2010
 Response to Area Green Space Plan Consultation September 2010
 2010 Events Programme
 
2009 Events Programme
 
2008 Events Programme
 
Friends of Troopers Hill Constitution - Rev C Adopted Dec 2007
 2007 Events Programme - June update
 
2007 Events Programme
 
Friends of Troopers Hill Contact slips
 Friends of Troopers Hill Constitution - Rev B Adopted Dec 2006
 Friends of Troopers Hill Agreement with Bristol Parks 2007
 Works Party Information and Registration Form
 Typical Work Party Risk Assessment Oct 2006
 2006 Events Programme
 
Friends of Troopers Hill Constitution - Rev A Adopted Dec 2005
 Friends of Troopers Hill Constitution - Original Adopted Dec 2003



Friends of Troopers Hill Website

 Archive of Online Forum 2006 to 2014
 
Archive of this website as it was on 23rd April 2012
 Archive of this website as it was on 2nd September 2006

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