TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Installing leaky dams at Mansers Shaw, Battle
An activity with East Sussex Biodiversity Action Team
Activity date: Thursday 12th March 2026
Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 13:00
Activity description
12/02/2026: site tour and introduction. Installation dates: 26/02/2026 12/03/2026 26/03/2026 Leaky dams are a natural flood management technique to slow water down upstream of flood risk areas. They do this by creating pools and puddles where they don't do any harm.
Meeting place
Meet 9.30m at our office on Fearon Road for a lift in the minibus or 10am in the car park at the top of Battle Rec.
Activity location
Mansers Shaw, N Trade Rd, Battle, TN33 0HG
Site description
Woodland area with steep sided stream; one surfaced path running through. Access includes steps and bridge.
Some areas can get very muddy in winter.
Contact
Carrie Edmonds
Telephone: 07764655609
Email: carrie.edmonds@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/southeast/sussex/
Please bring
- suitable outdoor clothes
- suitable outdoor footwear
Further info
Partnership with High Weald National Landscape - Sussex Flow Project.
Site Facilities
- Nearest Toilets - Battle Rec or Market Square