Mercurialis perennis
The grounds were once grazed by sheep but since around the year 2000 have been mechanically mown. There are many large beech trees and sycamores. Wildlife include muntjac deer, tawny owl and great cormorant. "Lamium galeobdolon", "Galium odoratum" and "Ruscus aculeatus" grow in the beech woods and these are considered to be indicators of ancient woodland. Other plant species typical of shady woodland include "Hyacinthoides non-scripta", "Sanicula europaea" and "Mercurialis perennis".