HISTORIC meadows in Bracknell are now home to new monoliths to help make visits to the countryside site more enjoyable and informative.

Peacock Meadows, near Jennett’s Park, is now home to a number of the monoliths which have been provided by charity CABA, who provide wellbeing support to chartered accountants and their families.

They are positioned at key location points in the 36 hectare site to describe the site’s history and encourage wellbeing with information and health guidance.

Cllr Iain McCracken, Bracknell Forest's executive member for culture, corporate services and public protection, said: "Having open spaces available to local people is vital in maintaining the health and wellbeing of our communities. We are delighted to partner with CABA and make this area and the local amenities available to Bracknell Forest residents and visitors.

"This space has a varied ecosystem and rich history, informatively explained via the new monoliths, and this partnership enables us to look after this very special area."

The pillars explain the history of the area which more than 1000 years ago was covered by a vast forest and reserved for Royal hunting.

The land where the meadows now lie has been in formal use since the 15th Century when it is believed to have been part of Norreys Manor until it was passed to tenant John Peacock in 1625, from where the name may have derived.

In the 1960s the land was passed to CABA and continued to be looked after by tenant farmers until 2005, when it was turned into the community development, Jennett’s Park. Peacock Meadows was retained by CABA and the land is now managed for recreation and wildlife by the Parks and Countryside service at Bracknell Forest Council.

Kath Haines, chief executive of CABA said: "Peacock Meadows has a rich history, and we are thrilled to be able to provide reminders of the area to local residents. Open spaces such as this have the opportunity to benefit people physically through exercise and mentally also, so we are glad that this partnership will enable people to utilise the area while providing education about how people can enhance their wellbeing."

The new pillars have been in place since August 15 and provide information on local wildlife as well as highlighting the importance of wellbeing to residents.