The preserve was donated to SLT in 1985 and 1986 by Sippican, Inc. (formally known as Sippican Ocean Systems, Inc.).
Features:
The 440-foot high radio towers, erected by the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company in 1914, were used by the US Air Force during World War II. In 1956, all but one of the 14 towers were dismantled. The remains are still seen throughout the 109 acres. This property abuts other SLT preserves, including Barnabas, White Eagle, and Bow Bells, and links through Barnabas to the Haskell Swamp Wildlife Management Area.
Location:
Along the former railroad bed on the south side, past the transfer station at the end of Benson Brook Rd.
Parking:
Parking located along Benson Brook Road to the right of Marion DPW, before the gate. Be sure to park outside of the gate, as it may be locked if visiting after business hours.
Sippican Lands Trust Rules and Regulations
Our properties are open from sunrise to sunset.
- NO drugs or alcohol.
- NO smoking or fires.
- NO littering.
- NO camping.
- NO motorized vehicles or ATVs.
- NO unauthorized postings.
- NO hunting, except with SLT's permission.
- Leave the plants, animals, and geology as you find them.
- Parking for visitors of SLT, where applicable (not all properties have dedicated parking).
- Pets should be leashed and under their owner's control.
- Pet waste should be picked up and disposed of in trash and not on the trail or property (bagged or unbagged).