| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SU 691 143 [1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 12.8 hectares (32 acres) [1] |
| Notification | 1984 [1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Catherington Down is a 12.8-hectare (32-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Catherington in Hampshire. [1] [2] It is also a Local Nature Reserve [3] [4]
This western sloping site is chalk grassland with prominent lynchet strips dating to the Middle Ages. It is managed by grazing and has a variety of chalk herbs, such as pyramidal orchid, round-headed rampion and autumn lady's-tresses. There is also a narrow belt of woodland. [5]
There is access by footpaths from Catherington Lane.
References
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Catherington Down". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "Map of Catherington Down". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Catherington Down, Horndean". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "Map of Catherington Down". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "Catherington Down citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
50°55′26″N 1°01′05″W / 50.924°N 1.018°W
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
|
| |
| Location | Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SU 691 143 [1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 12.8 hectares (32 acres) [1] |
| Notification | 1984 [1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Catherington Down is a 12.8-hectare (32-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Catherington in Hampshire. [1] [2] It is also a Local Nature Reserve [3] [4]
This western sloping site is chalk grassland with prominent lynchet strips dating to the Middle Ages. It is managed by grazing and has a variety of chalk herbs, such as pyramidal orchid, round-headed rampion and autumn lady's-tresses. There is also a narrow belt of woodland. [5]
There is access by footpaths from Catherington Lane.
References
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Catherington Down". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "Map of Catherington Down". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Catherington Down, Horndean". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "Map of Catherington Down". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "Catherington Down citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
50°55′26″N 1°01′05″W / 50.924°N 1.018°W