| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Location | Hampshire |
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| Grid reference | SU 528 281 [1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 13.4 hectares (33 acres) [1] |
| Notification | 1986 [1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Cheesefoot Head ( /ˈtʃɛsfʊt/ CHESS-fuut) is a large natural amphitheatre (also known as Matterley Bowl) and beauty spot just outside Winchester, England. It is situated on the A272 road ( South Downs Way). There are three bowl barrows on the site. [2] The east, south and west walls of the amphitheatre are a 13.4-hectare (33-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). [1] [3]
The SSSI is a steeply sloping area of chalk grassland, which is grazed by cattle and rabbits. There is a full range of downland grass species, especially fescues and bents. Herbs include dwarf thistle and fragrant orchid. [4]
During the Second World War boxing events were held here for the entertainment of American troops stationed locally, and prior to D-Day, General Eisenhower addressed those troops. [5]
References
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Cheesefoot Head". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "The Modern Antiquarian: Cheesefoot Head Barrows". www.themodernantiquarian.com. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ^ "Map of Cheesefoot Head". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "Cheesefoot Head citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "Hampshire Cam UK - The Photographic Rambles of a Retired Photographer". www.hampshirecam.co.uk. Retrieved 21 October 2009.
51°03′00″N 1°14′56″W / 51.050°N 1.249°W
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Location | Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SU 528 281 [1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 13.4 hectares (33 acres) [1] |
| Notification | 1986 [1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Cheesefoot Head ( /ˈtʃɛsfʊt/ CHESS-fuut) is a large natural amphitheatre (also known as Matterley Bowl) and beauty spot just outside Winchester, England. It is situated on the A272 road ( South Downs Way). There are three bowl barrows on the site. [2] The east, south and west walls of the amphitheatre are a 13.4-hectare (33-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). [1] [3]
The SSSI is a steeply sloping area of chalk grassland, which is grazed by cattle and rabbits. There is a full range of downland grass species, especially fescues and bents. Herbs include dwarf thistle and fragrant orchid. [4]
During the Second World War boxing events were held here for the entertainment of American troops stationed locally, and prior to D-Day, General Eisenhower addressed those troops. [5]
References
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Cheesefoot Head". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "The Modern Antiquarian: Cheesefoot Head Barrows". www.themodernantiquarian.com. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ^ "Map of Cheesefoot Head". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "Cheesefoot Head citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "Hampshire Cam UK - The Photographic Rambles of a Retired Photographer". www.hampshirecam.co.uk. Retrieved 21 October 2009.
51°03′00″N 1°14′56″W / 51.050°N 1.249°W