Arundel Park Explained

Arundel Park
Aos:West Sussex
Interest:Biological
Area:134ha
Notifydate:1987
Map: Magic Map

Arundel Park is a 134abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Arundel in West Sussex.[1] [2]

This old deer park on the chalk of the South Downs has an ancient artificial lake, Swanbourne Lake. The site is described by Natural England as one of the most important sites in the country for invertebrates. There are fifteen endangered species, including the field cricket Gryllus campestris and the beetle Laemophloeus monilis. Another rarity is the mollusc Pseudamnicola confusa. There is also a diverse breeding bird community.[3]

The site is open to the public.

References

50.873°N -0.565°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Arundel Park . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 18 April 2019.
  2. Web site: Map of Arundel Park. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 18 April 2019.
  3. Web site: Arundel Park citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 18 April 2019.