Broughton Down Explained

Broughton Down
Aos:Hampshire
Interest:Biological
Area:45.8ha
Notifydate:1984
Map: Magic Map

Broughton Down is a 45.8abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Broughton in Hampshire.[1] [2] The eastern half is a nature reserve managed by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.[3]

This sloping site on chalk has grassland which is grazed by rabbits and has many anthills. There are also areas of scrub and mature woodland. Insects include silver-spotted skipper, Duke of Burgundy fritillary and Essex skipper butterflies and chalk carpet moths.[4]

References

51.096°N -1.589°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Broughton Down. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 7 May 2020.
  2. Web site: Map of Broughton Down. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 7 May 2020.
  3. Web site: Broughton Down . Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust . 24 April 2020.
  4. Web site: Broughton Down citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 7 May 2020.

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