Catherington Down Explained

Catherington Down
Aos:Hampshire
Interest:Biological
Area:12.8ha
Notifydate:1984
Map: Magic Map

Catherington Down is a 12.8abbr=offNaNabbr=off 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

50.924°N -1.018°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Catherington Down . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 9 May 2020.
  2. Web site: Map of Catherington Down. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 9 May 2020.
  3. Web site: Designated Sites View: Catherington Down, Horndean . Local Nature Reserves. Natural England . 23 April 2020.
  4. Web site: Map of Catherington Down. Local Nature Reserves . Natural England. 9 May 2020.
  5. Web site: Catherington Down citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 9 May 2020.

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