Eaton Chalk Pit Explained

Eaton Chalk Pit
Aos:	Norfolk
Interest:	Biological
Area:	0.16ha
Notifydate:	1986
Map:	Magic Map

Eaton Chalk Pit is a 0.16abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the southern outskirts of Norwich in Norfolk.^{[1] [2]}

These former chalk mines are used by hibernating bats and the site has been monitored over a long period for research into bat ecology. Up to 40 bats use the mines and the main species are Daubenton's, Natterer's and brown long-eared bats.^[3]

There is no public access to the site.

References

52.61°N 1.261°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Eaton Chalk Pit . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 7 August 2018.
2. Web site: Map of Eaton Chalk Pit. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 7 August 2018.
3. Web site: Eaton Chalk Pit citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 7 August 2018.