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Catherington Down

Catherington Down

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Catherington Down is a 12.8-hectare (32-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Catherington in Hampshire.[1][2] It is also a Local Nature Reserve[3][4]

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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

  1. [1]
    "Designated Sites View: Catherington Down". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
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    "Map of Catherington Down". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
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    "Designated Sites View: Catherington Down, Horndean". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
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    "Map of Catherington Down". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
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    "Catherington Down citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
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