Broughton Down
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationHampshire
Grid referenceSU 289 330[1]
InterestBiological
Area45.8 hectares (113 acres)[1]
Notification1984[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Broughton Down is a 45.8-hectare (113-acre) 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

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Broughton Down". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Map of Broughton Down". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Broughton Down". Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  4. ^ "Broughton Down citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
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