Stones Road Pond
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationSurrey
Grid referenceTQ 212 615[1]
InterestBiological
Area0.5 hectares (1.2 acres)[1]
Notification1985[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Stones Road Pond is a 0.5-hectare (1.2-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Epsom in Surrey.[1][2]

This deep pond in an urban area has been designated an SSSI because it has one of the largest colonies of great crested newts in England, with 400 to 500 adults during the breeding season. There is also a population of more than 1,000 smooth newts.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Stones Road Pond". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  2. ^ "Map of Stones Road Pond". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Stones Road Pond citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
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