East Aston Common

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East Aston Common
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Swans and cygnets on the River Test at East Aston Common (geograph 5890573).jpg
LocationHampshire
Grid referenceSU 445 450[1]
InterestBiological
Area18.2 hectares (45 acres)[1]
Notification1987[1]
Location mapMagic Map

East Aston Common is an 18.2-hectare (45-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Andover in Hampshire.[1][2]

This site in the flood plain of the River Test is part of one of the finest chalk stream habitats in Britain. It has alluvial meadows with a rich variety of herbs, areas of tall fen and a wide and shallow stretch of the river. There are many wetland birds, such as grasshopper warblers, water rails and reed bunting.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: East Aston Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Map of East Aston Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  3. ^ "East Aston Common citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 May 2020.

Coordinates: 51°12′07″N 1°21′50″W / 51.202°N 1.364°W / 51.202; -1.364

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