Stonesfield Common, Bottoms and Banks

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Stonesfield Common, Bottoms and Banks
Site of Special Scientific Interest
A 'holloway' track from the R. Evenlode to Stonesfield (geograph 2831647).jpg
LocationOxfordshire
Grid referenceSP 392 165[1]
InterestBiological
Area26.9 hectares (66 acres)[1]
Notification1989[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Stonesfield Common, Bottoms and Banks is a 26.9-hectare (66-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Stonesfield in Oxfordshire.[1][2]

This site is composed of steeply sloping valleys and banks. Most of it is unimproved limestone grassland and scrub, but there is also an area of semi-natural ancient woodland. The grass in Stonesfield Common is mainly upright brome, and herbs include field scabious, greater knapweed, lady's bedstraw and pyramidal orchid.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Stonesfield Common, Bottoms and Banks". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  2. ^ "Map of Stonesfield Common, Bottoms and Banks". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Stonesfield Common, Bottoms and Banks citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 8 April 2020.

Coordinates: 51°50′46″N 1°25′55″W / 51.846°N 1.432°W / 51.846; -1.432

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