Eaton Chalk Pit
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 Eaton Chalk Pit is in an area which is closed to the public. | |
| Location | Norfolk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TG 209 064[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 0.16 hectares (0.40 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1986[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Eaton Chalk Pit is a 0.16-hectare (0.40-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the southern outskirts of Norwich in Norfolk.[1][2]
These former chalk mines are used by hibernating bats and the site has been monitored over a long period for research into bat ecology. Up to 40 bats use the mines and the main species are Daubenton's, Natterer's and brown long-eared bats.[3]
There is no public access to the site.
References
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Eaton Chalk Pit". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ "Map of Eaton Chalk Pit". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ "Eaton Chalk Pit citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 August 2018.