Broughton Down
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SU 289 330[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 45.8 hectares (113 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1984[1] |
| Location map | Magic 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
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Broughton Down". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ "Map of Broughton Down". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ "Broughton Down". Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
- ^ "Broughton Down citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
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