Toyd Down and Quarry
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SU 080 191[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 6.7 hectares (17 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1987[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Toyd Down and Quarry is a 6.7-hectare (17-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Martin in Hampshire.[1][2]
This site is composed of two parts. Toyd Down is well developed grassland, while the quarry was worked until about 1970. This makes the site a good subject for studying the colonisation of bare chalk next to a mature species-rich meadow. Among the early cononisers are basil thyme, carline thistle and mouse-ear hawkweed.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Toyd Down and Quarry". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- ^ "Map of Toyd Down and Quarry". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- ^ "Toyd Down and Quarry citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
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