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Singleton and Cocking Tunnels

Coordinates: 50°55′48″N 0°45′40″W / 50.930°N 0.761°W / 50.930; -0.761
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Singleton and Cocking Tunnels
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationWest Sussex
Grid referenceSU 872 152[1]
InterestBiological
Area1.9 hectares (4.7 acres)[1]
Notification1989[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Singleton and Cocking Tunnels is a 1.9-hectare (4.7-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Chichester and Midhurst in West Sussex.[1][2] It is also a Special Area of Conservation.[3]

These disused railway tunnels are the fifth most important sites for hibernating bats in Britain and the most important in south-east England. They are the only known location in the country for the greater mouse-eared bat. Other species include Natterer's, Daubenton's, Brandt's and brown long-eared bats.[4]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Singleton and Cocking Tunnels". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
  2. ^ "Map of Singleton and Cocking Tunnels". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
  3. ^ "Designated Sites View: Singleton and Cocking Tunnels". Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
  4. ^ "Singleton and Cocking Tunnels citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 May 2019.

50°55′48″N 0°45′40″W / 50.930°N 0.761°W / 50.930; -0.761