Eaton Chalk Pit

Eaton Chalk Pit
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Eaton Chalk Pit is in an area which is closed to the public.
Area of Search 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

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Eaton Chalk Pit". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  2. ↑ "Map of Eaton Chalk Pit". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  3. ↑ "Eaton Chalk Pit citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 August 2018.

Coordinates: 52°36′36″N 1°15′40″E / 52.610°N 1.261°E / 52.610; 1.261

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