Wraysbury No 1 Gravel Pit

Wraysbury No 1 Gravel Pit is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) based in Wraysbury, Berkshire.[1] The site is a lowland lake.

Geography

The site is 117.2 hectares(289.60751 acres) in size.[2] The lake itself has a surface area of 39.6 hectares(97.85373 acres).[3]

History

The pit was excavated in the 1950s.[4]

In 1999 the site was designated a site of special scientific interest (SSSI).[2]

Fauna

The park has the following birds:[4]

Flora

The site has the following flora:[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Magic Map Application". Magic.defra.gov.uk. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
  2. 1 2 "Wraysbury No 1 Gravel Pit SSSI". Natural england. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
  3. ↑ Good Stuff IT Services. "Wraysbury No1 Gravel Pit, Berkshire - British Lakes". Britishlakes.info. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
  4. 1 2 3 "Wraysbury No. 1 Gravel Pit" (PDF). Retrieved 2017-03-07.
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