Sheep's Banks

Sheep's Banks is a 5.1-hectare (13-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Wootton in Oxfordshire.[1][2]

Sheep's Banks
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchOxfordshire
Grid referenceSP 442 209[1]
InterestBiological
Area5.1 hectares (13 acres)[1]
Notification1986[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This steeply sloping site is species-rich grassland which is traditionally managed. An ancient hedge runs the length of the site and a small stream runs along the downward side. Flora include five species of orchid, including bee, pyramidal and green-winged.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. "Designated Sites View: Sheep's Banks". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  2. "Map of Sheep's Banks". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  3. "Sheep's Bank citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 March 2020.

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