Broughton Down

Broughton Down is a 45.8-hectare (113-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Broughton in Hampshire.[1][2] The eastern half is a nature reserve managed by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.[3]

Broughton Down
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationHampshire
Grid referenceSU 289 330[1]
InterestBiological
Area45.8 hectares (113 acres)[1]
Notification1984[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This sloping site on chalk has grassland which is grazed by rabbits and has many anthills. There are also areas of scrub and mature woodland. Insects include silver-spotted skipper, Duke of Burgundy fritillary and Essex skipper butterflies and chalk carpet moths.[4]

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Broughton Down". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  2. "Map of Broughton Down". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  3. "Broughton Down". Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  4. "Broughton Down citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
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