East Aston Common
UK Site of Special Scientific Interest
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Location | Hampshire |
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Grid reference | SU 445 450[1] |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 18.2 hectares (45 acres)[1] |
Notification | 1987[1] |
Location map | Magic Map |
East Aston Common is an 18.2-hectare (45-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Andover in Hampshire.[1][2]
This site in the flood plain of the River Test is part of one of the finest chalk stream habitats in Britain. It has alluvial meadows with a rich variety of herbs, areas of tall fen and a wide and shallow stretch of the river. There are many wetland birds, such as grasshopper warblers, water rails and reed bunting.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: East Aston Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ "Map of East Aston Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ "East Aston Common citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
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