Catherington Down
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| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SU 691 143[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 12.8 hectares (32 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1984[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Catherington Down is a 12.8-hectare (32-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Catherington in Hampshire.[1][2] It is also a Local Nature Reserve[3][4]
This western sloping site is chalk grassland with prominent lynchet strips dating to the Middle Ages. It is managed by grazing and has a variety of chalk herbs, such as pyramidal orchid, round-headed rampion and autumn lady's-tresses. There is also a narrow belt of woodland.[5]
There is access by footpaths from Catherington Lane.
