King's Cliffe Banks
Biological Site of Special Scientific Interest
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King's Cliffe Banks is a 7.7-hectare (19-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in King's Cliffe in Northamptonshire.[1][2]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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 Location of King's Cliffe Banks. | |
| Location | Northamptonshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 014 972[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 7.7 hectares[1] |
| Notification | 1992[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
This former quarry has undulating calcareous grassland which is grazed by rabbits and cattle. It has a rich variety of flora, including sheep's fescue, dwarf thistle, mouse-ear hawkweed, wild thyme and common rock-rose. There are many bryophytes and lichens.[3]
There is access to the site by a footpath from Bridge Street.
