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]

LocationOxfordshire

Grid referenceSP 442 209^[1]

InterestBiological

Area5.1 hectares (13 acres)^[1]

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Sheep's Banks

Site of Special Scientific Interest
Location	Oxfordshire
Grid reference	SP 442 209[1]
Interest	Biological
Area	5.1 hectares (13 acres)[1]
Notification	1986[1]
Location map	Magic Map

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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.