Treyford to Bepton Down

Biological site in Midhurst, West Sussex, England From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Treyford to Bepton Down is a 121.5-hectare (300-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south-west of Midhurst in West Sussex.[1][2]

AreaofsearchWest Sussex
InterestBiological
Area121.5 hectares (300 acres)[1]
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Treyford to Bepton Down
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Treyford to Bepton Down is located in West Sussex
Treyford to Bepton Down
Location within West Sussex
Location of Treyford to Bepton Down.
Area of searchWest Sussex
Grid referenceSU 844 175[1]
InterestBiological
Area121.5 hectares (300 acres)[1]
Notification date1985[1]
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This site consists of five separate blocks of steeply sloping chalk grassland and yew woodland on the South Downs. The grassland has a rich variety of species, including herbs such as round-headed rampion, horseshoe vetch and carline thistle, while there are orchids such as frog, bee and musk. The uncommon moss Rhacomitrium lanuginosum has also been recorded.[3]

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