Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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Location within Berkshire | |
Location | Berkshire |
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Grid reference | SU 554 807[1] |
Coordinates | 51°31′23″N 1°12′11″W / 51.523°N 1.203°W / 51.523; -1.203 |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 31.3 hectares (77 acres)[1] |
Notification | 1988[1] |
Location map | Magic Map |
Streatley Warren is a 31.3-hectare (77-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of StreatleyinBerkshire.[1][2] It is in the North Wessex Downs, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.[3]
The site runs along The Ridgeway.[4] The site features terraced land in a dry chalk valley.[5]
There is evidence discovered that the terracing formed on the site is of Iron Age creation, when an archaeological dig was started on the site in 1948.[5] It is also believed that Romans continued to use this land for farming.[5] During medieval times the land was used for farming rabbits.[6]
Streatley Warren is open access land, but entry is only allowed between November and February.[7]
The site has the following fauna:[4][3]
The site has the following flora:[4][3]