Highclere Park
Appearance
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Location | Hampshire |
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Grid reference | SU 454 602[1] |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 69.6 hectares (172 acres)[1] |
Notification | 1991[1] |
Location map | Magic Map |
Highclere Parkis a 69.6-hectare (172-acre) biologicalSite of Special Scientific Interesteast ofHighclereinHampshire.[1][2]It is the park ofHighclere Castleand is Grade 1 on theRegister of Historic Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England.[3]
This is the earliest documented estate in the county, recorded in 749, and it was landscaped byCapability Brownin around 1770. The mature trees have a rich and diverse lichen and moss flora, with many species typical of ancient woodland. There are two lakes, which were originally fishponds of theBishop of Winchester,and they are bordered by areas of swamp and fen. There are also areas of grassland and the site is notable for its rich invertebrate populations.[4]
References
[edit]- ^abcd"Designated Sites View: Highclere Park".Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England.Retrieved12 May2020.
- ^"Map of Highclere Park".Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England.Retrieved12 May2020.
- ^"Highclere Park".Historic England.Retrieved12 May2020.
- ^"Highclere Park citation"(PDF).Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England.Retrieved12 May2020.
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