| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Area of Search | South Yorkshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SK531831 |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 33.7 hectares |
| Notification | 1955 |
| Location map | Map |
Anston Stones Wood (grid reference SK531831 ) is a 33.7 hectare (88.3 acre) biological site of Special Scientific Interest in South Yorkshire. The site was notified in 1955. The site contains the second best example of limestone woodland in South Yorkshire. [1] It is also a Local Nature Reserve. [2] [3]
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Ecclesall Woods is an area of woodland in south-west Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, between Abbeydale Road South and Ecclesall. It covers approximately 350 acres (1.4 km2) of mature semi-natural deciduous woodland which was previously used for timber and charcoal, and is currently managed by the city council for the benefit of wildlife and visitor access. There are two roads and over 15 km of public footpaths running through the woods. The Abbeydale miniature railway is located within the woods.
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