Chalbury Hill And Quarry

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Chalbury Hill And Quarry (grid reference SY694838 ) is an 11.9 hectare biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Dorset, England, notified in 1977. The site consists of grassland (10.3 hectare) and a disused limestone quarry (1.6 hectare). The SSSI includes the area covered by Chalbury Hill Fort.

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Coordinates: 50°39′11″N2°26′03″W / 50.65307°N 2.43422°W / 50.65307; -2.43422

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