East Aston Common

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East Aston Common
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Swans and cygnets on the River Test at East Aston Common (geograph 5890573).jpg
Location Hampshire
Grid reference SU 445 450 [1]
InterestBiological
Area18.2 hectares (45 acres) [1]
Notification 1987 [1]
Location map Magic Map

East Aston Common is an 18.2-hectare (45-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Andover in Hampshire. [1] [2]

This site in the flood plain of the River Test is part of one of the finest chalk stream habitats in Britain. It has alluvial meadows with a rich variety of herbs, areas of tall fen and a wide and shallow stretch of the river. There are many wetland birds, such as grasshopper warblers, water rails and reed bunting. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: East Aston Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  2. "Map of East Aston Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  3. "East Aston Common citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 May 2020.

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