Homington and Coombe Bissett Downs

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Homington and Coombe Bissett Downs (grid reference SU104245 ) is a 25.0 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Wiltshire, notified in 1971.

Coombe Bissett Downs is managed as a nature reserve by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust.

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Coordinates: 51°01′11″N1°51′11″W / 51.01978°N 1.85310°W / 51.01978; -1.85310


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