King's Cliffe Banks

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King's Cliffe Banks
Site of Special Scientific Interest
King's Cliffe Banks 6.jpg
Location Northamptonshire
Grid reference TL 014 972 [1]
InterestBiological
Area7.7 hectares [1]
Notification 1992 [1]
Location map Magic Map

King's Cliffe Banks is a 7.7-hectare (19-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in King's Cliffe in Northamptonshire. [1] [2]

This former quarry has undulating calcareous grassland which is grazed by rabbits and cattle. It has a rich variety of flora, including sheep's fescue, dwarf thistle, mouse-ear hawkweed, wild thyme and common rock-rose. There are many bryophytes and lichens. [3]

There is access to the site by a footpath from Bridge Street.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: King's Cliffe Banks". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  2. "Map of King's Cliffe Banks". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  3. "King's Cliffe Banks citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 April 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2017.

Coordinates: 52°33′50″N0°30′18″W / 52.564°N 0.505°W / 52.564; -0.505