Longfield Chalk Bank

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Longfield Chalk Bank
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Longfield Chalk Bank
TypeNature reserve
LocationLongfield, Kent
OS grid TQ 598 693
Area2 hectares (4.9 acres)
Managed byKent Wildlife Trust

Longfield Chalk Bank is a 2-hectare (4.9-acre) nature reserve in Longfield in Kent. It is managed by the Kent Wildlife Trust. [1]

This chalk grassland site also has areas of woodland and scrub. Fauna include the common blue butterfly, slow worm, common lizard and willow warbler. [1]

There is access from West Shaw.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Longfield Chalk Bank". Kent Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 8 April 2018.

Coordinates: 51°24′00″N0°17′46″E / 51.400°N 0.296°E / 51.400; 0.296