Netley Common

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Netley Common
Remains of bronze-age barrow on Netley Common - geograph.org.uk - 1402784.jpg
Netley Common
TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationSouthampton, Hampshire
OS grid SU 476 117
Area12.8 hectares (32 acres)
Managed byHampshire Countryside Service

Netley Common is a 12.8-hectare (32-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Southampton in Hampshire. It is owned by Hampshire County Council and managed by Hampshire Countryside Service. [1] [2]

This lowland heath site also has areas of grassland, woods, scrub and gorse. Reptiles include common lizards and adders. A Roman road crosses the site, and there is also a Bronze Age barrow. [3]

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References

  1. "Netley Common". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  2. "Map of Netley Common". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  3. "Netley Common Local Nature Reserve". Hampshire County Council. Retrieved 26 May 2020.

Coordinates: 50°54′11″N1°19′26″W / 50.903°N 1.324°W / 50.903; -1.324