Polebrook Farm

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Polebrook Farm
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Gate near Polebrook Farm - geograph.org.uk - 1703062.jpg
Location Kent
Grid reference TQ 506 476 [1]
InterestBiological
Area13.0 hectares (32 acres) [1]
Notification 1984 [1]
Location map Magic Map

Polebrook Farm is a 13-hectare (32-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Sevenoaks in Kent, England. [1] [2]

The field layout of this farm is believed to have remained unchanged for over 700 years. The hedges and meadows have a rich variety of flora, with at least 19 species of grasses. [3]

A public footpath crosses the site.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Polebrook Farm". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  2. ↑ "Map of Polebrook Farm". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  3. ↑ "Polebrook Farm citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 22 February 2018.

Coordinates: 51°12′29″N0°09′18″E / 51.208°N 0.155°E / 51.208; 0.155


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