Sheep's Banks

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Sheep's Banks
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Sheep's Bank (2).jpg
Location Oxfordshire
Grid reference SP 442 209 [1]
InterestBiological
Area5.1 hectares (13 acres) [1]
Notification 1986 [1]
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Sheep's Banks is a 5.1-hectare (13-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Wootton in Oxfordshire. [1] [2]

This steeply sloping site is species-rich grassland which is traditionally managed. An ancient hedge runs the length of the site and a small stream runs along the downward side. Flora include five species of orchid, including bee, pyramidal and green-winged. [3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Sheep's Banks". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  2. ↑ "Map of Sheep's Banks". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  3. ↑ "Sheep's Bank citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 March 2020.

51°53′06″N1°21′32″W / 51.885°N 1.359°W / 51.885; -1.359

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