Toyd Down and Quarry

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Toyd Down and Quarry
Site of Special Scientific Interest
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Location Hampshire
Grid reference SU 080 191 [1]
InterestBiological
Area6.7 hectares (17 acres) [1]
Notification 1987 [1]
Location map Magic Map

Toyd Down and Quarry is a 6.7-hectare (17-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Martin in Hampshire. [1] [2]

This site is composed of two parts. Toyd Down is well developed grassland, while the quarry was worked until about 1970. This makes the site a good subject for studying the colonisation of bare chalk next to a mature species-rich meadow. Among the early cononisers are basil thyme, carline thistle and mouse-ear hawkweed. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Toyd Down and Quarry". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  2. ↑ "Map of Toyd Down and Quarry". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  3. ↑ "Toyd Down and Quarry citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 May 2020.

Coordinates: 50°58′16″N1°53′13″W / 50.971°N 1.887°W / 50.971; -1.887

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