Toyd Down and Quarry

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

Toyd Down and Quarry
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchHampshire
Grid referenceSU 080 191[1]
InterestBiological
Area6.7 hectares (17 acres)[1]
Notification1987[1]
Location mapMagic Map

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]

References

  1. "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.

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