Westerham Mines

Westerham Mines is a 25.4-hectare (63-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Westerham in Kent.[1][2]

Westerham Mines
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchKent
Grid referenceTQ 455 529[1]
InterestBiological
Area25.4 hectares (63 acres)[1]
Notification1986[1]
Location mapMagic Map

The main interest of this site lies in the use of former mines by five species of bats for hibernation. They are the whiskered, Brandt's, Daubenton's, Natterer's and long-eared bats. Some moths also hibernate in the mines.[3]

There is access to the site, but not the mines which are sealed off by grilles.

References

  1. "Designated Sites View: Westerham Mines". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  2. "Map of Westerham Mines". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  3. "Westerham Mines citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 March 2018.

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