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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Sheep's Banks

Sheep's Banks is a 5.1-hectare (13-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Wootton in Oxfordshire.

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.

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. ^ "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″N 1°21′32″W / 51.885°N 1.359°W / 51.885; -1.359