Hog's Hole

Hog's Hole is a 23.7-hectare (59-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south-west of Newbury in Berkshire.[1][2]

Hog's Hole
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchBerkshire
Grid referenceSU 378 597[1]
InterestBiological
Area23.7 hectares (59 acres)[1]
Notification1988[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Geography

Hog's Hole is one of three nationally important chalk grassland sites that lie within the North Wessex Downs along with Rushmore and Conholt Downs (SSSI) and part of Inkpen and Walbury Hills (SSSI).[3]

Hog's Hole consists of a dry valley, or combe, cut in the Middle and Upper Chalk. The steep east and west-facing valley sides support only thin rendzina soils, an unusual feature being lines of bare chalk and flint scree. The valley opens out in its southern part, the remainder of the site consisting of a moderately steep and undulating south-facing slope and a steep west-facing slope rising to a plateau area.[4]

History

The site has been predominately used for grazing sheep.[4]

Fauna

The site has the following Fauna:[4]

Birds

Flora

The site has the following Flora:[4]

Trees

Plants

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Hog's Hole". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
  2. "Map of Hog's Hole". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
  3. "LUC Standard Report Template-London" (PDF). Retrieved 2017-02-05.
  4. "Hog's Hole citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 17 October 2019.

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