East Aston Common

East Aston Common is an 18.2-hectare (45-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Andover in Hampshire.[1][2]

East Aston Common
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchHampshire
Grid referenceSU 445 450[1]
InterestBiological
Area18.2 hectares (45 acres)[1]
Notification1987[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This site in the flood plain of the River Test is part of one of the finest chalk stream habitats in Britain. It has alluvial meadows with a rich variety of herbs, areas of tall fen and a wide and shallow stretch of the river. There are many wetland birds, such as grasshopper warblers, water rails and reed bunting.[3]

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: East Aston Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  2. "Map of East Aston Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  3. "East Aston Common citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 May 2020.

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