Highclere Park

Highclere Park is a 69.6-hectare (172-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Highclere in Hampshire.[1][2] It is the park of Highclere Castle and is Grade 1 on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England.[3]

Highclere Park
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchHampshire
Grid referenceSU 454 602[1]
InterestBiological
Area69.6 hectares (172 acres)[1]
Notification1991[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This is the earliest documented estate in the county, recorded in 749, and it was landscaped by Capability Brown in around 1770. The mature trees have a rich and diverse lichen and moss flora, with many species typical of ancient woodland. There are two lakes, which were originally fishponds of the Bishop of Winchester, and they are bordered by areas of swamp and fen. There are also areas of grassland and the site is notable for its rich invertebrate populations.[4]

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Highclere Park". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  2. "Map of Highclere Park". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  3. "Highclere Park". Historic England. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  4. "Highclere Park citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 12 May 2020.

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