Terrace Hills Pasture

Terrace Hills Pasture is an 11.3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Eastwell in Leicestershire.[1][2]

Terrace Hills Pasture
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchLeicestershire
Grid referenceSK 794 309[1]
InterestBiological
Area11.3 hectares[1]
Notification1983[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This site has been designated an SSSI as an example of old calcareous pasture, but some areas are former quarries, and as a result there is an undulating terrain. The dominant grasses are crested dog's-tail, sweet vernal grass and red fescue, and there is also a small stream with an area of marsh.[3]

The site is composed of two adjoining fields. There is no public access to the larger western field, but a public footpath goes through the smaller eastern one.

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Terrace Hills Pasture". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
  2. "Map of Terrace Hills Pasture". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
  3. "Terrace Hills Pasture citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 27 August 2017.

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