Heathfield Park SSSI
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Location | East Sussex |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TQ 594 209[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 41.0 hectares (101 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1986[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Heathfield Park SSSI is a 41-hectare (100-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Heathfield in East Sussex.[1][2] It is part of Heathfield Park, a Grade II* listed building[3] and park.
This is a steep valley carved by a stream. The sheltered wooded habitat has a warm and moist microclimate and it has a number of plant species usually restricted to western Britain, such as Cornish moneywort, hay-scented buckler-fern and the liverwort Frullania tamarisci. The site is also important for lichens and 76 species have been recorded.[4]
The site is private land with no public access.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Heathfield Park". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
- ^ "Map of Heathfield Park". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
- ^ Historic England. "Heathfield Park (1194135)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
- ^ "Heathfield Park citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
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