Twinhills Woods and Meadows
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Area of Search | Somerset |
Grid Reference | ST558432 |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 21.2 hectare (52.4 acre) |
Notification | 1990 |
Location Map | English Nature |
Twinhills Woods and Meadows (grid reference ST558432) is a 21.2 hectare (52.4 acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Somerset, notified in 1990.
Twinhills Woods and Meadows comprise a complex of ancient, semi-natural woodland, neutral and calcareous grassland with associated mature hedges and areas of shrub growth. Further interest is added by the presence of a large number of butterfly species on the site. A total of 26 species have been recorded including Grizzled Skipper (Pyrgus malvae), White-letter Hairstreak[verification needed], Pieris napi[verification needed], Brown Argus (Aricia agestis), Marbled White (Melangargia galthea), Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia) and Marsh Fritillary (Eurodryas aurinia).[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Twinhills Woods and Meadows. English Nature. Retrieved on 2006-08-21.