Wilmington Downs
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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  Shown within East Sussex | |
| Area of Search | East Sussex |
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| Grid reference | TQ545035 |
| Coordinates | 50°48′36″N 0°11′38″E / 50.810°N 0.194°ECoordinates: 50°48′36″N 0°11′38″E / 50.810°N 0.194°E |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 208.2 ha (514 acres) |
| Notification | 1953 |
| Natural England website | |
Wilmington Downs is a Site of Special Scientific Interest which is part of the South Downs in East Sussex, England. The area is of biological interest due to its rare chalk grassland habitat.
The area is also of archaeological interest with the Long Man of Wilmington carved into its surface. In addition, there are earthworks from stone age flint mines.
References
"SSSI Citation — Wilmington Downs" (PDF). Natural England. Retrieved 2008-11-09.