Melbury Down is an area of downland in northern Dorset, England.
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It is owned by the National Trust.
The chalk grassland here supports large butterfly populations, including very large numbers of Chalkhill Blue, and a colony of Silver-spotted Skipper.
External links
edit- Fontmell and Melbury Downs - National Trust
50°58′22″N 2°08′46″W / 50.9727°N 2.1462°W