Streatley Warren is a 31.3-hectare (77-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Streatley in Berkshire.[1][2] It is in the North Wessex Downs, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.[3]

Streatley Warren
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Streatley Warren is located in Berkshire
Streatley Warren
Location within Berkshire
LocationBerkshire
Grid referenceSU 554 807[1]
Coordinates51°31′23″N 1°12′11″W / 51.523°N 1.203°W / 51.523; -1.203
InterestBiological
Area31.3 hectares (77 acres)[1]
Notification1988[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Geography

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Zoom shot of afternoon sunshine on the sparse woodland on the steep southern slope of the dry valley that forms Streatley Warren.

The site runs along The Ridgeway.[4] The site features terraced land in a dry chalk valley.[5]

History

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There is evidence discovered that the terracing formed on the site is of Iron Age creation, when an archaeological dig was started on the site in 1948.[5] It is also believed that Romans continued to use this land for farming.[5] During medieval times the land was used for farming rabbits.[6]

Access

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Streatley Warren is open access land, but entry is only allowed between November and February.[7]

Fauna

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The site has the following fauna:[4][3]

Birds

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Mammals

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Butterflies

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Flora

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The site has the following flora:[4][3]

Trees

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Plants

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Streatley Warren". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Map of Streatley Warren". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  3. ^ a b c "Streatley Warren citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  4. ^ a b c "Streatley Warren – 18 February 2015 « Reading & District Natural History Society". Rdnhs.org.uk. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  5. ^ a b c "myADS" (PDF). Archaeology Data Service. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  6. ^ Else, David; Bardwell, Sandra; Dixon, Belinda; Dragicevic, Peter (2007). Walking in Britain - David Else, Sandra Bardwell, Belinda Dixon, Peter Dragicevic - Google Books. ISBN 9781741042023. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  7. ^ "Streatley Warren – 18 February 2015". Reading and District Natural History Society. Retrieved 24 October 2019.