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Holton Wood
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationOxfordshire
Grid referenceSP 599 079
InterestBiological
Area50.6 hectares (125 acres)
Notification1984
Location mapMagic Map

Holton Wood is a 50.6-hectare (125-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Oxford in Oxfordshire.

This ancient wood was formerly part of Bernwood Forest, which was a medieval hunting forest. It is semi-natural coppice with standards, with fine oak standards of varying ages. It has a rich invertebrate fauna, including 27 species of butterfly, with uncommon species such as white admiral and purple emperor.

References

  1. ^ "Designated Sites View: Holton Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
  2. "Map of Holton Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
  3. "Holton Wood citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 6 April 2020.

51°46′01″N 1°07′59″W / 51.767°N 1.133°W / 51.767; -1.133

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