Hocombe Mead
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| Hocombe Mead | |
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| Type | Local Nature Reserve |
| Location | Eastleigh, Hampshire |
| OS grid | SU 430 226 |
| Area | 8.3 hectares (21 acres) |
| Managed by | Eastleigh Borough Council |
Hocombe Mead is a 8.3-hectare (21-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Eastleigh in Hampshire. It is owned and managed by Eastleigh Borough Council.[1][2]
The site has two species-rich meadows. The north one, which is grazed by cattle, has a large colony of ringlet butterflies, while the south one is maintained by cutting. There are also woods, with some parts more than 400 years old. There are small areas of bog and heath.[3]
References
- ^ "Hocombe Mead". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ "Map of Hocombe Mead". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ "About Hocombe Mead". Friends of Hocombe Mead. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
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