Croker's Hole
Croker's Hole is a 4.4-hectare (11-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Upper Lambourn in Berkshire.[1][2]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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  Location within Berkshire | |
| Location | Berkshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SU324820[1] |
| Coordinates | 51.5360°N 1.5343°W |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 4.4 hectares[1] |
| Notification | 1991[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
The site is a narrow grassland valley, which is one of the most florally diverse chalk downlands in Berkshire. The dominant plants are upright brome and tor-grass, and it is the only site in the county which has the nationally scarce bastard toadflax.[3]
There is access from a footpath from Seven Barrows to Hangman's Stone.
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References
- "Designated Sites View: Croker's Hole". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- "Map of Croker's Hole". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- "Croker's Hole citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
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