Hatch Park
Hatch Park is a 71.8-hectare (177-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Ashford in Kent.[1][2] It is listed by Historic England on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England.[3]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Kent |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TR 062 408[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 71.8 hectares (177 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1986[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
This site has species-rich acidic grassland which is the remnant of a larger deer park, and is still managed by a herd of deer. There are also ancient pollard woods which are the richest for epiphytic lichens in the county. Several ponds have adjacent areas of marsh.[4]
The site is private land which is not open to the public.
References
- "Designated Sites View: Hatch Park". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
- "Map of Hatch Park". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
- "Hatch Park". Historic England. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
- "Hatch Park citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
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