Streatley Warren


Streatley Warren is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Streatley in Berkshire. It is in the North Wessex Downs, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Geography

The site runs along The Ridgeway. The site features terraced land in a dry chalk valley.

History

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. It is also believed that Romans continued to use this land for farming. During medieval times the land was used for farming rabbits.

Access

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

Fauna

The site has the following fauna:

Birds

The site has the following flora:

Trees