Singleton and Cocking Tunnels
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Location | West Sussex |
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Grid reference | SU 872 152[1] |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 1.9 hectares (4.7 acres)[1] |
Notification | 1989[1] |
Location map | Magic Map |
Singleton and Cocking Tunnels is a 1.9-hectare (4.7-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Chichester and Midhurst in West Sussex.[1][2] It is also a Special Area of Conservation.[3]
These disused railway tunnels are the fifth most important sites for hibernating bats in Britain and the most important in south-east England. They are the only known location in the country for the greater mouse-eared bat. Other species include Natterer's, Daubenton's, Brandt's and brown long-eared bats.[4]
The site is private land with no public access.
References
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Singleton and Cocking Tunnels". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
- ^ "Map of Singleton and Cocking Tunnels". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Singleton and Cocking Tunnels". Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
- ^ "Singleton and Cocking Tunnels citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
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