2018

SZ0278 : Calcareous grassland at Townsend Nature Reserve, Sawanage

taken 6 years ago, near to Swanage, Dorset, England

Calcareous grassland at Townsend Nature Reserve, Sawanage
Calcareous grassland at Townsend Nature Reserve, Sawanage
A 13ha area of limestone grassland, rich in wildflowers & butterflies, & set high above Swanage Bay enjoying splendid views, on the site of old limestone quarries. The ground has settled to form a very uneven landscape of mounds & hollows. Managed by Dorset Wildlife Trust.
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Geographical Context: Grassland Near: Swanage Place: Isle of Purbeck Townsend Nature Reserve County: Dorset other tags: Nature Reserve Dorset Wildlife Trust Scrub Limestone Grassland Calcareous Grassland Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SZ0278, 628 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Phil Champion   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 12 September, 2018   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 16 February, 2019
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SZ 0241 7815 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:36.1839N 1:58.0383W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SZ 02428 78140
View Direction
Northwest (about 315 degrees)
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