Eaton Chalk Pit is a 0.16-hectare (0.40-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the southern outskirts of Norwich in Norfolk.[1][2]

Eaton Chalk Pit
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Eaton Chalk Pit is in an area which is closed to the public.
LocationNorfolk
Grid referenceTG 209 064[1]
InterestBiological
Area0.16 hectares (0.40 acres)[1]
Notification1986[1]
Location mapMagic Map

These former chalk mines are used by hibernating bats and the site has been monitored over a long period for research into bat ecology. Up to 40 bats use the mines and the main species are Daubenton's, Natterer's and brown long-eared bats.[3]

There is no public access to the site.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Eaton Chalk Pit". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  2. ^ "Map of Eaton Chalk Pit". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  3. ^ "Eaton Chalk Pit citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 August 2018.

52°36′36″N 1°15′40″E / 52.610°N 1.261°E / 52.610; 1.261