Westerham Mines is a 25.4-hectare (63-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Westerham in Kent.[1][2]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Kent |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TQ 455 529[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 25.4 hectares (63 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1986[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
The main interest of this site lies in the use of former mines by five species of bats for hibernation. They are the whiskered, Brandt's, Daubenton's, Natterer's and long-eared bats. Some moths also hibernate in the mines.[3]
There is access to the site, but not the mines which are sealed off by grilles.
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Westerham Mines". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
- ^ "Map of Westerham Mines". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
- ^ "Westerham Mines citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 March 2018.