List of Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Somerset

This is a list of the Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) in Somerset
Somerset
The ceremonial and non-metropolitan county of Somerset in South West England borders Bristol and Gloucestershire to the north, Wiltshire to the east, Dorset to the south-east, and Devon to the south-west. It is partly bounded to the north and west by the Bristol Channel and the estuary of the...

, England

England

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. In England the body responsible for designating SSSIs is Natural England

Natural England

Natural England is the non-departmental public body of the UK government responsible for ensuring that England's natural environment, including its land, flora and fauna, freshwater and marine environments, geology and soils, are protected and improved...

, which chooses a site because of its fauna

Fauna

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, flora

Plant

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, geological

Geology

Geology is the science comprising the study of solid Earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which it evolves. Geology gives insight into the history of the Earth, as it provides the primary evidence for plate tectonics, the evolutionary history of life, and past climates...

or physiographical features. There are 127 sites designated in this Area of Search

Area of Search

Areas of Search are geographical areas used in the selection of Sites of Special Scientific Interest. In England these are largely based on the 1974–1996 administrative counties...

, of which 83 have been designated due to their biological interest, 35 due to their geological interest, and 9 for both.

Natural England took over the role of designating and managing SSSIs from English Nature

English Nature

English Nature was the United Kingdom government agency that promoted the conservation of wildlife, geology and wild places throughout England between 1990 and 2006...

in October 2006 when it was formed from the amalgamation of English Nature, parts of the Countryside Agency

Countryside Agency

The Countryside Agency in England was a statutory body set up in 1999 with the task of improving the quality of the rural environment and the lives of those living in it. The Agency was formed by merging the Countryside Commission and the Rural Development Commission...

and the Rural Development Service

Rural Development Service

The Rural Development Service was formerly part of the UK Government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs . It ceased to exist on 1 October 2006 following the creation of Natural England.- History :...

. Natural England, like its predecessor, uses the 1974–1996 county system

Metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties of England

Metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties are one of the four levels of subdivisions of England used for the purposes of local government outside Greater London. As originally constituted, the metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties each consisted of multiple districts, had a county council and...

, and as such the same approach is followed here, therefore some sites you may expect to find in this list could be in the Avon list. The data in the table is taken from English Nature in the form of citation sheets for each SSSI.

For other counties, see List of SSSIs by Area of Search.

A–B

Site name	Reason for Designation		Area		Grid reference	Year in which notified	Map
Site name	Biological Interest	Geological Interest	Hectares	Acres	Grid reference	Year in which notified	Map
Aller and Beer Woods Aller and Beer Woods Aller and Beer Woods is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest. off the A372 Othery to Langport road near Aller in Somerset. It was notified in 1952....			56.9	140.6		1952	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1003646,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Aller Hill Aller Hill Aller Hill is a 18.4 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Aller in Somerset, notified in 1988.The site contains three species of plant which are nationally rare and a further three which are of restricted distribution in Somerset...			18.4	45.4		1988	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1005494,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Asham Wood Asham Wood Asham Wood is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Downhead in the Mendip Hills, Somerset, notified in 1963.Asham Wood is the largest and most diverse of the ancient semi-natural woods in the Mendips...			141.6	347.5		1963	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1003657,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Axbridge Hill and Fry's Hill Axbridge Hill and Fry's Hill Axbridge Hill and Fry's Hill is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Mendip Hills, Somerset, notified in 1990. The hills are above the town of Axbridge, immediately to the east of Shute Shelve Hill....			67.1	160.1		1990	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1005812,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Babcary Meadows Babcary Meadows Babcary Meadows is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Babcary in Somerset, notified in 1988.Babcary Meadows is one of the last remaining areas of traditionally managed unimproved neutral grassland in south Somerset and contains a rich variety of herbs.The site is positioned...			13.6	31.6		1988	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000690,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
River Barle River Barle The River Barle runs from the Chains on northern Exmoor, in Somerset, England to join the River Exe at Exebridge, Devon. The river and the Barle Valley are both designated as biological Site of Special Scientific Interest....			104.2	257.5		1997	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=2000143,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL

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Barle Valley

Barle Valley is a 104.2 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Devon and Somerset, notified in 1997.The site includes the Somerset Wildlife Trust's Mounsey Wood Nature Reserve and Knaplock and North Barton SSSI notified in 1954...

Barrington Hill Meadows

Barrington Hill Meadows is a 16.1 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Somerset, England, notified in 1987....

Ben Knowle

Ben Knowle is a 1.5 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Somerset, notified in 1984.Ben Knowle is a natural outcrop of Celestine rising from the Somerset Levels where contacts with the host rock, Tea Green Marl, can be seen which illustrate the stratigraphic setting of the...

Berrow, Somerset

Berrow is a village and civil parish in the Sedgemoor district of Somerset, England. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 1,766.-History:Berrow was part of the hundred of Brent-cum-Wrington.-Governance:...

Black Down and Sampford Commons

Black Down and Sampford Commons is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Devon and Somerset, notified in 1952.The Little Breach reserve, which forms part of the SSSI is an area of heathy grassland on Greensand, with some blackthorn and birch, noted for its butterflies and...

Brean Down

Brean Down is a promontory off the coast of Somerset standing high and extending into the Bristol Channel at the eastern end of Bridgwater Bay between Weston-super-Mare and Burnham-on-Sea....

Bridgwater Bay

Bridgwater Bay is on the Bristol Channel, north of Bridgwater in Somerset, England at the mouth of the River Parrett and the end of the River Parrett Trail. It consists of large areas of mud flats, saltmarsh, sandflats and shingle ridges, some of which are vegetated...

Briggins Moor

Briggins Moor is a 15.3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Somerset, notified in 1994. The site is south of Dulverton and close to the border with Devon....

Brimble Pit and Cross Swallet Basins

Brimble Pit and Cross Swallet Basins is a 154.3 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Wookey Hole and Priddy in the Mendip Hills, Somerset, notified in 1987....

Bruton Railway Cutting

Bruton Railway Cutting is a 1.7 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest at Bruton in Somerset, notified in 1971.The geology exposed in the area near Bruton station is from the Bathonian epoch of the Middle Jurassic...

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C–F

Site name	Reason for Designation		Area		Grid reference	Year in which notified	Map
Site name	Biological Interest	Geological Interest	Hectares	Acres	Grid reference	Year in which notified	Map
Catcott Edington and Chilton Moors			1083.0	2676.0		1967	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1003888,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Chancellor's Farm Chancellor's Farm Chancellor's Farm is a 34.2-hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest just north of Priddy in the Mendip Hills, Somerset, notified in 1984....			34.2	84.6		1984	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000008,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Cheddar Complex Cheddar Complex The Cheddar Complex is a 441.3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Cheddar around the Cheddar Gorge and north east to Charterhouse in the Mendip Hills, Somerset, notified in 1952....			441.3	1090.5		1952	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1003940,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Cheddar Reservoir Cheddar Reservoir Cheddar Reservoir is an artificial reservoir in Somerset, England, operated by Bristol Water. Dating from the 1930s it has a capacity of 135 million gallons . The reservoir is supplied with water taken from the Cheddar Yeo river in Cheddar Gorge...			105.4	260.6		1972	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1003948,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Cheddar Wood Cheddar Wood Cheddar Wood is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest at Cheddar in the Mendip Hills, Somerset, England, notified in 1967.Cheddar Wood and the smaller Macall's Wood near Cheddar Gorge, are what remains of the wood of the Bishops of Bath and Wells in the thirteenth century and of King...			86.9	214.7		1967	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1003970,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Cleeve Hill Cleeve Hill SSSI, Somerset Cleeve Hill is a 15.1 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Old Cleeve and Watchet in Somerset, notified in 1989....			15.1	37.4		1989	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1005755,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Cloford Quarry Cloford Quarry Cloford Quarry is a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest to the south of the A361 approximately north of the hamlet of Cloford and west of Nunney on the Mendip Hills in Somerset...			38.9	98.6		1994	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1003907,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Cogley Wood Cogley Wood Cogley Wood is a 60.7 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Bruton in Somerset, notified in 1987.The name is believed to be from Cock ley meaning a clearing with birds....			60.7	150.1		1987	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1002600,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Cook's Wood Quarry Cook's Wood Quarry Cook's Wood Quarry is a 0.8 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Stoke St Michael on the Mendip Hills in Somerset, notified in 1988....			1.8	4.4		1988	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=2000315,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Crook Peak to Shute Shelve Hill Crook Peak to Shute Shelve Hill Crook Peak to Shute Shelve Hill to is a 332.2 hectare geological and biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near the western end of the Mendip Hills, Somerset, notified in 1952.-The site:...			332.2	820.9		1952	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1001580,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Curry and Hay Moors Curry and Hay Moors Curry and Hay Moors is a 472.8 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Somerset, notified in 1992.Curry and Hay Moors form part of the complex of grazing marshes known as the Somerset Levels and Moors. The low-lying site is situated adjacent to the River Tone which annually...			472.8	1168.1		1992	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1003576,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Deadman Deadman SSSI, Somerset Deadman is a 28.8 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the edge of the Blackdown Hills, near Buckland St Mary south of Taunton in Somerset, notified in 1987....			28.8	71.2		1987	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1003153,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Doulting Railway Cutting Doulting Railway Cutting Doulting Railway Cutting is a 2.8 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Somerset, notified in 1971.The cutting was made in the 1850s for the East Somerset Railway which still runs steam trains through the cutting today....			2.8	6.9		1971	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1004006,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Draycott Sleights Draycott Sleights Draycott Sleights is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest at Draycott in the Mendip Hills, Somerset, notified in 1987.The Somerset Wildlife Trust reserve lies south east of Cheddar. It includes Draycott Sleights, , and Draycott Housegrounds,...			62.0	153.0		1987	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1001656,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Dunster Park and Heathlands Dunster Park and Heathlands Dunster Park and Heathlands is a 466.6 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Somerset, notified in 2000.This site is located in the north-east of the Exmoor National Park within a few miles of the Bristol Channel near the village of Dunster, and is notified for nationally...			466.6	1153.0		2000	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=2000415,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
East Polden Grasslands East Polden Grasslands East Polden Grasslands is a 124 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the Polden Hills in Somerset, notified in 1999.This site has typical examples of species-rich, unimproved, calcareous grassland with scrub and amongst the many plant species found in this habitat is the Early...			124.0	306.4		1999	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=2000347,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Ebbor Gorge Ebbor Gorge Ebbor Gorge is a limestone gorge in Somerset, England, close to Wells, designated as a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Mendip Hills, notified in 1952....			41.0	156.8		1952	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1004346,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Edford Woods and Meadows Edford Woods and Meadows Edford Woods and Meadows is a 54.3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest, between Nettlebridge, Holcombe and Stoke St Michael, Somerset, notified in 1957....			54.3	134.1		1957	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000906,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Emborough Quarries Emborough Quarries Emborough Quarries is a 1 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest at Emborough in the Mendip Hills, Somerset, notified in 1971....			1.0	2.5		1971	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000098,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Exmoor Coastal Heaths Exmoor Coastal Heaths Exmoor Coastal Heaths is a 1758.3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Devon and Somerset, notified in 1994....			1758.3	4344.7		1994	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1004152,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Fivehead Arable Fields Fivehead Arable Fields Fivehead Arable Fields is a 10.3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near the village of Fivehead in Somerset, notified in 1990....			10.3	25.4		1990	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1003135,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Fivehead Woods and Meadow Fivehead Woods and Meadow Fivehead Woods and Meadow is a 62.4 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near the village of Fivehead in Somerset, notified in 1989.This woodland complex is situated on a ridge of land overlooking West Sedgemoor...			62.4	154.2		1989	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1005540,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Freshmoor Freshmoor Freshmoor is an 11.2 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Somerset, notified in 1989.Freshmoor is one of the few remaining areas of unimproved wet acid-grassland and mire on the Blackdown Hills....			11.2	27.7		1989	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000475,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Friar's Oven Friar's Oven Friar's Oven is a 4.0 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Somerset, notified in 1989.-Source:* -External links:*...			4.0	9.9		1989	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1005579,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL

G–K

Site name	Reason for Designation		Area		Grid reference	Year in which notified	Map
Site name	Biological Interest	Geological Interest	Hectares	Acres	Grid reference	Year in which notified	Map
Ge-mare Farm Fields Ge-mare Farm Fields Ge-mare Farm Fields is a 4.1 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Holford on the Quantock Hills in Somerset, notified in 1988....			4.1	10.3		1988	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1001563,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Glenthorne Glenthorne Glenthorne is a 13.3 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in the parish of Oare within the Exmoor National Park, on the border of Somerset and Devon, notified in 1989....			13.3	32.8		1989	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1002137,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Godminster Lane Quarry and Railway Cutting Godminster Lane Quarry and Railway Cutting Godminster Lane Quarry and Railway Cutting is a 0.8 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest at Pitcombe in Somerset, notified in 1971....			0.8	1.9		1971	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000063,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Great Breach and Copley Woods Great Breach and Copley Woods Great Breach and Copley Woods is a 64.8 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest 1 km south of Compton Dundon and 5 km south-east of Street in Somerset, England, notified in 1972....			64.8	160.0		1972	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000133,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Greylake Greylake Greylake is a 9.3 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Middlezoy in Somerset, notified in 1987.This site, on the Somerset Levels, consists of 20 low-lying fields in the north west corner of King's Sedgemoor, and includes the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Greylake...			9.3	22.9		1987	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1003349,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Grove Farm			36.5	90.2		1989	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1005813,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Ham Hill			11.1	27.6		1971	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000144,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Hardington Moor Hardington Moor Hardington Moor is an 8.7 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Hardington Mandeville and West Coker in Somerset, notified in 1994....			8.7	21.6		1994	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=2000020,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Hestercombe House Hestercombe House Hestercombe House is a historic country house in the parish of West Monkton in the Quantock Hills, near Taunton in Somerset, England. Its restoration to Gertrude Jekyll's original plans have made it "one of the best Jekyll-Lutyens gardens open to the public on a regular basis", visited by...			<0.1	0.2		2000	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=2000424,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Hobbs Quarry Hobbs Quarry Hobbs Quarry is a 0.5 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Shepton Mallet on the Mendip Hills in Somerset, notified in 1984....			0.5	0.1		1984	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1002326,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Holme Moor & Clean Moor Holme Moor & Clean Moor Holme Moor & Clean Moor is a 10.8 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Wiveliscombe in Somerset, notified in 1987....			10.8	26.7		1987	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1004460,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Holwell Quarries Holwell Quarries Holwell Quarries is a 1.3 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest at Holwell near Nunney on the Mendip Hills in Somerset, notified in 1952....			1.3	3.2		1952	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000208,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Hurcott Farm Hurcott Farm Hurcott Farm is a 26.3 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Somerset, notified in 1993.At this site heavily cemented Pleistocene terrace gravels of the River Cary have yielded an abundant freshwater and terrestrial molluscan fauna. The fauna has an interglacial aspect, and...			26.3	65.0		1993	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1003367,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Hurcott Lane Cutting Hurcott Lane Cutting Hurcott Lane Cutting is a 0.48 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Somerset, notified in 1996.-Sources:* -External links:*...			0.5	1.2		1997	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=2000228,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
King's Sedgemoor King's Sedgemoor King's Sedgemoor is a piece of rich animal habit and farming land, that forms part of the Somerset Levels in South West England.The area of King's Sedgemoor fell within the Whitley Hundred,...			822.0	2031.2		1985	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1002344,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Kingdown and Middledown Kingdown and Middledown Kingdown and Middledown is a 5.7 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Cheddar in the Mendip Hills, Somerset, notified in 1991....			5.7	14.1		1991	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1006034,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Kingweston Meadows Kingweston Meadows Kingweston Meadows is a 11.5 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest at Kingweston in Somerset, notified in 1990.This site is an excellent example of an unimproved herb-rich neutral grassland of a type which is now rare in Britain....			11.5	28.4		1990	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1006022,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL

L–N

Site name	Reason for Designation		Area		Grid reference	Year in which notified	Map
Site name	Biological Interest	Geological Interest	Hectares	Acres	Grid reference	Year in which notified	Map
Lamb Leer Lamb Leer Lamb Leer is a 14.59 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest between East Harptree and Priddy in the Mendip Hills, Somerset, notified in 1983. The cavern is a fragment of a very ancient major cave system which now contains one of the largest chambers on Mendip.- History :Several...			14.6	36.0		1983	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000245,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Lang's Farm Lang's Farm Lang's Farm is a 7.5 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Oake and Bradford on Tone in Somerset, notified in 1990.This site is an example of unimproved, herb-rich neutral grassland of a type now rare in Britain....			7.5	18.5		1990	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1006033,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Langford Heathfield Langford Heathfield Langford Heathfield is a 95.4 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest at Langford Budville, north west of Wellington in Somerset, notified in 1966....			95.4	235.7		1966	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000262,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Langmead and Weston Level Langmead and Weston Level Langmead and Weston Level is a 168.8 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Somerset, notified in 1991.Langmead and Weston Level form part of the nationally important grazing marsh and ditch systems of the Somerset Levels and Moors...			168.8	417.1		1991	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1005918,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Langport Railway Cutting Langport Railway Cutting Langport Railway Cutting is a 0.5 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest at Langport in Somerset, England, notified in 1992. It is a Geological Conservation Review site....			0.5	1.3		1992	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000856,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Laycock Railway Cutting Laycock Railway Cutting Laycock Railway Cutting is a 1.3 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Milborne Port in Somerset, notified in 1993. It is a Geological Conservation Review site....			1.3	3.1		1993	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000878,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Leighton Road Cutting Leighton Road Cutting Leighton Road Cutting is a 0.6 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest between East Cranmore and Cloford in Somerset, notified in 1984...			0.6	1.4		1984	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000064,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Long Dole Wood and Meadows			9.8	24.3		1997	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1001549,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Long Lye Long Lye Long Lye is a 11.7 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest at Buckland St Mary in the Blackdown Hills, Somerset, notified in 1988....			11.7	29.0		1988	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1003226,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Long Lye Meadow Long Lye Meadow Long Lye Meadow is a 3.3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest at Buckland St Mary in the Blackdown Hills, Somerset, notified in 2002....			3.3	8.2		2002	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=2000451,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Longleat Woods Longleat Woods Longleat Woods is a 249.9 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Frome in Somerset, notified in 1972.This site includes the Ashen Copse Nature Conservation Review site. This site is a large, ancient, semi-natural, broadleaved woodland with a predominantly high forest...			249.9	617.4		1972	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1006543,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Low Ham Low Ham Low Ham is a village in the civil parish of High Ham in the English county of Somerset.At the time of the Domesday Book Low Ham was part of the estate of Serlo de Burcy, and was later known as Ham Burcy and Nether Ham.-Roman Villa:...			5.0	12.5		1988	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1003392,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Maes Down Maes Down Maes Down is a 0.2 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Shepton Mallet and Stoney Stratton in Somerset, notified in 1985...			0.2	0.4		1985	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000079,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Maesbury Railway Cutting Maesbury Railway Cutting Maesbury Railway Cutting is a 2 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest between East Horrington and Gurney Slade in Somerset, notified in 1995.It was part of the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway....			2.0	5.0		1995	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=2000019,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Miller's Hill, Milborne Wick Miller's Hill, Milborne Wick Miller's Hill, Milborne Wick is a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest at Milborne Wick in Somerset, notified in 1985.Miller's Hill is an important and historically famous locality for studies of Middle Jurassic stratigraphy and palaeontology.-Source:* -External links:*...			0.6	1.4		1985	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000118,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Millwater Millwater Millwater is a 1.4 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest at Crewkerne in Somerset, notified in 1989.Millwater consists of a complex mosaic of pasture, wet grassland, tall-herb fen, standing and running water, Alder and Willow carr...			1.4	3.5		1989	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000030,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Moon's Hill Quarry Moon's Hill Quarry Moon's Hill Quarry is a 3.42 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest at Stoke St Michael in Somerset, notified in 1996 and is a Geological Conservation Review site....			3.4	8.5		1996	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000172,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Moorlinch Moorlinch SSSI Moorlinch is a 226.0 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest at Moorlinch in Somerset, notified in 1985.Moorlinch is part of the extensive grazing marsh grasslands and ditch systems of the Somerset Levels and Moors...			226.0	558.4		1985	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1002362,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Nettlecombe Park			90.4	223.4		1990	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1005670,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
North Brewham Meadows North Brewham Meadows North Brewham Meadows is a 8.9 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest at North Brewham in Somerset, England, notified in 1987....			8.9	21.9		1987	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1002719,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
North Curry Meadow North Curry Meadow North Curry Meadow is a 1.3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in North Curry, Somerset, notified in 1989.North Curry Meadow is a traditionally-managed hay meadow which contains a rich variety of grasses and dicotyledonous herbs characteristic of ancient, semi-natural lowland...			1.3	3.1		1989	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1001554,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
North Exmoor North Exmoor North Exmoor is a 12005.3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Devon and Somerset, notified in 1954.This site is within Exmoor National Park and includes the Dunkery Beacon and the Holnicote and Horner Water Nature Conservation Review sites, and the Chains Geological...			12005.3	29665.0		1954	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1006541,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
North Moor North Moor North Moor is a 676.3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Lyng in Somerset, notified in 1986.North Moor is a nationally important grazing marsh and ditch system on the Somerset Levels and Moors. A range of neutral grassland types supporting common and scarce plants has...			676.3	1671.1		1986	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1002395,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL

O–R

Site name	Reason for Designation		Area		Grid reference	Year in which notified	Map
Site name	Biological Interest	Geological Interest	Hectares	Acres	Grid reference	Year in which notified	Map
Old Ironstone Works, Mells Old Ironstone Works, Mells Old Iron Works, Mells is a 0.25 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest, in the Wadbury Valley, south of the village of Mells in Somerset, notified in 1987...			0.3	0.6		1987	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000912,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
The Perch Perch SSSI The Perch is a 72.1 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest close to Cheddar Gorge in the Mendip Hills, Somerset, England...			72.1	178.2		1990	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1005794,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Porlock Ridge and Saltmarsh			186.3	460.4		1990	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=2000380,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Postlebury Wood Postlebury Wood Postlebury Wood is an 87 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Trudoxhill in Somerset, notified in 1987.Postlebury Wood is a large and relatively undisturbed woodland with the first records of the woodland being from documents dated 1182, shortly after which it was...			87.0	215.0		1987	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1004470,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Priddy Caves Priddy Caves Priddy Caves is an Area: 67.6 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest at Priddy in the Mendip Hills, Somerset, notified in 1965.The entrance to St Cuthbert's Swallet is incorporated in the adjacent Priddy Pools SSSI....			67.1	167.0		1965	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1001073,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Priddy Pools Priddy Pools Priddy Pools is a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest at Priddy in the Mendip Hills, Somerset, notified in 1972.The pools provided the water supply for the Priddy Mineries which is now a Nature Reserve.- Biological :...			52.7	130.2		1972	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000337,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Prior's Park & Adcombe Wood Prior's Park & Adcombe Wood Prior's Park & Adcombe Wood is a 103.6 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Pitminster in Somerset, notified in 1952....			103.6	256.0		1952	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000349,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Quantocks Quantock Hills The Quantock Hills is a range of hills west of Bridgwater in Somerset, England. The Quantock Hills were England’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty being designated in 1956 and consists of large amounts of heathland, oak woodlands, ancient parklands and agricultural land.The hills run from...			2506.9	6194.5		1970	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000310,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Quants Quants Reserve Quants Reserve is a nature reserve north west of Burnworthy in Somerset, England.It consists of a grassland clearing in a forestry plantation. It is well-known for its butterflies — among the species which occur are Duke of Burgundy, Marsh Fritillary and Wood White.In 1988 an area of 50.6...			50.6	126.0		1988	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1002603,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Ringdown Ringdown SSSI, Somerset Ringdown is a 4.0 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Burnworthy in the Blackdown Hills of Somerset, notified in 1990....			4.0	9.9		1990	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000497,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Rodney Stoke Rodney Stoke SSSI Rodney Stoke is a 69.6 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest, just north of the village of Rodney Stoke in the Mendip Hills, Somerset, notified in 1957....			69.6	172.0		1957	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1002679,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Roebuck Meadows Roebuck Meadows Roebuck Meadows is a 3.6 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Crowcombe in Somerset, notified in 1988.Roebuck Meadows have a very varied and herb-rich vegetation composed of mire and grassland communities together comprising an important example of lowland mire, which...			3.6	8.9		1988	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1003204,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Ruttersleigh Ruttersleigh Ruttersleigh is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Buckland St Mary and Staple Fitzpaine on the north-facing slope of the Blackdown Hills. in Somerset, notified in 1991....			97.0	239.7		1991	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1005727,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL

S–T

Site name	Reason for Designation		Area		Grid reference	Year in which notified	Map
Site name	Biological Interest	Geological Interest	Hectares	Acres	Grid reference	Year in which notified	Map
Sandpit Hole and Bishop's Lot Sandpit Hole and Bishop's Lot Sandpit Hole and Bishop's Lot is a 1.8 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Ebbor Gorge in Somerset, notified in 1987....			0.7	1.8		1987	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000238,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Seavington St. Mary Seavington St. Mary SSSI, Somerset Seavington St. Mary is a 0.3 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest near the village of Seavington St Mary in Somerset, notified in 1971....			0.3	0.7		1971	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000401,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Severn Estuary Severn Estuary The Severn Estuary is the estuary of the River Severn, the longest river in Great Britain. Its high tidal range means it has been at the centre of discussions in the UK regarding renewable energy.-Geography:...			15950.0	39410.0		1976	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1002284,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Shapwick Heath Shapwick Heath Shapwick Heath is a 394.0-hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest and National Nature Reserve between Shapwick and Westhay in Somerset, notified in 1967. It is part of the Brue Valley Living Landscape conservation project. The project commenced in January 2009 and aims to restore,...			394.0	973.6		1967	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000667,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Sharpham Moor Plot Sharpham Moor Plot Sharpham Moor Plot is a 0.5-hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest at Sharpham in Somerset, UK, notified in 1967.Sharpham Moor Plot is an area, predominately of secondary woodland, on Turbary Moor Series Peat within the Somerset Moors managed by the Somerset Wildlife Trust. It has...			0.5	1.3		1967	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000434,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Shepton Montague Railway Cutting Shepton Montague Railway Cutting Shepton Montague Railway Cutting is a 1.61 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest at Shepton Montague in Somerset, notified in 1992....			1.6	4.0		1992	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000865,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Snowdon Hill Quarry Snowdon Hill Quarry Snowdon Hill Quarry is a 0.6 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the western outskirts of Chard in Somerset, notified in 1963....			0.6	1.6		1963	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000450,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
South Exmoor South Exmoor South Exmoor is a 3132.7 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Devon and Somerset, England, notified in 1992....			3132.7	7742.3		1992	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1002269,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Southey and Gotleigh Moors Southey and Gotleigh Moors Southey and Gotleigh Moors is a 81.3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the Blackdown Hills in Somerset, notified in 1988.Southey and Gotleigh Moors is a mosaic of valley mire, acid-marsh grassland and alder-birch carr...			81.3	200.1		1988	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1002636,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Southlake Moor Southlake Moor Southlake Moor is a 196.1 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Burrow Mump and Burrowbridge in Somerset, notified in 1985....			196.1	484.6		1985	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1002426,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Sparkford Wood Sparkford Wood Sparkford Wood is a 8.4 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest at Sparkford in Somerset, notified in 1954.Sparkford Wood is a broadleaved semi-natural woodland situated on heavy fertile soils. It dates from at least the 18th Century and its survival amongst the prime agricultural...			8.4	20.7		1954	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000468,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
St. Dunstan's Well Catchment St. Dunstan's Well Catchment St. Dunstan's Well Catchment is a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest, covering near Stoke St Michael in the Mendip Hills, Somerset, notified in 1967.Formerly known as Stoke St Michael Slocker.- Geological :...			39.8	98.3		1967	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000377,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Stowell Meadow Stowell Meadow Stowell Meadow is a 2.8 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Tatworth in Somerset, notified in 1987.Stowell Meadow supports a nationally rare type of traditionally managed wet neutral grassland. Alder woodland and plant communities typical of marshy grassland are also present...			2.8	6.9		1987	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1004482,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Street Heath Street Heath Street Heath is a 12.5 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest 4 km east of Glastonbury in Somerset, notified in 1966....			12.5	31.0		1966	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1003617,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Tealham and Tadham Moors Tealham and Tadham Moors Tealham and Tadham Moors is a 917.6 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Wedmore in Somerset, notified in 1985.Land south of this site is included in Catcott, Edington and Chilton Moors SSSI....			917.6	2267.3		1985	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1001081,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Thrupe Lane Swallet Thrupe Lane Swallet Thrupe Lane Swallet is a 0.5 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Somerset, notified in 1992. It is a Geological Conservation Review site.The name Thrupe Lane comes from the nearby hamlet of Thrupe, which in Anglo-Saxon meant dairy farm....			0.5	1.2		1992	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000152,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Thurlbear Wood and Quarrylands Thurlbear Wood and Quarrylands Thurlbear Wood and Quarrylands is a 26.7 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Stoke St Mary in Somerset, notified in 1963....			26.7	65.8		1963	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1001110,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Twinhills Woods and Meadows Twinhills Woods and Meadows Twinhills Woods and Meadows is a 21.2 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the Monarch's Way south of Dulcote in Somerset, notified in 1990....			21.2	52.4		1990	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1003429,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL

V–Z

Site name	Reason for Designation		Area		Grid reference	Year in which notified	Map
Site name	Biological Interest	Geological Interest	Hectares	Acres	Grid reference	Year in which notified	Map
Vallis Vale Vallis Vale Vallis Vale is a 23.9 hectare biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Great Elm in Somerset, notified in 1952.Vallis Vale is an ancient woodland site and supports an Ash-Wych Elm stand type with a restricted distribution in Britain.Vallis Vale exposes some of Britain’s...			23.9	59.1		1952	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1001131,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Viaduct Quarry Viaduct Quarry Viaduct Quarry is a 0.3 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Shepton Mallet on the Mendip Hills in Somerset, notified in 1984....			0.3	0.8		1984	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000040,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Walton and Ivythorn Hills Walton and Ivythorn Hills Walton and Ivythorn Hills is a 34.9 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Street at the south-eastern end of the Polden Hills in Somerset, notified in 1953.This site is owned and managed by the National Trust....			34.9	86.1		1953	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1001144,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
West Moor West Moor SSSI, Somerset West Moor is a 213.0 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the River Parrett in Somerset, notified in 1985.West Moor lies south of Curry Rivel, Langport, and Drayton, and northwest of Kingsbury Episcopi and is part of the extensive grazing marsh grasslands and ditch systems of...			213.0	526.3		1985	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1002677,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
West Sedgemoor West Sedgemoor West Sedgemoor is a 1016.0 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest forms part of the Somerset Levels and Moors in Somerset, notified in 1983....			1016.0	2510.0		1983	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1004511,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Westhay Heath Westhay Heath Westhay Heath is a 25.9 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest 2km west of Westhay village in Somerset, notified in 1990....			25.9	64.0		1990	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000032,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Westhay Moor Westhay Moor Westhay Moor is a 513.7 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest 2.5km north-east of Westhay village and 4km from Wedmore in Somerset, notified in 1971...			513.7	1269.3		1971	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1001181,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Wet Moor Wet Moor Wet Moor is a 491.0 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Muchelney in Somerset, notified in 1985.Wet Moor is part of the extensive grazing marsh grasslands and ditch systems of the Somerset Levels and Moors....			491.0	1214.0		1985	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1004500,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Whitevine Meadows Whitevine Meadows Whitevine Meadows is a 13.0 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of North and South Perrott in Somerset, notified in 1979....			13.0	32.0		1979	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1001203,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Windsor Hill Marsh Windsor Hill Marsh Windsor Hill Marsh is a 0.84 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest, north of the town of Shepton Mallet in Somerset, and adjacent to the Windsor Hill Quarry geological Site of Special Scientific Interest. It was notified in January 1972....			0.8	2.0		1972	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1001243,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Windsor Hill Quarry Windsor Hill Quarry Windsor Hill Quarry is a 0.8 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Shepton Mallet on the Mendip Hills in Somerset, adjacent to the Windsor Hill Marsh biological Site of Special Scientific Interest...			0.8	1.9		1986	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1001254,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Wookey Hole Caves			39.4	97.4		1952	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1001272,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Wookey Station			<0.1	0.1		1997	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=2000306,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Woolhayes Farm Woolhayes Farm Woolhayes Farm is a 13.2 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Combe St Nicholas in Somerset, notified in 1992....			13.2	32.5		1992	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1006371,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL
Wurt Pit and Devil's Punchbowl Wurt Pit and Devil's Punchbowl Wurt Pit and Devil's Punchbowl is a 0.2 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest between East Harptree and the Priddy Circles in the Mendip Hills, Somerset, notified in 1987....			0.2	0.5		1987	http://www.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk/map.aspx?map=sssi&feature=1000187,sssi,HYPERLINK,LABEL

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