List of Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey

A map of Surrey within the United Kingdom

This is a list of the Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) in Surrey, a county in South East England. Surrey is bordered by Greater London to the north, and West Sussex to the south. It has an estimated population of 1,085,400 within an area of 1,670 km2 (412,666.0 acres), thus making it the 13th largest ceremonial county in the United Kingdom.[1]

As of 2014, there are 62 sites designated within this area of search, 52 of which have been designated for their biological interest, 8 for their geological interest, and 2 for both biological and geological interest.[2] The data in this table is taken from Natural England's website in the form of citation sheets for each SSSI.[3]

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

Sites

Site name Reason for designation Area[A] Grid reference[B][C] Year in which notified[D] Map[E]
Biological interest Geological interest Hectares Acres
Ash to Brookwood Heaths Green tick 1,572.8 3,884.8 SU920540, SU945537, SU956545, SU958555 1988 Map
Auclaye Green tick 0.5 1.3 TQ168388 1988 Map
Banstead Downs Green tick 124.1 306.6 TQ252610 1985 Map
Basingstoke Canal Green tick 99.2 245.0 SU719514 to SU967575, TQ016597 to TQ046616 1985 Map
Blackheath Green tick 143.0 353.5 TQ040460 1987 Map
Blindley Heath Green tick 25.6 63.2 TQ367448 1984 Map
Bookham Commons Green tick 151.4 374.1 TQ128565 1985 Map
Broadmoor to Bagshot Woods and Heaths Green tick 1,696.9 4,193.1 SU877644 1983, 1985 Map
Brook Brick Pit Green tick 1.0 2.37 SU931378 1988 Map
Charleshill Green tick 10.3 25.6 SU895442 1988 Map
Charterhouse to Eashing Green tick 66.8 165.1 SU950444 1986 Map
Chiddingfold Forest Green tick 543.9 1,344.0 TQ017344, SU994310, SU986357 1991 Map
Chipstead Downs Green tick 152.7 377.4 TQ265579, TQ268562 1985 Map
Chobham Common Green tick 651.2 1,608.5 SU973648 1985 Map
Clock House Brickworks Green tick 32.4 80.1 TQ176383 1992 Map
Colony Bog and Bagshot Heath Green tick 1,127.3 2,785.6 SU930590, SU913619 1988 Map
Colyers Hanger Green tick 25.5 63.0 TQ035483 1986 Map
Combe Bottom Green tick TQ063488 1988 Map
Devil's Punch Bowl Green tick 279.9 691.6 SU892370 1986 Map
Dumsey Meadow Green tick 9.6 23.7 TQ057665 1994 Map
Epsom and Ashtead Commons Green tick 358.0 884.0 TQ181602 1984 Map
Esher Commons Green tick 358.3 885.4 TQ130623 1986 Map
Glover's Wood Green tick 73.6 181.8 TQ227407 1986 Map
Godstone Ponds Green tick 13.0 32.1 TQ353516, TQ360509 1985 Map
Gong Hill Green tick 6.5 16.2 SU948434 1988 Map
Hackhurst and White Downs Green tick 185.0 457.1 TQ097487, TQ124495 1986 Map
Hankley Farm Green tick 2.4 5.9 SU890436 1994 Map
Hedgecourt Green tick 33.3 82.3 TQ355403 1986 Map
Horsell Common Green tick 150.3 371.3 TQ003606 1986 Map
Kempton Park Reservoirs Green tick 25.6 63.2 TQ118707 1999 Map
Knight and Bessborough Reservoirs Green tick 62.8 155.1 TQ120680 Map
Langham Pond Green tick 25.9 63.9 TQ002721 1986 Map
Leith Hill Green tick 337.2 833.2 TQ125455, TQ123434, TQ145440 1991 Map
Lingfield Cernes Green tick 10.1 24.9 TQ421447 1985 Map
Mole Gap to Reigate Escarpment Green tick Green tick 999.4 2,469.5 TQ158539, TQ185537, TQ185514, TQ200530, TQ245520 1986 Map
Moor Park Green tick 17.0 17.5 SU868458 1987 Map
Netherside Stream Outcrops Green tick 2.8 7.1 SU941339, SU944343 1990 Map
Ockham and Wisley Commons Green tick 269.6 666.2 TQ070585, TQ082585, TQ084592, TQ078595 1986 Map
Papercourt Green tick 69.4 171.4 TQ035563, TQ035569, TQ042565 1986 Map
Puttenham & Crooksbury Commons Green tick 111.1 274.5 SU915464, SU890453 1986 Map
Quarry Hangers Green tick 33.5 82.8 TQ316536, TQ327534 1986 Map
Ranmore Common Green tick 221.8 548.2 TQ143510 1986 Map
Reigate Heath Green tick 59.6 147.3 TQ236502 1986 Map
Seale Chalk Pit Green tick 0.9 2.2 SU897482 1988 Map
Sheepleas Green tick Green tick 98.3 242.9 TQ090515 1986 Map
Smart's and Prey Heaths Green tick 37.8 93.3 SU985557, SU989555 1993 Map
Smokejack Clay Pit Green tick 76.3 188.5 TQ111372 1992 Map
Staffhurst Wood Green tick 49.8 123.1 TQ414485 1985 Map
Staines Moor Green tick 513.6 1,269.1 TQ040730 1984 Map
Stockstone Quarry Green tick 3.8 9.3 SU876381 1986 Map
Stones Road Pond Green tick 0.5 1.2 TQ213616 1985 Map
Thorpe Hay Meadow Green tick 6.4 15.8 TQ030700 1985 Map
Thorpe Park No 1 Gravel Pit Green tick 42.2 104.2 TQ028681 Map
Thursley, Hankley and Frensham Commons Green tick 1,838.2 4,542.2 SU855405, SU885405, SU915410 1985 Map
Titsey Woods Green tick 45.6 112.6 TQ420541 1987 Map
Upper Common Pits Green tick 2.8 7.0 TQ084499 1991 Map
Vann Lake and Ockley Woods Green tick 56.8 140.4 TQ156392 1986 Map
Wey Valley Meadows Green tick 74.7 184.6 SU997476, SU996463, SU988450 1990 Map
Whitmoor Common Green tick 164.1 405.3 SU985535 1985 Map
Windsor Forest and Great Park Green tick 1,777.2 4,389.4 SU940730, SU970685, SU975725 1983 Map
Woldingham & Oxted Downs Green tick 128.9 318.5 TQ370540, TQ385543, TQ375562 1986 Map
Wraysbury Reservoir Green tick 205.0 506.5 TQ025745 1999 Map

Notes

A Data rounded to one decimal place.
B Grid reference is based on the British national grid reference system, also known as OSGB36, and is the system used by the Ordnance Survey.[4]
C Those SSSIs with more than one OS grid reference are composed of multiple sections, separated by non-SSSI land.[4]
D Site notification consists of designating a site as an SSSI and consulting with the owner(s). This list uses the date notified under Section 28 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
E Link to maps using the Magic Map service provided by Natural England.

References

  1. ↑ "T 08: Selected age groups for local authorities in the United Kingdom; estimated resident population; Mid-2006 Population Estimates". Office for National Statistics. August 22, 2007. Retrieved 2008-06-18.
  2. ↑ "Search results for Surrey". Natural England. Retrieved 2008-06-18.
  3. ↑ Natural England citation sheets for each SSSI. Retrieved on 2008-06-12. (PDF files).
  4. 1 2 "Guide to National Grid". Ordnance Survey. Retrieved 2008-02-21.

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