| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Location | East Sussex |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TQ 697 147[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 109.9 hectares (272 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1986[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Ashburnham Park is a 109.9-hectare (272-acre) biologicalSite of Special Scientific Interest north-west ofHastings inEast Sussex.[1][2] It is aNature Conservation Review site, Grade 2.[3] The park is the garden ofAshburnham Place and it is listed on theRegister of Historic Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest.[4]
This former medieval deer park has many ancient trees which support more than 160 species of lichens. The habitats are parkland and woodland together with three ornamental lakes. The woods have a diverse selection of breeding bird species.[5]
