Parsonage Down, Nature reserve in Wiltshire, England
Parsonage Down extends across 188.6 hectares of protected land, featuring diverse chalk grassland ecosystems and numerous plant species near Amesbury.
The land designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1971 marked a shift from agricultural practices toward environmental conservation priorities.
Natural England manages this protected area, maintaining the oldest registered herd of English Longhorn cattle in the United Kingdom.
Visitors can access the entire site through designated pathways following the implementation of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act.
The reserve contains the largest population of burnt orchid in northwest Europe, making it a critical location for this rare plant species.
GPS coordinates: 51.17000,-1.92986
Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:47
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