Rixton Clay Pits

Site details

UK map showing location of Rixton Clay Pits Special Area of Conservation/Site of Community Importance.
Location of Rixton Clay Pits SAC/SCI/cSAC
Country England
Unitary Authority  Warrington
Centroid* SJ684901
Latitude 53 24 23 N
Longitude 02 28 31 W
SAC EU code UK0030265
Status Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
Area (ha) 13.99
* This is the approximate central point of the SAC. In the case of large, linear or composite sites, this may not represent the location where a feature occurs within the SAC.

General site character

Inland water bodies (standing water, running water) (20%)
Heath. Scrub. Maquis and garrigue. Phygrana (25%)
Humid grassland. Mesophile grassland (55%)


Boundary map and associated biodiversity information on the NBN Gateway.

Natura 2000 data form for this site as submitted to Europe (PDF format, size 30kb).

Interactive map from MAGIC (Multi-Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside).

 

Note:

When undertaking an appropriate assessment of impacts at a site, all features of European importance (both primary and non-primary) need to be considered.

Annex I habitats that are a primary reason for selection of this site

Not applicable

Annex I habitats present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for selection of this site

Not applicable.

Annex II species that are a primary reason for selection of this site

1166 Great crested newt  Triturus cristatus
Situated east of Warrington, this site comprises parts of an extensive disused brickworks excavated in glacial boulder clay. The excavation has left a series of hollows, which have filled with water since workings ceased in the 1960s, leading to a variety of pond sizes. New ponds have also been created more recently for wildlife and amenity purposes. Great crested newt Triturus cristatus are known to occur in at least 20 ponds across the site. The site also supports species-rich grassland, scrub and mature secondary woodland.

Annex II species present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for site selection

Not applicable.


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