An area of downland close to Lewes in Sussex, listed as containing scarce 'plants and insects'. The South Downs near Lewes are a superb area of chalk downland rich in wildlife and ancient human history. Because of its international importance, much of this area is protected by designations such as: Site of Special Scientific Interest; Special Area of Conservation and National Nature Reserve. Natural England now manage Mount Caburn NNR and Sussex Wildlife Trust manage two two chalk downland reserves nearby - Southerham and Malling Down (Malling Down is one of the areas circled by Rothschild in red pen on the SPNR's maps).
(Above) The original SPNR survey documents for Lewes Downs.
More information on Lewes Downs
Visit the Sussex Wildlife Trust page for Malling and Lewes Down nature reserve
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