| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
) | |
| Area of Search | Surrey |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TQ 168 388[1] |
| Interest | Geological |
| Area | 0.6 hectares (1.5 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1988[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Auclaye is a 0.6-hectare (1.5-acre) geological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Capel in Surrey.[1][2] It is a Geological Conservation Review site.[3]
This site is important for its Mesozoic insects, with many well preserved bodies from several orders dating to the Lower Cretaceous period. It has produced new species of aculeate hymenoptera and cricket.[4]
The site is private land with no public access.
References
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Auclaye". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- ^ "Map of Auclaye". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- ^ "Auclaye (Palaeoentomology)". Geological Conservation Review. Joint Nature Conservation Committee. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
- ^ "Auclaye citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 2 November 2018.