Holly Wood, Oxfordshire
Holly Wood is a 25.6-hectare (63-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-east of Oxford in Oxfordshire.
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
| Location | Oxfordshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SP 587 100 |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 25.6 hectares (63 acres) |
| Notification | 1986 |
| Location map | Magic Map |
This ancient wood is a small remnant of the medieval Royal Forest of Shotover. It is coppice with standards on Oxford Clay with a varied invertebrate fauna. There are several uncommon butterfiles such as the black hairstreak and purple emperor.
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