Arreton Down (grid referenceSZ540872) is a 29.77 hectarebiological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the Isle of Wight, originally notified in 1979 for its geological interest and then renotified in 1987, but for its biological interest only. It is public access land and popular with early morning dog walkers, who park near the chalk pit entrance. The land is marked by extensive ancient field features as yet unexcavated.[1]
An important Bronze Age hoard was found on Arreton Down in the eighteenth century. Comprising seven bronze spear-heads, four axes, one dagger and one halberd, it came into the possession of Sir Hans Sloane who bequeathed it to the British Museum in 1753.[3]
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^ abc"Arreton Down Nature Reserve". Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
^ abc"Natural England citation sheet" (PDF). Natural England. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
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