Dean Hall Coach House & Cellar
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Condition (Natural England)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO672130 | — | Favourable | 0.02 | 2011-09-16 |
Description
Area, 0.02 ha. 0.06 ac. Description The site is notified as an important breeding roost for the nationally rare greater horseshoe bat Rhinolophus ferrumequinum. The greater horseshoe bat has declined dramatically this century, to the extent that less than a dozen breeding roost sites are now known nationally. The use of this site has been recorded since 1986, although local reports suggest that bats may have used the buildings for over 75 years, making it a very long established roost. The site is most significant as a breeding roost, being mainly used between May and October. Although the Coach House roof space forms the main breeding roost, the nearby cellar is also of importance. This area is used periodically during the summer months and has also been used by juvenile bats during the winter and is therefore to be regarded as an integral part of the site.
Species mentioned
Show the 1 species mentioned in the description, with red-list status| English name search for this in other sites |
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IUCN / Red List | Type | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| greater horseshoe bat | Rhinolophus ferrumequinum | LC | bat | vespertillonidae |