Gilwern Hill

Site of Special Scientific Interest · 51.8060, -3.0948

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Gwent County Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park

Geology & landscape

Rock Type: Limestone

Description

Description An area of limestone grassland and old quarries supporting a characteristic limestone grassland community. There are several species that are rare in the county, e.g. autumn gentian Gentianella amarella and brittle bladder fern Cystopteris fragilis. The steeper slopes support ash Fraxinus excelsior woodland over a rich ground flora. Remarks: Within the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Species mentioned

English name
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brittle bladder fern Cystopteris fragilis CR fern woodsiaceae
autumn gentian Gentianella amarella LC herb gentianaceae
ash Fraxinus excelsior LC tree oleaceae