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Wicklesham and Coxwell Pits

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Wicklesham and Coxwell Pits is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Oxfordshire, covering 0.13 km². It is one of 105 SSSIs in the county. Nearby SSSIs include Grafton Lock Meadow and Tuckmill Meadows. The closest station is Swindon, about 16.6 km to the south-west.

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