Grid reference TL736781 Area of search Suffolk | Interest Biological Notification 1954 | |
 | ||
Foxhole Heath (grid reference TL736781) is an area of a heathland near the village of Eriswell in Suffolk. It has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its biological importance.
Its vascular plant flora includes the following species: Slender Cudweed Filago minima, Shepherds Cress Teesdalia nudicaulis, Bird's-foot, Ornithopus perpusillus, Sand Sedge Carex arenaria, Purple Milk Vetch Astragalus danicus, Common Centaury Centaurium erythraea, Sheep's-bit Jasione montana and Larger Wild Thyme Thymus pulegioides.
It has a breeding population of Stone-curlew, and this species also uses the site to gather prior to its autumn migration.
The road verge along the south side is included in Suffolk County Council's protected road verges scheme.