Empingham Marshy Meadows
Empingham Marshy Meadows is a 14 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Empingham in Rutland.[1][2]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Area of Search | Rutland |
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| Grid reference | SK 956 093[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 14.0 hectares[1] |
| Notification | 1983[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
This site in the valley of the North Brook has a complex geological structure and diverse habitats, including grassland and base-rich marsh and fen. Flora in wetter areas include adder's tongue fern, marsh marigold and ragged robin.[3]
Public footpaths from Empingham go through the meadows.
References
- "Designated Sites View: Empingham Marshy Meadows". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
- "Map of Empingham Marshy Meadows". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
- "Empingham Marshy Meadows citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
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