Misterton Marshes

Misterton Marshes is a 6.8 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Misterton in Leicestershire.[1][2]

Misterton Marshes
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchLeicestershire
Grid referenceSP 556 851[1]
InterestBiological
Area6.8 hectares[1]
Notification1986[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This is one of the largest areas of unimproved wetland in the county. Its large areas of tall fen are dominated by common reed, reed canary grass and lesser pond-sedge. There is also an area of grazed marsh and a stream.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Misterton Marshes". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  2. "Map of Misterton Marshes". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  3. "Misterton Marshes citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2017.

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