Empingham Marshy Meadows
Biological site in Rutland, England
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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Location | 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 |
Empingham Marshy Meadows is a 14 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Empingham in Rutland.[1][2]
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.
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References
- ^ a b c d "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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