Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Location | Essex |
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Grid reference |
TQ706867 TQ697864 |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 6.5 hectares |
Notification | 1985 |
Location map | Magic Map |
Basildon Meadows is a 6.5-hectare (16-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the southern outskirts of Basildon in Essex. [1] [2]
The site is composed of three unimproved meadows which have a wide variety of herbs. The principal grasses are creeping bent, rye-grass and crested dog's tail. Flowers include the green-winged orchid and yellow rattle, which are rare in Essex. There is also a small pond and scattered scrub. [1]
The fields are private land with no public access.
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Location | Essex |
---|---|
Grid reference |
TQ706867 TQ697864 |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 6.5 hectares |
Notification | 1985 |
Location map | Magic Map |
Basildon Meadows is a 6.5-hectare (16-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the southern outskirts of Basildon in Essex. [1] [2]
The site is composed of three unimproved meadows which have a wide variety of herbs. The principal grasses are creeping bent, rye-grass and crested dog's tail. Flowers include the green-winged orchid and yellow rattle, which are rare in Essex. There is also a small pond and scattered scrub. [1]
The fields are private land with no public access.