| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Rutland |
|---|---|
| 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.
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.
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
|
| |
| Location | Rutland |
|---|---|
| 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.
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.