Bloody Oaks Quarry
Bloody Oaks Quarry is a 1.3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-west of Great Casterton in Rutland.[1][2] It is owned and managed by the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust.[3]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Area of Search | Rutland |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SK 971 108[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 1.2 hectares[1] |
| Notification | 1983[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
This site has species-rich grassland on Jurassic limestone. The dominant grasses are tor-grass and upright brome and flora include rock-rose, salad burnet, yellow-wort and autumn gentian.[4]
The site is open to the public.
References
- "Designated Sites View: Bloody Oaks Quarry". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
- "Map of Bloody Oaks Quarry". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
- "Bloody Oaks Quarry". Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
- "Bloody Oaks Quarry citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
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