Botcheston Bog

Botcheston Bog is a 2.9 hectares (7.2 acres) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Botcheston, west of Leicester.[1][2]

Botcheston Bog
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchLeicestershire
Grid referenceSK 485 046[1]
InterestBiological
Area2.9 hectares (7.2 acres)[1]
Notification1983[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This grazed marsh on peaty soil is dominated by carnation sedge, hard rush, creeping bent and meadowsweet. Other plants include several which are rare in the county.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Botcheston Bog". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  2. "Map of Botcheston Bog". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  3. "Botcheston Bog citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 December 2017.

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