Frisby Marsh
Frisby Marsh is a 10.2 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Frisby on the Wreake in Leicestershire.[1][2]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Area of Search | Leicestershire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SK 686 173[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 10.2 hectares[1] |
| Notification | 1983[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
This site has spring-fed marshes, grassland, woodland and a pool and channel which are relicts of a former ox-bow lake of the adjacent River Wreake. The marshes have a rich flora, with plants such as marsh valerian and marsh arrowgrass.[3]
A public footpath goes through the southern end of the site.
References
- "Designated Sites View: Frisby Marsh". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
- "Map of Frisby Marsh". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
- "Frisby Marsh citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
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