Great Bowden Borrowpit

Great Bowden Borrowpit is a 2.4 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Market Harborough in Leicestershire.[1][2]

Great Bowden Borrowpit
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchLeicestershire
Grid referenceSP 743 898[1]
InterestBiological
Area2.4 hectares[1]
Notification1983[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This former railway borrow pit has an unusual marsh, dominated by soft rush, tufted hair grass and cottongrass. Other plants include bulrush and bog moss. Snipe feed on the site.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. "Designated Sites View: Great Bowden Borrowpit". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  2. "Map of Great Bowden Borrowpit". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  3. "Great Bowden Borrowpit citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 2 October 2017.

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