Nacton Meadows

Nacton Meadows is a 4.5 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-west of Levington in Suffolk.[1][2] It is in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty[3]

Nacton Meadows
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchSuffolk
Grid referenceTM 231 399[1]
InterestBiological
Area4.5 hectares[1]
Notification1992[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This site has fen meadow and grasslands. Wetter areas have more diverse flora, including Yorkshire-fog, crested dog's tail, sharp-flowered rush, greater bird's-foot-trefoil and the uncommon marsh arrowgrass.[4]

A public footpath from Levington goes through the site.

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Nacton Meadows". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
  2. "Map of Nacton Meadows". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
  3. "Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Management Plan 2013–2018" (PDF). Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB. p. 76. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
  4. "Nacton Meadows citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 August 2017.

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