Sheepy Fields
Sheepy Fields is a 4.9 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Sheepy Magna in Leicestershire.[1][2]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Area of Search | Leicestershire |
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| Grid reference | SK 332 025[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 4.9 hectares[1] |
| Notification | 1983[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
The two hay meadows in this site are on post-glacial river terrace deposits. There are diverse herbs such as lady's mantle, adder's tongue, hayrattle, pepper saxifrage, bulbous buttercup and cowslip.[3]
The site is private land with no public access.
References
- "Designated Sites View: Sheepy Fields". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- "Map of Sheepy Fields". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- "Sheepy Fields citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
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