Brampton Meadow

Brampton Meadow is a one hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-west of Brampton in Cambridgeshire.[1][2]

Brampton Meadow
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchCambridgeshire
Grid referenceTL 192 720[1]
InterestBiological
Area1.0 hectares[1]
Notification1986[1]
Location mapMagic Map

The site has a rich variety of plant species on calcareous clay pasture, a declining habitat. Plants include quaking-grass, adder's tongue fern, cowslip and green-winged orchid.[3]

The site is on private land with no public access.

References

  1. "Designated Sites View: Brampton Meadow". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  2. "Map of Brampton Meadow". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  3. "Brampton Meadow citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2016.

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