Empingham Marshy Meadows

Empingham Marshy Meadows is a 14 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Empingham in Rutland.[1][2]

Empingham Marshy Meadows
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchRutland
Grid referenceSK 956 093[1]
InterestBiological
Area14.0 hectares[1]
Notification1983[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This site in the valley of the North Brook has a complex geological structure and diverse habitats, including grassland and base-rich marsh and fen. Flora in wetter areas include adder's tongue fern, marsh marigold and ragged robin.[3]

Public footpaths from Empingham go through the meadows.

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Empingham Marshy Meadows". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
  2. "Map of Empingham Marshy Meadows". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
  3. "Empingham Marshy Meadows citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 September 2017.

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