Misterton Marshes
Appearance
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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Location | Leicestershire |
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Grid reference | SP 556 851[1] |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 6.8 hectares[1] |
Notification | 1986[1] |
Location map | Magic Map |
Misterton Marshes is a 6.8-hectare (17-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Misterton in Leicestershire.[1][2]
This is one of the largest areas of unimproved wetland in the county. Its large areas of tall fen are dominated by common reed, reed canary grass and lesser pond-sedge. There is also an area of grazed marsh and a stream.[3]
The site is private land with no public access.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Misterton Marshes". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
- ^ "Map of Misterton Marshes". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
- ^ "Misterton Marshes citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
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