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Newton Burgoland Marshes

Coordinates: 52°40′34″N 1°26′13″W / 52.676°N 1.437°W / 52.676; -1.437
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Newton Burgoland Marshes
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Newton Burgoland Marshes north
LocationLeicestershire
Grid referenceSK 381 087[1]
InterestBiological
Area8.7 hectares[1]
Notification1983[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Newton Burgoland Marshes is an 8.7-hectare (21-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Newton Burgoland in Leicestershire.[1][2]

This site is in two areas, with the northern one having wet grassland and species rich marsh, while the southern one is well-drained grassland. Herbs in the marsh include ragged robin, marsh marigold, meadow thistle and southern marsh orchid.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Newton Burgoland Marshes". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  2. ^ "Map of Newton Burgoland Marshes". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  3. ^ "Newton Burgoland Marshes citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 2 October 2017.

52°40′34″N 1°26′13″W / 52.676°N 1.437°W / 52.676; -1.437