Botcheston Bog Explained

52.637°N -1.284°W

Botcheston Bog
Aos:Leicestershire
Interest:Biological
Area:2.9ha
Notifydate:1983
Map: Magic Map

Botcheston Bog is a 2.9abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Botcheston, west of Leicester.[1] [2]

This grazed marsh on peaty soil is dominated by carnation sedge, hard rush, creeping bent and meadowsweet. Other plants include several which are rare in the county.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Botcheston Bog . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 3 December 2017.
  2. Web site: Map of Botcheston Bog. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 3 December 2017.
  3. Web site: Botcheston Bog citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 3 December 2017.