Ducklington Mead Explained

Ducklington Mead
Aos:Oxfordshire
Interest:Biological
Area:4.6ha
Notifydate:1986
Map: Magic Map

Ducklington Mead is a 4.6abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Ducklington in Oxfordshire.[1] [2]

This traditionally managed meadow has diverse flora, such as the rare and declining snake's-head fritillary. Flowering plants in drier areas include saw-wort, dropwort, lady's bedstraw and betony. There are also ditches with interesting wetland flora and an ancient hedge with a variety of shrubs.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

51.766°N -1.475°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Ducklington Mead . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 3 June 2020.
  2. Web site: Map of Ducklington Mead . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 3 June 2020.
  3. Web site: Ducklington Mead citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 3 June 2020.