Empingham Marshy Meadows Explained

Empingham Marshy Meadows
Aos:	Rutland
Interest:	Biological
Area:	14.0 hectares
Notifydate:	1983
Map:	Magic Map

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

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

52.673°N -0.588°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Empingham Marshy Meadows . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 10 September 2017.
2. Web site: Map of Empingham Marshy Meadows. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 10 September 2017.
3. Web site: Empingham Marshy Meadows citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 10 September 2017.