Garrold's Meadow Explained

Garrold's Meadow
Aos:Essex
Interest:Biological
Area:5.0 hectares
Notifydate:1988
Map:Magic Map

Garrold's Meadow is a 5 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Leigh-on-Sea in Essex. The local planning authority is Castle Point Borough Council.[1] [2]

This site is unimproved grassland on gravel in it southern part and clay in the north. There is also an area of marsh. The plant community is diverse, with a number of uncommon species. Grasses include common bent, sweet vernal grass and crested dog's-tail.[1]

There is no public access but the site can be viewed from Eastwood Old Road.

References

51.568°N 0.629°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Garrold's Meadow citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 26 June 2016.
  2. Web site: Map of Garrold's Meadow. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 26 June 2016.