| Iron Latch | |
| Type: | Nature reserve |
| Grid Ref Uk: | TL 950 259 |
| Location: | Eight Ash Green, Essex |
| Area: | 4.3 hectares |
| Manager: | Essex Wildlife Trust |
Iron Latch is a 4.3hectare nature reserve in Eight Ash Green, west of Colchester in Essex.[1]
The site consists of areas of species-rich grassland and ash woodland. Bird's foot trefoil provides food for common blue butterflies, and other butterflies include purple hairstreaks. Nightingales nest in the trees and hedges.[1]
There is access from Iron Latch Lane.