Kilby - Foxton Canal Explained

Kilby - Foxton Canal
Aos:	Leicestershire
Interest:	Biological
Area:	32.1ha
Notifydate:	1984
Map:	Magic Map

Kilby - Foxton Canal is a 32.1ha biological Site of Special Scientific Interest along the Grand Union Canal and its banks in Leicestershire, between Kilby Bridge, south of Wigston, and Debdale Wharf, north of Foxton.^{[1] [2]}

Nine species of pondweed have been recorded on the canal, two of which are nationally rare, and submerged plants include Nuttall's waterweed and yellow water-lily. Fleckney Tunnel has a long established colony of Daubenton's bats.^[3]

The canal towpath runs through the site.

References

52.557°N -1.039°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Kilby - Foxton Canal . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 13 November 2017.
2. Web site: Map of Kilby - Foxton Canal. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 13 November 2017.
3. Web site: Kilby - Foxton Canal citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 13 November 2017.