Lancot Meadow Explained

Lancot Meadow is a 2ha nature reserve in western Dunstable in Bedfordshire. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.[1]

The site is a grassland remnant on chalk soil, and a remnant of flower-rich meadows in the area. Flora include common spotted-orchids, ox-eye daisies and bird's foot trefoils. There are fauna such as song thrushes and marbled white butterflies. Hedgerows provide and additional habitat.[1]

There is access from Badgers Gate.

References

51.8853°N -0.5434°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lancot Meadow . Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. 6 December 2015.