Limpenhoe Meadows Explained

Limpenhoe Meadows
Aos:Norfolk
Interest:Biological
Area:12ha
Notifydate:1985
Map: Magic Map

Limpenhoe Meadows is a 12abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Reedham in Norfolk.[1] [2] It is part of the Broadland Ramsar site[3] and Special Protection Area,[4] and The Broads Special Area of Conservation.[5]

This area of unimproved fen grassland in the valley of the River Yare has a network of dykes. The soils vary from alluvial clays in the valley bottom to poorly drained peats higher up. The meadows are species-rich with some uncommon plants. Aquatic plants in the dykes include the nationally rare sharp-leaved pondweed.[6]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

52.573°N 1.537°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Limpenhoe Meadows . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 14 August 2018.
  2. Web site: Map of Limpenhoe Meadows. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 14 August 2018.
  3. Web site: Designated Sites View: Broadland . Ramsar Sites. Natural England. 25 May 2018.
  4. Web site: Designated Sites View: Broadland . Special Protection Areas. Natural England. 25 May 2018.
  5. Web site: Designated Sites View: The Broads . Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. 25 May 2018.
  6. Web site: Limpenhoe Meadows citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 14 August 2018.