Lucas Marsh Explained

Lucas Marsh
Type:Local Nature Reserve
Grid Ref Uk:SP 621 997
Location:Oadby, Leicestershire
Area:1.5 hectares
Manager:Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust

Lucas Marsh is a 1.5 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Oadby in Leicestershire.[1] [2] It is part of Brock's Hill Country Park, and is owned by Oadby and Wigston Borough Council and managed by the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust.[3]

The marsh is dominated by greater willowherb and common reed, while there are also areas of rough grassland, a hedge, trees and scrub. Butterflies include small tortoiseshell, speckled wood, peacock and orange tip.[3]

There is access by a footpath from Washbrook Lane.

References

52.592°N -1.085°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lucas Marsh . Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 11 September 2013 . 25 October 2017.
  2. Web site: Map of Lucas Marsh. Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 25 October 2017.
  3. Web site: Lucas Marsh . Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust . 25 October 2017.