Misterton Marshes Explained

Misterton Marshes
Aos:Leicestershire
Interest:Biological
Area:6.8 hectares
Notifydate:1986
Map: Magic Map

Misterton Marshes is a 6.8hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Misterton in Leicestershire.[1] [2]

This is one of the largest areas of unimproved wetland in the county. Its large areas of tall fen are dominated by common reed, reed canary grass and lesser pond-sedge. There is also an area of grazed marsh and a stream.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

52.461°N -1.181°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Misterton Marshes . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 24 October 2017.
  2. Web site: Map of Misterton Marshes. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 24 October 2017.
  3. Web site: Misterton Marshes citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 24 October 2017.