Moat Farm Meadows Explained

Moat Farm Meadows
Aos:Suffolk
Interest:Biological
Area:3.3 hectares
Notifydate:1987
Map: Magic Map

Moat Farm Meadows is a 3.3hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-east of Otley in Suffolk.[1] [2]

These calcareous meadows are traditionally cut for hay. They have diverse flora, with many green-winged orchids and one of the largest populations in the county of meadow saffron. Other species include ox-eye daisy and cuckoo flower.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

52.161°N 1.246°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Moat Farm Meadows, Otley . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 24 July 2017.
  2. Web site: Map of Moat Farm Meadows, Otley. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 24 July 2017.
  3. Web site: Moat Farm Meadows, Otley citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 24 July 2017.