Newton Burgoland Marshes Explained

Newton Burgoland Marshes
Aos:Leicestershire
Interest:Biological
Area:8.7 hectares
Notifydate:1983
Map: Magic Map

Newton Burgoland Marshes is an 8.7hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Newton Burgoland in Leicestershire.[1] [2]

This site is in two areas, with the northern one having wet grassland and species rich marsh, while the southern one is well-drained grassland. Herbs in the marsh include ragged robin, marsh marigold, meadow thistle and southern marsh orchid.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

52.676°N -1.437°W

Notes and References

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