North Luffenham Quarry Explained

North Luffenham Quarry
Aos:	Rutland
Interest:	Biological
Area:	4.6 hectares
Notifydate:	1983
Map:	Magic Map

North Luffenham Quarry is a 4.6hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of North Luffenham in Rutland.^{[1] [2]}

This is calcareous grassland on thin soils derived from Jurassic Lincolnshire Limestone. Flora include basil thyme, marjoram and bee orchid. There are increasing areas of scrub, and the mixture of habitats has a diverse variety of insect species.^[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

52.622°N -0.582°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designated Sites View: North Luffenham Quarry . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 30 October 2017.
2. Web site: Map of North Luffenham Quarry. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 30 October 2017.
3. Web site: North Luffenham Quarry citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 30 October 2017.