Sapperton Meadows Explained

Sapperton Meadows
Aos:	East Sussex
Interest:	Biological
Area:	14.7ha
Notifydate:	1992
Map:	Magic Map

Sapperton Meadows is a 14.7abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Heathfield in East Sussex.^{[1] [2]}

These poorly drained hay meadows and rich pastures are managed by traditional techniques. The flora is diverse, with species such as dyer’s greenweed, lesser spearwort and fleabane. There is an extensive network of hedges which are probably old as they have many native trees and shrubs.^[3]

The site is crossed by footpaths.

References

50.95°N 0.261°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Sapperton Meadows . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 25 February 2019.
2. Web site: Map of Sapperton Meadows. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 25 February 2019.
3. Web site: Sapperton Meadows citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 25 February 2019.