Scraptoft Nature Reserve Explained

Scraptoft Nature Reserve
Type:Local Nature Reserve
Grid Ref Uk:SK 648 061
Location:Scraptoft, Leicestershire
Area:14.3ha
Manager:Leicester City Council

Scraptoft Nature Reserve is a 14.3ha Local Nature Reserve in Scraptoft, on the eastern outskirts of Leicester. It is owned and managed by Leicester City Council.[1] [2]

This former Second World War prisoner of war camp has habitats including a pond, semi-improved grassland and mature hawthorn scrub. Scraptoft Brook runs along the southern boundary.[1]

There is access to the site from Beeby Road.[1]

References

52.649°N -1.044°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scraptoft . Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 5 November 2013 . 27 November 2017.
  2. Web site: Map of Scraptoft. Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 27 November 2017.

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