Shacklewell Hollow Explained

Shacklewell Hollow
Aos:Rutland
Interest:Biological
Area:3.2 hectares
Notifydate:1983
Map: Magic Map

Shacklewell Hollow is a 3.2ha biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Empingham in Rutland, and beside the A606 road.[1] [2]

This marshy site is in the valley of a tributary of the River Gwash. The marsh is dominated by hard rush, and there are several artificial ponds with large populations of mare's tail. There are also areas of calcareous grassland and alder wood.[3]

The site is private property with no public access.

Shacklewell Hollow is also the name of a Scout campsite. It can accommodate up to 100 people in 4.5acres of grassland and woods.[4]

References

52.658°N -0.558°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Shacklewell Hollow . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 10 September 2017.
  2. Web site: Map of Shacklewell Hollow. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 10 September 2017.
  3. Web site: Shacklewell Hollow citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 10 September 2017.
  4. http://www.glswscouts.org.uk/campsites/search?q=S&n=5 Shacklewell Hollow Camp Site