Stow Maries Halt Explained

Stow Maries Halt
Type:Nature reserve
Grid Ref Uk:TQ 835 991
Location:Stow Maries, Essex
Area:2.2 hectares
Manager:Essex Wildlife Trust

Stow Maries Halt is a 2.2hectare nature reserve south of Stow Maries in Essex. It is owned and managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust.[1]

The former Stow St Mary Halt railway station has marshes, a pond and scrub, together with adjoining pasture which is also part of the reserve. Butterflies include purple and white-letter hairstreaks, and there are flowers such as common fleabane and wild carrot.[1]

There is access from Church Lane.[1]

References

51.661°N 0.652°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stow Maries Halt . Essex Wildlife Trust . 11 November 2016.