Willingford Meadows Explained

Willingford Meadows
Aos:	East Sussex
Interest:	Biological
Area:	10.5ha
Notifydate:	1990
Map:	Magic Map

Willingford Meadows is a 10.5abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south-west of Burwash in East Sussex.^{[1] [2]}

These species-rich meadows are traditionally managed by grazing and mowing. Grassland types range from calcareous to acid and they are the only unimproved pastures on Jurassic limestone in the county. There is also a stream, a marsh, an area of overgrown hornbeam coppice and a mature hazel and hawthorn hedge.^[3]

The meadows are crossed by footpaths.

References

50.976°N 0.357°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Willingford Meadows . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 13 March 2019.
2. Web site: Map of Willingford Meadows. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 13 March 2019.
3. Web site: Willingford Meadows citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 13 March 2019.