Bozeat Meadow

Bozeat Meadow
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of Search Northamptonshire
Grid reference SP 901 590 [1]
Interest Biological
Area 2.6 hectares[1]
Notification 1986[1]
Location map Magic Map

Bozeat Meadow is a 2.6 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Bozeat, east of Northampton.[1][2]

This is unimproved grassland on well drained clay and loam soils. It has medieval ridge and furrow and diverse flora, including crested dog's-tail, downy oat-grass, quaking grass and dwarf thistle. There are also mature hedgerows and a spring.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Bozeat Meadow". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  2. ↑ "Map of Bozeat Meadow". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  3. ↑ "Bozeat Meadow citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 26 March 2017.

Coordinates: 52°13′19″N 0°40′55″W / 52.222°N 0.682°W / 52.222; -0.682

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