Holwell Mouth

Holwell Mouth
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of Search Leicestershire
Grid reference SK 725 245 [1]
Interest Biological
Area 14.5 hectares[1]
Notification 1983[1]
Location map Magic Map

Holwell Mouth is a 14.5 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south-east of Nether Broughton in Leicestershire.[1][2] It is common land.[3]

This marsh on Jurassic clay is in the valley of the River Smite, which runs through the site. There are also areas of grassland, bracken and woodland, and the diverse habitats support a range of birds and insects.[4]

There is public access to the site.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Holwell Mouth". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  2. ↑ "Map of Holwell Mouth". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  3. ↑ "Holwell Mouth". Common Land in England. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  4. ↑ "Holwell Mouth citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 November 2017.

Coordinates: 52°48′47″N 0°55′37″W / 52.813°N 0.927°W / 52.813; -0.927

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