Kelham Bridge

Kelham Bridge
Type Nature reserve
Location Ibstock, Leicestershire
OS grid SK 407120
Area 8.1 hectares (20 acres)
Managed by Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust

Kelham Bridge is a 8.1 hectares (20 acres) nature reserve north of Ibstock in Leicestershire. It is owned and managed by the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust.[1]

The conversion of this former sewage disposal site to a nature reserve was completed in 2002. The River Sence has been diverted to create meanders, extending flooded areas and reedbeds; 101 bird, 19 butterfly and 16 dragonfly species have been recorded.[1]

There is access from the A447 road.

References

  1. 1 2 "Kelham Bridge". Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 2 November 2017.

Coordinates: 52°42′14″N 1°23′56″W / 52.704°N 1.399°W / 52.704; -1.399

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