Misterton Marshes

Misterton Marshes
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of Search Leicestershire
Grid reference SP 556 851[1]
Interest Biological
Area 6.8 hectares[1]
Notification 1986[1]
Location map Magic Map

Misterton Marshes is a 6.8 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Misterton in Leicestershire.[1][2]

This is one of the largest areas of unimproved wetland in the county. Its large areas of tall fen are dominated by common reed, reed canary grass and lesser pond-sedge. There is also an area of grazed marsh and a stream.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Misterton Marshes". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  2. ↑ "Map of Misterton Marshes". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  3. ↑ "Misterton Marshes citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2017.

Coordinates: 52°27′40″N 1°10′52″W / 52.461°N 1.181°W / 52.461; -1.181

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