Misterton Marshes
Misterton Marshes is a 6.8 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Misterton in Leicestershire.[1][2]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Area of Search | Leicestershire |
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| Grid reference | SP 556 851[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 6.8 hectares[1] |
| Notification | 1986[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
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
- "Designated Sites View: Misterton Marshes". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
- "Map of Misterton Marshes". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
- "Misterton Marshes citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
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