Ashwell Springs

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Ashwell Springs
Site of Special Scientific Interest
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Location Hertfordshire
Grid reference TL270398
InterestBiological
Area0.3 hectares
Notification 1986
Location map Magic Map

Ashwell Springs is a 0.3-hectare (0.74-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Ashwell in Hertfordshire, England. The local planning authority is North Hertfordshire District Council. [1] [2]

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The site consists of a series of freshwater springs, which form a source for the River Cam. Due to the low temperatures of the spring pools, they provide a habitat for cold-water invertebrate animals, some of which are rare. The site is particularly important for flatworms, including Crenobia alpina and the Polycelis felina . The pools are surrounded by grassland which provide shade for the water. [1]

There is access from the High Street and by a footpath from Hodwell. [3]

Land ownership

All land within Ashwell Springs SSSI is owned by the local authority [4]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Ashwell Springs citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  2. ↑ "Map of Ashwell Springs". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  3. ↑ Roberts, Damion (25 April 2008). "Ashwell Springs into action". Hertfordshire Life.
  4. ↑ "Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament". questions-statements.parliament.uk. Retrieved 30 December 2025.

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