Bishop's Meadow

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Bishop's Meadow
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Bishop's Meadow
TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationLoughborough, Leicestershire
OS grid SK 529 219
Area21.8 hectares
Managed byCharnwood Borough Council

Bishop's Meadow is a 21.8 hectare Local Nature Reserve on the northern outskirts of Loughborough in Leicestershire. It is owned and managed by Charnwood Borough Council. [1] [2]

This area of grassland, swamp and fen has mature beech trees, a diverse flora, fungi and bryophytes. The River Soar runs along its northern boundary. [1]

There is no public access.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Bishop's Meadow". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 23 August 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  2. "Map of Bishop's Meadow". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 6 November 2017.

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