Bowthorpe Marsh

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Bowthorpe Marsh
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Bowthorpe Marsh
TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationNorwich, Norfolk
OS grid TG 181 085
Area5.9 hectares (15 acres)
Managed byNorwich City Council

Bowthorpe Marsh is a 5.9-hectare (15-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Norwich, Norfolk, England. It is owned and managed by Norwich City Council. [1] [2]

This site adjacent to the River Yare has unimproved grassland, tall fen, a seasonal pond and drainage ditches, which have aquatic plants such as reed sweet-grass. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Bowthorpe Marsh". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
  2. "Map of Bowthorpe Marsh". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 24 June 2018.

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