Ducklington Mead

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Ducklington Mead
Site of Special Scientific Interest
The Snakes Head Fritillary (geograph 2925103).jpg
Snake's head fritillary in Ducklington Mead
Location Oxfordshire
Grid reference SP 363 076 [1]
InterestBiological
Area4.6 hectares (11 acres) [1]
Notification 1986 [1]
Location map Magic Map

Ducklington Mead is a 4.6-hectare (11-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Ducklington in Oxfordshire. [1] [2]

This traditionally managed meadow has diverse flora, such as the rare and declining snake's-head fritillary. Flowering plants in drier areas include saw-wort, dropwort, lady's bedstraw and betony. There are also ditches with interesting wetland flora and an ancient hedge with a variety of shrubs. [3]

The site is private land with no public access.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Ducklington Mead". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  2. "Map of Ducklington Mead". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  3. "Ducklington Mead citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 June 2020.

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