Iron Latch

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Iron Latch
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Iron Latch
TypeNature reserve
LocationEight Ash Green, Essex
OS grid TL 950 259
Area4.3 hectares
Managed byEssex Wildlife Trust

Iron Latch is a 4.3-hectare (11-acre) nature reserve in Eight Ash Green, west of Colchester in Essex. [1]

The site consists of areas of species-rich grassland and ash woodland. Bird's foot trefoil provides food for common blue butterflies, and other butterflies include purple hairstreaks. Nightingales nest in the trees and hedges. [1]

There is access from Iron Latch Lane.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Iron Latch". Essex Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 6 July 2016.

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