Kendall's Meadow

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Kendall's Meadow
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Kendall's Meadow hedge.jpg
Location Leicestershire
Grid reference SP 393 980 [1]
InterestBiological
Area2.7 hectares [1]
Notification 1985 [1]
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Kendall's Meadow is a 2.7-hectare (6.7-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Stoke Golding in Leicestershire. [1] [2]

Over a dozen grass species grow on this traditionally managed hay meadow, such as common bent, red fescue, crested dog's tail and yellow oat grass. There are also many herbs including cat's ear and yellow rattle. [3]

The site is private land with no public access.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Kendall's Meadow". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  2. "Map of Kendall's Meadow". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  3. "Kendall's Meadow citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 2 October 2017.

Coordinates: 52°34′41″N1°25′16″W / 52.578°N 1.421°W / 52.578; -1.421