New Marston Meadows

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New Marston Meadows
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Footbridge over Marston Brook at footpath junction (geograph 3953987).jpg
Area of Search Oxfordshire
Grid reference SP 520 076 [1]
InterestBiological
Area44.7 hectares (110 acres) [1]
Notification 1993 [1]
Location map Magic Map

New Marston Meadows is a 44.7-hectare (110-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Oxford in Oxfordshire. [1] [2]

These meadows in the floodplain of the River Cherwell are traditionally managed for hay or by grazing. Some plants are typical of those on ancient meadows, such as common meadow-rue, pepper-saxifrage, devil's-bit scabious, adder's-tongue fern, smooth brome and meadow barley. Snake's head fritillary, which is nationally scarce, is also found at the site. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: New Marston Meadows". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
  2. "Map of New Marston Meadows". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
  3. "New Marston Meadows citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 6 April 2020.

Coordinates: 51°45′54″N1°14′53″W / 51.765°N 1.248°W / 51.765; -1.248