Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Location | Leicestershire |
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Grid reference | SK 381 087 [1] |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 8.7 hectares [1] |
Notification | 1983 [1] |
Location map | Magic Map |
Newton Burgoland Marshes is an 8.7-hectare (21-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Newton Burgoland in Leicestershire. [1] [2]
This site is in two areas, with the northern one having wet grassland and species rich marsh, while the southern one is well-drained grassland. Herbs in the marsh include ragged robin, marsh marigold, meadow thistle and southern marsh orchid. [3]
The site is private land with no public access.
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