Newton Burgoland Marshes

Newton Burgoland Marshes

Site of Special Scientific Interest
Newton Burgoland Marshes north
Location	Leicestershire
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.

References

1. "Designated Sites View: Newton Burgoland Marshes". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
2. "Map of Newton Burgoland Marshes". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
3. "Newton Burgoland Marshes citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 September 2015. Retrieved 2 October 2017.

52°40′34″N1°26′13″W / 52.676°N 1.437°W / 52.676; -1.437