Rosie Curston's Meadow, Mattishall

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Rosie Curston's Meadow, Mattishall
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Rosie Curston's Meadow, Mattishall.jpg
Location Norfolk
Grid reference TG 041 122 [1]
InterestBiological
Area2.3 hectares (5.7 acres) [1]
Notification 1994 [1]
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Rosie Curston's Meadow is a 2.3-hectare (5.7-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Mattishall in Norfolk, England. [1] [2]

This unimproved calcareous clay meadow is managed by cattle grazing. It has over sixty grass species and a rich variety of herbs, including green-winged orchid, adder's tongue, bee orchid, twayblade 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: Rosie Curston's Meadow, Mattishall". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  2. ↑ "Map of Rosie Curston's Meadow, Mattishall". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  3. ↑ "Rosie Curston's Meadow, Mattishall citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 23 October 2018.

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