West's Meadow, Aldermaston

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West's Meadow, Aldermaston
Site of Special Scientific Interest
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Location within Berkshire
Location Berkshire
Grid reference SU 597 626 [1]
Coordinates 51°21′32″N1°08′38″W / 51.359°N 1.144°W / 51.359; -1.144 Coordinates: 51°21′32″N1°08′38″W / 51.359°N 1.144°W / 51.359; -1.144
InterestBiological
Area1.2 hectares (3.0 acres) [1]
Notification 1986 [1]
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West's Meadow, Aldermaston is a 1.2-hectare (3.0-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Aldermaston in Berkshire. [1] [2]

Contents

The site consists of two fields bounded by hedgerows and a small stream. It has been managed by grazing since the 1950s. [3]

The site is private land with no public access.

Flora

The site has the following flora: [3]

Trees

Plants

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: West's Meadow, Aldermaston". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  2. "Map of West's Meadow, Aldermaston". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  3. 1 2 "West's Meadow, Aldermaston citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 November 2019.