Batchworth Heath

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Batchworth Heath in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, is four hectares (ten acres) of designated common land around the junction of Batchworth Heath Hill, Batchworth Lane and White Hill, owned and managed by Three Rivers District Council. The habitat is heathland with an ancient pond and rich wildlife. Since July 2015 the site has been listed by Natural England as a Local Nature Reserve, but according to Three Rivers Council this is an error and they have asked Natural England to remove it from the list. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Batchworth Heath". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 13 March 2013. Archived from the original on November 30, 2009. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
  2. "Map of Batchworth Heath". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Archived from the original on 1 May 2015. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
  3. "Batchworth Heath including Manor of Moor". Common Land in England. Retrieved 25 April 2015.

Coordinates: 51°38′04″N0°26′38″W / 51.6345°N 0.4438°W / 51.6345; -0.4438