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. [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.

Coordinates: 52°40′08″N1°01′01″E / 52.669°N 1.017°E / 52.669; 1.017