Empingham Marshy Meadows
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationRutland
Grid referenceSK 956 093[1]
InterestBiological
Area14.0 hectares[1]
Notification1983[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Empingham Marshy Meadows is a 14 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Empingham in Rutland.[1][2]

This site in the valley of the North Brook has a complex geological structure and diverse habitats, including grassland and base-rich marsh and fen. Flora in wetter areas include adder's tongue fern, marsh marigold and ragged robin.[3]

Public footpaths from Empingham go through the meadows.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Empingham Marshy Meadows". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
  2. ↑ "Map of Empingham Marshy Meadows". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
  3. ↑ "Empingham Marshy Meadows citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
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