Misterton Marshes

Misterton Marshes
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationLeicestershire
Grid referenceSP 556 851[1]
InterestBiological
Area6.8 hectares[1]
Notification1986[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Misterton Marshes is a 6.8-hectare (17-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Misterton in Leicestershire.[1][2]

This is one of the largest areas of unimproved wetland in the county. Its large areas of tall fen are dominated by common reed, reed canary grass and lesser pond-sedge. There is also an area of grazed marsh and a stream.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Misterton Marshes". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  2. ^ "Map of Misterton Marshes". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  3. ^ "Misterton Marshes citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
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