Weldon Park

For the former school in London, Ontario, see Weldon Park Academy.

Weldon Park
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationNorthamptonshire
Grid referenceSP 946 900[1]
InterestBiological
Area51.7 hectares[1]
Notification1983[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Weldon Park is a 51.7-hectare (128-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Weldon in Northamptonshire.[1][2]

This ancient woodland is mainly ash, maple and hazel. It has diverse flora, especially on grassland rides, and unusual plants on the wettest soils. Insects include the uncommon purple emperor butterfly.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Weldon Park". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Map of Weldon Park". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
  3. ^ "Weldon Park citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 December 2016.

52°30′00″N 0°36′29″W / 52.500°N 0.608°W / 52.500; -0.608