Lucas Marsh is a 1.5 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Oadby in Leicestershire.[1][2] It is part of Brock's Hill Country Park, and is owned by Oadby and Wigston Borough Council and managed by the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust.[3]
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| Type | Local Nature Reserve |
| Location | Oadby, Leicestershire |
| OS grid | SP 621 997 |
| Area | 1.5 hectares |
| Managed by | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust |
The marsh is dominated by greater willowherb and common reed, while there are also areas of rough grassland, a hedge, trees and scrub. Butterflies include small tortoiseshell, speckled wood, peacock and orange tip.[3]
There is access by a footpath from Washbrook Lane.
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References edit
- ^ "Lucas Marsh". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 11 September 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
- ^ "Map of Lucas Marsh". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
- ^ a b "Lucas Marsh". Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 25 October 2017.