Newton Burgoland Marshes is an 8.7-hectare (21-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Newton Burgoland in Leicestershire.[1][2]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 Newton Burgoland Marshes north | |
| Location | Leicestershire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SK 381 087[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 8.7 hectares[1] |
| Notification | 1983[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
This site is in two areas, with the northern one having wet grassland and species rich marsh, while the southern one is well-drained grassland. Herbs in the marsh include ragged robin, marsh marigold, meadow thistle and southern marsh orchid.[3]
The site is private land with no public access.
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Newton Burgoland Marshes". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- ^ "Map of Newton Burgoland Marshes". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- ^ "Newton Burgoland Marshes citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
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