Ramsden Corner Plantation

Ramsden Corner Plantation is a 3.2-hectare (7.9-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Northampton.[1][2] It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.[3]

Ramsden Corner Plantation
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationNorthamptonshire
Grid referenceSP 623 564[1]
InterestBiological
Area3.2 hectares[1]
Notification1986[1]
Location mapMagic Map

A stream runs through this valley site, which is acidic grassland, woodland and scrub on clay and sand. Plants such as wood millet, wood-sorrel and wood vetch are indicators of ancient woodland. Opposite-leaved golden-saxifrage is found in wet flushes.[4]

The Macmillan Way runs along its southern boundary. There is access from Main Street between Farthingstone and Upper Stowe.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Ramsden Corner Plantation". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Map of Ramsden Corner Plantation". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
  3. ^ "Ramsden Corner". Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
  4. ^ "Ramsden Corner Plantation citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 December 2016.

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