Thriplow Meadows
UK site of special scientific interest for its ecological value
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
The northern field | |
Location | Cambridgeshire |
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Grid reference | TL437469 |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 3.5 hectares |
Notification | 1984 |
Location map | Magic Map |
Thriplow Meadows is a 3.5-hectare (8.6-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Thriplow in Cambridgeshire.[1][2]
The site has two fields with neutral pastures which range from dry to marshy. These lowland habitats are now rare, and the wetter areas have many uncommon plants. Wetland herbs include ragged robin, fleabane and purple loosestrife.[1][2]
There is access from School Lane.
References
- ^ a b "Thriplow Meadows citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 October 2012. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- ^ a b "Map of Thriplow Meadows". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
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