Brampton Meadow

Brampton Meadow
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of Search Cambridgeshire
Grid reference TL 192 720 [1]
Interest Biological
Area 1.0 hectares[1]
Notification 1986[1]
Location map Magic Map

Brampton Meadow is a one hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-west of Brampton in Cambridgeshire.[1][2]

The site has a rich variety of plant species on calcareous clay pasture, a declining habitat. Plants include quaking-grass, adder's tongue fern, cowslip and green-winged orchid.[3]

The site is on private land with no public access.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Brampton Meadow". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  2. ↑ "Map of Brampton Meadow". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  3. ↑ "Brampton Meadow citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
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Coordinates: 52°19′59″N 0°15′07″W / 52.333°N 0.252°W / 52.333; -0.252

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