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UK Site of Special Scientific Interest
Caldecote Meadows
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationCambridgeshire
Grid referenceTL 348 578
InterestBiological
Area9.1 hectares
Notification1985
Location mapMagic Map

Caldecote Meadows is a 9.1-hectare (22-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Caldecote in Cambridgeshire.

The site is herb-rich calcareous grassland, which was formerly common in the county, but is now rare. It is traditionally managed by hay cutting and grazing, and plants include salad burnet and dropwort.

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. ^ "Designated Sites View: Caldecote Meadows". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  2. "Map of Caldecote Meadows". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  3. "Caldecote Meadows citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 29 September 2016.

52°12′07″N 0°01′44″W / 52.202°N 0.029°W / 52.202; -0.029

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