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UK Site of Special Scientific Interest
Ducklington Mead
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Snake's head fritillary in Ducklington Mead
LocationOxfordshire
Grid referenceSP 363 076
InterestBiological
Area4.6 hectares (11 acres)
Notification1986
Location mapMagic Map

Ducklington Mead is a 4.6-hectare (11-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Ducklington in Oxfordshire.

This traditionally managed meadow has diverse flora, such as the rare and declining snake's-head fritillary. Flowering plants in drier areas include saw-wort, dropwort, lady's bedstraw and betony. There are also ditches with interesting wetland flora and an ancient hedge with a variety of shrubs.

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. ^ "Designated Sites View: Ducklington Mead". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  2. "Map of Ducklington Mead". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  3. "Ducklington Mead citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 June 2020.

51°45′58″N 1°28′30″W / 51.766°N 1.475°W / 51.766; -1.475

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