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Wollaston Meadows
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationNorthamptonshire
Grid referenceSP 897 648
InterestBiological
Area14.3 hectares
Notification1985
Location mapMagic Map

Wollaston Meadows is a 14.3-hectare (35-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Wellingborough in Northamptonshire.

This site on the banks of the River Nene is composed of two species-rich hay fields. Flora include meadow foxtail, crested dog's-tail and red fescue. Overgrown hedges and ditches provide habitats for birds, small mammals and invertebrates.

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. ^ "Designated Sites View: Wollaston Meadows". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
  2. "Map of Wollaston Meadows". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
  3. "Wollaston Meadows citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 27 March 2017.

52°16′26″N 0°41′10″W / 52.274°N 0.686°W / 52.274; -0.686

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