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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