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Empingham Marshy Meadows

Empingham Marshy Meadows
Site of Special Scientific Interest
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Area of Search Rutland
Grid reference SK 956 093
Interest Biological
Area 14.0 hectares
Notification 1983
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Empingham Marshy Meadows is a 14 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Empingham in Rutland.

This site in the valley of North Brook has a complex geological structure and diverse habitats, including grassland and base-rich marsh and fen. Flora in wetter areas include adder's tongue fern, marsh marigold and ragged robin.

Public footpaths from Empingham go through the meadows.

Coordinates: 52°40′23″N 0°35′17″W / 52.673°N 0.588°W / 52.673; -0.588


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