Wymondham Rough
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Location | Leicestershire |
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Grid reference | SK 831 174[1] |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 6.0 hectares (15 acres)[1] |
Notification | 1983[1] |
Location map | Magic Map |
Wymondham Rough is a 6.0 hectares (15 acres) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) east of Stapleford in Leicestershire.[1][2] The SSSI is part of the 12.5 hectare Wymondham Rough nature reserve, which is managed by the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust.[3]
This clay grassland has a rich flora, dominated by common bent, Yorkshire fog, false oat-grass and cock's foot. A poorly drained area has plants such as water avens, and there are drier soils in the west of the site.[4]
There is access from a gate north of the level crossing.
References
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Wymondham Rough". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
- ^ "Map of Wymondham Rough". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
- ^ "Wymondham Rough". Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
- ^ "Wymondham Rough citation". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
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