Nacton Meadows Explained

Nacton Meadows is a 4.5ha biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-west of Levington in Suffolk.^{[1] [2]} It is in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty^[3]

This site has fen meadow and grasslands. Wetter areas have more diverse flora, including Yorkshire-fog, crested dog's tail, sharp-flowered rush, greater bird's-foot-trefoil and the uncommon marsh arrowgrass.^[4]

A public footpath from Levington goes through the site.

References

52.013°N 1.25°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Nacton Meadows . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 13 August 2017.
2. Web site: Map of Nacton Meadows. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 13 August 2017.
3. Web site: Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Management Plan 2013–2018. 76. Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB . 6 August 2016.
4. Web site: Nacton Meadows citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 13 August 2017.