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Bozeat Meadow

Coordinates: 52°13′19″N 0°40′55″W / 52.222°N 0.682°W / 52.222; -0.682
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Bozeat Meadow
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationNorthamptonshire
Grid referenceSP 901 590[1]
InterestBiological
Area2.6 hectares[1]
Notification1986[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Bozeat Meadow is a 2.6-hectare (6.4-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Bozeat, east of Northampton.[1][2]

This is unimproved grassland on well drained clay and loam soils. It has medieval ridge and furrow and diverse flora, including crested dog's-tail, downy oat-grass, quaking grass and dwarf thistle. There are also mature hedgerows and a spring.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Bozeat Meadow". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  2. ^ "Map of Bozeat Meadow". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  3. ^ "Bozeat Meadow citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 March 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2017.

52°13′19″N 0°40′55″W / 52.222°N 0.682°W / 52.222; -0.682