Ashwell Springs

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Ashwell Springs
Site of Special Scientific Interest
The Springs, Ashwell - geograph.org.uk - 774046.jpg
LocationHertfordshire
Grid referenceTL270398
InterestBiological
Area0.3 hectares
Notification1986
Location mapMagic Map

Ashwell Springs is a 0.3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Ashwell in Hertfordshire. The local planning authority is North Hertfordshire District Council.[1][2]

The site consists of a series of freshwater springs, which form a source for the River Cam. Due to the low temperatures of the spring pools, they provide a habitat for cold water, invertebrate animals, some of which are rare. The site is particularly important for flatworms, including and the . The pools are surrounded by grassland which provide shade for the water.[1]

There is access from the High Street and by a footpath from Hodwell.[3]

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  1. ^ a b "Ashwell Springs citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  2. ^ "Map of Ashwell Springs". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  3. ^ Roberts, Damion (25 April 2008). "Ashwell Springs into action". Hertfordshire Life.

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Coordinates: 52°02′31″N 0°08′59″W / 52.04206°N 0.14970°W / 52.04206; -0.14970

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