Ducklington Mead

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Ducklington Mead
Site of Special Scientific Interest
The Snakes Head Fritillary (geograph 2925103).jpg
Snake's head fritillary in Ducklington Mead
LocationOxfordshire
Grid referenceSP 363 076[1]
InterestBiological
Area4.6 hectares (11 acres)[1]
Notification1986[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Ducklington Mead is a 4.6-hectare (11-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Ducklington in Oxfordshire.[1][2]

This traditionally managed meadow has diverse flora, such as the rare and declining snake's-head fritillary. Flowering plants in drier areas include saw-wort, dropwort, lady's bedstraw and betony. There are also ditches with interesting wetland flora and an ancient hedge with a variety of shrubs.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Ducklington Mead". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  2. ^ "Map of Ducklington Mead". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Ducklington Mead citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 June 2020.

Coordinates: 51°45′58″N 1°28′30″W / 51.766°N 1.475°W / 51.766; -1.475

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