Foxlease and Ancells Meadows

Foxlease and Ancells Meadows is a 68.8-hectare (170-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the western outskirts of Farnborough in Hampshire.The site is in seven areas,[1][2] two of which are nature reserves managed by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, Ancells Farm[3] and Whitehouse Meadow.[4]

Foxlease and Ancells Meadows
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchHampshire
Grid referenceSU 830 565[1]
InterestBiological
Area68.8 hectares (170 acres)[1]
Notification1988[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This site is mainly composed of species-rich meadows, which are damp and acidic. There also many ponds and ditches which have a diverse flora, including water violet and the nationally declining marsh stitchwort. Over 240 species of plants have been recorded, including 17 sedges.[5]

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Foxlease and Ancells Meadows". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  2. "Map of Foxlease and Ancells Meadows". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  3. "Ancells Farm". Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  4. "Whitehouse Meadow". Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  5. "Foxlease and Ancells Meadows citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 May 2020.

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