Moat Farm Meadows
Moat Farm Meadows is a 3.3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-east of Otley in Suffolk.[1][2]
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Area of Search | Suffolk |
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Grid reference | TM 221 564[1] |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 3.3 hectares[1] |
Notification | 1987[1] |
Location map | Magic Map |
These calcareous meadows are traditionally cut for hay. They have diverse flora, with many green-winged orchids and one of the largest populations in the county of meadow saffron. Other species include ox-eye daisy and cuckoo flower.[3]
The site is private land with no public access.
References
- "Designated Sites View: Moat Farm Meadows, Otley". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 July 2017.
- "Map of Moat Farm Meadows, Otley". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 July 2017.
- "Moat Farm Meadows, Otley citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 July 2017.
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