Wymondham Rough

Wymondham Rough is a 6.0 hectares (15 acres) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) east of Stapleford in Leicestershire.[1][2] The SSSI is part of the 12.5 hectare Wymondham Rough nature reserve, which is managed by the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust.[3]

Wymondham Rough
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchLeicestershire
Grid referenceSK 831 174[1]
InterestBiological
Area6.0 hectares (15 acres)[1]
Notification1983[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This clay grassland has a rich flora, dominated by common bent, Yorkshire fog, false oat-grass and cock's foot. A poorly drained area has plants such as water avens, and there are drier soils in the west of the site.[4]

There is access from a gate north of the level crossing.

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Wymondham Rough". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
  2. "Map of Wymondham Rough". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
  3. "Wymondham Rough". Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
  4. "Wymondham Rough citation". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 November 2017.

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