Allexton Wood
Allexton Wood is a 25.9 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-east of Hallaton in Leicestershire.[1][2]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Area of Search | Leicestershire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SP 821 994[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 25.9 hectares[1] |
| Notification | 1983[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
This coppice semi-natural wood is on soils derived from glacial and Jurassic clays. The dominant tree is ash, and elm and pedunculate oak are also common. There are several small streams with populations of opposite-leaved golden saxifrage.[3]
The site is private property with no public access.
References
- "Designated Sites View: Allexton Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
- "Map of Allexton Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
- "Allexton Wood citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
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