Botcheston Bog
Botcheston Bog is a 2.9-hectare (7.2-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Botcheston, west of Leicester.[1][2]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Area of Search | Leicestershire |
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| Grid reference | SK 485 046[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 2.9 hectares (7.2 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1983[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
This grazed marsh on peaty soil is dominated by carnation sedge, hard rush, creeping bent and meadowsweet. Other plants include several which are rare in the county.[3]
The site is private land with no public access.
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- "Designated Sites View: Botcheston Bog". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- "Map of Botcheston Bog". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- "Botcheston Bog citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
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