Brickfield and Long Meadow

Brickfield and Long Meadow is a 3.9 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Earls Colne in Essex, England. It is owned by Braintree District Council.[1][2]

Brickfield and Long Meadow
TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationEarls Colne, Essex
OS gridTL858285
Area3.9 hectares
Managed byNot known

The site is described by Natural England as "a very important place for plants and insects". It has hundreds of yellow ant anthills, and many species of butterfly. Common plant include yarrow, birdsfoot trefoil, knapweed and ox-eye daisy.[1]

There is access by footpaths from Park Lane and Church Hill.[2]

References

  1. "Brickfield and Long Meadow". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 26 February 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  2. "Map of Brickfield and Long Meadow". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 22 May 2016.

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