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'''Narborough Bog''' is an 8.5 hectare biological [[Site of Special Scientific Interest]] east of [[Narborough, Leicestershire|Narborough]] in [[Leicestershire]].<ref name=dsv>{{cite web|url= https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/SiteDetail.aspx?SiteCode=S1000968&SiteName=narb&countyCode=&responsiblePerson=&SeaArea=&IFCAArea= |title=Designated Sites View: Narborough Bog | series= Sites of Special Scientific Interest|publisher=Natural England|accessdate = 24 October 2017}}</ref><ref name=map>{{cite web|url= http://magic.defra.gov.uk/MagicMap.aspx?startTopic=Designations&activelayer=sssiIndex&query=HYPERLINK%3D%271000968%27|title=Map of Narborough Bog|series= Sites of Special Scientific Interest|publisher=Natural England|accessdate= 24 October 2017}}</ref> It is owned and managed by the [[Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust]].<ref name=LRWT>{{cite web|url= http://www.lrwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/narborough-bog/ |title= Narborough Bog |publisher= Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust |accessdate= 24 October 2017}}</ref> |
'''Narborough Bog''' is an 8.5 hectare biological [[Site of Special Scientific Interest]] east of [[Narborough, Leicestershire|Narborough]] in [[Leicestershire]].<ref name=dsv>{{cite web|url= https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/SiteDetail.aspx?SiteCode=S1000968&SiteName=narb&countyCode=&responsiblePerson=&SeaArea=&IFCAArea= |title=Designated Sites View: Narborough Bog | series= Sites of Special Scientific Interest|publisher=Natural England|accessdate = 24 October 2017}}</ref><ref name=map>{{cite web|url= http://magic.defra.gov.uk/MagicMap.aspx?startTopic=Designations&activelayer=sssiIndex&query=HYPERLINK%3D%271000968%27|title=Map of Narborough Bog|series= Sites of Special Scientific Interest|publisher=Natural England|accessdate= 24 October 2017}}</ref> It is owned and managed by the [[Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust]].<ref name=LRWT>{{cite web|url= http://www.lrwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/narborough-bog/ |title= Narborough Bog |publisher= Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust |accessdate= 24 October 2017}}</ref> |
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This site has a large area of [[common reed]] on peat, and there is also wet woodland, dominated by [[crack willow]]. |
This site has a large area of [[common reed]] on peat, and there is also [[wet woodland]], dominated by [[crack willow]]. Natural England's citation for the site states that it is 'exceptionally rich' in species of butterflies and moths, including several locally uncommon species. In the south of the site there are two wet grazed meadows and more woodland.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.lrwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/narborough-bog/ |title=Narborough Bog citation|series= Sites of Special Scientific Interest|publisher=Natural England|accessdate= 24 October 2017}}</ref><ref name=LRWT/> |
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The entrance to the site is at the northern end of the local recreation ground, which is off Leicester Road. |
The entrance to the site is at the northern end of the local recreation ground, which is off Leicester Road. |
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Revision as of 18:44, 1 September 2019
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Location | Leicestershire |
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| Grid reference | SP 549 978[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 8.5 hectares[1] |
| Notification | 1983[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Narborough Bog is an 8.5 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Narborough in Leicestershire.[1][2] It is owned and managed by the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust.[3]
This site has a large area of common reed on peat, and there is also wet woodland, dominated by crack willow. Natural England's citation for the site states that it is 'exceptionally rich' in species of butterflies and moths, including several locally uncommon species. In the south of the site there are two wet grazed meadows and more woodland.[4][3]
The entrance to the site is at the northern end of the local recreation ground, which is off Leicester Road.
References
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Narborough Bog". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
- ^ "Map of Narborough Bog". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
- ^ a b "Narborough Bog". Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
- ^ "Narborough Bog citation". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
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