Ducklington Mead
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
.jpg) Snake's head fritillary in Ducklington Mead | |
| Location | Oxfordshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SP 363 076[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 4.6 hectares (11 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1986[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Ducklington Mead is a 4.6-hectare (11-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Ducklington in Oxfordshire.[1][2]
This traditionally managed meadow has diverse flora, such as the rare and declining snake's-head fritillary. Flowering plants in drier areas include saw-wort, dropwort, lady's bedstraw and betony. There are also ditches with interesting wetland flora and an ancient hedge with a variety of shrubs.[3]
The site is private land with no public access.
References
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Ducklington Mead". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
- ^ "Map of Ducklington Mead". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
- ^ "Ducklington Mead citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 June 2020.