Basildon Meadows

Basildon Meadows is a 6.5-hectare (16-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the southern outskirts of Basildon in Essex.[1][2]

Basildon Meadows
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationEssex
Grid referenceTQ706867
TQ697864
InterestBiological
Area6.5 hectares
Notification1985
Location mapMagic Map

The site is composed of three unimproved meadows which have a wide variety of herbs. The principal grasses are creeping bent, rye-grass and crested dog's tail. Flowers include the green-winged orchid and yellow rattle, which are rare in Essex. There is also a small pond and scattered scrub.[1]

The fields are private land with no public access.

References
  1. "Basildon Meadows citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
  2. "Map of Basildon Meadows". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
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