Cowpen Marsh

Cowpen Marsh (grid reference NZ500529) is a 116.8 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in County Durham, England, notified in 1966. SSSIs are designated by Natural England, formally English Nature, which uses the 1974–1996 county system. This means there is no grouping of SSSIs by Stockton-on-Tees unitary authority, or County Durham which is the relevant ceremonial county . As such Cowpen Marsh is one of 18 SSSIs in the Cleveland area of search.[1]

Cowpen Marsh
Map showing the location of Cowpen Marsh
Map showing the location of Cowpen Marsh
LocationStockton-on-Tees, North East, England
Coordinates54°37′18″N 1°13′29″W
Area116.8 ha (289 acres)
Established1966
Governing bodyNatural England
WebsiteMap of site

References

  1. "SSSIs in Cleveland area of search". English Nature. Retrieved 31 January 2007.

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