Mantles Heath

Mantles Heath is a 13.7-hectare (34-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Daventry in Northamptonshire.[1][2]

Mantles Heath
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationNorthamptonshire
Grid referenceSP 597 552[1]
InterestBiological
Area13.7 hectares[1]
Notification1984[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Most of this woodland site is on acid soil, but the western part is on calcareous and poorly drained clay, and has a diverse flora. Locally uncommon plants include wood vetch, opposite-leaved golden-saxifrage and slender St John’s wort.[3]

There is access from Preston Capes by the Knightley Way long distance footpath.

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Mantles Heath". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
  2. "Map of Mantles Heath". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
  3. "Mantles Heath citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
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