Ramsden Corner Plantation

Ramsden Corner Plantation is a 3.2-hectare (7.9-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Northampton.[1][2] It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.[3]

Ramsden Corner Plantation
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationNorthamptonshire
Grid referenceSP 623 564[1]
InterestBiological
Area3.2 hectares[1]
Notification1986[1]
Location mapMagic Map

A stream runs through this valley site, which is acidic grassland, woodland and scrub on clay and sand. Plants such as wood millet, wood-sorrel and wood vetch are indicators of ancient woodland. Opposite-leaved golden-saxifrage is found in wet flushes.[4]

The Macmillan Way runs along its southern boundary. There is access from Main Street between Farthingstone and Upper Stowe.

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Ramsden Corner Plantation". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
  2. "Map of Ramsden Corner Plantation". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
  3. "Ramsden Corner". Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
  4. "Ramsden Corner Plantation citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 December 2016.

52.203°N 1.089°W / 52.203; -1.089

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