Mantles Heath
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Location | Northamptonshire |
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Grid reference | SP 597 552[1] |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 13.7 hectares[1] |
Notification | 1984[1] |
Location map | Magic Map |
Mantles Heath is a 13.7-hectare (34-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Daventry in Northamptonshire.[1][2]
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
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Mantles Heath". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
- ^ "Map of Mantles Heath". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
- ^ "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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