Mill Meadows, Billericay
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Location | Essex |
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Grid reference | TQ 681941 |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 6.7 hectares |
Notification | 1999 |
Location map | Magic Map |
Mill Meadows, Billericay is a 6.7-hectare (17-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Billericay in Essex, England.[1][2] It is part of the 36.8 hectare Mill Meadows Local Nature Reserve (LNR), which is owned and managed by Basildon District Council.[3][4]
The SSSI is composed of five sloping fields separated by old hedge lines, on London clay. Some areas are wet, and the main grasses are red fescue and common bent. Flowers include harebell and common spotted orchid.[1] The LNR also has scrub and woodland, with mammals including badgers, stoats and foxes, and many bird species.[3]
There is access from Greens Farm Lane.
References
- ^ a b "Mill Meadows, Billericay citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ^ "Map of Mill Meadows, Billericay". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ^ a b "Mill Meadows". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 27 February 2013. Archived from the original on 16 March 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ^ "Map of Mill Meadows". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
51°37′16″N 0°25′30″E / 51.621°N 0.425°E / 51.621; 0.425
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- Stour Estuary
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