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Scientific site in Suffolk, England

Moat Farm Meadows
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationSuffolk
Grid referenceTM 221 564
InterestBiological
Area3.3 hectares
Notification1987
Location mapMagic Map

Moat Farm Meadows is a 3.3-hectare (8.2-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-east of Otley in Suffolk.

These calcareous meadows are traditionally cut for hay. They have diverse flora, with many green-winged orchids and one of the largest populations in the county of meadow saffron. Other species include ox-eye daisy and cuckoo flower.

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. ^ "Designated Sites View: Moat Farm Meadows, Otley". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 July 2017.
  2. "Map of Moat Farm Meadows, Otley". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 July 2017.
  3. "Moat Farm Meadows, Otley citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 24 July 2017.

52°09′40″N 1°14′46″E / 52.161°N 1.246°E / 52.161; 1.246

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