52°38′13″N 1°17′02″W / 52.637°N 1.284°W
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Location | Leicestershire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SK 485 046 [1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 2.9 hectares (7.2 acres) [1] |
| Notification | 1983 [1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Botcheston Bog is a 2.9-hectare (7.2-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Botcheston, west of Leicester. [1] [2]
This grazed marsh on peaty soil is dominated by carnation sedge, hard rush, creeping bent and meadowsweet. Other plants include several which are rare in the county. [3]
The site is private land with no public access.
References
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Botcheston Bog.
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Botcheston Bog". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ "Map of Botcheston Bog". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ "Botcheston Bog citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 December 2017.