| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Location | Leicestershire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SK 404 232 [1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 5.3 hectares [1] |
| Notification | 1983 [1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Breedon Hill is a 5.3-hectare (13-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the northern outskirts of Breedon on the Hill in Leicestershire. [1] [2]
This is the largest area of species rich carboniferous limestone in the county. Herbs include bulbous buttercup, harebell, burnet saxifrage, musk thistle and hairy violet. [3]
The site is crossed by a footpath from the village to the church.
References
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Breedon Hill". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
- ^ "Map of Breedon Hill". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
- ^ "Breedon Hill citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 17 September 2017.