Foxlease and Ancells Meadows

Foxlease and Ancells Meadows is a 68.8-hectare (170-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the western outskirts of Farnborough in Hampshire.The site is in seven areas,[1][2] two of which are nature reserves managed by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, Ancells Farm[3] and Whitehouse Meadow.[4]

Foxlease and Ancells Meadows
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationHampshire
Grid referenceSU 830 565[1]
InterestBiological
Area68.8 hectares (170 acres)[1]
Notification1988[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This site is mainly composed of species-rich meadows, which are damp and acidic. There also many ponds and ditches which have a diverse flora, including water violet and the nationally declining marsh stitchwort. Over 240 species of plants have been recorded, including 17 sedges.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Foxlease and Ancells Meadows". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Map of Foxlease and Ancells Meadows". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Ancells Farm". Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  4. ^ "Whitehouse Meadow". Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  5. ^ "Foxlease and Ancells Meadows citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 May 2020.

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