Garrold's Meadow is a 5 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Leigh-on-Sea in Essex. The local planning authority is Castle Point Borough Council.[1][2]

Garrold's Meadow
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationEssex
Grid referenceTQ 823888
InterestBiological
Area5.0 hectares
Notification1988
Location mapMagic Map

This site is unimproved grassland on gravel in it southern part and clay in the north. There is also an area of marsh. The plant community is diverse, with a number of uncommon species. Grasses include common bent, sweet vernal grass and crested dog's-tail.[1]

There is no public access but the site can be viewed from Eastwood Old Road.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Garrold's Meadow citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
  2. ^ "Map of Garrold's Meadow". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 26 June 2016.

51°34′05″N 0°37′44″E / 51.568°N 0.629°E / 51.568; 0.629