Mottey Meadows

Mottey Meadows
Mottey Meadows
Site of Special Scientific Interest
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Mottey Meadows is located in Staffordshire
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Shown within Staffordshire
Area of Search Staffordshire
Grid reference SJ839132
Coordinates 52°43′01″N 2°14′02″W / 52.717°N 2.234°W / 52.717; -2.234Coordinates: 52°43′01″N 2°14′02″W / 52.717°N 2.234°W / 52.717; -2.234
Interest Biological
Area 44.6 acres (0.180 km2; 0.0697 sq mi)
Notification 1986 (1986)

Mottey Meadows National Nature Reserve (NNR) consists of a series of alluvial flood meadows near the village of Wheaton Aston in Staffordshire.[1] The meadows have been managed for hay making for many centuries. They support over 240 species of flowering plants, including the rare snake's-head fritillary.

References

  1. ^ http://www.wheatonaston.org.uk/motteymeadows.htm

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