Stockbridge Common Marsh

Stockbridge Common Marsh is a 64.8-hectare (160-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Stockbridge in Hampshire.[1][2] It is owned by the National Trust.[3]

Stockbridge Common Marsh
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationHampshire
Grid referenceSU 352 338[1]
InterestBiological
Area64.8 hectares (160 acres)[1]
Notification1991[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This site stretches for 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) along the flood plain of the River Test. It has wetland habitats including marsh, fen, carr, alluvial meadows and a large shallow lake. The marsh has a rich variety of flora, with 180 species of flowering plants, including bog pimpernel, adder’s-tongue fern, marsh valerian and bogbean.[4]

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Stockbridge Common Marsh". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  2. "Map of Stockbridge Common Marsh". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  3. "Stockbridge Marsh". National Trust. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  4. "Stockbridge Common Marsh citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 19 May 2020.

51.102°N 1.499°W / 51.102; -1.499

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