Littlemarsh Common

Littlemarsh Common is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)[1][2] in Herefordshire, England. It is located 900m west of the village of Clehonger. This is an area of grassland protected because of its high diversity of plant species.

Biology

Plant species in this grassland include spiny rest-harrow, common spotted orchid, ragged robin, lady’s mantle and devil’s-bit scabious. In wet areas plant species include yellow flag, meadow sweet and water figwort.[1]

Bird species recorded in Littlemarsh Common include the nightingale.[1]

Land management

Eaton Bishop Parish Council have a lease with the Church Commissioners to maintain Littlemarsh Common SSSI.[1] Eaton Bishop Parish Council are taking a close interest in the management of this protected area.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ a b c "SSSI detail". designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  2. ^ "Protected Planet | Littlemarsh Common". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  3. ^ "Littlemarsh Common SSSI". Eaton Bishop. Retrieved 2026-01-23.

52°02′09″N 2°49′09″W / 52.035752°N 2.8192283°W / 52.035752; -2.8192283

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