Ashton's Meadow
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Condition (Natural England)
Favourable (1)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK786800 | — | Favourable | 3.57 | 2021-11-08 |
Description
Area, 3.6 ha. 8.9 ac. Description The best example of a species rich neutral grassland in East Nottinghamshire. A traditional herb rich hay meadow on ridge and furrow which has not been ploughed since the enclosure. The sward is of even quality throughout and is dominated by cowslip Primula veris, amongst other typical grassland herbs such as ribwort plantain Plantago lanceolata, yellow rattle Rhinanthus minor and knapweed Centaurea nigra. The field is noted for its quantity of green winged orchids Anacamptis morio. The habitat is scarce in Nottinghamshire and has been considerably reduced in extent across the country as a whole.
Species mentioned
Show the 5 species mentioned in the description, with red-list status| English name search for this in other sites |
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IUCN / Red List | Type | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| green-winged orchid | Anacamptis morio | NT | herb | orchidaceae |
| black knapweed | Centaurea nigra | LC | herb | asteraceae |
| ribwort plantain | Plantago lanceolata | LC | herb | plantaginaceae |
| cowslip | Primula veris | LC | herb | primulaceae |
| yellow-rattle | Rhinanthus minor | DD | herb | orobanchaceae |