Breedon Hill

Not to be confused with Bredon Hill.
Breedon Hill
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationLeicestershire
Grid referenceSK 404 232[1]
InterestBiological
Area5.3 hectares[1]
Notification1983[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Breedon Hill is a 5.3-hectare (13-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the northern outskirts of Breedon on the Hill in Leicestershire.[1][2]

This is the largest area of species rich carboniferous limestone in the county. Herbs include bulbous buttercup, harebell, burnet saxifrage, musk thistle and hairy violet.[3]

The site is crossed by a footpath from the village to the church.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Breedon Hill". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  2. ^ "Map of Breedon Hill". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  3. ^ "Breedon Hill citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 17 September 2017.

52°48′14″N 1°24′07″W / 52.804°N 1.402°W / 52.804; -1.402