Lucas Marsh

Lucas Marsh
Map
TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationOadby, Leicestershire
OS gridSP 621 997
Area1.5 hectares
Managed byLeicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust

Lucas Marsh is a 1.5 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Oadby in Leicestershire.[1][2] It is part of Brock's Hill Country Park, and is owned by Oadby and Wigston Borough Council and managed by the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust.[3]

The marsh is dominated by greater willowherb and common reed, while there are also areas of rough grassland, a hedge, trees and scrub. Butterflies include small tortoiseshell, speckled wood, peacock and orange tip.[3]

There is access by a footpath from Washbrook Lane.

References

  1. ^ "Lucas Marsh". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 11 September 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
  2. ^ "Map of Lucas Marsh". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Lucas Marsh". Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 25 October 2017.

52°35′31″N 1°05′06″W / 52.592°N 1.085°W / 52.592; -1.085