Melbourne and Thornton Ings
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| Melbourne and Thornton Ings | |
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 Path across the Ings, near Melbourne | |
 Interactive map of Melbourne and Thornton Ings | |
| Coordinates | 53°53′33″N 0°51′54″W / 53.8925°N 0.865°W |
Melbourne and Thornton Ings is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)[1][2] in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is located near to the village of Melbourne, north of the Pocklington Canal. This series of meadows supports a high diversity of plant species and a high diversity of bird species.
Melbourne and Thornton Ings is situated within the Lower Derwent Valley National Nature Reserve[3] that is a Special Protection Area and is registered under the Ramsar Convention.