Newell Wood

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Newell Wood is a 33.3-hectare (82-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Pickworth in Rutland,[1][2] adjacent to Lincolnshire Gate.

LocationRutland
InterestBiological
Area33.3 hectares[1]
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Newell Wood
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationRutland
Grid referenceTF 003 144[1]
InterestBiological
Area33.3 hectares[1]
Notification1983[1]
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This acid semi-natural woodland is mainly on glacial sands and gravels, but some areas are on clays and siltstones. It is dominated by oak and birch, and ground flora includes bracken, wood sorrel and early purple orchid.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

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