Pentwyn Farm Grasslands
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| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 Meadow of flowers in Pentwyn Farm Grasslands | |
  Location within Monmouthshire | |
| Location | Monmouthshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SO523093 |
| Coordinates | 51°46′51″N 2°41′31″W / 51.7808°N 2.6920°W |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 11 hectares (0.110 km2; 0.0425 sq mi) |
| Notification | 1993 |
Pentwyn Farm Grasslands is a nature reserve, and a series of agricultural fields, in Monmouthshire, southeast Wales. It was designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in 1993, noted for its biological characteristics.[1]
The 7.6-hectare (19-acre) SSSI, spread over 3 separate enclosed spaces, is located within the community of Mitchel Troy, 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south of the town of Monmouth. They are centred on Pentwyn Farm, to the north of the village of Penallt.[2][3]
The site is owned by the Gwent Wildlife Trust as well as private individuals.[4][5] The grasslands lie on top of the local red sandstone and brown earth soils. The ground generally slopes in a southerly direction, but one field does slope to the north.[1]
