Yelden Meadows
Protected area in Bedfordshire, England
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Yelden Meadows is a 2.8-hectare (6.9-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Yelden (or Yeilden) in Bedfordshire. It was notified under Section 28 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, and the local planning authority is Bedford Borough Council.[1][2]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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 Location of Yelden Meadows. | |
| Location | Bedfordshire |
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| Grid reference | TL010674 |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 2.8 hectares |
| Notification | 1988 |
| Location map | Magic Map |
The site is a rare example of neutral grassland on clay which has not been improved agriculturally. It is a flood meadow which has been maintained to provide hay with grazing during the winter, and it has a rich variety of plant species. The main grasses are meadow foxtail and rough meadow grass. Old hedgerows add to the diversity of habitats.[1]
The site is private land and there is no public access.