The Marshes Local Nature Reserve
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Type | Local Nature Reserve |
Location | Swallowfield, Berkshire |
OS grid | SU 734 633 |
Area | 2.2 hectares (5.4 acres) |
Managed by | Swallowfield Parish Council |
The Marshes is a 2.2-hectare (5.4-acre) Local Nature Reserve south of Swallowfield in Berkshire. It is owned and managed by Swallowfield Parish Council.[1][2]
The main part of this site is a former horse paddock which was planted with 1400 native shrubs and trees between 2004 and 2008. A pond and boardwalk were constructed in a small area of wet woodland.[3]
There is access from School Road.
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References
[edit]- ^ "The Marshes". Local Nature Reserve. Natural England. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
- ^ "Map of The Marshes". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
- ^ "The Marshes Restoration Project, Swallowfield. 2004—2008" (PDF). Wokingham Borough Council. Retrieved 24 November 2019.