Kilby - Foxton Canal
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationLeicestershire
Grid referenceSP 648 949[1]
InterestBiological
Area32.1 hectares (79 acres) [1]
Notification1984[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Kilby - Foxton Canal is a 32.1 hectares (79 acres) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest along the Grand Union Canal and its banks in Leicestershire, between Kilby Bridge, south of Wigston, and Debdale Wharf, north of Foxton.[1][2]

Nine species of pondweed have been recorded on the canal, two of which are nationally rare, and submerged plants include Nuttall's waterweed and yellow water-lily. Fleckney Tunnel has a long established colony of Daubenton's bats.[3]

The canal towpath runs through the site.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Kilby - Foxton Canal". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  2. ↑ "Map of Kilby - Foxton Canal". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
  3. ↑ "Kilby - Foxton Canal citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
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