Shacklewell Hollow
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationRutland
Grid referenceSK 976 077[1]
InterestBiological
Area3.2 hectares[1]
Notification1983[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Shacklewell Hollow is a 3.2 hectares (7.9 acres) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Empingham in Rutland, and beside the A606 road.[1][2]

This marshy site is in the valley of a tributary of the River Gwash. The marsh is dominated by hard rush, and there are several artificial ponds with large populations of mare's tail. There are also areas of calcareous grassland and alder wood.[3]

The site is private property with no public access.

Shacklewell Hollow is also the name of a Scout campsite. It can accommodate up to 100 people in 4.5 acres (1.8 ha) of grassland and woods.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Shacklewell Hollow". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
  2. ↑ "Map of Shacklewell Hollow". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
  3. ↑ "Shacklewell Hollow citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
  4. ↑ Shacklewell Hollow Camp Site
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