Lamplighters Marsh

Lamplighters Marsh (grid reference ST524764) is a public open space near Shirehampton in the city of Bristol, England. It is a narrow strip of land between the railway line which connects Bristol to Avonmouth, and the River Avon.

The site contains two main types of vegtation: an area of marsh, which contains a varied plant community, including Water Parsnip and Wild Celery, and an area of wasteland which is also botanically notable, with species including Narrow-leaved Everlasting-pea.[1]

The site is designed a Site of Nature Conservation Interest.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Gaines, Ralph and Rupert Higgins (1990) Wildlife in Bristol: a guide to wild places in the city ISBN 0951556002
  2. ↑ Bristol City Council Habitat Action Plan Chapter 5

Coordinates: 51°28′57″N 2°40′51″W / 51.4824°N 2.6807°W / 51.4824; -2.6807

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