Luffenham Heath Golf Course
Luffenham Heath Golf Course is a 75.1 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of South Luffenham in Rutland.[1][2] It is the course of Luffenham Heath Golf Club.
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Location | Rutland |
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| Grid reference | SK 958 023[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 75.1 hectares[1] |
| Notification | 1983[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
The course is located on several soil types, including calcareous grassland on Jurassic Lower Lincolnshire Limestone, together with acid heath, scrub and broad-leaved woodland. The dominant grasses are tor-grass and upright brome, and the site is notable for its butterflies its diverse insect species.[3]
References
- "Designated Sites View: Luffenham Heath Golf Course". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
- "Map of Luffenham Heath Golf Course". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
- "Luffenham Heath Golf Course citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
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