Maes Hiraddug

Maes Hiraddug
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Maes Hiraddug is located in Wales
Maes Hiraddug
Location within Wales
LocationClwyd
Grid referenceSJ0634579397
Coordinates53°18′12″N 3°24′25″W / 53.303211°N 3.4068622°W / 53.303211; -3.4068622
InterestBiological
Area4.37 ha
Notification11 November 1999

Maes Hiraddug is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales.

It is species-rich neutral grassland which includes notable species including spiny restharrow and the greater butterfly orchid. The reserve is managed by the North Wales Wildlife Trust.[1] It is an example of wildflower meadow which pre-dates modern agricultural land management.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Maes Hiraddug | North Wales Wildlife Trust". Archived from the original on 4 July 2015.


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