Local Wildlife Site

Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation

Claybury Park Grassland
Borough: Redbridge
Grade: Borough Grade I
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 40.59 ha

Description

The site lies in the grounds of the former Claybury Hospital, closed in 1997. It is an elevated site on London Clay, with adjacent areas of ancient woodland that form the Metropolitan Site Claybury Wood.

Wildlife

The grassland is more acid on the flatter, higher area, where at least some plant heather survives. Lower down, the grassland shows signs of disturbance and has a more neutral, heavy clay aspect. The neutral grassland and woodland of Egg Clump is included within this site.

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