Local Wildlife Site

Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation

Northolt Manor and Belvue Park
Borough: Ealing
Grade: Borough Grade II
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 8.23 ha

Description

The site of the 14th century moated Northolt Manor supports several valuable wildlife habitats including woodland, scrub, grassland and wetland around the remains of an archaeological dig. The manor is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Belvue is a woodland with a wide expanse of open space. The adjacent St Mary’s churchyard is also included in the site. The site is part of the Northolt-Greenford Countryside Park, and Northolt Manor is a Local Nature Reserve.

Wildlife

The wetland area is particularly valuable with a good range of plant species both in the water and growing out of it. Thread-leaved water-crowfoot and narrow-fruited water-cress are abundant in the water.The park to the south is mostly dominated by amenity grassland but has two areas of grassland managed for nature conservation. A small stream flows along the western boundary and through Northolt Green, enhancing the value of these green spaces for wildlife. St Mary's churchyard has rough grassland between the tombstones and is surrounded by tall hedges and trees making it a valuable site for birds.

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View of Northolt Manor © L B Ealing

View of Northolt Manor © L B Ealing

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