Knighton Spinney
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| Type | Local Nature Reserve |
| Location | Leicester |
| OS grid | SK 605 008 |
| Area | 2.9 hectares (7.2 acres) |
| Managed by | Environ for Leicester City Council |
Knighton Spinney is a 2.9-hectare (7.2-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Leicester. It is owned by Leicester City Council and managed by Environ for the council.[1][2]
This oak and ash plantation is part of Knighton Park. Flora include wood anemones, and there are birds such as nuthatches, treecreepers and great spotted woodpeckers.[1]
The site is closed to the public apart from on occasional open days.
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References[edit]
- ^ a b "Knighton Spinney". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
- ^ "Map of Knighton Spinney". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 17 December 2017.