Purwell Meadows
Purwell Meadows is an 8.6-hectare (21-acre) nature reserve in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. It was declared a Local Nature Reserve in 1994. It is owned and managed by North Hertfordshire District Council.[1][2]
The River Purwell runs through the meadows: it has been modified to provide power to a watermill which is no longer in operation.[3] Wildlife includes kingfishers and water voles.
There is also a football pitch, a basketball court and a junior play area.[4]
There is access from Cambridge Road, Purwell Lane and Willian Road.
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See also
References
- ^ "Purwell Meadows". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 14 March 2013. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
- ^ "Map of Purwell Meadows". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
- ^ "Purwell Meadows" (PDF). Retrieved 2019-02-04.
- ^ "Purwell Meadows". North Hertfordshire District Council. Archived from the original on 7 February 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
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Local nature reserves in Hertfordshire
- Cheshunt Park
- Top Field and Cozens Grove
- Howe Grove Wood
- Shrubhill Common
- Waterford Heath
- Fisher's Field
- Furzefield Wood and Lower Halfpenny
- Hilfield Park Reservoir
- Ivel Springs
- Norton Common
- Oughtonhead Common
- Purwell Meadows
- Therfield Heath
- Weston Hills
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