The Marshes
TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationSwallowfield, Berkshire
OS gridSU 734 633
Area2.2 hectares (5.4 acres)
Managed bySwallowfield Parish Council

The Marshes is a 2.2-hectare (5.4-acre) Local Nature Reserve south of Swallowfield in Berkshire. It is owned and managed by Swallowfield Parish Council.[1][2]

The main part of this site is a former horse paddock which was planted with 1400 native shrubs and trees between 2004 and 2008. A pond and boardwalk were constructed in a small area of wet woodland.[3]

There is access from School Road.

References

  1. "The Marshes". Local Nature Reserve. Natural England. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
  2. "Map of The Marshes". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
  3. "The Marshes Restoration Project, Swallowfield. 2004—2008" (PDF). Wokingham Borough Council. Retrieved 24 November 2019.

51°21′50″N 0°56′49″W / 51.364°N 0.947°W / 51.364; -0.947

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