Brampton Meadow
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Condition (Natural England)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL192720 | — | Unfavourable Recovering | 0.95 | 2013-03-20 |
Description
Description This small species rich meadow exhibits plant communities of the calcareous clay pasture type. Grasslands of this type are restricted to the south of the country and are generally declining due to changes from traditional management practices. The plant community is characterised by the occurrence of species such as quaking grass Briza media, adder’s tongue Ophioglossum vulgatum and cowslip Primula veris. Also present are the green winged orchid Anacamptis morio and meadow saxifrage Saxifraga granulataa.
Species mentioned
Show the 4 species mentioned in the description, with red-list status| English name search for this in other sites |
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IUCN / Red List | Type | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adders-tongue fern | Ophioglossum vulgatum | LC | fern | ophioglossaceae |
| quaking grass | Briza media | VU | grass | poaceae |
| green-winged orchid | Anacamptis morio | NT | herb | orchidaceae |
| cowslip | Primula veris | LC | herb | primulaceae |
Insects to look out for
These moths, butterflies and beetles are known to feed on plants recorded at this site, and carry a notable UK conservation status — but a host-plant being present doesn't mean the insect has actually been recorded here. Treat this as "worth watching for," not a confirmed sighting.
| Species | Status | Via host-plant |
|---|---|---|
| Duke of Burgundy Hamearis lucina |
Endangered | Primula veris |
Host-plant data: Cook et al. (2025), Traits data for the butterflies and macro-moths of Great Britain and Ireland, 2024, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology / Butterfly Conservation; and Padovani et al. (2020), Database of Insects and their Food Plants (DBIF), UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (both Open Government Licence). Contains data supplied by UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology.