Sharnbrook Summit
Sharnbrook Summit
Sharnbrook Summit, near Wymington in Bedford is a grassland nature reserve that is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
The nature reserve is home to a variety of grassland plants and flowers, including Lady’s Bedstraw, Common Knapweed and Greater Stitchwort. A variety of butterflies can also be found on the site, such as the Orange-tip, Common Blue and Small Tortoiseshell.
The meadow at Wymington is a haven for wildlife and is home to a number of rare plants and animals. The meadow is managed by the Wildlife Trust and is open to the public from April to Septembre.
The meadow is a great place to see a variety of butterflies, including the Orange-tip, Common Blue and Small Tortoiseshell. A number of rare plants can also be found on the site, such as Orchids.
Created: 25 September 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Sharnbrook Summit and Wymington Meadow Details
Sharnbrook Summit and Wymington Meadow is a nature reserve managed by Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.
Sharnbrook Summit and Wymington Meadow Information
Sharnbrook Summit and Wymington Meadow Address
Wymington, Bedford
NN10 0SG
Website: https://www.wildlifebcn.org/nature-reserves/sharnbrook-summit-and-wymington-meadow
Get directionsLocal History around Sharnbrook Summit
There are some historic monuments around including:
Moated site in Castle CloseDitchford BridgeChurchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin churchyardBanjo enclosure, 330m south west of Manor FarmLittle Odell abandoned medieval villageGreat Lodge moated site, Higham ParkYielden Castle: a motte and bailey castle, fishponds and associated enclosuresHigham Ferrers Motte and Bailey Castle, with Ponds, Warren and DovecoteTri-Focal Deserted Medieval village, Chellington.Saffron moat at Higham FerrersEnclosures E of East End FarmHarrold Round HouseMarket cross 44m north of the Town HallCarlton Hall moated enclosure and associated outer enclosure, farm buildings, dovecote, and pondWold Farm moated enclosure, Odell'Chichele College': the remains of the medieval college of Higham Ferrers.Wildlife in and around Sharnbrook Summit
Sharnbrook Summit Mammals
There are 4 species of mammals recorded as found near Sharnbrook Summit.
| Bank Vole (Myodes glareolus) |
| Field Mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) |
| Common Shrew (Sorex araneus) |
| Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) |
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Sharnbrook Summit Birds
There are 54 species of birds recorded as found near Sharnbrook Summit.
| Blackbird (Turdus merula) |
| Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) |
| Buzzard (Buteo buteo) |
| Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) |
| Coal Tit (Periparus ater) |
| Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) |
| Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) |
| Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) |
| Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita) |
| Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) |
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