The Marshes Local Nature Reserve

The Marshes

Type| Local Nature Reserve
Location| Swallowfield, Berkshire
OS grid| SU 734 633
Area| 2.2 hectares (5.4 acres)
Managed by| Swallowfield 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.

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## References

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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.

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