Rodborough Common, Protected grassland and geological site in Gloucestershire, England
Rodborough Common extends across 116 hectares of calcareous grassland, featuring herb-rich meadows and limestone formations at the top of the Cotswold escarpment.
The National Trust acquired management responsibilities for Rodborough Common in 1937, preserving its natural state and geological features for scientific research.
The grassland supports diverse plant communities, including multiple orchid species, tor-grass, upright brome, sheep's fescue, and seasonal flowering herbs throughout the year.
Visitors can access the geological formations and quarry workings near Rodborough Fort, which expose Inferior Oolite limestones from the Middle Jurassic Period.
The site hosts a successful reintroduction program for the Large Blue butterfly, with 750 specimens emerging in summer 2020.
GPS coordinates: 51.73050,-2.21642
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:15
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