Holland Haven Marshes, Scientific interest site near Clacton-on-Sea, England.
The Holland Haven Marshes span 208.8 hectares along the Essex coast, featuring wetlands, grasslands, and a network of water-filled ditches.
The area received its Site of Special Scientific Interest designation in 1992, marking formal recognition of its ecological importance to British natural heritage.
The marshes serve as an educational center for environmental studies, allowing researchers and students to examine coastal wetland ecosystems.
Visitors can access the public sections through Holland Haven Country Park, which provides parking facilities, toilets, and a designated bird watching hide.
The water network contains nationally scarce plant species, including the brackish water crowfoot and divided sedge, alongside the Red Book soldier fly.
GPS coordinates: 51.81500,1.22200
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:15
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