Old River Severn, Upper Lode, Protected ecological site near River Severn, Gloucestershire, England.
The 3.7-hectare area contains a disconnected river meander with open water, mud flats, saltmarsh, and woodland habitats near Upper Lode Lock.
The construction of Upper Lode Lock in 1858 separated this section from the main River Severn, creating an isolated backwater environment.
The site contributes to British environmental research, hosting monitoring stations for scientific studies of river ecosystems and rare plant species.
Visitors can access observation points along designated paths while maintaining distance from protected zones to safeguard sensitive ecological areas.
This location harbors six nationally rare plant species, including three found nowhere else in Gloucestershire: mudwort, needle spike rush, and small water pepper.
GPS coordinates: 51.99670,-2.17546
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:42
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