Henlow Common and Langford Meadows
Henlow Common and Langford Meadows is a 18.4-hectare (45-acre) Local Nature Reserve on the west side of the River Ivel in Langford. It is owned and managed by Central Bedfordshire Council.[1][2] Henlow Common is common land.[3]
Despite being two miles north of Henlow, Henlow Common is now situated in Langford parish after an exchange of land in 1985 between the two parishes. As a registered common it keeps its original name.[4] Dams Ditch, earlier called Adams Ditch, runs through the middle of the reserve. It is more like a small river than a ditch.
This site is mainly grassland with areas of scrub and bushes, native trees and a stream. It is an important area for wildlife. Plants include marsh marigolds. Kingfishers are present and the river bank has otters and water voles.[1]
There is access from Langford Road and by a footpath from the High Street.
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Henlow Common and Langford Meadows". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 18 February 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
- ^ "Map of Henlow Common and Langford Meadows". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
- ^ "Langford Henlow Common". Common Land in England. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
- ^ "Langford History Society History". Langfordhistorysociety.org.uk. Retrieved 18 November 2018.