Lancot Meadow

{{Short description|Nature reserve in Bedfordshire, England}}

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Lancot Meadow is a {{convert|2|ha|acre|adj=on}} nature reserve in western Dunstable in Bedfordshire. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.{{cite web|url= http://www.wildlifebcn.org/reserves/lancot-meadow|title=Lancot Meadow |publisher=Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire|accessdate= 6 December 2015}}

The site is a grassland remnant on chalk soil, and a remnant of flower-rich meadows in the area. Flora include common spotted-orchids, ox-eye daisies and bird's foot trefoils. There are fauna such as song thrushes and marbled white butterflies. Hedgerows provide and additional habitat.

There is access from Badgers Gate.

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Category:Nature reserves in Bedfordshire

Category:Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire reserves

Category:Meadows in Bedfordshire