Portholme Meadow

Portholme Meadow Brampton Huntingdon is believed to be the largest ancient water meadow in the United Kingdom at 257 acres.  It was granted a charter of Common Rights by King John in 1212 which prevented the area being developed, divided or enclosed and imposing strict rules as to its use.   It is now a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and acts as a floodplain for the Great River Ouse in this location.  It is rich in wildlife and contains many rare species of grass, flowers and dragonfly, and is the only known habitat of the Marsh Dandelion in Britain.