Grace Dieu
Details
Wildlife Highlights
A recent in-depth survey by Loughborough Naturalists has revealed over 3,000 species so far, with more yet to be identified.
Total species seen at this site: 96
Description
The area around the ruins of Grace Dieu Priory are very varied and offer rich and diverse habitats for wildlife. Meadows, ponds, streams, a disused quarry and extensive woodland present a fascinating landscape which has revealed many surprising plants and animals. The area is now managed as public open space (except the old quarry) and there is no charge for entry.
Latest Records
| Common Name | Latin Name | Date Recorded | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adela reaumurella | 27/04/2011 | David Nicholls | |
| Early Mining Bee | Andrena haemorrhoa | 27/04/2011 | David Nicholls |
| Orange Tip | Anthocharis cardamines | 27/04/2011 | David Nicholls |
| St Mark's Fly | Bibio marci | 27/04/2011 | David Nicholls |
| Coleophora lusciniaepennella | 27/04/2011 | David Nicholls | |
| Coleophora serratella | 27/04/2011 | David Nicholls | |
| Sycamore Aphid | Drepanosiphum platanoidis | 27/04/2011 | David Nicholls |
| Elaphrus cupreus | 27/04/2011 | David Nicholls | |
| Mottled Umber | Erannis defoliaria | 27/04/2011 | David Nicholls |
| Harpocera thoracica | 27/04/2011 | David Nicholls | |
| Yellow Pimpernel | Lysimachia nemorum | 27/04/2011 | David Nicholls |
| Fine Streaked Bugkin | Miris striatus | 27/04/2011 | David Nicholls |
| Myathropa florea | 27/04/2011 | David Nicholls | |
| Herb Paris | Paris quadrifolia | 27/04/2011 | David Nicholls |
| Phaonia errans | 27/04/2011 | David Nicholls | |
Getting There
Access is along the A512, just outside the village of Thringstone. look for the Bull's Head pub (SK430180) which is the "official" car park for the priory ruins.
