In late summer the large, white and pink flowers of the wild carrot are common. In the 16th century a concoction of its red flowers was thought to be a great remedy for the falling disease, what we know today as epilepsy. The herbalist, Nicholas Culpeper considered them beneficial too to expectant mothers, advising that wild carrot could help conception when boiled in wine! You may also notice yellow-wort with its prominent yellow flowers and unique leaves that grow right around the stem.

Swaddywell Pit was purchased and the reserve developed with help from...

 
Shanks.first

The trustees and members of the Langdyke Countryside Trust

Peterborough Environment City Trust

The Peterborough RIGS group

Peterborough City Council

English Nature ALSF

The communities of the neighbouring villages

Ufford Parish Council

The Trust is grateful to all those who have supported its work in any way.