This site comprises swamp, mire and grassland habitats which are now rare in Britain. It is the largest known example of its type in Somerset and the communities present are near the western limit of their geographical range.
The site's composition of swamp, mire, and grassland habitats is unusual for Britain, making it a notable area. It is particularly significant because it represents the largest known example of this habitat type in Somerset, and the communities living there are located at the western edge of their typical geographic range.