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Marsh Woundwort is an erect perennial plant that can grow up to 80 centimetres in height. At its best in sunlit places beside ponds, lakes, rivers and streams, Marsh Woundwort is also found in damp meadows and on some roadside verges. Like its neighbour Redburn Dene, Chirton Dene, which was created out of the former dock area in 1998, follows the natural watercourse. The dene has water as its central theme, and the aptly titled 'Water Landscape' first appears as a mountain stream, followed by reed beds (where this specimen was found), a central pool, a cadence and a boggy area, before culminating in a series of cascades which tumble down to the Albert Edward Dock. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit Link