Holly Farm Meadow, Wendling

Holly Farm Meadow, Wendling
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of Search Norfolk
Grid reference TF 936 130[1]
Interest Biological
Area 2.6 hectares (6.4 acres)[1]
Notification 1984[1]
Location map Magic Map

Holly Farm Meadow, Wendling is a 2.6-hectare (6.4-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Dereham in Norfolk.[1][2]

This meadow in the valley of the River Wensum has a line of calcareous springs which supports fen grassland which has diverse flora. The unimproved meadow is maintained by seasonal grazing. There are also areas of tall fen and dry grassland with many anthills.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Holly Farm Meadow, Wendling". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
  2. ↑ "Map of Holly Farm Meadow, Wendling". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
  3. ↑ "Holly Farm Meadow, Wendling citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 September 2018.

Coordinates: 52°40′48″N 0°51′43″E / 52.680°N 0.862°E / 52.680; 0.862

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