Shallam Dyke Marshes, Thurne

Shallam Dyke Marshes, Thurne
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of Search Norfolk
Grid reference TG 400 166[1]
Interest Biological
Area 69.8 hectares (172 acres)[1]
Notification 1986[1]
Location map Magic Map

Shallam Dyke Marshes, Thurne is a 69.8-hectare (172-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south-east of Norwich in Norfolk.[1][2] It is part of the Broadland Ramsar site[3] and Special Protection Area,[4] and The Broads Special Area of Conservation.[5]

This is grazing marsh in the valley of the River Thurne, and it is important for waders such as lapwings, oystercatchers and snipe. There are a variety of water plants such as the rare water soldier.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Shallam Dyke Marshes, Thurne". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
  2. ↑ "Map of Shallam Dyke Marshes, Thurne". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
  3. ↑ "Designated Sites View: Broadland". Ramsar Sites. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  4. ↑ "Designated Sites View: Broadland". Special Protection Areas. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  5. ↑ "Designated Sites View: The Broads". Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  6. ↑ "Shallam Dyke Marshes, Thurne citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2018.

Coordinates: 52°41′38″N 1°33′00″E / 52.694°N 1.550°E / 52.694; 1.550

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