Shotesham Common

Shotesham Common
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of Search Norfolk
Grid reference TM 240 997[1]
Interest Biological
Area 21.6 hectares (53 acres)[1]
Notification 1987[1]
Location map Magic Map

Shotesham Common is a 21.6-hectare (53-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Norwich in Norfolk.[1][2]

This site consists of traditionally managed meadows with a variety of grassland types, ranging from permanently wet marshes on the valley bottom, where a stream runs through, to drier grassland on the slopes. There are several uncommon species of flora.[3]

A public footpath goes through the common.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Shotesham Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
  2. ↑ "Map of Shotesham Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
  3. ↑ "Shotesham Common citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2018.

Coordinates: 52°32′56″N 1°18′07″E / 52.549°N 1.302°E / 52.549; 1.302

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