The Brinks, Northwold

The Brinks, Northwold
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of Search Norfolk
Grid reference TL 755 954[1]
Interest Biological
Area 16.4 hectares (41 acres)[1]
Notification 1996[1]
Location map Magic Map

The Brinks, Northwold or Northwold Meadows is a 16.4-hectare (41-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Northwold in Norfolk.[1][2]

These unimproved meadows have areas of tall herbs and grassland grazed by cattle and sheep. There are also areas of woodland and several ponds. More than 140 flowering plants have been recorded, including green-winged orchid, black knapweed and pepper saxifrage.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: The Brinks, Northwold". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
  2. ↑ "Map of The Brinks, Northwold". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
  3. ↑ "The Brinks, Northwold citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 September 2018.

Coordinates: 52°31′41″N 0°35′10″E / 52.528°N 0.586°E / 52.528; 0.586

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