The Gardens, Great Ashfield

The Gardens, Great Ashfield
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of Search Suffolk
Grid reference TL 998 680 [1]
Interest Biological
Area 3.8 hectares[1]
Notification 1987[1]
Location map Magic Map

The Gardens, Great Ashfield is a 3.8 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Great Ashfield in Suffolk.[1][2]

These ancient meadows are traditionally managed by grazing and cutting for hay. They have a rich variety of flora, such as green-winged orchid, bee orchid, common twayblade, pepper saxifrage, adder's tongue fern and ox-eye daisy.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: The Gardens, Great Ashfield". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  2. ↑ "Map of The Gardens, Great Ashfield". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  3. ↑ "The Gardens, Great Ashfield citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 July 2017.

Coordinates: 52°16′26″N 0°55′37″E / 52.274°N 0.927°E / 52.274; 0.927

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