Cockthorpe Common, Stiffkey

Cockthorpe Common, Stiffkey is a 7.1-hectare (18-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Wells-next-the-Sea in Norfolk.[1][2] It is in the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.[3]

Cockthorpe Common, Stiffkey
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchNorfolk
Grid referenceTF 984 429[1]
InterestBiological
Area7.1 hectares (18 acres)[1]
Notification1985[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This common in the valley of the River Stiffkey has a varied chalk grassland flora on steep slopes. Herbs are abundant, including salad burnet, dropwort, common rock-rose, large thyme and cowslip.[4]

A public footpath goes through the site.

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Cockthorpe Common, Stiffkey". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  2. "Map of Cockthorpe Common, Stiffkey". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  3. "Norfolk Coast AONB Management Plan 2014-19: Other Conservation Designations within the AONB" (PDF). Norfolk Coast AONB. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  4. "Cockthorpe Common, Stiffkey citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 June 2018.

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