Old Bodney Camp

Old Bodney Camp is a 32.8-hectare (81-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Little Cressingham in Norfolk.[1][2] It is part of the Breckland Special Protection Area.[3]

Old Bodney Camp
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchNorfolk
Grid referenceTL 848 990[1]
InterestBiological
Area32.8 hectares (81 acres)[1]
Notification1986[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This area of heath is maintained by rabbit grazing. It has some areas of grassland and others dominated by lichen and moss. There are two nationally rare moths, Noctua orbona and Scopula rubiginata, which are almost confined to the Breckland region.[4]

The site is private land with no public access.


References

  1. "Designated Sites View: Old Bodney Camp". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  2. "Map of Old Bodney Camp". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  3. "Designated Sites View: Breckland". Special Protection Areas. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  4. "Old Bodney Camp citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 9 October 2018.

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