Shelfanger Meadows

Shelfanger Meadows is a 10.3-hectare (25-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Diss in Norfolk.[1][2]

Shelfanger Meadows
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchNorfolk
Grid referenceTM 109 828[1]
InterestBiological
Area10.3 hectares (25 acres)[1]
Notification1988[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This site in the valley of a tributary of the River Waveney is described by Natural England as "one of the most important areas of unimproved grassland in Norfolk". It has been traditionally managed by a hay cut followed by grazing for hundreds of years, and as a result its flora is rich, including uncommon species. There are also areas where springs make the grassland marshy.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. "Designated Sites View: Shelfanger Meadows". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
  2. "Map of Shelfanger Meadows". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
  3. "Shelfanger Meadows citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 22 July 2018.

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