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East Winch Common
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationNorfolk
Grid referenceTF 700 158
InterestBiological
Area26.1 hectares (64 acres)
Notification1984
Location mapMagic Map

East Winch Common is a 26.1-hectare (64-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south-east of King's Lynn in Norfolk. It is common land and is managed by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust.

This site is mainly wet acid heath on peat, and it is dominated by heather and cross-leaved heath. There are many wet hollows, which have diverse fen and mire flora, and areas of young woodland.

The reserve is open to the public.

References

  1. ^ "Designated Sites View: East Winch Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  2. "Map of East Winch Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  3. "East Winch Common". Norfolk Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
  4. "East Winch Common citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 June 2018.

52°42′47″N 0°30′54″E / 52.713°N 0.515°E / 52.713; 0.515

Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Norfolk
Biological
Geological
Norfolk Wildlife Trust
Breckland
Broadland
Great Yarmouth
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
North Norfolk
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