Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Location | Norfolk |
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Grid reference | TM 240 997 |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 21.6 hectares (53 acres) |
Notification | 1987 |
Location map | Magic Map |
Shotesham Common is a 21.6-hectare (53-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Norwich in Norfolk.
This site consists of traditionally managed meadows with a variety of grassland types, ranging from permanently wet marshes on the valley bottom, where a stream runs through, to drier grassland on the slopes. There are several uncommon species of flora.
A public footpath goes through the common.
References
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Shotesham Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
- "Map of Shotesham Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
- "Shotesham Common citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
52°32′56″N 1°18′07″E / 52.549°N 1.302°E / 52.549; 1.302
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