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Protected area in Norfolk, England
Shotesham Common
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationNorfolk
Grid referenceTM 240 997
InterestBiological
Area21.6 hectares (53 acres)
Notification1987
Location mapMagic 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

  1. ^ "Designated Sites View: Shotesham Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
  2. "Map of Shotesham Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
  3. "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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