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Conservation area in Norfolk, England

Syderstone Common
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationNorfolk
Grid referenceTF 830 317
InterestBiological
Area43.7 hectares (108 acres)
Notification1984
Location mapMagic Map

Syderstone Common is a 43.7-hectare (108-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Fakenham in Norfolk. An area of 24-hectare (59-acre) is managed by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust.

The common has heath and grassland areas in the valley of the River Tat. Pools on sand and gravel provide suitable habitats for five species of breeding amphibians, including the nationally rare natterjack toad.

The site is open to the public.

References

  1. ^ "Designated Sites View: Syderstone Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  2. "Map of Syderstone Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  3. "Syderstone Common". Norfolk Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
  4. "Syderstone Common citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 20 June 2018.

52°51′07″N 0°42′58″E / 52.852°N 0.716°E / 52.852; 0.716

Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Norfolk
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Norfolk Wildlife Trust
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