Great Cressingham Fen
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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Location | Norfolk |
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Grid reference | TF 847 022[1] |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 14.3 hectares (35 acres)[1] |
Notification | 1988[1] |
Location map | Magic Map |
Great Cressingham Fen is a 14.3-hectare (35-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Great Cressingham in Norfolk.[1][2] It is part of the Norfolk Valley Fens Special Area of Conservation.[3]
This calcareous spring-fed valley has a variety of vegetation types, ranging from dry unimproved grassland on high slopes to tall fen where the springs emerge at the valley bottom. There is a diverse range of flora, including some uncommon species. Plants in the valley bottom include water mint and southern marsh orchid.[4]
The site is private land with no public access.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Great Cressingham Fen". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
- ^ "Map of Great Cressingham Fen". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Norfolk Valley Fens". Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ "Great Cressingham Fen citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
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