Weston Fen, Oxfordshire

Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationOxfordshire
Grid referenceSP 525 195[1]
InterestBiological
Area14.0 hectares (35 acres)[1]
Notification1986[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Weston Fen is a 14-hectare (35-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Weston-on-the-Green in Oxfordshire.[1][2]

This site has diverse habitats, including a fast-flowing stream, species-rich, calcareous fen, willow carr, hazel woodland, limestone grassland and marshy grassland. There are several rare species of beetle, such as Sphaerius acaroides, Eubria palustris, Silis ruficollis and Agabus biguttatus.[3]

The site is private land, but a public footpath runs through it.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Weston Fen". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  2. ^ "Map of Weston Fen". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  3. ^ "Weston Fen citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 March 2020.

51°52′19″N 1°14′20″W / 51.872°N 1.239°W / 51.872; -1.239