Stanton Woods
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 Steps in the Grundle | |
| Location | Suffolk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 962 719[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 66.1 hectares[1] |
| Notification | 1984[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Stanton Woods is a 66.1-hectare (163-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Stanton in Suffolk.[1][2]
The site consists of several ancient coppice with standards woods, some of which are on boulder clay and others on drier, acid soil. There are also mown rides and small clearings. The Grundle is a linear wooded gorge.[3]
Some areas are closed to the public, but others have roads and footpaths running through them.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Stanton Woods". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
- ^ "Map of Stanton Woods". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
- ^ "Stanton Woods citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
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