Sheringham and Beeston Regis Commons
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Location | Norfolk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TG 164 422[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 24.9 hectares (62 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1985[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Sheringham and Beeston Regis Commons is a 24.9-hectare (62-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Sheringham in Norfolk.[1][2] It is a Nature Conservation Review site,[1] and part of the Norfolk Valley Fens Special Area of Conservation.[3] and Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.[4]
These commons have areas of dry heathland which have several species of breeding birds and reptiles, and wet fen in low lying areas where there are springs. Calcareous mires have uncommon plants such as butterwort and bog pimpernel.[5]
The site is open to the public.
References
- ^ a b c d e "Designated Sites View: Sheringham and Beeston Regis Commons". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
- ^ "Map of Sheringham and Beeston Regis Commons". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Norfolk Valley Fens". Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ "Norfolk Coast AONB Management Plan 2014-19: Other Conservation Designations within the AONB" (PDF). Norfolk Coast AONB. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ "Sheringham and Beeston Regis Commons citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
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