Shotesham Common
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Norfolk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TM 240 997[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 21.6 hectares (53 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1987[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Shotesham Common is a 21.6-hectare (53-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Norwich in Norfolk.[1][2]
This site consists of traditionally managed meadows with a variety of grassland types, ranging from permanently wet marshes on the valley bottom, where a stream runs through, to drier grassland on the slopes. There are several uncommon species of flora.[3]
A public footpath goes through the common.
References
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Shotesham Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
- ^ "Map of Shotesham Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
- ^ "Shotesham Common citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
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