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Middle Harling Fen

Coordinates: 52°25′44″N 0°55′23″E / 52.429°N 0.923°E / 52.429; 0.923
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Middle Harling Fen
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationNorfolk
Grid referenceTL 988 852[1]
InterestBiological
Area11.8 hectares (29 acres)[1]
Notification1986[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Middle Harling Fen is a 11.8-hectare (29-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of East Harling in Norfolk.[1][2]

This calcareous valley fen has several springs and a wide variety of types of grassland, including both wet and dry communities. There are uncommon flora such as adder's tongue and yellow rattle, and the breeding birds are diverse.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Middle Harling Fen". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
  2. ^ "Map of Middle Harling Fen". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
  3. ^ "Middle Harling Fen citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 22 July 2018.

52°25′44″N 0°55′23″E / 52.429°N 0.923°E / 52.429; 0.923