Appleton Lower Common
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Location | Oxfordshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SP 425 007[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 47.3 hectares (117 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1986[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Appleton Lower Common is a 47.3-hectare (117-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Appleton in Oxfordshire.[1][2]
The common has diverse broadleaved woodland on Oxford Clay with rides and glades. The shrub layer has a rich variety of species, such as primrose, goldilocks buttercup, early purple orchid, twayblade and wood anemone. Invertebrates include the rare club-tailed dragonfly.[3]
The site is private land but it is crossed by two public footpaths.[4]
References
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Appleton Lower Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
- ^ "Map of Appleton Lower Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
- ^ "Appleton Lower Common citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
- ^ "Appleton Common". Appleton With Eaton. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
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