Allerthorpe Common
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 Western entrance to Allerthorpe Common | |
| Location | Humberside |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SE761475 |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 22.6 acres (0.091 km2; 0.0353 sq mi) |
| Notification | 1951 |
| Natural England website | |
Allerthorpe Common is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and nature reserve in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England.[1] It is located close to the town of Pocklington. The site, which was designated a SSSI in 1951, lies on river and lake sands, which were deposited during the last glacial period 12-10,000 years ago. The soils are acidic and a variety of habitats, including wet and dry heath, mire, grassland and woodland have formed.[2] The drier areas are dominated by heather interspersed with cross-leaved heath and purple moor grass. In the wetter areas purple moor grass forms dense tussocks. Common cottongrass and marsh cinquefoil occur in the wet mire conditions.
See also
References
- ^ "Allerthorpe Common" (PDF). Allerthorpe Common Citation. Natural England. 1984. Retrieved 30 June 2009.
- ^ "The Habitat :: Allerthorpe Common". www.allerthorpe.org.uk. Retrieved 30 June 2009.
External links
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