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[edit]
- ^ 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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