Coston Fen, Runhall is a 7.1-hectare (18-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Dereham and Wymondham in Norfolk.[1][2] It is part of the Norfolk Valley Fens Special Area of Conservation.[3]
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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Location | Norfolk |
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Grid reference | TG 061 066[1] |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 7.1 hectares (18 acres)[1] |
Notification | 1992[1] |
Location map | Magic Map |
This spring-fed site in the Yare valley has a variety of fen habitats, including a nationally rare calcareous mire community of fen flora. There are also areas of tall herbs, scrub and improved pasture.[4]
The site is private land with no public access.
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Coston Fen, Runhall". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
- ^ "Map of Coston Fen, Runhall". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Norfolk Valley Fens". Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ "Coston Fen, Runhall citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 25 October 2018.