Dereham Rush Meadow is a 22.2-hectare (55-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-west of Dereham in Norfolk.[1][2]
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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Location | Norfolk |
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Grid reference | TF 974 141[1] |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 22.2 hectares (55 acres)[1] |
Notification | 1989[1] |
Location map | Magic Map |
This is an area of grassland and alder carr in the valley of a tributary of the River Wensum. The site has diverse habitats and it is traditionally maintained by grazing by horses. It is subject to flooding in winter.[3]
The site is private land with no public access.
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Dereham Rush Meadow". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ^ "Map of Dereham Rush Meadow". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ^ "Dereham Rush Meadow citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
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