Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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Location | Norfolk |
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Grid reference | TG 169 237 [1] |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 116.7 hectares (288 acres) [1] |
Notification | 1986 [1] |
Location map | Magic Map |
Cawston and Marsham Heaths is a 116.7-hectare (288-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Norwich in Norfolk. [1] [2]
These heaths are dominated by heather, and they have diverse flora including a rich variety of lichens. Many species of heathland birds breed on the site, including tree pipits, whinchats and nightjars. [3]
The heaths are open to the public.
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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Location | Norfolk |
---|---|
Grid reference | TG 169 237 [1] |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 116.7 hectares (288 acres) [1] |
Notification | 1986 [1] |
Location map | Magic Map |
Cawston and Marsham Heaths is a 116.7-hectare (288-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Norwich in Norfolk. [1] [2]
These heaths are dominated by heather, and they have diverse flora including a rich variety of lichens. Many species of heathland birds breed on the site, including tree pipits, whinchats and nightjars. [3]
The heaths are open to the public.