Alderford Common Explained

Alderford Common
Aos:Norfolk
Interest:Biological
Area:17.5ha
Notifydate:1986
Map: Magic Map

Alderford Common is a 17.5abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-west of Norwich in Norfolk.[1] [2]

The common has a thin layer of glacial sands and gravels over chalk. Habitats include bracken heath, scrub, woodland and ponds, together with species rich grassland in former chalk quarries. An old lime kiln is used by bats and a wide variety of birds breed on the site.[3]

There is access to the site from Reepham Road, which passes through it.

References

52.72°N 1.149°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Alderford Common . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 14 October 2018.
  2. Web site: Map of Alderford Common. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 14 October 2018.
  3. Web site: Alderford Common citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 14 October 2018.