Boughton Fen Explained

Boughton Fen
Aos:Norfolk
Interest:Biological
Area:15.7ha
Notifydate:1983
Map: Magic Map

Boughton Fen is a 15.7abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Downham Market in Norfolk.[1] [2] it is common land registered to Boughton Parish Council.[3]

This valley in a tributary of the River Wissey is covered by tall fen over most of the site, together with areas of scrub which provide a habitat for breeding birds. There are many uncommon species of moths, including the rare Perizoma sagittaria.[4]

There is access to the site from Oxborough Road.

References

52.583°N 0.534°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Boughton Fen . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 6 June 2018.
  2. Web site: Map of Boughton Fen. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 6 June 2018.
  3. Web site: Welcome to the Boughton Fen Website. Boughton Fen Committee. 6 June 2018.
  4. Web site: Boughton Fen citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 6 June 2018.