Cranwich Camp Explained

Cranwich Camp
Aos:Norfolk
Interest:Biological
Area:13.1ha
Notifydate:1992
Map: Magic Map

Cranwich Camp is a 13.1abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-west of Thetford in Norfolk.[1] [2] It is part of the Breckland Special Area of Conservation[3] and Special Protection Area.[4]

This former army camp in the Breckland is now grassland, and it has a high value both entomologically and botanically. It has four Red Data Book insects and three Red Data Book plants. Rabbits help to maintain the diverse flora and disturbed ground.[5]

The site is open to the public.

References

52.516°N 0.613°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Cranwich Camp . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 8 June 2018.
  2. Web site: Map of Cranwich Camp. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 8 June 2018.
  3. Web site: Designated Sites View: Breckland . Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. 25 May 2018.
  4. Web site: Designated Sites View: Breckland . Special Protection Areas. Natural England. 25 May 2018.
  5. Web site: Cranwich Camp citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 8 June 2018.

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