Damgate Marshes, Acle Explained

Damgate Marshes, Acle
Aos:	Norfolk
Interest:	Biological
Area:	64.7ha
Notifydate:	1993
Map:	Magic Map

Damgate Marshes, Acle is a 64.7abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Norwich and Great Yarmouth in Norfolk.^{[1] [2]} It is part of the Broadland Ramsar site^[3] and The Broads Special Area of Conservation.^[4]

These traditionally managed grazing marshes and dykes are a nationally important wetland site. Their ecological significance lies mainly in the dykes, which have several uncommon water plants and a great diversity of aquatic invertebrates.^[5]

The Weavers Way footpath goes through the site.

References

52.631°N 1.563°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Damgate Marshes, Acle . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 8 June 2018.
2. Web site: Map of Damgate Marshes, Acle. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 8 June 2018.
3. Web site: Designated Sites View: Broadland . Ramsar Sites. Natural England. 25 May 2018.
4. Web site: Designated Sites View: The Broads . Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. 25 May 2018.
5. Web site: Damgate Marshes citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 8 June 2018.