East Winch Common Explained

East Winch Common
Aos:Norfolk
Interest:Biological
Area:26.1ha
Notifydate:1984
Map: Magic Map

East Winch Common is a 26.1abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south-east of King's Lynn in Norfolk.[1] [2] It is common land and is managed by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust.[3]

This site is mainly wet acid heath on peat, and it is dominated by heather and cross-leaved heath. There are many wet hollows, which have diverse fen and mire flora, and areas of young woodland.[4]

The reserve is open to the public.

References

52.713°N 0.515°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: East Winch Common . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 10 June 2018.
  2. Web site: Map of East Winch Common. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 10 June 2018.
  3. Web site: East Winch Common . Norfolk Wildlife Trust . 21 May 2018.
  4. Web site: East Winch Common citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 10 June 2018.