| Edge Common | |
| Aos: | Gloucestershire |
| Interest: | Biological |
| Coordinates: | 51.7817°N -2.2225°W |
| Area: | 20.47 hectare |
| Notifydate: | 1974 |
| Enref: | 1002675 |
Edge Common is a 20.47ha biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Gloucestershire, notified in 1974.[1] [2]
The Common is in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.[1]
The site is unimproved Jurassic limestone grassland. This is the type of grassland which was prevalent in the Cotswolds, and the site represents a good example. The grasses include Tor Grass, Upright Brome and there are typical calcareous herbs present. There is an area of Beech woodland, and Birch scrub, with scattered disused quarries.[1]
It is a noted site for butterflies, particularly the Cotswold blues and the Duke of Burgundy. Grazing regimes are being managed to support this.[1] [3]