Field Barn Heaths, Hilborough Explained

Field Barn Heaths, Hilborough
Aos:Norfolk
Interest:Biological
Area:17.9ha
Notifydate:1987
Map: Magic Map

Field Barn Heaths, Hilborough is a 17.9abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-west of Hilborough in Norfolk.[1] [2] It is part of the Breckland Special Area of Conservation[3] and Special Protection Area.[4]

This light sandy grassland site is maintained by rabbit grazing and it has a rich variety of flora. There are also areas of ungrazed grassland and oak and hawthorn woodland.[5]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

52.581°N 0.682°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Field Barn Heaths, Hilborough . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 16 September 2018.
  2. Web site: Map of Field Barn Heaths, Hilborough. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 16 September 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: Field Barn Heaths, Hilborough citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 16 September 2018.

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