Old Bodney Camp Explained

Old Bodney Camp
Aos:Norfolk
Interest:Biological
Area:32.8ha
Notifydate:1986
Map: Magic Map

Old Bodney Camp is a 32.8abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Little Cressingham in Norfolk.[1] [2] It is part of the Breckland Special Protection Area.[3]

This area of heath is maintained by rabbit grazing. It has some areas of grassland and others dominated by lichen and moss. There are two nationally rare moths, Noctua orbona and Scopula rubiginata, which are almost confined to the Breckland region.[4]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

52.557°N 0.725°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Old Bodney Camp . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 9 October 2018.
  2. Web site: Map of Old Bodney Camp. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 9 October 2018.
  3. Web site: Designated Sites View: Breckland . Special Protection Areas. Natural England. 25 May 2018.
  4. Web site: Old Bodney Camp citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 9 October 2018.