Retire Common Explained

50.4372°N -4.8133°WRetire Common is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, noted for its biological characteristics, in mid Cornwall, England, UK.[1]

Geography

The 62ha site, notified in 1951, is located 5miles south west of the town of Bodmin, falling mainly within the civil parish of Withiel.[2] [3] The springs in the area of the Common form the headwaters of a tributary of the River Camel.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Retire Common. Natural England. 1 December 2011. 1985.
  2. Web site: Retire Common map. Natural England. 1 December 2011.
  3. Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 200 Newquay & Bodmin