Sheringham and Beeston Regis Commons explained
Sheringham and Beeston Regis Commons |
Aos: | Norfolk |
Interest: | Biological |
Area: | 24.9ha |
Notifydate: | 1985 |
Map: | Magic Map |
Sheringham and Beeston Regis Commons is a 24.9abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Sheringham in Norfolk.[1] [2] It is a Nature Conservation Review site,[1] and part of the Norfolk Valley Fens Special Area of Conservation.[3] and Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.[4]
These commons have areas of dry heathland which have several species of breeding birds and reptiles, and wet fen in low-lying areas where there are springs. Calcareous mires have uncommon plants such as butterwort and bog pimpernel.[5]
The site is open to the public.
References
52.934°N 1.219°W
Notes and References
- Web site: Designated Sites View: Sheringham and Beeston Regis Commons . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 14 June 2018.
- Web site: Map of Sheringham and Beeston Regis Commons. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 14 June 2018.
- Web site: Designated Sites View: Norfolk Valley Fens . Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. 25 May 2018.
- Web site: Norfolk Coast AONB Management Plan 2014-19: Other Conservation Designations within the AONB. Norfolk Coast AONB. 25 May 2018.
- Web site: Sheringham and Beeston Regis Commons citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 14 June 2018.