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

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Sheringham and Beeston Regis Commons . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 14 June 2018.
  2. Web site: Map of Sheringham and Beeston Regis Commons. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 14 June 2018.
  3. Web site: Designated Sites View: Norfolk Valley Fens . Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. 25 May 2018.
  4. Web site: Norfolk Coast AONB Management Plan 2014-19: Other Conservation Designations within the AONB. Norfolk Coast AONB. 25 May 2018.
  5. Web site: Sheringham and Beeston Regis Commons citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 14 June 2018.