Sinks Valley, Kesgrave Explained

Sinks Valley, Kesgrave
Aos:Suffolk
Interest:Biological
Area:24.9 hectares
Notifydate:1996
Map: Magic Map

Sinks Valley is a 24.9hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Kesgrave, on the eastern outskirts of Ipswich in Suffolk, United Kingdom.[1] [2]

This site has diverse semi-natural habitats, with alder and oak woodland, a brook with fringing swamp, wet and dry grassland, spring fed fen and heath. Areas grazed by rabbits have a short turf rich in lichens, mosses and herbs. The nationally uncommon mossy stonecrop grows on paths.[3]

The site is private property with no public access.

References

52.07°N 1.247°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Sinks Valley, Kesgrave . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 20 August 2017.
  2. Web site: Map of Sinks Valley, Kesgrave. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 20 August 2017.
  3. Web site: Sinks Valley, Kesgrave citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 20 August 2017.