Weston Fen, Oxfordshire Explained

Aos:	Oxfordshire
Interest:	Biological
Area:	14ha
Notifydate:	1986
Map:	Magic Map

Weston Fen is a 14abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Weston-on-the-Green in Oxfordshire.^{[1] [2]}

This site has diverse habitats, including a fast-flowing stream, species-rich, calcareous fen, willow carr, hazel woodland, limestone grassland and marshy grassland. There are several rare species of beetle, such as Sphaerius acaroides, Eubria palustris, Silis ruficollis and Agabus biguttatus.^[3]

The site is private land, but a public footpath runs through it.

References

51.872°N -1.239°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Weston Fen . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 16 March 2020.
2. Web site: Map of Weston Fen. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 16 March 2020.
3. Web site: Weston Fen citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 16 March 2020.