Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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Location | Norfolk |
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Grid reference | TF 847 022[1] |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 14.3 hectares (35 acres)[1] |
Notification | 1988[1] |
Location map | Magic Map |
Great Cressingham Fen is a 14.3-hectare (35-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Great Cressingham in Norfolk.[1][2] It is part of the Norfolk Valley Fens Special Area of Conservation.[3]
This calcareous spring-fed valley has a variety of vegetation types, ranging from dry unimproved grassland on high slopes to tall fen where the springs emerge at the valley bottom. There is a diverse range of flora, including some uncommon species. Plants in the valley bottom include water mint and southern marsh orchid.[4]
The site is private land with no public access.