Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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Location | Norfolk |
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Grid reference | TG 400 166[1] |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 69.8 hectares (172 acres)[1] |
Notification | 1986[1] |
Location map | Magic Map |
Shallam Dyke Marshes, Thurne is a 69.8-hectare (172-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south-east of Norwich in Norfolk.[1][2] It is part of the Broadland Ramsar site[3] and Special Protection Area,[4] and The Broads Special Area of Conservation.[5]
This is grazing marsh in the valley of the River Thurne, and it is important for waders such as lapwings, oystercatchers and snipe. There are a variety of water plants such as the rare water soldier.[6]
52°41′38″N 1°33′00″E / 52.694°N 1.550°E / 52.694; 1.550