Boughton Fen
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationNorfolk
Grid referenceTF 718 014[1]
InterestBiological
Area15.7 hectares (39 acres)[1]
Notification1983[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Boughton Fen is a 15.7-hectare (39-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Downham Market in Norfolk.[1][2] it is common land registered to Boughton Parish Council.[3]

This valley in a tributary of the River Wissey is covered by tall fen over most of the site, together with areas of scrub which provide a habitat for breeding birds. There are many uncommon species of moths, including the rare Perizoma sagittaria.[4]

There is access to the site from Oxborough Road.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Boughton Fen". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  2. ^ "Map of Boughton Fen". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  3. ^ "Welcome to the Boughton Fen Website". Boughton Fen Committee. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  4. ^ "Boughton Fen citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
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