Coston Fen, Runhall
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationNorfolk
Grid referenceTG 061 066[1]
InterestBiological
Area7.1 hectares (18 acres)[1]
Notification1992[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Coston Fen, Runhall is a 7.1-hectare (18-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Dereham and Wymondham in Norfolk.[1][2] It is part of the Norfolk Valley Fens Special Area of Conservation.[3]

This spring-fed site in the Yare valley has a variety of fen habitats, including a nationally rare calcareous mire community of fen flora. There are also areas of tall herbs, scrub and improved pasture.[4]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Coston Fen, Runhall". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
  2. ^ "Map of Coston Fen, Runhall". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
  3. ^ "Designated Sites View: Norfolk Valley Fens". Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  4. ^ "Coston Fen, Runhall citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 25 October 2018.

52°37′05″N 1°02′35″E / 52.618°N 1.043°E / 52.618; 1.043

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