Caeau Cefn Cribwr

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Caeau Cefn Cribwr
Site of Special Scientific Interest
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Location within Wales
Location Mid and South Glamorgan
Grid reference SS8576983080
Coordinates 51°32′06″N3°38′54″W / 51.535031°N 3.6483368°W / 51.535031; -3.6483368 Coordinates: 51°32′06″N3°38′54″W / 51.535031°N 3.6483368°W / 51.535031; -3.6483368
InterestBiological
Area25.07 ha
Notification 20 November 1989

Caeau Cefn Cribwr is a Site of Special Scientific Interest near Cefn Cribwr in Bridgend, south Wales.

The Countryside Council for Wales states that the site has been categorised as a Site of Special Interest for "...its marshy grassland and species-rich neutral grassland. Smaller areas of wet heath, woodland and scrub add to the interest. It is also of special interest for populations of three rare plants: marsh fern, soft-leaved sedge and viper's grass. Marsh Fritillary butterfly can be found here." [1]

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Notes

  1. "Caeau Cefn Cribwr". ccw.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 5 June 2011. Retrieved 31 October 2011.


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