Coston Fen, Runhall

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Coston Fen, Runhall
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Gently flows the Yare (geograph 2090923).jpg
Location Norfolk
Grid reference TG 061 066 [1]
InterestBiological
Area7.1 hectares (18 acres) [1]
Notification 1992 [1]
Location map Magic 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.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "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.

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