Dereham Rush Meadow

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Dereham Rush Meadow
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Dereham Rush Meadow 5.jpg
Location Norfolk
Grid reference TF 974 141 [1]
InterestBiological
Area22.2 hectares (55 acres) [1]
Notification 1989 [1]
Location map Magic Map

Dereham Rush Meadow is a 22.2-hectare (55-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-west of Dereham in Norfolk. [1] [2]

This is an area of grassland and alder carr in the valley of a tributary of the River Wensum. The site has diverse habitats and it is traditionally maintained by grazing by horses. It is subject to flooding in winter. [3]

The site is private land with no public access.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Dereham Rush Meadow". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  2. ↑ "Map of Dereham Rush Meadow". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  3. ↑ "Dereham Rush Meadow citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 8 October 2018.

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