Eaton Common

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Eaton Common
TypeLocal Nature Reserve
Location Norwich, Norfolk, England
OS grid TG 208 050
Area5.3 hectares (13 acres)

Eaton Common is a 5.3-hectare (13-acre) Local Nature Reserve on the southern outskirts of Norwich in the county of Norfolk in England, United Kingdom. It is owned and managed by Norwich City Council. [1] [2]

This site on the bank of the River Yare is mainly grassland, some of which is marshy. There are also small areas of broadleaved woodland and tall herbs. [1]

There is access from Church Lane.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Eaton Common". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  2. "Map of Eaton Common". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 7 August 2018.

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