Edge Common

Edge Common

Site of Special Scientific Interest
Example - Duke of Burgundy (Hamearis lucina)
Location within Gloucestershire
Location	Gloucestershire
Grid reference	SO847092
Coordinates	51°46′54″N2°13′21″W / 51.781702°N 2.222462°W / 51.781702; -2.222462
Interest	Biological
Area	20.47 hectare
Notification	1974
Natural England website

Edge Common (grid reference SO847092 ) is a 20.47-hectare (50.6-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Gloucestershire, notified in 1974. ^{[1] [2]}

The Common is in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. ^[1]

Flora

The site is unimproved Jurassic limestone grassland. This is the type of grassland which was prevalent in the Cotswolds, and the site represents a good example. The grasses include Tor Grass, Upright Brome and there are typical calcareous herbs present. There is an area of Beech woodland, and Birch scrub, with scattered disused quarries. ^[1]

Invertebrates

It is a noted site for butterflies, particularly the Cotswold blues and the Duke of Burgundy. Grazing regimes are being managed to support this. ^{[1] [3]}

References

1. Natural England SSSI information on the citation
2. Stroud District Local Plan, adopted November 2005, Appendix 6 ‘Sites of Nature Conservation Interest’ Archived 2012-06-06 at the Wayback Machine
3. Natural England SSSI information on the Edge Common unit

SSSI Source

• Natural England SSSI information on the citation
• Natural England SSSI information on the Edge Common unit

External links

• Natural England (SSSI information)