Gypsy Camp Meadows, Thrandeston

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Gypsy Camp Meadows, Thrandeston
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Gypsy Camp Meadows, Thrandeston 1.jpg
Location Suffolk
Grid reference TM 113 773 [1]
InterestBiological
Area2.4 hectares [1]
Notification 1987 [1]
Location map Magic Map

Gypsy Camp Meadows, Thrandeston is a 2.4-hectare (5.9-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Thrandeston in Suffolk. [1] [2]

These wet meadows on poorly drained boulder clay have a rich variety of flora, and drainage ditches, areas of drier grassland and hedges add to the diversity. Plants include early purple orchid, ragged robin, zig-zag clover and water avens. [3]

The site is private land with no public access.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Gypsy Camp Meadows, Thrandeston". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
  2. "Map of Gypsy Camp Meadows, Thrandeston". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
  3. "Gypsy Camp Meadows, Thrandeston citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 May 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2017.

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