Middle Harling Fen

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Middle Harling Fen
Site of Special Scientific Interest
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Location Norfolk
Grid reference TL 988 852 [1]
InterestBiological
Area11.8 hectares (29 acres) [1]
Notification 1986 [1]
Location map Magic Map

Middle Harling Fen is a 11.8-hectare (29-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of East Harling in Norfolk. [1] [2]

This calcareous valley fen has several springs and a wide variety of types of grassland, including both wet and dry communities. There are uncommon flora such as adder's tongue and yellow rattle, and the breeding birds are diverse. [3]

The site is private land with no public access.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Middle Harling Fen". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
  2. ↑ "Map of Middle Harling Fen". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
  3. ↑ "Middle Harling Fen citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 22 July 2018.

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