Papworth Wood

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Papworth Wood
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Papworth Wood 9.jpg
Location Cambridgeshire
Grid reference TL 291 629 [1]
InterestBiological
Area8.7 hectares [1]
Notification 1984 [1]
Location map Magic Map

Papworth Wood is an 8.7-hectare (21-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Papworth Everard in Cambridgeshire. [1] [2]

This is one of the oldest secondary woods in the county. It has diverse ground flora including brambles, rough meadow grass, stinging nettles, ground ivy, bluebells and primroses. [3]

There is access to the wood from the grounds of Papworth Hospital.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Papworth Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  2. "Map of Papworth Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  3. "Papworth Wood citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 27 November 2016.

Coordinates: 52°14′56″N0°06′36″W / 52.249°N 0.11°W / 52.249; -0.11