Scoulton Mere

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Scoulton Mere
Site of Special Scientific Interest
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Location Norfolk
Grid reference TF 986 013 [1]
InterestBiological
Area34.2 hectares (85 acres) [1]
Notification 1984 [1]
Location map Magic Map

Scoulton Mere is a 34.2-hectare (85-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Wymondham in Norfolk, England. [1] [2]

The principal ecological interest of this site lies in the swamp, fen and bog flora on islands in the mere and along the shore. The largest island, called Scoulton Heath, is mainly covered in sphagnum moss, and other plants include the nationally rare crested buckler fern. [3]

There is no public access to the site.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Scoulton Mere". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  2. ↑ "Map of Scoulton Mere". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  3. ↑ "Scoulton Mere citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 June 2018.

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