Swannington Upgate Common

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Swannington Upgate Common
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Houses and map at Upgate Common - geograph.org.uk - 527878.jpg
Location Norfolk
Grid reference TG 148 180 [1]
InterestBiological
Area20.5 hectares (51 acres) [1]
Notification 1985 [1]
Location map Magic Map

Swannington Upgate Common is a 20.5-hectare (51-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-west of Norwich in Norfolk. [1] [2]

This site has varied habitats including glacial sands and gravels, peat, dry and wet heath, woodland, grassland, ponds and a stream. There is a wide range of breeding birds. [3]

The site is open to the public.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Swannington Upgate Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  2. "Map of Swannington Upgate Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  3. "Swannington Upgate Common citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 20 June 2018.

Coordinates: 52°43′01″N1°10′44″E / 52.717°N 1.179°E / 52.717; 1.179