Waun Cimla

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Waun Cimla
Site of Special Scientific Interest
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Location within Wales
Area of Search Mid and South Glamorgan
Grid reference SS8469883119
Coordinates 51°32′07″N3°39′50″W / 51.535163°N 3.663784°W / 51.535163; -3.663784 Coordinates: 51°32′07″N3°39′50″W / 51.535163°N 3.663784°W / 51.535163; -3.663784
InterestBiological
Area15.39 ha
Notification 24 March 1992

Waun Cimla, also known as Bedford Park is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Glamorgan, south Wales. It contains the Cefn Cribwr Ironworks and some 40 acres of woodlands and meadows. [1]

The SSSI is designated for its marshy grassland habitats, rare plant species and marsh fritillary butterfly.[ citation needed ]

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