Fritton Common, Morningthorpe

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Fritton Common, Morningthorpe
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Fritton Common, Morningthorpe 1.jpg
Location Norfolk
Grid reference TM 223 921 [1]
InterestBiological
Area20.5 hectares (51 acres) [1]
Notification 1985 [1]
Location map Magic Map

Fritton Common, Morningthorpe is a 20.5-hectare (51-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Long Stratton in Norfolk. [1] [2]

This damp acidic meadow common is traditionally managed by light cattle grazing. Scattered ancient trees have a wide variety of epiphytic lichens, including some which are locally rare. There are a number of natural ponds with diverse invertebrate fauna. [3]

There is access to the common from Middle Road, which runs through the site.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Fritton Common, Morningthorpe". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original on 29 July 2018. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  2. ↑ "Map of Fritton Common, Morningthorpe". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  3. ↑ "Fritton Common, Morningthorpe citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 29 July 2018.

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