Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Location | Norfolk |
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Grid reference | TM 240 997 [1] |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 21.6 hectares (53 acres) [1] |
Notification | 1987 [1] |
Location map | Magic Map |
Shotesham Common is a 21.6-hectare (53-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Norwich in Norfolk. [1] [2]
This site consists of traditionally managed meadows with a variety of grassland types, ranging from permanently wet marshes on the valley bottom, where a stream runs through, to drier grassland on the slopes. There are several uncommon species of flora. [3]
A public footpath goes through the common.