East Winch Common
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationNorfolk
Grid referenceTF 700 158[1]
InterestBiological
Area26.1 hectares (64 acres)[1]
Notification1984[1]
Location mapMagic Map

East Winch Common is a 26.1-hectare (64-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south-east of King's Lynn in Norfolk.[1][2] It is common land and is managed by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust.[3]

This site is mainly wet acid heath on peat, and it is dominated by heather and cross-leaved heath. There are many wet hollows, which have diverse fen and mire flora, and areas of young woodland.[4]

The reserve is open to the public.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: East Winch Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  2. ↑ "Map of East Winch Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
  3. ↑ "East Winch Common". Norfolk Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
  4. ↑ "East Winch Common citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
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