Swannington Upgate Common

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Swannington Upgate Common
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationNorfolk
Grid referenceTG 148 180[1]
InterestBiological
Area20.5 hectares (51 acres)[1]
Notification1985[1]
Location mapMagic 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.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "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.

52°43′01″N 1°10′44″E / 52.717°N 1.179°E / 52.717; 1.179