Cawston and Marsham Heaths
Cawston and Marsham Heaths is a 116.7-hectare (288-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Norwich in Norfolk.[1][2]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Norfolk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TG 169 237[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 116.7 hectares (288 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1986[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
These heaths are dominated by heather, and they have diverse flora including a rich variety of lichens. Many species of heathland birds breed on the site, including tree pipits, whinchats and nightjars.[3]
The heaths are open to the public.
References
- "Designated Sites View: Cawston and Marsham Heaths". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
- "Map of Cawston and Marsham Heaths". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
- "Cawston and Marsham Heaths citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
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