Edge Common
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| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Location | Gloucestershire |
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| Grid reference | SO847092 |
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| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 20.47 hectare |
| Notification | 1974 |
| Natural England website | |
Edge Common (grid reference SO847092) is a 20.47-hectare (50.6-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Gloucestershire, notified in 1974.[1][2]
The Common is in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.[1]
Flora
[edit | edit source]The site is unimproved Jurassic limestone grassland. This is the type of grassland which was prevalent in the Cotswolds, and the site represents a good example. The grasses include Tor Grass, Upright Brome and there are typical calcareous herbs present. There is an area of Beech woodland, and Birch scrub, with scattered disused quarries.[1]
Invertebrates
[edit | edit source]It is a noted site for butterflies, particularly the Cotswold blues and the Duke of Burgundy. Grazing regimes are being managed to support this.[1][3]
References
[edit | edit source]SSSI Source
[edit | edit source]- Natural England SSSI information on the citation
- Natural England SSSI information on the Edge Common unit
External links
[edit | edit source]- Natural England (SSSI information)
