Great Cressingham Fen
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| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
| File:Great Cressingham Fen 4.jpg | |
| Location | Norfolk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TF 847 022[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 14.3 hectares (35 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1988[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Great Cressingham Fen is a 14.3-hectare (35-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Great Cressingham in Norfolk, England.[1][2] It is part of the Norfolk Valley Fens Special Area of Conservation.[3]
This calcareous spring-fed valley has a variety of vegetation types, ranging from dry unimproved grassland on high slopes to tall fen where the springs emerge at the valley bottom. There is a diverse range of flora, including some uncommon species. Plants in the valley bottom include water mint and southern marsh orchid.[4]
The site is private land with no public access.
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