Cranwich Camp
Cranwich Camp is a 13.1-hectare (32-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-west of Thetford in Norfolk.[1][2] It is part of the Breckland Special Area of Conservation[3] and Special Protection Area.[4]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Area of Search | Norfolk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 774 941[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 13.1 hectares (32 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1992[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
This former army camp in the Breckland is now grassland, and it has a high value both entomologically and botanically. It has four Red Data Book insects and three Red Data Book plants. Rabbits help to maintain the diverse flora and disturbed ground.[5]
The site is open to the public.
References
- "Designated Sites View: Cranwich Camp". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
- "Map of Cranwich Camp". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
- "Designated Sites View: Breckland". Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- "Designated Sites View: Breckland". Special Protection Areas. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- "Cranwich Camp citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
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