Fritton Common, Morningthorpe

Fritton Common, Morningthorpe is a 20.5-hectare (51-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Long Stratton in Norfolk.[1][2]

Fritton Common, Morningthorpe
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchNorfolk
Grid referenceTM 223 921[1]
InterestBiological
Area20.5 hectares (51 acres)[1]
Notification1985[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This damp acidic meadow common is traditionally managed by light cattle grazing. Scattered ancient trees have a wide variety of epiphytic lichens, including some which are locally rare. There are a number of natural ponds with diverse invertebrate fauna.[3]

There is access to the common from MIddle Road, which runs through the site.

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Fritton Common, Morningthorpe". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  2. "Map of Fritton Common, Morningthorpe". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  3. "Fritton Common, Morningthorpe citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 29 July 2018.

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