Great Wilbraham Common

Great Wilbraham Common is a 23.5 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Great Wilbraham in Cambridgeshire.[1][2] It is managed by the Commons Right Holders.[3]

Great Wilbraham Common
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchCambridgeshire
Grid referenceTL 269 713[1]
InterestBiological
Area23.5 hectares[1]
Notification1983[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This is one of the largest remaining areas of species-rich grassland in the county. Locally uncommon flora include purple milk-vetch, felwort, meadow saxifrage, green-winged orchid and sulphur clover.[4]

There is access by a footpath from Wilbraham Road

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Great Wilbraham Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
  2. "Map of Great Wilbraham Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
  3. "Great Wilbraham". The Wilbrahams. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
  4. "Great Wilbraham Common citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 December 2016.

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