| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Norfolk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TF 718 014[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 15.7 hectares (39 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1983[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Boughton Fen is a 15.7-hectare (39-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Downham Market in Norfolk.[1][2] it is common land registered to Boughton Parish Council.[3]
This valley in a tributary of the River Wissey is covered by tall fen over most of the site, together with areas of scrub which provide a habitat for breeding birds. There are many uncommon species of moths, including the rare Perizoma sagittaria.[4]
There is access to the site from Oxborough Road.
References
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Boughton Fen". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
- ^ "Map of Boughton Fen". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
- ^ "Welcome to the Boughton Fen Website". Boughton Fen Committee. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
- ^ "Boughton Fen citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
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