| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Norfolk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TM 223 921[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 20.5 hectares (51 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1985[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Fritton Common, Morningthorpe is a 20.5-hectare (51-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Long Stratton in Norfolk.[1][2]
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
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Fritton Common, Morningthorpe". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original on 29 July 2018. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ "Map of Fritton Common, Morningthorpe". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ "Fritton Common, Morningthorpe citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
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