Shotesham-Woodton Hornbeam Woods is a 40.4-hectare (100-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Newton Flotman in Norfolk.[1][2]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 Shotesham Little Wood | |
| Location | Norfolk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TM 256 961[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 40.4 hectares (100 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1988[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
This site comprises four ancient coppices with standard hornbeam woods on boulder clay: Shotesham Little Wood, Saxlingham Grove, Hempnall Little Wood, and Winter's Grove. The ground flora is rich with several uncommon species, such as herb Paris, stinking iris, and greater butterfly orchid.[3]
The woods are private, with no public access.
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Shotesham-Woodton Hornbeam Woods". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ "Map of Shotesham-Woodton Hornbeam Woods". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ "Shotesham-Woodton Hornbeam Woods citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
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