Boughton Fen
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| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Location | Norfolk, England |
|---|---|
| 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, England.[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.
