Geldeston Meadows
UK Site of Special Scientific Interest
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Geldeston Meadows is a 14-hectare (35-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Geldeston in Norfolk, England.[1][2] It is part of the Broadland Ramsar site[3] and Special Protection Area,[4] and The Broads Special Area of Conservation.[5]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
| |
| Location | Norfolk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TM 396 916[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 14.0 hectares (35 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1988[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
These traditionally managed meadows in the flood plain of the River Waveney have a very diverse flora. Most of the site is wet grassland which is dominated by sweet vernal grass, common quaking grass and crested dog's-tail.[6]
The site is private land with no public access.
