Sheringham and Beeston Regis Commons
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| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Location | Norfolk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TG 164 422[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 24.9 hectares (62 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1985[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Sheringham and Beeston Regis Commons is a 24.9-hectare (62-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Sheringham in Norfolk, England.[1][2] It is a Nature Conservation Review site[1] and part of the Norfolk Valley Fens Special Area of Conservation[3] and Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.[4]
These commons have areas of dry heathland which have several species of breeding birds and reptiles, and wet fen in low-lying areas where there are springs. Calcareous mires have uncommon plants such as butterwort and bog pimpernel.[5]
The site is open to the public.
