Shotesham-Woodton Hornbeam Woods
Protected area in Norfolk, England
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Shotesham-Woodton Hornbeam Woods is a 40.4-hectare (100-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Newton Flotman in Norfolk, England.[1][2]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Shotesham Little Wood | |
 Location of Shotesham-Woodton Hornbeam Woods. | |
| Area of search | Norfolk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TM 256 961[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 40.4 hectares (100 acres)[1] |
| Notification date | 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.
