Wiveton Downs
Site of Special Scientific Interest in Norfolk, England
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Wiveton Downs is a 28.9-hectare (71-acre) biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest at Wiveton, west of Sheringham in the English county of Norfolk.[1][2] Part of it is a Geological Conservation Review site,[3][4] and an area of 6.5-hectare (16-acre) is a Local Nature Reserve.[5][6] It is in the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.[7]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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  Location within Norfolk | |
| Location | Norfolk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TG 025 428[1] |
| Coordinates | 52.944°N 1.012°E |
| Interest | Biological Geological |
| Area | 28.9 hectares (71 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1992[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
The site is a classic example of an esker, a glacial crevasse which has been filled in until it forms a narrow winding ridge. It is considered very important for teaching, research and demonstration.[8]
