St Neots Common

St Neots Common
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of Search Cambridgeshire
Grid reference TL 182 612 [1]
Interest Biological
Area 33.4 hectares[1]
Notification 1983[1]
Location map Magic Map

St Neots Common is a 33.4 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in St Neots in Cambridgeshire.[1][2]

This site on the east bank of the River Great Ouse has grassland, willow carr, ditches and ponds, which support diverse wildlife species. The grassland is traditionally maintained by grazing, and herbs in wetter areas include marsh orchids and marsh arrow grass.[3]

There is access to the site from the road called The Common.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: St Neots Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
  2. ↑ "Map of St Neots Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
  3. ↑ "St Neots Common citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
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Coordinates: 52°14′10″N 0°16′16″W / 52.236°N 0.271°W / 52.236; -0.271

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