The Gardens, Great Ashfield

The Gardens, Great Ashfield
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationSuffolk
Grid referenceTL 998 680[1]
InterestBiological
Area3.8 hectares[1]
Notification1987[1]
Location mapMagic Map

The Gardens, Great Ashfield is a 3.8-hectare (9.4-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Great Ashfield in Suffolk.[1][2]

These ancient meadows are traditionally managed by grazing and cutting for hay. They have a rich variety of flora, such as green-winged orchid, bee orchid, common twayblade, pepper saxifrage, adder's tongue fern and ox-eye daisy.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: The Gardens, Great Ashfield". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  2. ^ "Map of The Gardens, Great Ashfield". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  3. ^ "The Gardens, Great Ashfield citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
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