| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Suffolk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 998 680[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 3.8 hectares[1] |
| Notification | 1987[1] |
| Location map | Magic 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 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: The Gardens, Great Ashfield". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
- ↑ "Map of The Gardens, Great Ashfield". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
- ↑ "The Gardens, Great Ashfield citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
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