Dernford Fen

Dernford Fen
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of Search Cambridgeshire
Grid reference TL 472 503 [1]
Interest Biological
Area 10.3 hectares[1]
Notification 1983[1]
Location map Magic Map

Dernford Fen is a 10.3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-west of Sawston in Cambridgeshire.[1][2]

The site is a rare surviving example of rough fen and carr. Other habitats are dry grassland and scrub, together with ditches and a chalk stream. There are breeding warblers, and the diverse habitats are valuable for amphibians and reptiles.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Dernford Fen". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  2. "Map of Dernford Fen". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  3. "Dernford Fen citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
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Coordinates: 52°07′52″N 0°08′56″E / 52.131°N 0.149°E / 52.131; 0.149

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