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Potter's Carr, Cranworth

Coordinates: 52°35′53″N 0°55′19″E / 52.598°N 0.922°E / 52.598; 0.922
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Potter's Carr, Cranworth
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationNorfolk
Grid referenceTF 980 040[1]
InterestBiological
Area6.3 hectares (16 acres)[1]
Notification1986[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Potter's Carr, Cranworth is a 6.3-hectare (16-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Dereham in Norfolk.[1][2]

This area of alder carr and wet pasture is on the bank of the River Blackwater. The diverse flora of the carr is typical of ancient woodland, with plants such as dog's mercury and moschatel. Wintering birds include water rails.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Potter's Carr, Cranworth". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
  2. ^ "Map of Potter's Carr, Cranworth". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
  3. ^ "Potter's Carr, Cranworth citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 September 2018.

52°35′53″N 0°55′19″E / 52.598°N 0.922°E / 52.598; 0.922