Shallam Dyke Marshes, Thurne

Shallam Dyke Marshes, Thurne

Site of Special Scientific Interest
Location	Norfolk
Grid reference	TG 400 166[1]
Interest	Biological
Area	69.8 hectares (172 acres)[1]
Notification	1986[1]
Location map	Magic Map

Shallam Dyke Marshes, Thurne is a 69.8-hectare (172-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south-east of Norwich in Norfolk.^[1][2] It is part of the Broadland Ramsar site^[3] and Special Protection Area,^[4] and The Broads Special Area of Conservation.^[5]

This is grazing marsh in the valley of the River Thurne, and it is important for waders such as lapwings, oystercatchers and snipe. There are a variety of water plants such as the rare water soldier.^[6]

References

1. "Designated Sites View: Shallam Dyke Marshes, Thurne". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
2. "Map of Shallam Dyke Marshes, Thurne". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
3. "Designated Sites View: Broadland". Ramsar Sites. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
4. "Designated Sites View: Broadland". Special Protection Areas. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
5. "Designated Sites View: The Broads". Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
6. "Shallam Dyke Marshes, Thurne citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2018.

52.694°N 1.550°E / 52.694; 1.550