Weston Fen, Oxfordshire
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Location | Oxfordshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SP 525 195[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 14.0 hectares (35 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1986[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Weston Fen is a 14-hectare (35-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Weston-on-the-Green in Oxfordshire.[1][2]
This site has diverse habitats, including a fast-flowing stream, species-rich, calcareous fen, willow carr, hazel woodland, limestone grassland and marshy grassland. There are several rare species of beetle, such as Sphaerius acaroides, Eubria palustris, Silis ruficollis and Agabus biguttatus.[3]
The site is private land, but a public footpath runs through it.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Weston Fen". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ^ "Map of Weston Fen". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ^ "Weston Fen citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
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