Dereham Rush Meadow

Dereham Rush Meadow is a 22.2-hectare (55-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-west of Dereham in Norfolk.[1][2]

Dereham Rush Meadow
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchNorfolk
Grid referenceTF 974 141[1]
InterestBiological
Area22.2 hectares (55 acres)[1]
Notification1989[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This is an area of grassland and alder carr in the valley of a tributary of the River Wensum. The site has diverse habitats and it is traditionally maintained by grazing by horses. It is subject to flooding in winter.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Dereham Rush Meadow". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  2. "Map of Dereham Rush Meadow". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  3. "Dereham Rush Meadow citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 8 October 2018.

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