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Southorpe Paddock 
Summary
Southorpe Paddock is a 1.6-hectare (4.0-acre) Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Southorpe in Cambridgeshire.[1][2] It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.[3]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Cambridgeshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TF 084 021[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 1.6 hectares[1] |
| Notification | 1986[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
This site is a rare example of unimproved grassland on the Jurassic limestone of eastern England. It has typical limestone plants such as purple milk-vetch and clustered bellflower. Mature hedgerows provide additional habitats for wildlife.[4]
There is access from the road south from Southorpe.
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Southorpe Paddock". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
- ^ "Map of Southorpe Paddock". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
- ^ "Southorpe Paddock". Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
- ^ "Southorpe Paddock citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 October 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
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