Debden Water SSSI

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Debden Water
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Debden Water SSSI 10.JPG
LocationEssex
Grid referenceTL527342
TL 537340
InterestBiological
Area20.9 hectares
Notification1986
Location mapMagic Map

Debden Water SSSI is a 20.9 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest which comprises two stretches of , a small tributary of the River Cam, and surrounding land. The site is on the eastern outskirts of Newport in Essex, where the stream joins the Cam.[1][2]

The flood plain of the stream has tall fen vegetation, mainly common reed, while in some areas plants such as tussock sedge and lesser pond-sedge are locally dominant. Other habitats are neutral grassland, broad-leaved woodland and species-rich calcareous grassland. Locally rare plants are and woolly thistle. The site has a badger sett.[1]

There are public footpaths both north and south of the stream.

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Debden Water citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
  2. ^ "Map of Debden Water". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 25 April 2016.

Coordinates: 51°58′55″N 0°14′13″E / 51.982°N 0.237°E / 51.982; 0.237

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