| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 Example - Duke of Burgundy (Hamearis lucina) | |
  Location within Gloucestershire | |
| Location | Gloucestershire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SO847092 |
| Coordinates | 51°46′54″N 2°13′21″W / 51.781702°N 2.222462°W |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 20.47 hectare |
| Notification | 1974 |
| Natural England website | |
Edge Common ( grid reference SO847092) is a 20.47-hectare (50.6-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Gloucestershire, notified in 1974. [1] [2]
The Common is in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. [1]
Flora
The site is unimproved Jurassic limestone grassland. This is the type of grassland which was prevalent in the Cotswolds, and the site represents a good example. The grasses include Tor Grass, Upright Brome and there are typical calcareous herbs present. There is an area of Beech woodland, and Birch scrub, with scattered disused quarries. [1]
Invertebrates
It is a noted site for butterflies, particularly the Cotswold blues and the Duke of Burgundy. Grazing regimes are being managed to support this. [1] [3]
References
- ^ a b c d Natural England SSSI information on the citation[ permanent dead link]
- ^ Stroud District Local Plan, adopted November 2005, Appendix 6 ‘Sites of Nature Conservation Interest’ Archived 2012-06-06 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Natural England SSSI information on the Edge Common unit[ permanent dead link]
SSSI Source
- Natural England SSSI information on the citation[ permanent dead link]
- Natural England SSSI information on the Edge Common unit[ permanent dead link]
External links
- Natural England (SSSI information)
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