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Edge Common

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Grid reference
  
SO847092

Area of search
  
Gloucestershire

Interest
  
Biological

Notification
  
1974

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Edge Common (grid reference SO847092) is a 20.47-hectare (50.6-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Gloucestershire, notified in 1974.

Contents

The Common is in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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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.

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.

SSSI Source

  • Natural England SSSI information on the citation
  • Natural England SSSI information on the Edge Common unit
  • References

    Edge Common Wikipedia