Grid reference TL563429 Location map Magic Map Management Natural England | Interest Biological Area 9.7 ha Notification 1986 | |
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Nunn Wood is a 9.7 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Great Chesterford and Ashdon in Essex.
Map of Nunn Wood, Saffron Walden, UK
The site is an ancient coppice wood on chalky boulder clay. It is mainly hornbeam with other trees such as pedunculate oak, ash and field maple. The understorey is dominated by bluebells and dog's mercury. Ramsons are common, and there are occasional orchids. The site has the nationally uncommon oxlip, and one of the largest colonies of early purple orchids.
A footpath from Bowsers Lane goes through the wood.
References
Nunn Wood Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA