Sinks Valley, Kesgrave

Sinks Valley is a 24.9 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Kesgrave, on the eastern outskirts of Ipswich in Suffolk.[1][2]

Sinks Valley, Kesgrave
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchSuffolk
Grid referenceTM 226 463[1]
InterestBiological
Area24.9 hectares[1]
Notification1996[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This site has diverse semi-natural habitats, with alder and oak woodland, a brook with fringing swamp, wet and dry grassland, spring fed fen and heath. Areas grazed by rabbits have a short turf rich in lichens, mosses and herbs. The nationally uncommon mossy stonecrop grows on paths.[3]

The site is private property with no public access.

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Sinks Valley, Kesgrave". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  2. "Map of Sinks Valley, Kesgrave". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  3. "Sinks Valley, Kesgrave citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 20 August 2017.

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