Edge Common

51°46′54″N 2°13′21″W / 51.781702°N 2.222462°W / 51.781702; -2.222462InterestBiologicalArea20.47 hectareNotification1974Natural 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]}