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Appleton Lower Common
Appleton Lower Common is a 47.3-hectare (117-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Appleton in Oxfordshire.

The common has diverse broadleaved woodland on Oxford Clay with rides and glades. The shrub layer has a rich variety of species, such as primrose, goldilocks buttercup, early purple orchid, twayblade and wood anemone. Invertebrates include the rare club-tailed dragonfly.

The site is private land but it is crossed by two public footpaths.

References

  1. ^ "Designated Sites View: Appleton Lower Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  2. ^ "Map of Appleton Lower Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Appleton Lower Common citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  4. ^ "Appleton Common". Appleton With Eaton. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
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