Fritton Common
Fritton Common, Morningthorpe is a 20.5-hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Long Stratton in Norfolk, England. This damp acidic meadow common is traditionally managed by light cattle grazing.- Type: Grassland
- Description: UK Site of Special Scientific Interest
- Also known as: “Fritton Common, Morningthorpe”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Church of St John the Baptist and Church of St Catherine.
Church of St John the Baptist
Church
Photo: John Salmon, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Church of St John the Baptist is situated 1,900 feet northwest of Fritton Common.
Church of St Catherine
Church
Church of St Catherine is situated 3,500 feet northeast of Fritton Common.
Church of St Mary
Church
Photo: John Salmon, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Church of St Mary is situated 4,200 feet south of Fritton Common.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Shelton and Hardwick and Hempnall.
Shelton and Hardwick
Village
Photo: Pommes104, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Shelton and Hardwick is a civil parish in South Norfolk, England, made up of the villages of Shelton and Hardwick. It lies about 3 km south-east of Long Stratton, about 6 km north of Harleston and 10 km west of Bungay.
Hempnall
Village
Photo: John Salmon, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Hempnall is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. Hempnall is located 6.8 miles north of Harleston and 8.4 miles south of Norwich. Hempnall is situated 1½ miles northeast of Fritton Common.
Long Stratton
Photo: James Allan, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Long Stratton is a small working town in Norfolk catering mainly for the local population. It is 12 miles south of Norwich. The surrounding countryside is ideal for exploring on foot or by bicycle, with quiet rural country lanes without many hills.
Fritton Common
Latitude
52.48322° or 52° 28′ 60″ northLongitude
1.27341° or 1° 16′ 24″ eastOpen location code
9F43F7MF+79OpenStreetMap ID
way 410322661OpenStreetMap feature
natural=grasslandWikidata ID
Q55887692
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include New Church Farm and Morningthorpe Green.
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