Salta Moss
A Site of Special Scientific Interest in Cumbria, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Salta Moss is a raised blanket mire which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest ('SSSI') located in the hamlet of Salta, in Cumbria, United Kingdom. It was determined to be of biological interest (as opposed to geological interest, the other criteria for SSSIs) under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. The site, measuring 45.6 hectares (113 acres), was officially designated in August 1982.[2]
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Salta Moss | |
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Location | Holme St. Cuthbert civil parish, Cumbria, UK |
Nearest town | Maryport |
Coordinates | 54.7934°N 3.4243°W / 54.7934; -3.4243[1] |
Area | 45.62 ha (112.7 acres) |
Elevation | 7.6m |
Designated | August 1982 |
Named for | The hamlet of Salta |
Governing body | Natural England |
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