Glemsford Pits

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Glemsford Pits is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Essex, covering 0.33 km². It is one of 74 Sites of Special Scientific Interest in the county. For arrivals by rail, Sudbury (Suffolk) Station is about 6.3 km to the south-east. Clare Castle Country Park and Great Cornard Country Park are among the nature reserves within 8.6 km.

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