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Unofficial WebsiteMaltby Low Common & Pieces Bank
Maltby Commons is situated on an area of Southern Magnesian Limestone and
supports some plants rare in Rotherham like Grass of Parnassus, Lady's Mantle and Marsh
Orchids. The Low Common and Pieces Bank are designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest
(SSSI). The Low Common has been managed by The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust since 1971.
Maltby Commons was declared a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) in 2000 as it supports a wide variety
of wildlife in grassland and ancient woodland areas. The area consists of common lands at Far
Common, Low Common and Pieces Bank. The land is part of Sandbeck Estates but the public have
rights of access on foot and there are public footpaths through the site. You can find out more
about the Common at Recreation in Rotherham >> Parks >> LNRs >> Maltby Commons.