Norfolk Soils

Norfolk has interesting soil diversity derived from the action of living things and weathering processes on its complex of bedrock and superficial deposits.


Soils in Norfolk are classified into 47 associations. These have recently been re-characterised as Soilscapes, which are mapped on the Soilscapes Viewer.  For example, Isleham 2 association is Soilscapes 23.

A podzol soil profile at Sandringham

Adventurers 2 soil at Methwold Fen

Wallasea soil at South Wootton

Gresham soil at Hickling

Newport 4 soils on Mousehold Heath

Hunstanton soil at Warham

Burlingham 1 soil at Beetley

Wick 3 soil at Strumpshaw