Moor Pasture Plantation

Wood, Forest in Suffolk West Suffolk

England

Moor Pasture Plantation

Withersfield: junction, signpost and stinkpipe This is where the lane from Great Wratting meets the road from Withersfield to Great Thurlow (right). The rusty stinkpipe has the usual sort of decorative cast-iron base and a wire cap (like a small steam locomotive&#039;s spark arrester), to stop birds nesting I imagine. — Withersfield: junction, signpost and stinkpipe Credit: John Sutton

Moor Pasture Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Suffolk, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a haven for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and those seeking tranquility amidst the beautiful countryside. The plantation is situated on the outskirts of a small village, surrounded by rolling hills and meandering streams.

The woodland is primarily composed of a diverse mix of deciduous and evergreen trees, including oak, ash, beech, and pine. This variety of tree species provides a rich habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna. Wildflowers, ferns, and mosses can be found carpeting the forest floor, while birds such as woodpeckers, owls, and warblers inhabit the trees above.

Visitors to Moor Pasture Plantation can enjoy a network of well-maintained walking trails that wind their way through the woodland. These trails range in difficulty, catering to both casual strollers and more adventurous hikers. The plantation also offers a designated picnic area, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the serene surroundings.

In addition to its natural beauty, Moor Pasture Plantation also holds historical significance. The area was once part of a larger estate and has been managed as a plantation for centuries. Remnants of old stone walls and boundary markers can still be seen, adding to the charm and character of the woodland.

Overall, Moor Pasture Plantation is a hidden gem in the Suffolk countryside. Its combination of scenic beauty, diverse wildlife, and historical significance make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Moor Pasture Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.110208/0.44322628 or Grid Reference TL6748. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Withersfield: junction, signpost and stinkpipe

This is where the lane from Great Wratting meets the road from Withersfield to Great Thurlow (right). The rusty stinkpipe has the usual sort of decorative cast-iron base and a wire cap (like a small steam locomotive's spark arrester), to stop birds nesting I imagine.

John Sutton

Little Wratting: Holy Trinity - from the west

"Septaria and flint. Nave and chancel and Victorian bell-turret with short shingled spire. The nave is probably late Anglo-Saxon" (Nikolaus Pevsner). The picture was taken on a cloudy summer morning.

John Sutton

Little Wratting: Holy Trinity - south side

"Septaria and flint. Nave and chancel and Victorian bell-turret with short shingled spire. The nave is probably late Anglo-Saxon" (Nikolaus Pevsner). Colours were muted on a cloudy summer morning.

John Sutton

Great Wratting: a bend in the B1061

The Grade II listing text for the house on the right reads "A C17-C18 timber-framed and plastered house. One storey and attics. Casement windows. Roofs thatched, with two gabled dormers (tiled)". The picture was taken on a cloudy summer morning.

John Sutton

Great Wratting: St Mary - south side

Nikolaus Pevsner commended a "good EE chancel with lancet windows", but in the Shell Guide Norman Scarfe denounced the "disastrous restoration" of 1887, funded by the founder of W H Smith. The setting is pleasing, on the side of the valley of a tributary of the Stour. Colours were muted on a cloudy summer morning.

John Sutton

Great Wratting: St Mary

Nikolaus Pevsner commended a "good EE chancel with lancet windows", but in the Shell Guide Norman Scarfe denounced the "disastrous restoration" of 1887, funded by the founder of W H Smith. This side of the churchyard slopes steeply down to the road. Colours were muted on a cloudy summer morning.

John Sutton

Great Wratting: The Shelter

The Grade II listing text for The Shelter reads "A C17-C18 timber-framed and plastered house. One storey and attics. Casement windows. Roofs thatched, with two gabled dormers (tiled)". The picture was taken on a cloudy summer morning.

John Sutton

Great Thurlow smock mill

The mill was renovated in 2011, losing its sails and fantail and acquiring a bright metal casing to its cap. It was Grade II* listed as "a fine example" of a smock mill with sails after restoration in 1962. By way of comparison: TL6749 : Windmill, Great Thurlow, Suffolk (with sails in 2005) TL6749 : Restoration (2011)

John Sutton

Great Thurlow: drive to The Old Vicarage

Autumn sunlight on a pleasing avenue leading to a four-square country house, currently a luxury B&B. In former times the Rector must have lived in some splendour here, quite a way from the village.

John Sutton