Gravel Pit Plantation

Wood, Forest in Suffolk West Suffolk

England

Gravel Pit Plantation

Little Wratting: across the Stour Valley A long view from a barley-field corner near Little Wratting church, taken on the cloudy last morning of June. The tower of Barnardiston church, about a mile and a half away, shows against the skyline woodland to the right of centre (above the foreground poppies) - perhaps more apparent to the bespectacled eye than it is in this photograph. — Little Wratting: across the Stour Valley Credit: John Sutton

Gravel Pit Plantation, located in Suffolk, England, is a vast woodland area known for its scenic beauty and rich biodiversity. Spanning over hundreds of acres, this plantation is often referred to as a hidden gem of nature.

The plantation is primarily composed of dense woodlands, consisting of various tree species, including oak, beech, and pine. These towering trees create a lush canopy, providing shade and shelter to a wide range of flora and fauna. The forest floor is covered with a thick carpet of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, contributing to the plantation's vibrant ecosystem.

Gravel Pit Plantation is home to an abundance of wildlife, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Numerous bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds, can be spotted throughout the woodland. Additionally, mammals like deer, foxes, and badgers can occasionally be observed roaming the area.

The plantation offers several walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore its natural wonders at their own pace. These trails wind through the woodland, meandering beside babbling brooks and picturesque ponds. Nature lovers can enjoy peaceful walks, surrounded by the gentle rustling of leaves and the melodious sounds of birdsong.

Gravel Pit Plantation also serves as an important site for conservation efforts. Local organizations and authorities work tirelessly to protect and maintain the biodiversity of the area. Periodic tree planting initiatives and wildlife monitoring programs are conducted to ensure the longevity and sustainability of this natural haven.

Overall, Gravel Pit Plantation in Suffolk is a remarkable woodland, offering a tranquil escape into nature and serving as a vital habitat for numerous plant and animal species.

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Gravel Pit Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.11372/0.46204148 or Grid Reference TL6849. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Little Wratting: across the Stour Valley

A long view from a barley-field corner near Little Wratting church, taken on the cloudy last morning of June. The tower of Barnardiston church, about a mile and a half away, shows against the skyline woodland to the right of centre (above the foreground poppies) - perhaps more apparent to the bespectacled eye than it is in this photograph.

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