Foxburrow Wood

Wood, Forest in Suffolk West Suffolk

England

Foxburrow Wood

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.
Great Wratting: a bend in the B1061 Credit: John Sutton

Foxburrow Wood is a charming woodland located in the county of Suffolk, England. Covering an area of approximately 28 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility amidst the bustling city life. The wood is situated just a few miles away from the historic market town of Woodbridge, making it easily accessible for visitors.

The wood is primarily composed of deciduous trees, such as oaks, beeches, and birches, creating a diverse and captivating landscape throughout the year. In spring, the wood comes alive with a burst of colorful wildflowers, including bluebells and primroses. As summer approaches, the dense canopy provides a cool and shaded environment, perfect for leisurely walks and picnics. In autumn, the trees don their vibrant hues of red, orange, and gold, painting a picturesque scene for visitors to enjoy. Even in winter, the wood maintains its allure, with frost-covered branches and a peaceful atmosphere.

Foxburrow Wood is also home to a rich variety of fauna. Visitors may spot various bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, as well as small mammals like squirrels and rabbits. The wood is also a habitat for several species of butterflies and insects, adding to its ecological significance.

The wood offers a range of amenities for visitors to enjoy, including well-maintained footpaths, picnic areas, and a designated car park. It is also a part of the Suffolk Wildlife Trust, ensuring the preservation of its natural beauty and biodiversity for future generations to appreciate.

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sloping field, Nr Great Wratting, Suffolk This hill on the B1061 leads up to Pelican House Farm, to the left of the picture. It was taken by Edward, aged 3
Sloping field, Nr Great Wratting, Suffolk
This hill on the B1061 leads up to Pelican House Farm, to the left of the picture. It was taken by Edward, aged 3
The B.1061, Thurlow Road
The B.1061, Thurlow Road
The Ford at Great Wratting, Suffolk
The Ford at Great Wratting, Suffolk
Footpath that leads to Great Wratting
Footpath that leads to Great Wratting
Trundley Wood Viewed from the Stour Valley Path, near Great Wratting.
Trundley Wood
Viewed from the Stour Valley Path, near Great Wratting.
Great Wratting St. Mary's church Parts of the church date back to the 13th century and contains a number of Architectural and historically interesting features.
Great Wratting St. Mary's church
Parts of the church date back to the 13th century and contains a number of Architectural and historically interesting features.
The Red Lion at Great Wratting Over the porch are two whale rib bones which have stood there for over 400 years. The tips once crossed above the porch but had to be removed for safety reasons some years ago because they were crumbling.
The Red Lion at Great Wratting
Over the porch are two whale rib bones which have stood there for over 400 years. The tips once crossed above the porch but had to be removed for safety reasons some years ago because they were crumbling.
Pub sign of The Red Lion at Great Wratting A K6 telephone box and a barrow of flowers for good measure
Pub sign of The Red Lion at Great Wratting
A K6 telephone box and a barrow of flowers for good measure
Children's play area behind The Red Lion at Great Wratting
Children's play area behind The Red Lion at Great Wratting
Barnardiston: All Saints' Church and Church Cottage Church Lane serves Leys Farm, then becomes a track to Kedington. The church is prettily placed on a hillock on the edge of the village. The picture was taken on a mild and sunny November morning.
Barnardiston: All Saints' Church and Church Cottage
Church Lane serves Leys Farm, then becomes a track to Kedington. The church is prettily placed on a hillock on the edge of the village. The picture was taken on a mild and sunny November morning.
Barnardiston: All Saints A small and pleasing Grade II* listed mediaeval church. The south wall of the chancel shows how necessary the substantial buttresses are. Norman Scarfe (in the Shell Guide) and Nikolaus Pevsner had more to say about the interior than the external fabric.
Barnardiston: All Saints
A small and pleasing Grade II* listed mediaeval church. The south wall of the chancel shows how necessary the substantial buttresses are. Norman Scarfe (in the Shell Guide) and Nikolaus Pevsner had more to say about the interior than the external fabric.
Barnardiston: All Saints' Church and churchyard Pleasing colours on a sunny November morning. The church is Grade II* listed and has 13th-, 14th- and 15th-century elements.
Barnardiston: All Saints' Church and churchyard
Pleasing colours on a sunny November morning. The church is Grade II* listed and has 13th-, 14th- and 15th-century elements.
Barnardiston: a view from Church Lane Gently rolling country on the edge of Suffolk, dissected by streams which are tributaries of the infant River Stour, which rises just over the county border, in Cambridgeshire.
Barnardiston: a view from Church Lane
Gently rolling country on the edge of Suffolk, dissected by streams which are tributaries of the infant River Stour, which rises just over the county border, in Cambridgeshire.
Barnardiston: Church Lane and All Saints The mediaeval parish church's Grade II* listing begins "A small church with a substantial tower that stands on high ground, and so can be seen from some distance".
Barnardiston: Church Lane and All Saints
The mediaeval parish church's Grade II* listing begins "A small church with a substantial tower that stands on high ground, and so can be seen from some distance".
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Foxburrow Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL6949 (Lat: 52.121882, Lng: 0.47761191)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: West Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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