Mary Cole's Grove

Wood, Forest in Essex West Suffolk

England

Mary Cole's Grove

Sturmer: snowdrops and former railway bridge This bridge once carried the Cambridge-Colchester Stour Valley railway line. The trackbed is now a path. The Shelford-Sudbury section of the railway closed in 1967. — Sturmer: snowdrops and former railway bridge Credit: John Sutton

Mary Cole's Grove is a picturesque woodland located in Essex, England. This enchanting grove is situated within the larger Epping Forest, which spans across 2,400 hectares. Nestled amidst the natural beauty of the forest, Mary Cole's Grove offers visitors a serene and tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The grove is named after Mary Cole, a renowned botanist who dedicated her life to the study and preservation of woodland ecosystems. Her passion for nature is reflected in the grove, which is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The woodland is predominantly covered with towering oak trees, their branches creating a lush canopy overhead. Other tree species such as beech, birch, and hazel also thrive within the grove.

Walking through Mary Cole's Grove, visitors are greeted by a carpet of wildflowers, including bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones, which bloom in vibrant colors during the spring months. The grove is a haven for wildlife, providing a habitat for various species of birds, insects, and small mammals. It is not uncommon to spot squirrels darting among the branches or hear the melodious songs of woodland birds.

The grove offers several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural wonders at their own pace. These paths wind through the ancient woodland, leading to hidden clearings and secluded spots, perfect for picnics or quiet contemplation. Nature enthusiasts and photographers are particularly drawn to Mary Cole's Grove, as it offers endless opportunities to capture the beauty of the woodland in all its glory.

In summary, Mary Cole's Grove is a captivating woodland within Essex's Epping Forest, encompassing a rich diversity of plant and animal life. Its tranquil atmosphere and breathtaking scenery make it a must-visit destination for those seeking solace in nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.084082/0.47566311 or Grid Reference TL6945. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sturmer: snowdrops and former railway bridge This bridge once carried the Cambridge-Colchester Stour Valley railway line. The trackbed is now a path. The Shelford-Sudbury section of the railway closed in 1967.

Sturmer: snowdrops and former railway bridge

This bridge once carried the Cambridge-Colchester Stour Valley railway line. The trackbed is now a path. The Shelford-Sudbury section of the railway closed in 1967.

Sturmer: former Great Eastern Railway bridge This bridge over Stour Brook, a tributary of the River Stour, once carried the Cambridge-Colchester Stour Valley railway line. The trackbed is now a path. The Shelford-Sudbury section of the railway closed in 1967.

Sturmer: former Great Eastern Railway bridge

This bridge over Stour Brook, a tributary of the River Stour, once carried the Cambridge-Colchester Stour Valley railway line. The trackbed is now a path. The Shelford-Sudbury section of the railway closed in 1967.

Sturmer: once a railway This path follows the trackbed of the Cambridge-Colchester Stour Valley railway line. The Shelford-Sudbury section of the railway closed in 1967.

Sturmer: once a railway

This path follows the trackbed of the Cambridge-Colchester Stour Valley railway line. The Shelford-Sudbury section of the railway closed in 1967.

Sturmer Village Hall Victorian red brick, photographed from the other side of the A1017 on a bright February morning.

Sturmer Village Hall

Victorian red brick, photographed from the other side of the A1017 on a bright February morning.

Sturmer: pretty cottages and the postman A thatched red-brick row on the main road, the A1017, photographed on a brilliant February morning.

Sturmer: pretty cottages and the postman

A thatched red-brick row on the main road, the A1017, photographed on a brilliant February morning.

Sturmer churchyard in February The parish church stands apart from the village, next to Sturmer Hall. For more about the ancient Grade I listed St Mary&#039;s, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101122274-parish-church-of-st-mary-the-virgin-sturmer#.YgeiO9-nwt8" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101122274-parish-church-of-st-mary-the-virgin-sturmer#.YgeiO9-nwt8">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .

Sturmer churchyard in February

The parish church stands apart from the village, next to Sturmer Hall. For more about the ancient Grade I listed St Mary's, see Link

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Sturmer: St Mary The sunny side of the parish church at 10.30 on a cloudless February morning.

The Grade I listing text begins “Parish church, early C11 and later. Flint and pebble rubble with dressings of limestone and clunch, porch of red brick, roofs of handmade red clay tiles. Nave early C11, chancel C12, W tower C14, S porch early C16, all well restored in C19” and ends “This is a good example of a simple parish church of early date, well maintained, its character unaffected by elaborate fittings or monuments.”

For the full text, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101122274-parish-church-of-st-mary-the-virgin-sturmer#.YgeiO9-nwt8" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101122274-parish-church-of-st-mary-the-virgin-sturmer#.YgeiO9-nwt8">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .

Sturmer: St Mary

The sunny side of the parish church at 10.30 on a cloudless February morning. The Grade I listing text begins “Parish church, early C11 and later. Flint and pebble rubble with dressings of limestone and clunch, porch of red brick, roofs of handmade red clay tiles. Nave early C11, chancel C12, W tower C14, S porch early C16, all well restored in C19” and ends “This is a good example of a simple parish church of early date, well maintained, its character unaffected by elaborate fittings or monuments.” For the full text, see Link

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Sturmer: St Mary - the tympanum This is a very ancient church set some way from the village, near Sturmer Hall. The Grade I listing text concludes that it is &quot;a good example of a simple parish church of early date, well maintained, its character unaffected by elaborate fittings or monuments.”

The south doorway, sheltered by the 16th-century brick porch, is very fine. “S doorway, early C11, with plain jambs, semi-circular tympanum forming the lintel, and grotesque head corbels (the W restored). The tympanum has an irregular design of low-relief carvings – two square interlacing patterns of different sizes, a band of interlacing arches and a band of half-flowers. Asymmetrically superimposed is an outer doorway, C12, with nook-shafts and scalloped capitals; the E shaft has chevron ornament, the W shaft is missing. The arch is semi-circular with deeply-incised chevron ornament” (listing text).

Sturmer: St Mary - the tympanum

This is a very ancient church set some way from the village, near Sturmer Hall. The Grade I listing text concludes that it is "a good example of a simple parish church of early date, well maintained, its character unaffected by elaborate fittings or monuments.” The south doorway, sheltered by the 16th-century brick porch, is very fine. “S doorway, early C11, with plain jambs, semi-circular tympanum forming the lintel, and grotesque head corbels (the W restored). The tympanum has an irregular design of low-relief carvings – two square interlacing patterns of different sizes, a band of interlacing arches and a band of half-flowers. Asymmetrically superimposed is an outer doorway, C12, with nook-shafts and scalloped capitals; the E shaft has chevron ornament, the W shaft is missing. The arch is semi-circular with deeply-incised chevron ornament” (listing text).

Sturmer churchyard: yews and bare branches The ancient parish church is surrounded by large yews and fine deciduous trees. The picture was taken on a cloudless February morning.

Sturmer churchyard: yews and bare branches

The ancient parish church is surrounded by large yews and fine deciduous trees. The picture was taken on a cloudless February morning.

Sturmer: St Mary - from the north east The shadowed side of this ancient parish church, photographed on a cloudless February morning. The three lancet windows in the east wall of the chancel date from about 1200. For the full Grade I listing text, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101122274-parish-church-of-st-mary-the-virgin-sturmer#.YgeiO9-nwt8" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101122274-parish-church-of-st-mary-the-virgin-sturmer#.YgeiO9-nwt8">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .

Sturmer: St Mary - from the north east

The shadowed side of this ancient parish church, photographed on a cloudless February morning. The three lancet windows in the east wall of the chancel date from about 1200. For the full Grade I listing text, see Link

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Sturmer: St Mary's Church This very ancient church stands some way from the village, near Sturmer Hall, surrounded by large yews and tall deciduous trees. This view gives a good idea of the outward-leaning south wall and tilted 16th-century brick porch. The Grade I listing text ends “This is a good example of a simple parish church of early date, well maintained, its character unaffected by elaborate fittings or monuments.”

For the full text, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101122274-parish-church-of-st-mary-the-virgin-sturmer#.YgeiO9-nwt8" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101122274-parish-church-of-st-mary-the-virgin-sturmer#.YgeiO9-nwt8">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .

Sturmer: St Mary's Church

This very ancient church stands some way from the village, near Sturmer Hall, surrounded by large yews and tall deciduous trees. This view gives a good idea of the outward-leaning south wall and tilted 16th-century brick porch. The Grade I listing text ends “This is a good example of a simple parish church of early date, well maintained, its character unaffected by elaborate fittings or monuments.” For the full text, see Link

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Roundabout at the end of the Haverhill Bypass Heading to Sturmer over the other side.

Roundabout at the end of the Haverhill Bypass

Heading to Sturmer over the other side.

Sturmer: Entrance to Garden Centre

Sturmer: Entrance to Garden Centre

Michael Garlick

Sturmer Garden Centre

Sturmer Garden Centre

Michael Garlick

Kedington: Mill Road The tower of the parish church shows beyond the trees on the right in a picture taken on a fine November morning.

Kedington: Mill Road

The tower of the parish church shows beyond the trees on the right in a picture taken on a fine November morning.

Kedington: along Mill Road A sunny November morning.

Kedington: along Mill Road

A sunny November morning.

Kedington: St Peter and St Paul This delightful church, full of monuments and curiosities, is &quot;among the first four a visitor to Suffolk should see&quot; according to Norman Scarfe in the Shell Guide (1960). In the week after Remembrance Sunday the war memorial was surrounded by poppy wreaths.

Kedington: St Peter and St Paul

This delightful church, full of monuments and curiosities, is "among the first four a visitor to Suffolk should see" according to Norman Scarfe in the Shell Guide (1960). In the week after Remembrance Sunday the war memorial was surrounded by poppy wreaths.

In Kedington churchyard This is an eastward extension of the original churchyard. The photograph was taken on a wonderful November morning.

In Kedington churchyard

This is an eastward extension of the original churchyard. The photograph was taken on a wonderful November morning.

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Mary Cole's Grove is located at Grid Ref: TL6945 (Lat: 52.084082, Lng: 0.47566311)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: West Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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