Cuckoo Plantation

Wood, Forest in Suffolk West Suffolk

England

Cuckoo Plantation

Double Decker Hide, Lackford Lakes See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7286761">TL8070 : View from the Double Decker Hide</a>
Double Decker Hide, Lackford Lakes Credit: Hugh Venables

Cuckoo Plantation, located in Suffolk, England, is a picturesque woodland area known for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity. The plantation covers an expansive area, offering visitors a peaceful retreat within its lush surroundings. It is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and those seeking tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life.

The woodland is predominantly composed of various species of trees, including oak, beech, birch, and pine, which create a diverse and vibrant canopy. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of wildflowers, including bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones, adding bursts of color to the landscape during the spring season.

Cuckoo Plantation is also home to a wide range of wildlife, including various bird species, such as cuckoos (from which the plantation derives its name), woodpeckers, and songbirds. The forest provides a suitable habitat for mammals like deer, foxes, and badgers, making it an ideal location for wildlife spotting and photography.

Several trails and pathways wind through the woodland, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These paths offer stunning vistas and lead to hidden gems, including a tranquil lake nestled within the plantation. The lake serves as a habitat for ducks, swans, and other waterfowl, creating a serene atmosphere.

Cuckoo Plantation is not only a haven for nature lovers but also a valuable ecosystem that supports the local flora and fauna. With its serene ambiance, diverse vegetation, and abundant wildlife, this woodland is a true gem in the heart of Suffolk, offering visitors a chance to connect with nature and appreciate the wonders of the natural world.

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Cuckoo Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.296189/0.61939102 or Grid Reference TL7869. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Double Decker Hide, Lackford Lakes See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7286761">TL8070 : View from the Double Decker Hide</a>
Double Decker Hide, Lackford Lakes
View from the Double Decker Hide Looking towards the Slough.
View from the Double Decker Hide
Looking towards the Slough.
Bury Road at the entrance to Lackford Lakes
Bury Road at the entrance to Lackford Lakes
West Stow Reconstructed Anglo Saxon Village
West Stow Reconstructed Anglo Saxon Village
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - Three western buildings The three reconstructed Anglo-Saxon buildings seen here are the westernmost in the little village. From left to right they are The Hall, The Living House and The Workshop.
The Workshop can be seen in more detail here <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7107608">TL7971 : West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Workshop</a>
and The Hall, here <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7107705">TL7971 : West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Hall</a>

See shared description below:
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - Three western buildings
The three reconstructed Anglo-Saxon buildings seen here are the westernmost in the little village. From left to right they are The Hall, The Living House and The Workshop. The Workshop can be seen in more detail here TL7971 : West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Workshop and The Hall, here TL7971 : West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Hall See shared description below:
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Workshop The Workshop at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village was "built to meet present day needs. It has an oak framework with wattle and clay walls. Although there is no direct evidence for it at West Stow, it is based on actual buildings from the end of the period" (Notice Board wording)
This reconstruction dates from 1991
See shared description below:
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Workshop
The Workshop at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village was "built to meet present day needs. It has an oak framework with wattle and clay walls. Although there is no direct evidence for it at West Stow, it is based on actual buildings from the end of the period" (Notice Board wording) This reconstruction dates from 1991 See shared description below:
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Farmer's House (rear) This structure at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village is the Farmer's House, this view being of the rear of it. It is a six-post house with a deep wood-lined pit.
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Farmer's House (rear)
This structure at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village is the Farmer's House, this view being of the rear of it. It is a six-post house with a deep wood-lined pit.
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - Farmer's & Sunken Houses Two of the reconstructed dwellings at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village. Nearest the camera is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7107614">TL7971 : West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Farmer's House (rear)</a>, further away is the 'Sunken House' which was built to show the old idea of Anglo-Saxons living in a pit. It does not match the archaeological evidence found at West Stow - so it is now believed that this is not correct.
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - Farmer's & Sunken Houses
Two of the reconstructed dwellings at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village. Nearest the camera is TL7971 : West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Farmer's House (rear), further away is the 'Sunken House' which was built to show the old idea of Anglo-Saxons living in a pit. It does not match the archaeological evidence found at West Stow - so it is now believed that this is not correct.
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - Farmer's House 3/4 view A three-quarters view of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7107614">TL7971 : West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Farmer's House (rear)</a> showing its side elevation.
See shared description below:
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - Farmer's House 3/4 view
A three-quarters view of TL7971 : West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Farmer's House (rear) showing its side elevation. See shared description below:
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Oldest House This was the first reconstruction at West Stow, dating from 1974. It was built using simple technology to test the basic idea that a wood floor was built over the pit and that the roof was supported by posts not walls.
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Oldest House
This was the first reconstruction at West Stow, dating from 1974. It was built using simple technology to test the basic idea that a wood floor was built over the pit and that the roof was supported by posts not walls.
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Hall Unlike most of the structures at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, The Hall has no pit under the floor. The Hall was a communal building and the focal point of the village. This reconstruction dates from 2005.
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Hall
Unlike most of the structures at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, The Hall has no pit under the floor. The Hall was a communal building and the focal point of the village. This reconstruction dates from 2005.
Bury Road, Lackford
Bury Road, Lackford
Suffolk Wildlife Trust Visitor centre of the Suffolk Wildlife Trust at Lackford Lakes near to Lackford, Suffolk. For info about this nature reserve see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/reserves-and-visitor-centres/lackford-lakes/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/reserves-and-visitor-centres/lackford-lakes/">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>
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Visitor centre of the Suffolk Wildlife Trust at Lackford Lakes near to Lackford, Suffolk. For info about this nature reserve see LinkExternal link
Open Gates Gates at the end of the road from Suffolk Wildlife Trust at Lackford lakes near to Lackford, Suffolk.
Open Gates
Gates at the end of the road from Suffolk Wildlife Trust at Lackford lakes near to Lackford, Suffolk.
Sunset Sunset near to Lackford, suffolk.
Sunset
Sunset near to Lackford, suffolk.
Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve This picture shows part of the track that connects the visitor centre with the A1101.
Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve
This picture shows part of the track that connects the visitor centre with the A1101.
Welcome to Lackford Lakes
Welcome to Lackford Lakes
Wheatfield near Bunker's Barn
Wheatfield near Bunker's Barn
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Cuckoo Plantation is located at Grid Ref: TL7869 (Lat: 52.296189, Lng: 0.61939102)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: West Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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