Building Plantation

Wood, Forest in Suffolk West Suffolk

England

Building Plantation

Farmland and Dovedenhall Wood Farmland and Dovedenhall Wood south of Horringer.
Farmland and Dovedenhall Wood Credit: Philip Halling

Building Plantation, Suffolk (Wood, Forest) is a magnificent woodland area located in Suffolk, England. Covering an extensive area of approximately 500 acres, this plantation is a sanctuary for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The plantation is situated in a prime location, surrounded by picturesque landscapes and a diverse range of flora and fauna.

The woodland is primarily composed of various species of trees, including oak, ash, beech, and pine, which provide a lush and dense canopy overhead. These trees not only create a stunning visual display throughout the year but also offer a habitat for a wide range of wildlife.

Walking through Building Plantation, visitors can enjoy the tranquility and serenity of nature. The woodland is crisscrossed by well-maintained trails, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. These trails lead to hidden gems within the plantation, such as a tranquil pond, where visitors can sit back and observe the vibrant birdlife that frequents the area.

The plantation is also home to a variety of mammals, including deer, foxes, and rabbits, making it a popular spot for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. Birdwatchers can delight in spotting a diverse range of avian species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds.

Building Plantation is not only a haven for wildlife but also serves as an important ecological site. The woodland plays a vital role in maintaining the local ecosystem, providing a habitat for numerous species and contributing to the overall health and balance of the surrounding environment.

Overall, Building Plantation, Suffolk (Wood, Forest) is a captivating woodland area that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With its diverse range of flora and fauna, well-maintained trails, and picturesque landscapes, it is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a connection with the natural world.

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Building Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.222001/0.6583045 or Grid Reference TL8161. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farmland and Dovedenhall Wood Farmland and Dovedenhall Wood south of Horringer.
Farmland and Dovedenhall Wood
Farmland and Dovedenhall Wood south of Horringer.
Dovedenhall Wood The northern end of the wood, just south of the village of Horringer.
Dovedenhall Wood
The northern end of the wood, just south of the village of Horringer.
Obelisk  for the 4th Earl of Bristol Obelisk commemorates the 4th Earl of Bristol Frederick Augustus Hervey. Ickworth Park, Horringer, Suffolk. For close up of inscription see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/663152;" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/663152;">Link</a> for more information on the Earl see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marquess_of_Bristol" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marquess_of_Bristol">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>.
Obelisk for the 4th Earl of Bristol
Obelisk commemorates the 4th Earl of Bristol Frederick Augustus Hervey. Ickworth Park, Horringer, Suffolk. For close up of inscription see Link for more information on the Earl see LinkExternal link.
Inscription on obelisk Inscription on obelisk for the 4th Earl of Bristol Frederick Augustus Hervey. Ickworth park Horringer Suffolk. For whole view of the obelisk see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/663145" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/663145">Link</a> and for info on the earl see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marquess_of_Bristol" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marquess_of_Bristol">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>
Inscription on obelisk
Inscription on obelisk for the 4th Earl of Bristol Frederick Augustus Hervey. Ickworth park Horringer Suffolk. For whole view of the obelisk see Link and for info on the earl see LinkExternal link
Obelisk inscription Close up view of text on obelisk.  A few letters are getting a little hard to read.
Obelisk inscription
Close up view of text on obelisk. A few letters are getting a little hard to read.
Winter Sunshine The monument to the 4th Earl of Bristol silhouetted in the low winter sun on the Ickworth Estate, Suffolk.
Winter Sunshine
The monument to the 4th Earl of Bristol silhouetted in the low winter sun on the Ickworth Estate, Suffolk.
Snow And Frost Snow and frost covered countryside looking towards Katherine's Wood near to Horringer, Suffolk.
Snow And Frost
Snow and frost covered countryside looking towards Katherine's Wood near to Horringer, Suffolk.
Bird Scarer Bird scarer in a field at the side of the A143 near to Horringer, Suffolk.
Bird Scarer
Bird scarer in a field at the side of the A143 near to Horringer, Suffolk.
Old A143 An old part of the A143 now a lay-by near to Horringer, Suffolk.
Old A143
An old part of the A143 now a lay-by near to Horringer, Suffolk.
View south from the Ivy Cottage entrance to Ickworth Park
View south from the Ivy Cottage entrance to Ickworth Park
Ickworth Park: monument to the Earl-Bishop Frederick Augustus Hervey (1730-1803), 4th Earl of Bristol and Bishop of Derry, was one of the more colourful characters in a family not short of them: see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Hervey,_4th_Earl_of_Bristol" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Hervey,_4th_Earl_of_Bristol">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>.  He was responsible for the current grand scale of Ickworth House, the Rotunda being his particular project (and the only part completed by his death) but spent most of his time away from this country, travelling in Italy as an art collector.  (The numerous Hotel Bristols in Europe are said to take their name from his patronage.)  Almost certainly a deist, he did not take his church duties very seriously, but his absence of strong religious belief did at least lead to a tolerance of different religions and in particular of Catholicism that is rare in British life at the time (particularly in the Anglo-Irish ascendancy, of which he formed a part by virtue of his office).   His relations with his wife and children were poor, a leitmotiv of the Hervey family for generations.  It is fair to say, then, that the laudatory Latin inscription on this monument gives only one perspective on him.  For a close-up of the inscription, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4684679">TL8059 : Ickworth Park: monument to the Earl-Bishop, west side inscription</a>.
This is the west side of the monument: a longer inscription is given on the east side and can be seen at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1931371">TL8059 : Obelisk inscription</a>.
Ickworth Park: monument to the Earl-Bishop
Frederick Augustus Hervey (1730-1803), 4th Earl of Bristol and Bishop of Derry, was one of the more colourful characters in a family not short of them: see LinkExternal link. He was responsible for the current grand scale of Ickworth House, the Rotunda being his particular project (and the only part completed by his death) but spent most of his time away from this country, travelling in Italy as an art collector. (The numerous Hotel Bristols in Europe are said to take their name from his patronage.) Almost certainly a deist, he did not take his church duties very seriously, but his absence of strong religious belief did at least lead to a tolerance of different religions and in particular of Catholicism that is rare in British life at the time (particularly in the Anglo-Irish ascendancy, of which he formed a part by virtue of his office). His relations with his wife and children were poor, a leitmotiv of the Hervey family for generations. It is fair to say, then, that the laudatory Latin inscription on this monument gives only one perspective on him. For a close-up of the inscription, see TL8059 : Ickworth Park: monument to the Earl-Bishop, west side inscription. This is the west side of the monument: a longer inscription is given on the east side and can be seen at TL8059 : Obelisk inscription.
Ickworth Park: monument to the Earl-Bishop, west side inscription For details of the Earl-Bishop and a view of this inscription in its context, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4684675">TL8059 : Ickworth Park: monument to the Earl-Bishop</a>.
A longer inscription in English is given on the east side and can be seen at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1931371">TL8059 : Obelisk inscription</a>.
Ickworth Park: monument to the Earl-Bishop, west side inscription
For details of the Earl-Bishop and a view of this inscription in its context, see TL8059 : Ickworth Park: monument to the Earl-Bishop. A longer inscription in English is given on the east side and can be seen at TL8059 : Obelisk inscription.
Ickworth Park: looking east from the monument to the Earl-Bishop
Ickworth Park: looking east from the monument to the Earl-Bishop
Ickworth Park: looking north-east from the monument to the Earl-Bishop The shadow of the Earl-Bishop's obelisk points towards the dip in the field that marks the start of a stream flowing north to the River Linnet.
For the obelisk, and details of the Earl-Bishop, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4684675">TL8059 : Ickworth Park: monument to the Earl-Bishop</a>.
Ickworth Park: looking north-east from the monument to the Earl-Bishop
The shadow of the Earl-Bishop's obelisk points towards the dip in the field that marks the start of a stream flowing north to the River Linnet. For the obelisk, and details of the Earl-Bishop, see TL8059 : Ickworth Park: monument to the Earl-Bishop.
Ickworth Park: view north near the Ivy Cottage entrance Over one hundred feet tall, the Rotunda of Ickworth House dominates the surrounding parkland.
Ickworth Park: view north near the Ivy Cottage entrance
Over one hundred feet tall, the Rotunda of Ickworth House dominates the surrounding parkland.
Ickworth Park: view north near the Ivy Cottage entrance Over one hundred feet tall, the Rotunda of Ickworth House dominates the surrounding parkland.
Ickworth Park: view north near the Ivy Cottage entrance
Over one hundred feet tall, the Rotunda of Ickworth House dominates the surrounding parkland.
Track into Ickworth Estate A rear entrance, not for use by visitors, to a National Trust property.
Track into Ickworth Estate
A rear entrance, not for use by visitors, to a National Trust property.
Track to Poulter's Lane Leaving Ickworth Estate, National Trust.
Track to Poulter's Lane
Leaving Ickworth Estate, National Trust.
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Building Plantation is located at Grid Ref: TL8161 (Lat: 52.222001, Lng: 0.6583045)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: West Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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