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Fontainebleau Grove

Wood, Forest in Suffolk West Suffolk

England

Fontainebleau Grove

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

Fontainebleau Grove is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Suffolk, England. Situated in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, this enchanting forest is renowned for its natural beauty and rich history.

Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, Fontainebleau Grove is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The woodland is predominantly composed of ancient oak and beech trees, which create a dense canopy overhead and offer a sense of tranquility to visitors. The forest floor is adorned with a vibrant carpet of wildflowers and ferns, adding to the area's natural charm.

Fontainebleau Grove has a long and fascinating history. It is believed to have been used as a hunting ground for nobility during medieval times and remnants of ancient hunting lodges can still be found scattered throughout the forest. Today, the woodland is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a plethora of activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and nature photography.

The forest is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, rabbits, and a wide array of bird species. It provides a crucial habitat for many rare and endangered species, making it a site of great ecological importance.

Fontainebleau Grove is open to the public year-round, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and experience the tranquility of the Suffolk countryside. Whether it's exploring the winding woodland trails, enjoying a picnic amidst the ancient trees, or simply admiring the stunning scenery, Fontainebleau Grove offers a memorable and rejuvenating experience for all who visit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.216746/0.66561845 or Grid Reference TL8260. 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.
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.
Ford at Harram Bottom This ford on the River Lark is found at Harram Bottom just before the y-junction to Whepstead. The ford is liable to flooding and has recently undergone further culverting works.
Ford at Harram Bottom
This ford on the River Lark is found at Harram Bottom just before the y-junction to Whepstead. The ford is liable to flooding and has recently undergone further culverting works.
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.
A143 towards Bury St Edmunds
A143 towards Bury St Edmunds
A143 towards Bury St Edmunds On the right a sharper bend on the old road, now a lay-by.
A143 towards Bury St Edmunds
On the right a sharper bend on the old road, now a lay-by.
A143, Poulter's Lane Taken from the lay-by near Dovedenhall Wood.
A143, Poulter's Lane
Taken from the lay-by near Dovedenhall Wood.
Farm track beside the River Lark, Harram Bottom
Farm track beside the River Lark, Harram Bottom
Trees in field, Harram Bottom Off Whepstead Road (B1066).
Trees in field, Harram Bottom
Off Whepstead Road (B1066).
Whepstead Road (B1066), Harram Bottom Towards Bury St Edmunds.
Whepstead Road (B1066), Harram Bottom
Towards Bury St Edmunds.
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.
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Fontainebleau Grove is located at Grid Ref: TL8260 (Lat: 52.216746, Lng: 0.66561845)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: West Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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