Ash Carr

Wood, Forest in Norfolk Breckland

England

Ash Carr

Entrance to The Nunnery, Hilborough The Nunnery was formerly The Rectory. The left hand gate pillar, covered in ivy, houses an Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket, S160, just visible. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1852255">TF8200 : OS Flush Bracket S 0160</a>. — Entrance to The Nunnery, Hilborough Credit: Paul Collins

Ash Carr is a wood located in Norfolk, England, known for its beautiful forested area. Covering an approximate area of several acres, it offers a tranquil and serene escape from the bustling city life. The wood is situated near the village of Ashwellthorpe, in close proximity to the bustling market town of Wymondham.

The wood is dominated by a variety of tree species, including ash, oak, and beech, which contribute to the rich biodiversity found within the area. The dense canopy provides a haven for numerous bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and finches, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike.

Within Ash Carr, there are several well-maintained footpaths and trails, which allow visitors to explore the wood at their own pace. These paths wind through the forest, offering picturesque views of the surrounding countryside and glimpses of wildlife along the way.

The wood is also home to a diverse range of flora, with wildflowers and ferns adorning the forest floor during the spring and summer months. This creates a vibrant and colorful environment, attracting insects and butterflies, further enhancing the natural beauty of the area.

Ash Carr is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, picnicking, and photography. Its peaceful atmosphere and unspoiled surroundings make it an ideal location for individuals seeking solace in nature or families looking to spend quality time outdoors.

Overall, Ash Carr is a picturesque wood in Norfolk, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and experience the tranquility of a forested environment.

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Ash Carr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.577846/0.71921607 or Grid Reference TF8401. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Entrance to The Nunnery, Hilborough

The Nunnery was formerly The Rectory. The left hand gate pillar, covered in ivy, houses an Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket, S160, just visible. See TF8200 : OS Flush Bracket S 0160.

Paul Collins

Wall End with Benchmark, Hilborough

There is a cut benchmark in the brickwork at the end of the wall, north side of Swaffham Road. It is shown on the 1905 OS map at 85.3 feet above mean sea level.

Paul Collins

Post Box at Great Cressingham

IP25 3211. Royal Mail list this box as 'IP25 Priory Drove Watton'.

David Bremner

O.S Benchmark

Recorded on the Benchmark Database as 'Great Cressingham, Olde Windmill Inn'.

David Bremner

Hilborough Ford

This ford on the River Wissey is found on Home Lane just off the A1065 Swaffham to Thetford road.

John Walton

St Michael's church, Great Cressingham

David Purchase

The River Wissey at Great Cressingham

Looking downstream. The River Wissey flows into the River Great Ouse as far away as square TL5899. In doing so it actually crosses the Great Ouse Cut-off Channel on an aqueduct in square TL7098. It must be rather unusual for a natural river to be carried across an artificial channel in this way.

David Purchase

The lane to Hilborough

David Purchase

The River Wissey, near Hilborough

Looking downstream, from the footbridge on Home Lane.

David Purchase

Cockley Cley Lane, Hilborough

David Purchase

The New Swan Inn

N Chadwick

A1065

The A1065 is an important route through the centre of Norfolk. It starts on the infamous Five Ways roundabout at Barton Mills, leaving the A11, and heads up through countryside for nearly 40 miles, crossing the A47 at Swaffham en route, until it ends on the A148 just outside Fakenham.

N Chadwick

Brandon Rd (A1065)

N Chadwick

St. Michael's church, Great Cressingham

Dominating the centre of the village, this impressive church is mainly 15th c. with a 13th c. chancel with its weatherworn pinnacles. A blocked low side window can be seen adjacent to the priest’s door. Above the porch door is a niche with a rather battered St Michael, and inside is a broken stoup. The octagonal font is dull but has a Jacobean cover; the roof alternates with arch-braced tie-beam and hammer-beams with recumbent angels on the hammers. The pulpit, although of Victorian stone is well carved and not too out of place. The rood loft stairs were once accessible from the chancel before nave was restructured. Good glass in the north nave windows and a fine early chest stands at the west end. Set into the nave floor are five early brasses some of which have been ravaged over the years.

Adrian S Pye