Coronation Wood

Wood, Forest in Suffolk West Suffolk

England

Coronation Wood

St. Petronilla's church, Whepstead Has possibly eleventh century origins <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1230460" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1230460">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>
This is the only church in England dedicated to St. Petronilla <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Petronilla" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Petronilla">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> — St. Petronilla's church, Whepstead Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Coronation Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Suffolk, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is nestled in the heart of the countryside, just a few miles away from the village of Suffolk. The wood is named after the coronation of King George VI, which took place in 1937.

The woodland is predominantly made up of native broadleaf trees, such as oak, beech, and ash, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The canopy of trees provides a dense cover, allowing only dappled sunlight to filter through to the forest floor. This creates a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and walkers.

Walking through Coronation Wood, one can find a variety of wildlife, including squirrels, rabbits, and a plethora of bird species. The wood is also home to a small population of deer, which can often be spotted grazing on the outskirts of the woodland.

In addition to its natural beauty, Coronation Wood offers several well-maintained footpaths and trails, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling. The wood is also equipped with picnic areas and benches, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the serene surroundings.

Overall, Coronation Wood is a delightful woodland retreat, providing a haven for nature lovers and offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.195098/0.70168256 or Grid Reference TL8458. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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St. Petronilla's church, Whepstead

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This is the only church in England dedicated to St. Petronilla Link

Jonathan Thacker

Barley field off Brand's Lane

Jonathan Thacker

Bird scarer at Whepstead The scarer is attached to a flexible pole that makes it swoop and dive in the wind emulating a real bird of prey. It is not particularly realistic to human eyes but no doubt petrifies small birds.

Bird scarer at Whepstead

The scarer is attached to a flexible pole that makes it swoop and dive in the wind emulating a real bird of prey. It is not particularly realistic to human eyes but no doubt petrifies small birds.

Whepstead Churchyard Additional space for the churchyard was found on the opposite side of the road from the church itself in 1930. This view shows part of the area suitably brightened up with clumps of daffodils.

Whepstead Churchyard

Additional space for the churchyard was found on the opposite side of the road from the church itself in 1930. This view shows part of the area suitably brightened up with clumps of daffodils.

Whepstead Church - east window The east window of St Petronilla&#039;s church was donated in 1908 in memory of the Revd Thomas Steele by his son. The lower section was added in 1926. The centre light depicts the Virgin and Child with St John the Baptist.

Whepstead Church - east window

The east window of St Petronilla's church was donated in 1908 in memory of the Revd Thomas Steele by his son. The lower section was added in 1926. The centre light depicts the Virgin and Child with St John the Baptist.

Whepstead Church St Petronilla&#039;s church is somewhat tucked away down a lane leading off the main road and shrouded in trees. The dedication is unique in England although there is no reference to it before 1883. Little is known about Petronilla but she is thought to have been an early Roman martyr who refused to marry a pagan. There are some Norman remains in the building but more of the work is 13th century and the tower dates from the 14th. It is said that there was once a lead covered spire that blew down in 1658 on the night of Oliver Cromwell&#039;s death but there are no contemporary records to confirm this. There was a restoration in 1869 and a rather more sympathetic one in 1926 when many of the Victorian changes were reversed. The church is now part of the Horringer benefice that also includes the parishes of Brockley and Westley.

Whepstead Church

St Petronilla's church is somewhat tucked away down a lane leading off the main road and shrouded in trees. The dedication is unique in England although there is no reference to it before 1883. Little is known about Petronilla but she is thought to have been an early Roman martyr who refused to marry a pagan. There are some Norman remains in the building but more of the work is 13th century and the tower dates from the 14th. It is said that there was once a lead covered spire that blew down in 1658 on the night of Oliver Cromwell's death but there are no contemporary records to confirm this. There was a restoration in 1869 and a rather more sympathetic one in 1926 when many of the Victorian changes were reversed. The church is now part of the Horringer benefice that also includes the parishes of Brockley and Westley.

Bury Road, Whepstead The B1066 heads north out of Whepstead towards Bury St Edmunds. Church Hill is signposted to the left, leading eventually to Chedburgh 2½ miles distant; the church itself has no distance given but is in fact only about 100 metres away.

Bury Road, Whepstead

The B1066 heads north out of Whepstead towards Bury St Edmunds. Church Hill is signposted to the left, leading eventually to Chedburgh 2½ miles distant; the church itself has no distance given but is in fact only about 100 metres away.

Whepstead Baptist Church Located on Rectory Road in Mickley Green, within Whepstead parish but some distance from the Anglican parish church, this chapel was built in 1844. It was recorded in the 1851 Census of Religious Worship that the Sunday congregation was 155 (attending three services) which compares with 310 attending the parish church. At the time the village population was 652; it is hard to imagine such figures now. The building is grade II listed.

Whepstead Baptist Church

Located on Rectory Road in Mickley Green, within Whepstead parish but some distance from the Anglican parish church, this chapel was built in 1844. It was recorded in the 1851 Census of Religious Worship that the Sunday congregation was 155 (attending three services) which compares with 310 attending the parish church. At the time the village population was 652; it is hard to imagine such figures now. The building is grade II listed.

Rectory Road, Mickley Green Mickley Green is a hamlet within the parish of Whepstead. This is the view along Rectory Road from outside the Baptist church. The plethora of overhead cables is somewhat unsightly.

Rectory Road, Mickley Green

Mickley Green is a hamlet within the parish of Whepstead. This is the view along Rectory Road from outside the Baptist church. The plethora of overhead cables is somewhat unsightly.

Bull Lane, Mickley Green Looking towards Mickley Green on the road from Pinford End.

Bull Lane, Mickley Green

Looking towards Mickley Green on the road from Pinford End.

Bull Lane Bull lane leads from Mickley Green towards Pinford End. Note the very deep ditch that runs alongside.

Bull Lane

Bull lane leads from Mickley Green towards Pinford End. Note the very deep ditch that runs alongside.

Coronation Wood Looking across farmland to Coronation Wood from Bull Lane in the countryside between Whepstead and Hawstead.

Coronation Wood

Looking across farmland to Coronation Wood from Bull Lane in the countryside between Whepstead and Hawstead.

Hawstead Church - lych gate and tower The attractive lych gate was erected in 1903; behind that the 63 feet tower of All Saints&#039; church was completed in 1510.

Hawstead Church - lych gate and tower

The attractive lych gate was erected in 1903; behind that the 63 feet tower of All Saints' church was completed in 1510.

Hawstead Church - lych gate The lych gate leading to All Saints&#039; Church dates from 1903. Note the sign that tells us there are Commonwealth war graves at this location.

Hawstead Church - lych gate

The lych gate leading to All Saints' Church dates from 1903. Note the sign that tells us there are Commonwealth war graves at this location.

Hawstead Church There has been a church on this site certainly since Norman times and possibly before that. The present building, however, dates only from the 16th century and was restored in 1857. The dedication is to All Saints. The tower, completed in 1510, is 63 feet high. The building is grade I listed.

Hawstead Church

There has been a church on this site certainly since Norman times and possibly before that. The present building, however, dates only from the 16th century and was restored in 1857. The dedication is to All Saints. The tower, completed in 1510, is 63 feet high. The building is grade I listed.

Hawstead church - porch window It is fairly unusual for a church porch to have windows like this but here there are two facing each other displaying the armorial shields of local families.

Hawstead church - porch window

It is fairly unusual for a church porch to have windows like this but here there are two facing each other displaying the armorial shields of local families.

Hawstead Churchyard The illegible gravestone in the foreground is close to the south door of All Saints&#039; church; the adjacent path leads down to the lych gate.

Hawstead Churchyard

The illegible gravestone in the foreground is close to the south door of All Saints' church; the adjacent path leads down to the lych gate.

Bury Lane, near Hawstead Hall This view is looking towards Hawstead village where motorists are clearly warned about the sharp bend in the road.

Bury Lane, near Hawstead Hall

This view is looking towards Hawstead village where motorists are clearly warned about the sharp bend in the road.

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Coronation Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL8458 (Lat: 52.195098, Lng: 0.70168256)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: West Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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