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Spelthorn Wood

Wood, Forest in Suffolk Babergh

England

Spelthorn Wood

North end of the Green, Long Melford Long Melford is aptly named, with the parish church of the Holy Trinity at the northern end of the village being some 2 kms away from places at the southern end. Also in the picture are the 16th century Trinity Hospital almshouses and the Black Lion pub on the corner of Westgate Street. Some piles of hay are in the foreground.
North end of the Green, Long Melford Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Spelthorn Wood is a beautiful woodland located in Suffolk, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, the wood is home to a variety of tree species including oak, beech, and birch. The woodland is a mix of dense forest and open meadows, providing a diverse habitat for wildlife such as deer, foxes, and a wide range of bird species.

Visitors to Spelthorn Wood can enjoy peaceful walks along the well-maintained trails that wind through the trees, offering opportunities to observe the natural beauty of the area. The wood is also popular with nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers, who can spot a variety of bird species in the canopy above.

In addition to its natural beauty, Spelthorn Wood has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to ancient times. Archaeological finds in the area include Bronze Age burial mounds and Roman artifacts, adding to the allure of the woodland for history buffs.

Overall, Spelthorn Wood is a tranquil and picturesque destination for those looking to immerse themselves in nature and explore the history of the Suffolk countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.098905/0.74121828 or Grid Reference TL8748. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

North end of the Green, Long Melford Long Melford is aptly named, with the parish church of the Holy Trinity at the northern end of the village being some 2 kms away from places at the southern end. Also in the picture are the 16th century Trinity Hospital almshouses and the Black Lion pub on the corner of Westgate Street. Some piles of hay are in the foreground.
North end of the Green, Long Melford
Long Melford is aptly named, with the parish church of the Holy Trinity at the northern end of the village being some 2 kms away from places at the southern end. Also in the picture are the 16th century Trinity Hospital almshouses and the Black Lion pub on the corner of Westgate Street. Some piles of hay are in the foreground.
Long Melford Church
Long Melford Church
Long Melford Church Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, a fine example of a late 15th century Perpendicular Suffolk church. The church is one of just eighteen churches given 5 stars by Simon Jenkins in his book 'England's Thousand Best Churches'.
Long Melford Church
Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, a fine example of a late 15th century Perpendicular Suffolk church. The church is one of just eighteen churches given 5 stars by Simon Jenkins in his book 'England's Thousand Best Churches'.
A field of broad beans A field of broad beans near Duntons Farm, beside Bridge Street Road.
A field of broad beans
A field of broad beans near Duntons Farm, beside Bridge Street Road.
Pasture land Pasture land near Dunton's Farm beside Bridge Street Road.
Pasture land
Pasture land near Dunton's Farm beside Bridge Street Road.
Melford Green View across Melford Green to Long Melford church.
Melford Green
View across Melford Green to Long Melford church.
Church Walk and Melford Green Church Walk and Melford Green in the village of Long Melford.
Church Walk and Melford Green
Church Walk and Melford Green in the village of Long Melford.
War memorial and Long Melford church Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, a fine example of a late 15th century Perpendicular Suffolk church. The church is one of just eighteen churches given 5 stars by Simon Jenkins in his book 'England's Thousand Best Churches'. The church is Grade I listed, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1182550?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1182550?section=official-list-entry">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>
War memorial and Long Melford church
Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, a fine example of a late 15th century Perpendicular Suffolk church. The church is one of just eighteen churches given 5 stars by Simon Jenkins in his book 'England's Thousand Best Churches'. The church is Grade I listed, see: LinkExternal link
The nave of Long Melford church View along the nave of Long Melford church. Holy Trinity Church is a fine example of a late 15th century Perpendicular Suffolk church. The church is one of just eighteen churches given 5 stars by Simon Jenkins in his book 'England's Thousand Best Churches'. The church is Grade I listed, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1182550?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1182550?section=official-list-entry">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>
The nave of Long Melford church
View along the nave of Long Melford church. Holy Trinity Church is a fine example of a late 15th century Perpendicular Suffolk church. The church is one of just eighteen churches given 5 stars by Simon Jenkins in his book 'England's Thousand Best Churches'. The church is Grade I listed, see: LinkExternal link
Font in Long Melford Church
Font in Long Melford Church
Three hares in a stained glass window Detail of a stained glass window in Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford. There are the heads of three hares, but notice there are just three ears shared by the heads.
Three hares in a stained glass window
Detail of a stained glass window in Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford. There are the heads of three hares, but notice there are just three ears shared by the heads.
Stained glass window, Long Melford Church The figure on the left in this window represents Elizabeth Talbot, Duchess of Norfolk (c.1442), she was the daughter of the Duke of Shrewsbury and her daughter married Richard, Duke of York, one of the princes in the tower. It is believed it was seen by Sir John Tenniel, the Victorian illustrator and was the inspiration for his illustration of the Queen of Hearts in 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'.
Stained glass window, Long Melford Church
The figure on the left in this window represents Elizabeth Talbot, Duchess of Norfolk (c.1442), she was the daughter of the Duke of Shrewsbury and her daughter married Richard, Duke of York, one of the princes in the tower. It is believed it was seen by Sir John Tenniel, the Victorian illustrator and was the inspiration for his illustration of the Queen of Hearts in 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'.
Long Melford Church Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, a fine example of a late 15th century Perpendicular Suffolk church. The church is one of just eighteen churches given 5 stars by Simon Jenkins in his book 'England's Thousand Best Churches'. The church is Grade I listed, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1182550?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1182550?section=official-list-entry">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>
Long Melford Church
Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, a fine example of a late 15th century Perpendicular Suffolk church. The church is one of just eighteen churches given 5 stars by Simon Jenkins in his book 'England's Thousand Best Churches'. The church is Grade I listed, see: LinkExternal link
The Hospital of the Holy and Blessed Trinity Almshouses built originally in 1573 by Sir William Cordell of Melford Hall, the building was restored in the mid-19th century. The building is Grade I listed, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1036554?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1036554?section=official-list-entry">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>
The Hospital of the Holy and Blessed Trinity
Almshouses built originally in 1573 by Sir William Cordell of Melford Hall, the building was restored in the mid-19th century. The building is Grade I listed, see: LinkExternal link
A1092 High Street, Long Melford The smaller part of Long Melford north of Melford Park.
A1092 High Street, Long Melford
The smaller part of Long Melford north of Melford Park.
A1092 High Street, Long Melford The smaller part of Long Melford north of Melford Park.
A1092 High Street, Long Melford
The smaller part of Long Melford north of Melford Park.
A134 looking north A route from Colchester to King's Lynn, next major place, Bury St Edmunds.
A134 looking north
A route from Colchester to King's Lynn, next major place, Bury St Edmunds.
A134 looking north A route from Colchester to King's Lynn, next major place, Bury St Edmunds.
A134 looking north
A route from Colchester to King's Lynn, next major place, Bury St Edmunds.
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Spelthorn Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL8748 (Lat: 52.098905, Lng: 0.74121828)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: Babergh

Police Authority: Suffolk

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