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Fornham St Martin

Settlement in Suffolk West Suffolk

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Fornham St Martin

The A134 at Fornham St Martin
The A134 at Fornham St Martin Credit: Robert Edwards

Fornham St Martin is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. Situated approximately two miles northwest of Bury St Edmunds, it is part of the civil parish of Fornham, which also includes the neighboring village of Fornham All Saints.

The village is known for its picturesque setting, surrounded by beautiful countryside and green fields. It is a quiet and quaint community, offering a peaceful escape from the bustling city life. Fornham St Martin is primarily a residential area, with a small population of around 500 people.

The village itself is rich in history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Neolithic period. In more recent times, it has been home to several notable buildings, including the Grade II listed St Martin's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a significant landmark in the village, showcasing stunning architectural features and serving as a gathering place for the local community.

Fornham St Martin benefits from its proximity to Bury St Edmunds, which offers a wider range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and schools. The village is well-connected to the surrounding areas by road, with the A14 highway passing nearby, providing easy access to Ipswich, Cambridge, and beyond.

Overall, Fornham St Martin offers a charming and idyllic living environment, surrounded by natural beauty and steeped in history. Its tranquil atmosphere and close-knit community make it an attractive place to reside for those seeking a peaceful village lifestyle.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.270447/0.71315321 or Grid Reference TL8567. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The A134 at Fornham St Martin
The A134 at Fornham St Martin
Victorian Exhuberance Ornate turret on Bury St Edmunds Station.
Victorian Exhuberance
Ornate turret on Bury St Edmunds Station.
Advert For Your Local Billboard add in the Tesco carpark for the local National Trust property Ickworth. See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2872735" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2872735">Link</a> for 2012 billboard
Advert For Your Local
Billboard add in the Tesco carpark for the local National Trust property Ickworth. See Link for 2012 billboard
Blackthorn Walk, Bury St Edmunds
Blackthorn Walk, Bury St Edmunds
Roundabout at Hollow Road This roundabout is one of several entrances to the British Sugar factory.
Roundabout at Hollow Road
This roundabout is one of several entrances to the British Sugar factory.
Mystery gateway on town street Between the A14 bridge and a tiny house (probably a cut-off end of terrace) on Fornham Road, a town residential street, there exists a strong wire fence with a locked gate. Where might it lead? A map reveals the answer - a path leads to a large wild area that includes settling ponds for the sugar factory. Strangely the A14 bridge was built with space for a dual carriageway that was never built or even wanted - the extra space just provides a very wide pavement, partly visible in the foreground.
Mystery gateway on town street
Between the A14 bridge and a tiny house (probably a cut-off end of terrace) on Fornham Road, a town residential street, there exists a strong wire fence with a locked gate. Where might it lead? A map reveals the answer - a path leads to a large wild area that includes settling ponds for the sugar factory. Strangely the A14 bridge was built with space for a dual carriageway that was never built or even wanted - the extra space just provides a very wide pavement, partly visible in the foreground.
Mystery gateway in Fornham Road This is probably a better view of the mystery gateway shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2564121">TL8565 : Mystery gateway on town street</a>. The A14 dual carriageway was built through the town, requiring very little demolition. But it could be that this house did have neighbours - there is a similar terrace on the other side of the bridge. But also an isolated single house.
Mystery gateway in Fornham Road
This is probably a better view of the mystery gateway shown in TL8565 : Mystery gateway on town street. The A14 dual carriageway was built through the town, requiring very little demolition. But it could be that this house did have neighbours - there is a similar terrace on the other side of the bridge. But also an isolated single house.
St. Saviour's ruins Sandwiched by the Tesco store and an odd Victorian house, this is the ruin of St. Saviour's hospital, which now gives its name to the central junction on the A14. The house on the left looks as if it should be part of a terrace, but is actually separated from a terrace by an access road to the rear.
St. Saviour's ruins
Sandwiched by the Tesco store and an odd Victorian house, this is the ruin of St. Saviour's hospital, which now gives its name to the central junction on the A14. The house on the left looks as if it should be part of a terrace, but is actually separated from a terrace by an access road to the rear.
Footpath Fornham Road to Bell Meadow This northern part of Bury St. Edmunds is divided up into a more or less rectangular grid by paved roads, unpaved roads, and footpaths. This footpath is opposite Avenue Approach so is presumably part of that grid.
Footpath Fornham Road to Bell Meadow
This northern part of Bury St. Edmunds is divided up into a more or less rectangular grid by paved roads, unpaved roads, and footpaths. This footpath is opposite Avenue Approach so is presumably part of that grid.
Field at end of Layham Drive A 4 photo panorama. Between the trees on the left can be seen traffic leaving Bury St. Edmunds on Fornham Road. The line of trees at the back of the field traces the route of the River Lark.
Field at end of Layham Drive
A 4 photo panorama. Between the trees on the left can be seen traffic leaving Bury St. Edmunds on Fornham Road. The line of trees at the back of the field traces the route of the River Lark.
A field with a letter box It is marked Priory Farm, but there is no sign of any human habitation - this is the field also seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2564211">TL8565 : Field at end of Layham Drive</a>. On the other side of the road is the Priory Hotel. Actually the letterbox has appeared since the Google Street View camera passed by. The gate was intact at that time too.
A field with a letter box
It is marked Priory Farm, but there is no sign of any human habitation - this is the field also seen in TL8565 : Field at end of Layham Drive. On the other side of the road is the Priory Hotel. Actually the letterbox has appeared since the Google Street View camera passed by. The gate was intact at that time too.
River Lark passes under Tollgate bridge To the south west of this bridge the road is Fornham Road. To the north east it becomes Thetford Road. The river probably demarcates the border into the parish of Fornham. A public house one field nearer Bury is also called the Tollgate so clearly there used to be a gate on the main road around here. There is no trace of old stonework though.
River Lark passes under Tollgate bridge
To the south west of this bridge the road is Fornham Road. To the north east it becomes Thetford Road. The river probably demarcates the border into the parish of Fornham. A public house one field nearer Bury is also called the Tollgate so clearly there used to be a gate on the main road around here. There is no trace of old stonework though.
Drain parallel to River Lark Under all that vegetation there is a so-called drain, running parallel to the river Lark. Actually there was no water in it at the time of the photograph.
Drain parallel to River Lark
Under all that vegetation there is a so-called drain, running parallel to the river Lark. Actually there was no water in it at the time of the photograph.
Drain on north of Thetford Road Hiding under all that vegetation is a (dry) drain, or rivulet. The view in the other direction is shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2564307">TL8566 : Drain parallel to River Lark</a>.
Drain on north of Thetford Road
Hiding under all that vegetation is a (dry) drain, or rivulet. The view in the other direction is shown in TL8566 : Drain parallel to River Lark.
River Lark north of Tollgate Bridge The view in the opposite direction to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2564287">TL8566 : River Lark passes under Tollgate bridge</a>.
River Lark north of Tollgate Bridge
The view in the opposite direction to TL8566 : River Lark passes under Tollgate bridge.
Northgate Avenue looking south As part of the rectangular grid, this end of Northgate Avenue is approached from a dirt track leading from Tollgate Lane.
Northgate Avenue looking south
As part of the rectangular grid, this end of Northgate Avenue is approached from a dirt track leading from Tollgate Lane.
Dirt track joining Northgate Avenue to Fornham Road Part of the rectangular grid of roads and tracks in this part of town. At the far end you can just see the brake lights of a car waiting to enter Fornham Road.
Dirt track joining Northgate Avenue to Fornham Road
Part of the rectangular grid of roads and tracks in this part of town. At the far end you can just see the brake lights of a car waiting to enter Fornham Road.
Dirt track to Avenue Approach As part of the grid of roads and tracks in this part of town this track crosses the paved road Avenue Approach and continues the other side. This section seems well used and well maintained.
Dirt track to Avenue Approach
As part of the grid of roads and tracks in this part of town this track crosses the paved road Avenue Approach and continues the other side. This section seems well used and well maintained.
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Fornham St Martin is located at Grid Ref: TL8567 (Lat: 52.270447, Lng: 0.71315321)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: West Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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Defibrillator
Addr Postcode: IP31 1SW
Booth: KX100
Defibrillator Location: Inside former telephone box outside the village hall on The Street, Fornham St Martin.
Disused Amenity: telephone
Emergency: defibrillator
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Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
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Royal Cypher: GVIR
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