Hall Wood

Wood, Forest in Norfolk Breckland

England

Hall Wood

Rockland All Saints: Houses in Wayland Road Credit: Michael Garlick

Hall Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Norfolk, England. Situated near the village of Wood, the woodland covers an area of approximately 50 hectares. Hall Wood is known for its diverse range of tree species, wildlife, and tranquil atmosphere.

The woodland consists mainly of deciduous trees such as oak, beech, and birch, creating a beautiful and vibrant canopy throughout the year. These trees provide a rich habitat for various animal species, including birds, small mammals, and insects. Visitors to Hall Wood can enjoy the sight of colorful wildflowers and listen to the melodic songs of birds as they explore the network of well-maintained footpaths that wind through the woods.

Hall Wood is a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Nature enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the woodland, taking in the fresh scent of the forest and admiring the changing colors of the leaves during autumn.

The woodland is also home to a variety of recreational activities. Visitors can engage in activities such as hiking, picnicking, and nature photography. There are designated areas for camping and barbecuing, providing opportunities for families and friends to spend quality time together in the great outdoors.

Overall, Hall Wood in Norfolk is a haven for nature lovers and a place of tranquility and beauty. Whether it's a leisurely stroll or an adventurous hike, visitors are sure to be captivated by the charm and serenity of this woodland retreat.

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Hall Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.520229/0.94358423 or Grid Reference TL9995. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rockland All Saints: Houses in Wayland Road

Michael Garlick

St. Peter's church, Rockland St. Peter

The 13th c. tower is round with a stair turret leading up to the belfry stage, above which is an octagonal top. Just inside the nave, set in the wall, is half a stoup bowl, broken as a result of a fire in 1947 which gutted the church and destroyed almost everything in it. Consequently most of the furnishings and fittings are salvaged from other churches either redundant or unused. The screen, for example, is from Tottington St Andrew in the battle area and looks completely wrong here. The pulpit was from there too, but has been since reclaimed. At the time of writing the church has no pulpit. Because the original benches were burned, the seating is now individual chairs, giving the unfortunate appearance of a schoolroom. The large octagonal 14th c. font with quatrefoil tracery designs was undamaged in the fire.

Adrian S Pye

All Saints church, Rockland All Saints

This is a church with a long history. There is a thousand-year-old sepulchral slab dating from Saxon times in the chancel, and long and short work can be seen in the structure of the nave. The church we see today is mainly 13th to 15th c. and was built on the site utilising part of the much older church. The Norman influence can be seen in the construction of the north doorway. There is a well carved octagonal font of 1880 depicting various religious scenes and saintly emblems. The barrel roofs leave a lot to be desired, somehow out of place here, and looking too new in ancient surroundings. A small font bowl circa 1100 was found in a garden in the parish some years ago. Most of the fixtures and fittings are Victorian in date, the Edwardian pulpit even later. The Royal Arms of Queen Victoria are dated 1860.

Adrian S Pye

The remains of Rockland St. Andrew's church tower

The ruin of St Andrew’s church has been part of the local scenery for centuries Abandoned in the early 1700s it was originally built in the 14th c. as the parish or manor church for the manor neighbouring All Saints. In ancient times manors were more of a division than parishes, and each would have its own church and display of wealth and prosperity. Some parishes had many manors and grew into large towns and cities. Stories surrounding this church are included in the guide to All Saints. One tells of rector, Baldwin de Rosey, who in 1286 assaulted a parishioner. A successor Simon att Wode (Attwood) was found guilty of burglary in 1332. From these tales it would appear that not everyone practised what they preached, even then. Rockland All Saints is seen in the distance. TL9996 : All Saints church, Rockland All Saints

Adrian S Pye

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the north face of St Peter's Church. It marks a point 54.035m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

St Peter's church, Rockland

I am relying on the Explorer (1:25,000) map to place this church about 20 metres inside TL9897, although I note that earlier contributors (perhaps using the Landranger map?) have located it in TL9997. There is an interesting, and rare, octagonal top to the tower.

David Purchase

Attleborough Ford

This ford is found at Swangey Farm east of Attleborough on Swangey Lane.

John Walton

Rockland St Peter Church

Bernd Jatzwauk

Remains of St. Andrews Church, Rockland All Saints

Ian Robertson

Rockland All Saints Church

Ian Robertson

The White Hart, Rockland All Saints

Ian Robertson

White Bridge, Mount Pleasant

Ian Robertson

Rocklands Road

The entrance to Spong Lane can just be seen off to the left in the distance. Taken from the end of a plantation so this shows the complete section of the road that crosses the corner of the Geosquare.

Ian Robertson

Old farm buildings

An old barn and ramshackle building on the road to Rockland All Saints.

David Williams

Brown's Lane (Track)

Leading down, between the fields, into Rockland All Saints.

Ian Robertson

Housing Crescent, Rectory Road, Rockland All Saints

Ian Robertson

Shropham Fen

View South across arable land to Shropham Fen with willows lining the marshy banks of the River Thet.

Lisa Wild

St Peter's church

The round tower of St Peter's church dates from the 14th, the south porch was built in the 17th century. The medieval rood screen originally stood in Tottington church, located in the inaccessible Battle Training Area; it was moved to St Peter's church in 1950. The Edwardian east window was made by Jones & Willies. The church is open every day. For more information see: Link