America Wood

Wood, Forest in Norfolk South Norfolk

England

America Wood

A143 east at turning for Earsham Credit: Roy Hughes

America Wood is a woodland area located in Norfolk, England. It is situated near the village of Woodton, approximately 12 miles south of Norwich. Covering an area of around 70 hectares, America Wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and walkers.

The woodland is predominantly composed of mature broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, birch, and hornbeam. These trees create a dense canopy, providing shade and creating a cool and tranquil atmosphere within the wood. The forest floor is covered with a variety of plants, including bluebells, wood anemones, and wild garlic, which create a vibrant display during the spring months.

America Wood is home to a diverse range of wildlife. Birdwatchers can spot various species, such as woodpeckers, tawny owls, and nuthatches. Mammals such as deer, foxes, and badgers can also be found within the woodland. The wood provides a rich habitat for insects, including butterflies, beetles, and dragonflies.

The area is well-maintained and features a network of well-marked trails, making it accessible for visitors of all ages and abilities. There are designated picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the wood, offering opportunities for visitors to rest and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

America Wood is managed by a local conservation organization, which ensures the preservation of the woodland and its wildlife. The organization also organizes educational events and guided walks to promote awareness and appreciation of the natural environment. Overall, America Wood offers a serene escape into nature, allowing visitors to connect with the beauty and tranquility of this Norfolk woodland.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.463981/1.4020765 or Grid Reference TM3190. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A143 east at turning for Earsham

Roy Hughes

Earsham turning on A143 east

Roy Hughes

A143 east at Suffolk County border sign

Roy Hughes

Earsham Hall: Car parking area

Michael Garlick

The site of the former Bungay Railway Station

Now a car park for the employees of Clays Printing Works. The station was 12¾ miles from Tivetshall and necessitated the building of two bridges numbers 1190 and 1192, within a half mile of each other, over the River Waveney as well as minor bridges over drainage ditches. The station itself had two platforms although only a single line each side of the station. The signal box was located between the station building and the Outney overbridge. The station underwent an improvement and expansion in 1933 when the previous wooden buildings were replaced with purpose-built brick buildings with all the usual amenities plus a W H Smith newspaper and book stall. The goods yard which was separated from the passenger station by the Outney overbridge consisted of a large crossing loop sidings and a goods shed containing a 30 cwt crane, cattle pens and loading dock. Coal bunkers and a water tank (still in use at The North Norfolk Railway).

Adrian S Pye

The former site of Bungay Waveney Valley Railway Station

In the trees and in part of the car park behind was the site of Bungay Railway Station. The station was 12¾ miles from Tivetshall and necessitated the building of two bridges numbers 1190 and 1192, within a half mile of each other, over the River Waveney as well as minor bridges over drainage ditches. The station itself had two platforms although only a single line each side of the station. The signal box was located between the station building and the Outney overbridge. The station underwent an improvement and expansion in 1933 when the previous wooden buildings were replaced with purpose-built brick buildings with all the usual amenities plus a W H Smith newspaper and book stall. The goods yard which was separated from the passenger station by the Outney overbridge consisted of a large crossing loop sidings and a goods shed containing a 30 cwt crane, cattle pens and loading dock. Coal bunkers and a water tank which is still in use at Weybourne Station on the North Norfolk Railway. TG1141 : Water tank at Weybourne railway station

Adrian S Pye

Former line of the railway converted to a road (looking south)

This was the line of the former Waveney Valley Railway. Bungay Station was to the left of the picture in and behind the trees. Just this side of the car in the distance is the bridge crossing the River Waveney taking us back into Norfolk. The Bridge was designated the number 1190 by the WVR. Next stop, Earsham.

Adrian S Pye

The former Earsham railway station house

The old platform is still extant and the sloping end can be seen just in front of the trees. From the outset Earsham Station was a passenger station and had no goods facilities. The single 310 feet long platform and a signal box were its only other assets, being only a mile west of Bungay additional works were deemed unwarranted. The station bisected Hall Road, the village end of which was thereafter known as Station Road with a level crossing on the Bungay side.

Adrian S Pye

Site of the former level crossing at Earsham

This side of the Hall Road has been realigned and widened, but the position of the gates were to the left of the former station between it and the telegraph pole. The other side of what was Hall Road before it was bisected by the railway was renamed Station Road.

Adrian S Pye

Remains of the 310 feet long station platform at Earsham

This picture was taken as if standing on the former level crossing of the railway which ran this side of the platform with the signal box out from the right side of the picture

Adrian S Pye