Abbey Wood

Wood, Forest in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Abbey Wood

Site of the Denton Wash level crossing #58 The road was realigned into an &#039;Z&#039; bend for the crossing as it was almost parallel with the planned alignment of the track. The layout of the new road has blocked access to the road on the other side and constructed a new access to Waveney Farm 120 yards further up the road. — Site of the Denton Wash level crossing #58 Credit: Adrian S Pye

Abbey Wood, Suffolk, also known as Wood or Forest, is a picturesque village located in the county of Suffolk, England. Situated near the town of Ipswich, Abbey Wood is surrounded by lush greenery and offers a tranquil atmosphere for residents and visitors alike.

The village gets its name from the presence of an ancient abbey, which was established in the area during the medieval period. Although the abbey itself no longer stands, remnants of its history can still be seen, including the ruins of the abbey walls and a charming abbey garden.

One of the main attractions in Abbey Wood is its beautiful woodland area. The village is surrounded by dense forests and woodlands, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, nature walks, and birdwatching. The woodlands are home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, rabbits, and a wide range of bird species.

Abbey Wood is also known for its quaint village center, which features a collection of traditional cottages and buildings. The village has a small but vibrant community, with a local pub, a village hall, and a few shops catering to the needs of residents.

For those interested in history, Abbey Wood offers a glimpse into the past with its historic architecture and archaeological sites. The village is known for its ancient burial mounds and archaeological excavations have unearthed artifacts dating back centuries.

Overall, Abbey Wood, Suffolk, is a hidden gem in the Suffolk countryside, offering a peaceful and idyllic setting for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Abbey Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.423319/1.4027231 or Grid Reference TM3186. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Site of the Denton Wash level crossing #58

The road was realigned into an 'Z' bend for the crossing as it was almost parallel with the planned alignment of the track. The layout of the new road has blocked access to the road on the other side and constructed a new access to Waveney Farm 120 yards further up the road.

Adrian S Pye

Site of the WW2 munitions siding at Earsham

This was the access road and the siding ran alongside, to the left of the concrete roadway. It was here that, during WW2, a siding of about 437 yards (400 metres) was constructed north of the track for munitions and other materials to be off-loaded onto trucks for delivery to the local airfields. In the meantime many of the bombs were stored alongside roads nearby including Whitehouse and Hogg Lane and Denton Road. TM2990 : One of the eight similar hard-standings It was a dispersed USAAF bomb storage facility that had its headquarters at Earsham Hall, which was requisitioned for the purpose. Many of the roadside hard standings remain extant to this day. During the time the siding was in existence more than 200,000 tons of freight, mainly bombs were delivered by 625 special trains.

Adrian S Pye

A143 Old Railway Road past the munitions siding

West (right) of the road was a loop siding which was installed in 1944 for materials and munitions to be offloaded for storage and onward delivery to the American Bomb Groups at the airfields in the vicinity for final delivery to Germany. A concrete roadway TM3087 : Site of the WW2 munitions siding at Earsham stretched the length of the siding which was about 450 yards (411 metres). The railings are the site of an underpass which was the location of the level crossing (#61) at Drakes Lane crossing.

Adrian S Pye

The deep cutting at Buck Hills Plantation

This was the deepest cutting on the line as it passed by the plantation. It was about 200 yards long, gradually petering out at each end.

Adrian S Pye

The location of the turnout into Earsham munitions siding

The siding a turnout from the down-line was installed early in 1944 for offloading and further distribution of bombs and other munitions and materials to local airfields. In it's short history it received 625 special trains delivering 21,000 wagons, carrying a total of 200,000 tons of bombs and other freight. After unloading bombs were stored at various specified "dumps" beside local roads and in cleared woodland before distribution. see TM3089 : Concrete platform Contemporary maps show it as a siding and not a loop as it is sometimes referred to. I leave the question open for positive confirmation.

Adrian S Pye