Claypit Wood

Wood, Forest in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Claypit Wood

Memorial to Private Thomas Foskett Walker Next to his parents grave is this memorial stone placed by his parents in their lifetime to their 30 year old son who went missing at Passchendaele on October 29th 1917. He was in the London Regiment (Artists' Rifles).
He is not named on the War Memorial in the church.
Memorial to Private Thomas Foskett Walker Credit: Adrian S Pye

Claypit Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Suffolk, England. Covering an area of approximately 45 hectares, this forest is a haven for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and wildlife lovers alike.

The wood is primarily composed of mixed broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a lush and diverse ecosystem. These trees provide ample shade during the summer months and create a stunning display of colors in the autumn.

The woodland floor is adorned with a rich carpet of bluebells in the spring, creating a breathtaking spectacle. In addition to bluebells, other wildflowers such as primroses and wood anemones can also be found, adding to the wood's natural beauty.

Claypit Wood is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Visitors may spot deer, foxes, badgers, and rabbits roaming freely throughout the forest. The wood's dense vegetation also attracts a plethora of bird species, including woodpeckers, tits, and warblers, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers.

The wood is crisscrossed with a network of well-maintained trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. There are several picnic spots and benches strategically placed along the trails, offering visitors an opportunity to pause and immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature.

Managed by a local conservation group, Claypit Wood is carefully maintained to preserve its natural habitat and ensure its long-term sustainability. It offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, providing a place where visitors can reconnect with nature and enjoy the serene beauty of the Suffolk countryside.

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Memorial to Private Thomas Foskett Walker Next to his parents grave is this memorial stone placed by his parents in their lifetime to their 30 year old son who went missing at Passchendaele on October 29th 1917. He was in the London Regiment (Artists' Rifles).
He is not named on the War Memorial in the church.
Memorial to Private Thomas Foskett Walker
Next to his parents grave is this memorial stone placed by his parents in their lifetime to their 30 year old son who went missing at Passchendaele on October 29th 1917. He was in the London Regiment (Artists' Rifles). He is not named on the War Memorial in the church.
Keepers Lane Footpath off Keepers Lane near to Little Glemham, Suffolk.
Keepers Lane
Footpath off Keepers Lane near to Little Glemham, Suffolk.
Marlesford Ford This ford is found on Ford Road in Marlesford.
Marlesford Ford
This ford is found on Ford Road in Marlesford.
Hacheston village sign
Hacheston village sign
Morris men at FolkEast 2016, Glemham Hall Grounds What appear to be the Hageneth Morris Men <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://hageneth.org.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://hageneth.org.uk/">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> at the FolkEast festival 2016.

FolkEast festival website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.folkeast.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.folkeast.co.uk/">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>
Morris men at FolkEast 2016, Glemham Hall Grounds
What appear to be the Hageneth Morris Men LinkExternal link at the FolkEast festival 2016. FolkEast festival website: LinkExternal link
Marlesford Mill
Marlesford Mill
The old railway station at Marlesford Thanks to Adrian Pye for identifying the building. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4409748" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4409748">Link</a>
The old railway station at Marlesford
Thanks to Adrian Pye for identifying the building. Link
Little Glemham village
Little Glemham village
Keepers Lane at the junction of the A12 The house was sold towards the end of 2016 with the fence added since.
Keepers Lane at the junction of the A12
The house was sold towards the end of 2016 with the fence added since.
Old van outside Marlesford Mill I am guessing the van is from about the 1930s, meaning by law the number plate must be no more recent than that. This one is about 1989 for no known reason.
Old van outside Marlesford Mill
I am guessing the van is from about the 1930s, meaning by law the number plate must be no more recent than that. This one is about 1989 for no known reason.
Hacheston War Memorial Hacheston War Memorial bears the 21 names of the men who fell in The Great War.
Their names can be seen here: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://media.geograph.org.uk/files/fe9fc289c3ff0af142b6d3bead98a923/HACHESTON_War_Memorial.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://media.geograph.org.uk/files/fe9fc289c3ff0af142b6d3bead98a923/HACHESTON_War_Memorial.pdf">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>
There were no casualties recorded for WW2.
Hacheston War Memorial
Hacheston War Memorial bears the 21 names of the men who fell in The Great War. Their names can be seen here: LinkExternal link There were no casualties recorded for WW2.
View north towards Little Glemham, from the railway On the left, Bugs Barn Farm, and on the right Hoo Covert.
View north towards Little Glemham, from the railway
On the left, Bugs Barn Farm, and on the right Hoo Covert.
Valley of the River Ore, downstream of Marlesford, from the railway
Valley of the River Ore, downstream of Marlesford, from the railway
Cut Mark Hacheston All Saints Church Cut Mark Hacheston All Saints Church W tower buttress, NW face.
Cut Mark Hacheston All Saints Church
Cut Mark Hacheston All Saints Church W tower buttress, NW face.
1GL Bolt Marlesford St Andrews Church 1GL Bolt Marlesford St Andrews Church SE angle of tower.
1GL Bolt Marlesford St Andrews Church
1GL Bolt Marlesford St Andrews Church SE angle of tower.
Glemham Hall from the rose garden
Glemham Hall from the rose garden
Cottage in Little Glemham
Cottage in Little Glemham
Hacheston Village Hall
Hacheston Village Hall
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Claypit Wood is located at Grid Ref: TM3258 (Lat: 52.17911, Lng: 1.4057331)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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