Allen's Covert

Wood, Forest in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Allen's Covert

Cartshed, past the best
Cartshed, past the best Credit: Adrian S Pye

Allen's Covert is a beautiful woodland area located in Suffolk, England. Spanning over a vast expanse, this ancient woodland is known for its dense and diverse collection of trees and wildlife. The covert is situated in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, providing visitors with a tranquil and serene atmosphere.

The woodland is predominantly made up of deciduous trees such as oak, beech, and birch, creating a stunning display of colors during the autumn season. The dense canopy of the trees lets in only dappled sunlight, giving the covert a mysterious and enchanting ambiance.

Allen's Covert is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including numerous bird species, small mammals, and insects. Birdwatchers can spot species such as woodpeckers, owls, and warblers. The woodland floor is also teeming with life, with an array of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses creating a vibrant undergrowth.

The covert is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers. Several walking trails meander through the woodland, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty. The peaceful and secluded setting makes it an ideal spot for relaxation and meditation.

Allen's Covert is managed and conserved by local authorities to preserve its ecological importance and maintain its natural beauty. It is a cherished natural asset for the local community and a haven for nature lovers seeking to reconnect with the great outdoors.

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Allen's Covert Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.152343/1.4091567 or Grid Reference TM3355. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cartshed, past the best
Cartshed, past the best
Grazing near Ashe Abbey
Grazing near Ashe Abbey
Field Cottage Set in farmland near Jolly's Farm.
Field Cottage
Set in farmland near Jolly's Farm.
Farmland towards Allonsfield
Farmland towards Allonsfield
Field, Campsea Ashe Looking towards the church.
Field, Campsea Ashe
Looking towards the church.
Farmland near Blaxhall Hall
Farmland near Blaxhall Hall
The Blaxhall Stone A nearby information sign <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4297025">TM3556 : Information Sign</a> reads "Said to have been ploughed up in the 19th century when no bigger than two fists, thrown down by the ploughman where it now stands, it has been growing ever since". According to <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.megalithia.com/sites/tm351565.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.megalithia.com/sites/tm351565.html">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> this glacial erratic weighs five tons and comes from a parent mass in Spilsby, Lincolnshire.
The Blaxhall Stone
A nearby information sign TM3556 : Information Sign reads "Said to have been ploughed up in the 19th century when no bigger than two fists, thrown down by the ploughman where it now stands, it has been growing ever since". According to LinkExternal link this glacial erratic weighs five tons and comes from a parent mass in Spilsby, Lincolnshire.
Blackstock Barn, Stone Farm, Blaxhall
Blackstock Barn, Stone Farm, Blaxhall
Interior of St John the Baptist's Church The 14th-century nave and chancel were rebuilt in 1792 and further restored in 1869.  The chancel arch and ceiling date from the 19th-century restoration.  The communion table of 1936 was designed by the noted Suffolk ecclesiologist Henry Munro Cautley.  The east window showing Christ in majesty <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2012442">TM3255 : Campsea Ashe, St John the Baptist: stained glass window (3)</a> is the work of Powell & Sons in 1912 as a memorial to William and Alice Lowther.  <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/campsea.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/campsea.html">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>
Interior of St John the Baptist's Church
The 14th-century nave and chancel were rebuilt in 1792 and further restored in 1869. The chancel arch and ceiling date from the 19th-century restoration. The communion table of 1936 was designed by the noted Suffolk ecclesiologist Henry Munro Cautley. The east window showing Christ in majesty TM3255 : Campsea Ashe, St John the Baptist: stained glass window (3) is the work of Powell & Sons in 1912 as a memorial to William and Alice Lowther. LinkExternal link
Faith and Hope - two theological virtues Pre-Raphaelite stained glass of 1882 in St John the Baptist's Church, designed by Sir Henry Holiday for Powell Brothers as a memorial to John George Sheppard.  Faith is represented by the Cross, and Hope by an anchor.  In the vine-leaf panels above, doves symbolising the Holy Spirit are seen ascending at the left and descending on the right.  For a general view of the window see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2012477">TM3255 : Campsea Ashe, St John the Baptist: stained glass window (5)</a>.
Faith and Hope - two theological virtues
Pre-Raphaelite stained glass of 1882 in St John the Baptist's Church, designed by Sir Henry Holiday for Powell Brothers as a memorial to John George Sheppard. Faith is represented by the Cross, and Hope by an anchor. In the vine-leaf panels above, doves symbolising the Holy Spirit are seen ascending at the left and descending on the right. For a general view of the window see TM3255 : Campsea Ashe, St John the Baptist: stained glass window (5).
Pelican in her Piety Stained glass of 1880 in St John the Baptist's Church; detail of a memorial window to Egidia, 5th Baroness Rendlesham.  The companion left-hand panel shows the Agnus Dei.  For the whole window see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2012430">TM3255 : Campsea Ashe, St John the Baptist: stained glass window (1)</a>.
Pelican in her Piety
Stained glass of 1880 in St John the Baptist's Church; detail of a memorial window to Egidia, 5th Baroness Rendlesham. The companion left-hand panel shows the Agnus Dei. For the whole window see TM3255 : Campsea Ashe, St John the Baptist: stained glass window (1).
Footpath Footpath looking east near to Campsea Ashe, Suffolk.
Footpath
Footpath looking east near to Campsea Ashe, Suffolk.
Cut Mark Campsey Ashe Church Cut Mark Campsey Ashe St John the Baptist Church SE angle, SE face.
Cut Mark Campsey Ashe Church
Cut Mark Campsey Ashe St John the Baptist Church SE angle, SE face.
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
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.
Campsea Ashe War Memorial Campsea Ashe War Memorial for the Great War bears 17 names. Their details and those from WW2 can be seen here: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://media.geograph.org.uk/files/fe9fc289c3ff0af142b6d3bead98a923/CAMPSEA_ASHE_War_Memorial.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://media.geograph.org.uk/files/fe9fc289c3ff0af142b6d3bead98a923/CAMPSEA_ASHE_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>
Campsea Ashe War Memorial
Campsea Ashe War Memorial for the Great War bears 17 names. Their details and those from WW2 can be seen here: LinkExternal link
Campsea Ashe War Memorial The Campsea Ashe War Memorial for WW2 has six names but an additional name was appended on a small tablet for William Newman who died of wounds in 1951.
Details of the village's First and Second World War losses can be seen here: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://media.geograph.org.uk/files/fe9fc289c3ff0af142b6d3bead98a923/CAMPSEA_ASHE_War_Memorial.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://media.geograph.org.uk/files/fe9fc289c3ff0af142b6d3bead98a923/CAMPSEA_ASHE_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>
Campsea Ashe War Memorial
The Campsea Ashe War Memorial for WW2 has six names but an additional name was appended on a small tablet for William Newman who died of wounds in 1951. Details of the village's First and Second World War losses can be seen here: LinkExternal link
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Allen's Covert is located at Grid Ref: TM3355 (Lat: 52.152343, Lng: 1.4091567)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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