Ash Covert

Wood, Forest in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Ash Covert

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

Ash Covert is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. Situated within the Suffolk Coastal district, this quaint settlement is nestled amidst the picturesque countryside, known for its lush woodlands and dense forests. The village gets its name from the abundance of ash trees that populate the area, creating a serene and natural environment.

With a population of around 500 residents, Ash Covert exudes a close-knit community atmosphere. The village is primarily residential, with a scattering of charming cottages and houses dotting the landscape. Many of these properties have retained their traditional architectural features, adding to the village's rustic charm.

Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, Ash Covert offers residents and visitors ample opportunities for outdoor activities. The nearby woodlands and forests provide an ideal setting for leisurely walks, hiking, and exploring nature. The area is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers.

Despite its relatively small size, Ash Covert has a strong community spirit. The village boasts a community center that hosts various events and activities throughout the year, fostering social connections among residents. Additionally, the village has a local pub, providing a gathering place for villagers to relax and socialize.

Overall, Ash Covert is a picturesque village in Suffolk, characterized by its idyllic woodlands and forests. With its tranquil atmosphere and tight-knit community, it offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking a rural lifestyle in the heart of the English countryside.

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Ash Covert Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.165325/1.4177409 or Grid Reference TM3357. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cartshed, past the best
Cartshed, past the best
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
View across the fields to Blaxhall Hall
View across the fields to Blaxhall Hall
Cottages at Stone Common, Blaxhall
Cottages at Stone Common, Blaxhall
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.
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).
Saxon interlace A piece of pre-Conquest sculpture set in the west wall of St Peter's Church.
Saxon interlace
A piece of pre-Conquest sculpture set in the west wall of St Peter's Church.
West doorway of St Peter's Church Pevsner, touring Suffolk in 1961, described this as "pretty": "Hook mould with fleurons, spandrels with an angel and a monster-head.  Quatrefoil frieze in flushwork over."
West doorway of St Peter's Church
Pevsner, touring Suffolk in 1961, described this as "pretty": "Hook mould with fleurons, spandrels with an angel and a monster-head. Quatrefoil frieze in flushwork over."
St Peter's Church and churchyard The top of the tower has been repaired in brick.  The churchyard is kept tidy by grazing sheep.
St Peter's Church and churchyard
The top of the tower has been repaired in brick. The churchyard is kept tidy by grazing sheep.
Sing we merrily Early 20th-century stained glass window in the north porch of St Peter's Church, designed and executed by members of the local Rope family (Pevsner ascribes it to Ellen Mary Rope who died in 1934).  The text is from a version of the beginning of Psalm 81.
Sing we merrily
Early 20th-century stained glass window in the north porch of St Peter's Church, designed and executed by members of the local Rope family (Pevsner ascribes it to Ellen Mary Rope who died in 1934). The text is from a version of the beginning of Psalm 81.
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Ash Covert is located at Grid Ref: TM3357 (Lat: 52.165325, Lng: 1.4177409)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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