Neutral Carr

Wood, Forest in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Neutral Carr

Driveway to Butley Priory Butley Priory was built in the early 18th Century around the gateway of Butley Abbey, an 12th Century Augustinian monastery that was dissolved in 1538. — Driveway to Butley Priory Credit: Simon Mortimer

Neutral Carr is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. Situated within the larger area known as Wood, Forest, this picturesque village is known for its tranquil surroundings and natural beauty. With a population of around 500 residents, Neutral Carr offers a close-knit community feel.

The village is set amidst rolling countryside, surrounded by lush green fields, and bordered by dense woodlands. This idyllic location provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. The nearby forest offers a peaceful retreat for nature enthusiasts, with its diverse range of flora and fauna.

Neutral Carr boasts a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back centuries. The village is home to several historic buildings, including a charming medieval church that stands as a testament to the village's heritage. The church's architecture showcases a blend of different styles from various periods, offering a glimpse into the village's past.

Despite its small size, Neutral Carr offers a range of amenities for its residents and visitors. The village has a local pub that serves as a social hub, where locals gather to enjoy a pint and engage in lively conversations. Additionally, there is a village hall that hosts various community events and gatherings throughout the year.

Overall, Neutral Carr, Suffolk (Wood, Forest) is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the English countryside. With its natural beauty, rich history, and tight-knit community, it provides the perfect retreat for those seeking a peaceful and picturesque village experience.

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Neutral Carr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.109155/1.4617927 or Grid Reference TM3751. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Driveway to Butley Priory

Butley Priory was built in the early 18th Century around the gateway of Butley Abbey, an 12th Century Augustinian monastery that was dissolved in 1538.

Simon Mortimer

Sand pit on the edge of Broom Covert

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Coulton Farm, Butley Low Corner

Simon Mortimer

Tree-line, near Butley, Suffolk

A row of rather windblown fir trees marks the field boundary. Looking west from Church Road just north of Butley

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Tree stump

Imposing tree stump near T junction

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Butley Woods - bluebells

These woods are opened up in aid of charity a couple of times each year, when daffodils and bluebells are flowering.

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Curved Plough Lines

Looking north west along the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Path near to Butley High Corner, Suffolk.

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Former Chapel

Marked on the old 1940 O.S. map as a chapel Butley Low Corner, Suffolk.

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Tall Trees

Tall trees and road junction near to Capel St. Andrew, Suffolk.

Keith Evans

Road Junction

Road junction near to Capel St. Andrew, Suffolk.

Keith Evans

Open Access Sign

Open access sign near to Capel St. Andrew, Suffolk.

Keith Evans

St Peter's Church

The low sun of a winter afternoon brings out the warm colour of the unbuttressed tower, one of only two in England built of coralline crag - the other is at nearby Wantisden in TM3653. The fossiliferous crag, quarried in the pit just north of the church, was laid down in narrow beds when Britain was still joined to the European continent and Chillesford lay on a tributary of the Rhine. Link

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Interior of St Peter's Church

The very narrow chancel arch, originally Norman but altered in the 15th century and again by Victorian restorers, is flanked by curious cusped openings and boards with the Lord's Prayer, Creed and Commandments, and surmounted by the miniature royal arms of Victoria in plaster. The modern east window Link is the most striking feature of the chancel, with the matching altar frontal by Isobel Clover beneath. Link

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Christ in Majesty

The modern east window of St Peter's Church was designed in 1990 by Surinder Warboys of Mellis to replace its predecessor by Charles Alexander Gibbs dating from 1865, described by Pevsner as "terrible" and destroyed (apparently by a deranged axeman) in 1987. Some of the tracery from the old window was however reused in the north side of the nave.

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It is I - be not afraid

19th-century stained glass in the west window of St Peter's Church, showing Christ calming the tempest. "AMDG et in memoriam Charles Grayson Pickthall, Ellen Louisa Pickthall".

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