Chediston Wood

Wood, Forest in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Chediston Wood

Railway bridge abutment at Halesworth Designated Holton Bridge, #1; the white brick abutment used to carry the Southwold Railway line before it was demolished in 1962, 83 years after it was first opened in 1879. A smaller abutment and an earthen embankment on the opposite (Halesworth Station) side of the road has been partially removed, leaving the embankment partially visible from the east, in Loam Pit Lane and a footpath leading to Briar Close, on the west side.
In the background is the bridge for the East Suffolk Line which runs between Ipswich and Lowestoft. — Railway bridge abutment at Halesworth Credit: Adrian S Pye

Chediston Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Suffolk, England. Covering an area of approximately 15 hectares, the wood is situated in the parish of Chediston, near the small village of Halesworth. It is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna.

The wood is primarily composed of native broadleaf trees, such as oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy overhead, providing shade and shelter for the woodland floor below. The ground is covered in a thick carpet of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, creating a vibrant and enchanting atmosphere.

Chediston Wood is home to a variety of wildlife, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife watchers. Visitors may catch a glimpse of deer, foxes, badgers, and a multitude of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds. The wood is also home to several rare and protected species, such as the dormouse and the purple emperor butterfly.

The wood is crisscrossed by a network of walking paths, allowing visitors to explore and enjoy its natural wonders. It is a popular destination for hikers, dog walkers, and families seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The dense foliage and peaceful ambiance make it an ideal location for those looking to reconnect with nature and find solace in the great outdoors.

Overall, Chediston Wood is a treasured natural asset in Suffolk, offering a delightful blend of scenic beauty, biodiversity, and recreational opportunities for both locals and visitors alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.346407/1.4808588 or Grid Reference TM3777. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Railway bridge abutment at Halesworth Designated Holton Bridge, #1; the white brick abutment used to carry the Southwold Railway line before it was demolished in 1962, 83 years after it was first opened in 1879. A smaller abutment and an earthen embankment on the opposite (Halesworth Station) side of the road has been partially removed, leaving the embankment partially visible from the east, in Loam Pit Lane and a footpath leading to Briar Close, on the west side.
In the background is the bridge for the East Suffolk Line which runs between Ipswich and Lowestoft.

Railway bridge abutment at Halesworth

Designated Holton Bridge, #1; the white brick abutment used to carry the Southwold Railway line before it was demolished in 1962, 83 years after it was first opened in 1879. A smaller abutment and an earthen embankment on the opposite (Halesworth Station) side of the road has been partially removed, leaving the embankment partially visible from the east, in Loam Pit Lane and a footpath leading to Briar Close, on the west side. In the background is the bridge for the East Suffolk Line which runs between Ipswich and Lowestoft.

The furthest extent of the re-laid line From here the line runs close to and parallel with the main East Suffolk Line and is only visible from the gardens of private houses before the site of the demolished girder bridge <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7383304">TM3977 : Railway bridge abutment at Halesworth</a> on Holton Road.

The furthest extent of the re-laid line

From here the line runs close to and parallel with the main East Suffolk Line and is only visible from the gardens of private houses before the site of the demolished girder bridge TM3977 : Railway bridge abutment at Halesworth on Holton Road.

Location of the station, platform and footbridge The Southwold Railway station at Halesworth has been completely obliterated by a housing development but the original location of the station building, platform and footbridge were here, where this road has been constructed.
The 200 foot long platform was a low type unlike the mainline platforms with the station building in the centre. The footbridge #446 on the London line spanned the two mainline platforms with an extension across to the far end of the Southwold platform, roughly where the modern bus stop and the roadside sign (left of centre, mid distance) stand today.

Location of the station, platform and footbridge

The Southwold Railway station at Halesworth has been completely obliterated by a housing development but the original location of the station building, platform and footbridge were here, where this road has been constructed. The 200 foot long platform was a low type unlike the mainline platforms with the station building in the centre. The footbridge #446 on the London line spanned the two mainline platforms with an extension across to the far end of the Southwold platform, roughly where the modern bus stop and the roadside sign (left of centre, mid distance) stand today.

Bramblewood Way, Halesworth The road and houses were built on the former Southwold Railway track and station approach. In the picture would have been the sidings, goods shed, a granary and many other ancillary buildings, railway workers cottages and in the distance, the Holton Road girder bridge.

Bramblewood Way, Halesworth

The road and houses were built on the former Southwold Railway track and station approach. In the picture would have been the sidings, goods shed, a granary and many other ancillary buildings, railway workers cottages and in the distance, the Holton Road girder bridge.

The railway embankment seen from Loam Pit Lane The embankment of the Holton Road girder bridge remains extant in the garden of a private house built alongside the former railway line in Loam Pit Lane

The railway embankment seen from Loam Pit Lane

The embankment of the Holton Road girder bridge remains extant in the garden of a private house built alongside the former railway line in Loam Pit Lane

The former railway bridge abutment and embankment The Southwold Railway Holton Road girder bridge spanned the road from the abutment behind the camera <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7383304">TM3977 : Railway bridge abutment at Halesworth</a> on to an embankment supported on this abutment as it continued the next 260 yards (236 metres) into Halesworth Station.

The former railway bridge abutment and embankment

The Southwold Railway Holton Road girder bridge spanned the road from the abutment behind the camera TM3977 : Railway bridge abutment at Halesworth on to an embankment supported on this abutment as it continued the next 260 yards (236 metres) into Halesworth Station.

A train at the platform in Halesworth Station Apparently it is a British Rail Class 755 &quot;FLIRT&quot;.

A train at the platform in Halesworth Station

Apparently it is a British Rail Class 755 "FLIRT".

Former lock on the River Blyth, left; ahead is the Blyth The lock was built on the instructions of Patrick Stead, a wealthy maltster, 200 years ago as a means of passage between the River Blyth and the New Reach Navigation (which was constructed in 1761), so barges could reach and unload coal and barley at his new maltings beside the Blyth and take on malt for delivery. The New Reach has an approximate length of just over 700 yards and created navigable waters for barges from the port at Southwold.

Former lock on the River Blyth, left; ahead is the Blyth

The lock was built on the instructions of Patrick Stead, a wealthy maltster, 200 years ago as a means of passage between the River Blyth and the New Reach Navigation (which was constructed in 1761), so barges could reach and unload coal and barley at his new maltings beside the Blyth and take on malt for delivery. The New Reach has an approximate length of just over 700 yards and created navigable waters for barges from the port at Southwold.

The River Blyth, downstream, at The Town Bridge Viewed from Town Bridge looking east in the direction of flow

The River Blyth, downstream, at The Town Bridge

Viewed from Town Bridge looking east in the direction of flow

The River Blyth, upstream, from The Town Bridge Viewed from Town Bridge looking west, upstream towards Chediston and its source near Laxfield

The River Blyth, upstream, from The Town Bridge

Viewed from Town Bridge looking west, upstream towards Chediston and its source near Laxfield

The former lock at Halesworth The lock was built 200 years ago in the 1820s, between the River Blyth and New Reach Navigation. see also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7397011">TM3877 : Former lock on the River Blyth, left; ahead is the Blyth</a>

The former lock at Halesworth

The lock was built 200 years ago in the 1820s, between the River Blyth and New Reach Navigation. see also TM3877 : Former lock on the River Blyth, left; ahead is the Blyth

Halesworth - a historic malt town information board This is board #5 in a series of nine jotted around the town in places of interest.
This one deals with the old quay, maltings, the lock and the New Reach canal. Needless to say nothing remains of the rich history of Halesworth&#039;s malting industry except the walls of the former lock which formed the entrance and exit to the New Reach which, at this point, is no more than a stagnant drain at the time of writing.

Halesworth - a historic malt town information board

This is board #5 in a series of nine jotted around the town in places of interest. This one deals with the old quay, maltings, the lock and the New Reach canal. Needless to say nothing remains of the rich history of Halesworth's malting industry except the walls of the former lock which formed the entrance and exit to the New Reach which, at this point, is no more than a stagnant drain at the time of writing.

The former lock at Halesworth The lock was constructed in the 1820s on the instructions of Patrick Stead, a wealthy maltster. The lock made the connection between the River Blyth and the New Reach canal, a 700 yard long bypass around the narrow and winding part of the Blyth. Stead built new maltings on the River Blyth and needed better access to them via the channel which since its construction in 1761 served only the quay with no access to the River Blyth.

The former lock at Halesworth

The lock was constructed in the 1820s on the instructions of Patrick Stead, a wealthy maltster. The lock made the connection between the River Blyth and the New Reach canal, a 700 yard long bypass around the narrow and winding part of the Blyth. Stead built new maltings on the River Blyth and needed better access to them via the channel which since its construction in 1761 served only the quay with no access to the River Blyth.

The former Halesworth lock Modified, presumably to allow more water into the river, it is neglected and no more than a drainage channel which has silted up and become stagnant. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7397689">TM3877 : Halesworth - a historic malt town information board</a>

The former Halesworth lock

Modified, presumably to allow more water into the river, it is neglected and no more than a drainage channel which has silted up and become stagnant. TM3877 : Halesworth - a historic malt town information board

The Angel hotel and public house, Halesworth The building was originally timber framed built in the 16th century with 17th and 18th century additions and modifications.

The Angel hotel and public house, Halesworth

The building was originally timber framed built in the 16th century with 17th and 18th century additions and modifications.

The sign of The Angel hotel and public house, Halesworth <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7398112">TM3877 : The Angel hotel and public house, Halesworth</a>

The sign of The Angel hotel and public house, Halesworth

TM3877 : The Angel hotel and public house, Halesworth

Sharp eyes, sharp beak A little egret (Egretta garzetta) in the River Blyth at Halesworth

Sharp eyes, sharp beak

A little egret (Egretta garzetta) in the River Blyth at Halesworth

Halesworth town pump in the Market Place The pump has 19th century origins, the pump itself is encased in a rectangular stone box with an swagged urn finial above the cornice.

Halesworth town pump in the Market Place

The pump has 19th century origins, the pump itself is encased in a rectangular stone box with an swagged urn finial above the cornice.

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Chediston Wood is located at Grid Ref: TM3777 (Lat: 52.346407, Lng: 1.4808588)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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