Osier Plantation

Wood, Forest in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Osier Plantation

A large serpentine wall This 12 foot high wall was once protection for a walled garden, part of a kitchen garden probably associated with Worlingham Hall. Located in Garden Lane, it is from this garden that the road takes its name.
This face extends to about 40 metres along the road, being the eastern side. A straight wall joins at the southeast corner and runs 60 metres westward and joins another serpentine wall running south to north terminating in the back garden of numbers 11 and 12 Paddocks Green. Originally covering about an acre, just over 0.4 of a hectare.
The whole structure is grade II listed #1032014 and was constructed late 18th or early 19th century — A large serpentine wall Credit: Adrian S Pye

Osier Plantation, located in Suffolk, England, is a picturesque woodland area that is primarily dedicated to the cultivation of osier, a type of willow tree. Spanning over a vast expanse of land, the plantation is renowned for its lush greenery and serene atmosphere.

The main focus of Osier Plantation is the sustainable production of osier, which is a versatile material used in various industries. The plantation carefully manages the growth and harvesting of the willow trees, ensuring the continual supply of high-quality osier. The process involves regular pruning and coppicing, which not only maintains the health of the trees but also encourages new growth.

The plantation is meticulously maintained, with well-defined paths winding through the woodland. These pathways provide visitors with the opportunity to explore and appreciate the natural beauty of the area. The dense vegetation, including a variety of tree species and an array of vibrant wildflowers, adds to the charm of Osier Plantation.

In addition to its commercial activities, Osier Plantation also serves as a habitat for a diverse range of wildlife. The woodland provides shelter for numerous bird species, small mammals, and insects. It is not uncommon to spot deer or rabbits roaming freely throughout the plantation, adding to the enchanting ambiance.

Overall, Osier Plantation is a thriving woodland that combines sustainable industry with the preservation of natural beauty. It offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature while appreciating the importance of responsible land management.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.458566/1.6079719 or Grid Reference TM4590. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A large serpentine wall

This 12 foot high wall was once protection for a walled garden, part of a kitchen garden probably associated with Worlingham Hall. Located in Garden Lane, it is from this garden that the road takes its name. This face extends to about 40 metres along the road, being the eastern side. A straight wall joins at the southeast corner and runs 60 metres westward and joins another serpentine wall running south to north terminating in the back garden of numbers 11 and 12 Paddocks Green. Originally covering about an acre, just over 0.4 of a hectare. The whole structure is grade II listed #1032014 and was constructed late 18th or early 19th century

Adrian S Pye

Small serpentine wall in Rowan Way

A serpentine or crinkle-crankle wall was initially designed to save bricks and reduce to cost of building walls. Suffolk seems to be the historical birthplace of the metamorphic remodelling of the straightforward into the curiously peculiar. A wavy wall can be built with the thickness of a single brick and is self supporting even in very strong winds whereas a straight wall requires a thickness of at least two bricks (9 inches) and even buttresses if raised over about three feet. Wikipedia has a few words to add: A crinkle crankle wall, also known as a crinkum crankum, slangenmuur (snake-wall) sinusoidal, serpentine, ribbon or wavy wall, is an unusual type of structural or garden wall built in a serpentine shape with alternating curves, originally used in Ancient Egypt, but also typically found in Suffolk in England. The alternate convex and concave curves in the wall provide stability and help it to resist lateral forces, leading to greater strength than a straight wall of the same thickness of bricks without the need for buttresses. The phrase "crinkle crankle" is an ablaut reduplication, defined as something with bends and turns, first attested in 1598 (though "crinkle" and "crankle" have somewhat longer histories).

Adrian S Pye

Serpentine wall at Worlingham

The wall along with TM4489 : A large serpentine wall enclosed a walled garden of about one acre. A view of the other end of this wall can be seen here TM4489 : Former walled garden at Worlingham

Adrian S Pye