Fir Hill

Hill, Mountain in Norfolk South Norfolk

England

Fir Hill

Swardeston: Village pond
Swardeston: Village pond Credit: Michael Garlick

Fir Hill, located in Norfolk, England, is a modest hill that stands at an elevation of 61 meters (200 feet) above sea level. Situated in the eastern part of the country, Norfolk is known for its flat landscapes, making Fir Hill a prominent feature in the region. Despite its relatively low height, the hill offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Covered in a dense growth of fir trees, Fir Hill gets its name from this abundant vegetation. These evergreen trees create a picturesque setting, particularly during the winter months when their dark green foliage contrasts against the pale winter sky. Additionally, the fir trees provide a habitat for various bird species, making Fir Hill a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts.

The hill itself is easily accessible and has become a favorite destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely walk or hike to the top, where they can take in the stunning views of the Norfolk landscape. The surrounding area offers several trails and footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the countryside and enjoy the tranquility of nature.

Fir Hill is located near the village of Norfolk, providing visitors with the opportunity to visit local amenities, such as cafes, restaurants, and shops. It also serves as a starting point for exploring the wider Norfolk region, which boasts a rich history and a variety of attractions including coastal towns, historical sites, and nature reserves.

Overall, Fir Hill offers a peaceful escape from the flat landscapes of Norfolk, providing visitors with a chance to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

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Fir Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.595996/1.2494263 or Grid Reference TG2004. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Swardeston: Village pond
Swardeston: Village pond
Swardeston: Village pond and houses in Chestnut Close
Swardeston: Village pond and houses in Chestnut Close
The A47 west approaching junction with A11
The A47 west approaching junction with A11
Footbridge over the A47 west approaching junction with A11
Footbridge over the A47 west approaching junction with A11
Slip road leaving the A47 to join the A11
Slip road leaving the A47 to join the A11
Bridge, Cringleford Built in 1520, replacing a bridge washed away in 1519, and widened in 1780. The facings are in limestone, "a rarity in Norfolk other than for churches and bridges". Grade II* listed.
It carries Eaton Street over the River Yare.
Bridge, Cringleford
Built in 1520, replacing a bridge washed away in 1519, and widened in 1780. The facings are in limestone, "a rarity in Norfolk other than for churches and bridges". Grade II* listed. It carries Eaton Street over the River Yare.
Marston Lane, Eaton This view is looking roughly west along Marston Lane, a pleasant amble from the Ipswich Road eventually to the Newmarket Road. There is a benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7054771">TG2105 : Benchmark behind the ivy</a> on the wall on the left - about 5 brick lengths in from the wooden fencing and 5 rows up. It required a good deal of ivy removal to reveal it.
Marston Lane, Eaton
This view is looking roughly west along Marston Lane, a pleasant amble from the Ipswich Road eventually to the Newmarket Road. There is a benchmark TG2105 : Benchmark behind the ivy on the wall on the left - about 5 brick lengths in from the wooden fencing and 5 rows up. It required a good deal of ivy removal to reveal it.
Benchmark behind the ivy This benchmark is on a barn a little way along Marston Lane from the Ipswich Road <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7054766">TG2105 : Marston Lane, Eaton</a>. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm160752" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm160752">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>
Benchmark behind the ivy
This benchmark is on a barn a little way along Marston Lane from the Ipswich Road TG2105 : Marston Lane, Eaton. LinkExternal link
Keswick: A47 bridge over the Ipswich Road roundabout
Keswick: A47 bridge over the Ipswich Road roundabout
Overbridge of the Norwich bypass
Overbridge of the Norwich bypass
A11 The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass.
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A11
The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass. LinkExternal link
Roundabout. A11 The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass.
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Roundabout. A11
The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass. LinkExternal link
A11 The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass.
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A11
The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass. LinkExternal link
Colney Lane Bridge, A11 The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass.
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Colney Lane Bridge, A11
The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass. LinkExternal link
A11, Cringleford The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass.
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A11, Cringleford
The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass. LinkExternal link
Entering Norwich, A11 The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass.
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Entering Norwich, A11
The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass. LinkExternal link
Konnectbus on the A11 towards Norwich Konnectbus <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.konectbus.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.konectbus.co.uk/">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>  is a Norfolk-based bus operator which links the local towns and villages including Dereham, Watton, Wymondham, King’s Lynn, Attleborough, Swaffham and Wroxham with many of their routes serving Norwich City Centre. Established in 1999, Konectbus was acquired by the Go-Ahead Group.
Konnectbus on the A11 towards Norwich
Konnectbus LinkExternal link is a Norfolk-based bus operator which links the local towns and villages including Dereham, Watton, Wymondham, King’s Lynn, Attleborough, Swaffham and Wroxham with many of their routes serving Norwich City Centre. Established in 1999, Konectbus was acquired by the Go-Ahead Group.
Eastbound A11 near to Cringleford The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass.
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Eastbound A11 near to Cringleford
The A11 is a major road in Eastern England. It runs roughly north east for 111 miles from London to Norwich, With the M11 opening in the 1970s and then the A12 extension in 1999, a lengthy section has been downgraded between the suburbs of east London and the north-west corner of the county of Essex. It also overlaps with the A14 on the Newmarket bypass. LinkExternal link
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Fir Hill is located at Grid Ref: TG2004 (Lat: 52.595996, Lng: 1.2494263)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: South Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.595996,1.2494263
Railway: level_crossing
Lat/Long: 52.5993056/1.2507451
Power: tower
Ref: PO21
Lat/Long: 52.5930114/1.2442409
Phone
Emergency: phone
Operator: Network Rail
Lat/Long: 52.5993963/1.2505399
Phone
Emergency: phone
Operator: Network Rail
Lat/Long: 52.5992538/1.2508592
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: NR4 418D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 52.5955979/1.2561895
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.597428/1.251953
Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.596918/1.255226
Railway: level_crossing
Lat/Long: 52.5993387/1.2507233
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.5970401/1.2525431
Note: 9 new houses here.
Lat/Long: 52.5968291/1.251851
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.5979941/1.2495983
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: attached to building near post box in Keswick
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Ref GB The Circuit: 73D2592A-51B1-469A-86DB-ADB90129E192
Lat/Long: 52.5956078/1.2562324
Description: Bench
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