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Bone Hill

Hill, Mountain in Norfolk South Norfolk

England

Bone Hill

Starston: The Street
Starston: The Street Credit: Michael Garlick

Bone Hill is a prominent geological formation located in Norfolk, England. Despite its name, Bone Hill is not an actual hill or mountain, but rather a small ridge formed by glacial deposits during the Ice Age. It rises to an elevation of approximately 80 meters above sea level, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The origins of Bone Hill's name are somewhat mysterious. Some speculate that it may have derived from the presence of fossilized animal bones found in the area, suggesting a prehistoric connection. However, no concrete evidence has been uncovered to support this theory.

The hill itself is characterized by a gentle slope covered in lush vegetation, including grasses, heather, and scattered shrubs. The soil is predominantly sandy, reflecting the area's glacial history. This unique combination of terrain and flora makes Bone Hill an attractive location for outdoor enthusiasts, such as hikers and nature lovers.

The summit of Bone Hill provides an excellent vantage point to appreciate the surrounding natural beauty. On clear days, visitors can enjoy sweeping views of the Norfolk countryside, with its patchwork of fields, woodlands, and occasional waterways. The area is also home to a variety of bird species, making it a popular spot for birdwatching.

Although not a well-known tourist destination, Bone Hill offers a peaceful and tranquil setting for those seeking a respite from the bustling city life. Its geological significance and picturesque landscape make it a hidden gem within the Norfolk region.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.415657/1.285431 or Grid Reference TM2384. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Starston: The Street
Starston: The Street
Pulham St. Mary: Field used for grazing cattle
Pulham St. Mary: Field used for grazing cattle
Starston: Skinners Lane
Starston: Skinners Lane
Starston: Skinners Lane
Starston: Skinners Lane
Starston: Skinners Lane
Starston: Skinners Lane
Starston: Mull's Loke
Starston: Mull's Loke
Former bicycle shop, Redenhall Road, Harleston The roundel on the first floor is that of the Cyclists' Touring Club. In the late 19th and early 20th century the CTC used these to indicate premises that were welcoming to "wheelmen": in general these were pubs and hotels, but in this case there is a small curved bar around the top of the standard logo in which the text "Repairer to" indicates that this housed a cycle workshop.
Former bicycle shop, Redenhall Road, Harleston
The roundel on the first floor is that of the Cyclists' Touring Club. In the late 19th and early 20th century the CTC used these to indicate premises that were welcoming to "wheelmen": in general these were pubs and hotels, but in this case there is a small curved bar around the top of the standard logo in which the text "Repairer to" indicates that this housed a cycle workshop.
Remembrance display in butcher's window, Thoroughfare, Harleston I've seen wreaths on display before, but never a model Cenotaph.
Remembrance display in butcher's window, Thoroughfare, Harleston
I've seen wreaths on display before, but never a model Cenotaph.
Former butcher's shop, Redenhall Road, Harleston This former butcher's shop is now a pizza takeaway. Tiles below the window give its former telephone number, Harleston 38.
Former butcher's shop, Redenhall Road, Harleston
This former butcher's shop is now a pizza takeaway. Tiles below the window give its former telephone number, Harleston 38.
Harleston Station, on the former Waveney Valley Railway Harleston Station was the largest station on the line, if Tivetshall and Beccles are discounted. It was 6¼ miles down line from Tivetshall and about 14 miles from Beccles. Everything except the station building has been demolished, cleared or built over. The owners of the building are a company called Zero Retain so it isn't surprising. The station was approached from an embankment and a girder bridge, diagonally spanning Redenhall Road The Tivetshall to Harleston was the first stage to be completed and trains began running on 1st December 1855, with stations at Pulham Market Pulham St Mary and Starston. Work was already underway to extend the line to Bungay and finally to Beccles. The station was well equipped with a 70 Yard long platform, Goods shed with various sidings with a total length of 3500 feet serving a coal yard, maltings, cattle pens, the corn mill and five private sidings. The station signal box which stood at the eastern end of the Up platform. After a Down platform was installed a covered passenger footbridge, the only one on the line was also added.
Harleston Station, on the former Waveney Valley Railway
Harleston Station was the largest station on the line, if Tivetshall and Beccles are discounted. It was 6¼ miles down line from Tivetshall and about 14 miles from Beccles. Everything except the station building has been demolished, cleared or built over. The owners of the building are a company called Zero Retain so it isn't surprising. The station was approached from an embankment and a girder bridge, diagonally spanning Redenhall Road The Tivetshall to Harleston was the first stage to be completed and trains began running on 1st December 1855, with stations at Pulham Market Pulham St Mary and Starston. Work was already underway to extend the line to Bungay and finally to Beccles. The station was well equipped with a 70 Yard long platform, Goods shed with various sidings with a total length of 3500 feet serving a coal yard, maltings, cattle pens, the corn mill and five private sidings. The station signal box which stood at the eastern end of the Up platform. After a Down platform was installed a covered passenger footbridge, the only one on the line was also added.
Harleston Railway Station from the west Standing where the level crossing was once located west of the station. More about the station here <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7353067">TM2483 : Harleston Station, on the former Waveney Valley Railway</a> The goods yard was north of the station. The different colour brickwork is an extension built on the platform.
Harleston Railway Station from the west
Standing where the level crossing was once located west of the station. More about the station here TM2483 : Harleston Station, on the former Waveney Valley Railway The goods yard was north of the station. The different colour brickwork is an extension built on the platform.
The site of the former level crossing #34 The station on the right with the malthouse and the corn mill on the left of the picture, where houses on what is now Millers Green have been built. West of the crossing was a siding of over 300 yards which ran as far as the bridge number TIB 1177, on the B1134 (The Street).
The site of the former level crossing #34
The station on the right with the malthouse and the corn mill on the left of the picture, where houses on what is now Millers Green have been built. West of the crossing was a siding of over 300 yards which ran as far as the bridge number TIB 1177, on the B1134 (The Street).
Part of the former Harleston goods yard The line of cars are standing on where the old track-bed of the Up and Down railway tracks. The signal box was on the back of the platform behind the station building. The Goods Shed, which had a line running through the building, stood beyond the wooden shed on the left. A covered passenger footbridge used to span the two platforms close to the centre of the picture with the coal yards a little to the left of centre. Behind the camera were the malthouse and corn mill with a short siding for a few wagons.
Part of the former Harleston goods yard
The line of cars are standing on where the old track-bed of the Up and Down railway tracks. The signal box was on the back of the platform behind the station building. The Goods Shed, which had a line running through the building, stood beyond the wooden shed on the left. A covered passenger footbridge used to span the two platforms close to the centre of the picture with the coal yards a little to the left of centre. Behind the camera were the malthouse and corn mill with a short siding for a few wagons.
Former railway bridge (TIB 1177) The bridge is a single arch constructed with engineering bricks, capped with coping stone on the parapets.
Former railway bridge (TIB 1177)
The bridge is a single arch constructed with engineering bricks, capped with coping stone on the parapets.
View from the former railway bridge The bridge, Tivetshall- Beccles #1177, is on the B 1134 road to Starston. Houses have been built over the former Waveney Valley Railway line on the Harleston side while the Starston side of the track has been returned to agriculture.
View from the former railway bridge
The bridge, Tivetshall- Beccles #1177, is on the B 1134 road to Starston. Houses have been built over the former Waveney Valley Railway line on the Harleston side while the Starston side of the track has been returned to agriculture.
Overlooking the former railway bridge The field shows no sign of the former railway track which crossed it heading towards the trees in the centre of the picture.
Overlooking the former railway bridge
The field shows no sign of the former railway track which crossed it heading towards the trees in the centre of the picture.
Site of the former Redenhall Road girder bridge at Harleston The bridge, just a few yards from Harleston Station, (designated No.1179) was a girder bridge on brick abutments, crossed the road diagonally where a house has since been erected on one side of the road and two bungalows on the other.
Site of the former Redenhall Road girder bridge at Harleston
The bridge, just a few yards from Harleston Station, (designated No.1179) was a girder bridge on brick abutments, crossed the road diagonally where a house has since been erected on one side of the road and two bungalows on the other.
Former WVR railway track ran across this field The line would have left the embankment after the last bridge and entered a short cutting before returning to ground level across the field before once again going on to an embankment before crossing the next bridge and entering Harleston Station.
Former WVR railway track ran across this field
The line would have left the embankment after the last bridge and entered a short cutting before returning to ground level across the field before once again going on to an embankment before crossing the next bridge and entering Harleston Station.
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Bone Hill is located at Grid Ref: TM2384 (Lat: 52.415657, Lng: 1.285431)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: South Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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///fallen.flinches.able. Near Harleston, Norfolk

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