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Pack Knolls

Hill, Mountain in Suffolk East Suffolk

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Pack Knolls

Stubble field near Blaxhall
Stubble field near Blaxhall Credit: JThomas

Pack Knolls is a small range of hills located in Suffolk, England. Situated in the southeastern part of the county, these hills are a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Despite being referred to as a "mountain" in local folklore, Pack Knolls are more accurately described as a series of low-lying hills, with the highest point reaching around 100 meters (330 feet) above sea level.

The landscape of Pack Knolls is characterized by gentle slopes covered in lush greenery, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The hills are predominantly composed of chalk, which gives them a distinct white appearance and contributes to the unique biodiversity found in the area.

The diverse flora and fauna of Pack Knolls make it an important site for conservation. The hills are home to a variety of plant species, including wildflowers, grasses, and small shrubs. The rich vegetation provides habitat for numerous bird species, such as skylarks and meadow pipits, as well as small mammals such as rabbits and voles.

Visitors to Pack Knolls can enjoy a range of recreational activities, including hiking, picnicking, and birdwatching. Several walking trails crisscross the hills, offering different levels of difficulty and scenic viewpoints. The tranquil and serene atmosphere of Pack Knolls makes it an ideal place for relaxation and connecting with nature.

Overall, Pack Knolls in Suffolk provides an accessible and picturesque outdoor experience, allowing visitors to appreciate the natural beauty and tranquility of the English countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.153936/1.4499152 or Grid Reference TM3656. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stubble field near Blaxhall
Stubble field near Blaxhall
Farmland near Blaxhall Hall
Farmland near Blaxhall Hall
Grazing near Gorse Farm
Grazing near Gorse Farm
The Blaxhall Stone A nearby information sign <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4297025">TM3556 : Information Sign</a> reads "Said to have been ploughed up in the 19th century when no bigger than two fists, thrown down by the ploughman where it now stands, it has been growing ever since". According to <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.megalithia.com/sites/tm351565.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.megalithia.com/sites/tm351565.html">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> this glacial erratic weighs five tons and comes from a parent mass in Spilsby, Lincolnshire.
The Blaxhall Stone
A nearby information sign TM3556 : Information Sign reads "Said to have been ploughed up in the 19th century when no bigger than two fists, thrown down by the ploughman where it now stands, it has been growing ever since". According to LinkExternal link this glacial erratic weighs five tons and comes from a parent mass in Spilsby, Lincolnshire.
Blackstock Barn, Stone Farm, Blaxhall
Blackstock Barn, Stone Farm, Blaxhall
Thatched cottages
Thatched cottages
View across the fields to Blaxhall Hall
View across the fields to Blaxhall Hall
Cottages at Stone Common, Blaxhall
Cottages at Stone Common, Blaxhall
Saxon interlace A piece of pre-Conquest sculpture set in the west wall of St Peter's Church.
Saxon interlace
A piece of pre-Conquest sculpture set in the west wall of St Peter's Church.
West doorway of St Peter's Church Pevsner, touring Suffolk in 1961, described this as "pretty": "Hook mould with fleurons, spandrels with an angel and a monster-head. Quatrefoil frieze in flushwork over."
West doorway of St Peter's Church
Pevsner, touring Suffolk in 1961, described this as "pretty": "Hook mould with fleurons, spandrels with an angel and a monster-head. Quatrefoil frieze in flushwork over."
St Peter's Church and churchyard The top of the tower has been repaired in brick. The churchyard is kept tidy by grazing sheep.
St Peter's Church and churchyard
The top of the tower has been repaired in brick. The churchyard is kept tidy by grazing sheep.
Sing we merrily Early 20th-century stained glass window in the north porch of St Peter's Church, designed and executed by members of the local Rope family (Pevsner ascribes it to Ellen Mary Rope who died in 1934). The text is from a version of the beginning of Psalm 81.
Sing we merrily
Early 20th-century stained glass window in the north porch of St Peter's Church, designed and executed by members of the local Rope family (Pevsner ascribes it to Ellen Mary Rope who died in 1934). The text is from a version of the beginning of Psalm 81.
Churchyard sheep A woolly trio at St Peter's, whose task is to keep the churchyard grass short. On one of the first hot days of the year they must have been relieved to have been just shorn!
Churchyard sheep
A woolly trio at St Peter's, whose task is to keep the churchyard grass short. On one of the first hot days of the year they must have been relieved to have been just shorn!
St Peter's Church open for you! A cut-out figure of a shepherd with smock, crook and balloons - perhaps it is St Peter himself, who was given the task of feeding Christ's sheep? Appropriately, self-service refreshments were laid out in the church for visitors hungry or thirsty on this hot afternoon, and the churchyard was being grazed by a number of sheep.
St Peter's Church open for you!
A cut-out figure of a shepherd with smock, crook and balloons - perhaps it is St Peter himself, who was given the task of feeding Christ's sheep? Appropriately, self-service refreshments were laid out in the church for visitors hungry or thirsty on this hot afternoon, and the churchyard was being grazed by a number of sheep.
Tunstall bier A Victorian funeral cart in St Michael's Church
Tunstall bier
A Victorian funeral cart in St Michael's Church
Royal Arms of George III On the south wall of St Michael's Church and dated 1764, the quarterings show the arms of England and Scotland, France, Ireland and Hanover.
Royal Arms of George III
On the south wall of St Michael's Church and dated 1764, the quarterings show the arms of England and Scotland, France, Ireland and Hanover.
St Michael's pulpit The style of decoration, recalling cake icing, is unusual in an English church though it might be more common in central Europe. But they are also conscious of health and safety issues here; one of the church's many colourful kneelers seems to be positioned to guard against the preacher tripping on the narrow stone step, and an extinguisher is at the ready in case the sermon contains anything too inflammatory!
St Michael's pulpit
The style of decoration, recalling cake icing, is unusual in an English church though it might be more common in central Europe. But they are also conscious of health and safety issues here; one of the church's many colourful kneelers seems to be positioned to guard against the preacher tripping on the narrow stone step, and an extinguisher is at the ready in case the sermon contains anything too inflammatory!
St Michael's Church The top of the tall west tower has been repaired in brick, and the south porch has flushwork decorations.
St Michael's Church
The top of the tall west tower has been repaired in brick, and the south porch has flushwork decorations.
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Pack Knolls is located at Grid Ref: TM3656 (Lat: 52.153936, Lng: 1.4499152)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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