Buck Hill

Hill, Mountain in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Buck Hill

Buck Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in Suffolk, England. Classified as a hill rather than a mountain due to its relatively lower elevation, it is still a noteworthy landmark in the region. Rising to an approximate height of 94 meters (308 feet) above sea level, Buck Hill offers picturesque views of the surrounding countryside.

Situated near the town of Ipswich, Buck Hill is within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, adding to its appeal for nature enthusiasts and hikers. The hill is characterized by its gently sloping sides, covered in lush greenery, and is often frequented by locals and visitors seeking outdoor activities.

Buck Hill boasts a diverse ecosystem, with a variety of flora and fauna thriving in its vicinity. The hill's vegetation is predominantly comprised of grasses, heathers, and shrubs, providing a habitat for various species of birds, insects, and small mammals. Additionally, the hill is home to a range of wildflowers, adding vibrant colors to the landscape during the warmer months.

Although the hill does not offer any marked trails or facilities, it is easily accessible for those looking to explore its natural beauty. Visitors can enjoy leisurely walks or more challenging hikes, taking advantage of the hill's peaceful surroundings. Buck Hill is also a popular spot for photography enthusiasts, who can capture stunning panoramic views from its summit.

Overall, Buck Hill in Suffolk is a captivating natural landmark, attracting both locals and tourists with its scenic beauty and opportunities for outdoor recreation.

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Buck Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.361923/1.601951 or Grid Reference TM4579. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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Church of St. Mary, Uggeshall

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Fox at Block's Lane, Stoven

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Road from Wangford to Uggeshall

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Serpentine wall at Henham Park

This is the westernmost wall of the four walls which form the boundary of the Henham Hall walled garden, its length, extending to 120 yards or 110 metres. There is one segmental-arched doorway built into the southern half of the wall. The other three walls are of the normal variety each having wide access gates and enclose a total of about three and one third acres. Built in the late 18th and early 19th century of red brick with brick copings, and amounting to about 3.5m. high. It is listed as a grade II building. My grateful thanks to Hektor Rous for allowing me access.

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A short length of serpentine wall on Henham Park

The wall is close to, but not part of the 120 yards or 110 metre length of garden wall. TM4478 : Serpentine wall at Henham Park

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Alms houses at Wangford

A plaque between the central windows reads thus: "These almshouses were built by George, 3rd Earl of Stradbroke and Helena his wife in memory of their son Christopher Simon Rous who died in Melbourne, Australia after long suffering bourne with heroic patience and cheerfulness." The plaque can be seen here TM4679 : Plaque on the almshouses at Wangford

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Plaque on the almshouses at Wangford

The plaque between the central windows reads thus: "These almshouses were built by George, 3rd Earl of Stradbroke and Helena his wife in memory of their son Christopher Simon Rous who died in Melbourne, Australia after long suffering bourne with heroic patience and cheerfulness." TM4679 : Alms houses at Wangford

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Serpentine wall at Parson's Meadow, Wangford

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).

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