Bloodmoor Hill

Hill, Mountain in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Bloodmoor Hill

Phoenix Road street sign, Lowestoft The road is on the South Lowestoft Industrial Estate and so called because it arose from the ashes of a fire in the meat processing factory which stood on the site <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1958159">TM5289 : Fire at Food processing Factory</a> The factory was demolished and new units were erected on the site and named the Phoenix Enterprise Park. — Phoenix Road street sign, Lowestoft Credit: Adrian S Pye

Bloodmoor Hill is a prominent natural landmark located in Suffolk, England. Despite its name, it is not a hill but rather a small and gentle rise in the landscape, more commonly referred to as a hill in the local area. Situated in the heart of the county, it stands at an elevation of approximately 100 meters above sea level.

The hill is surrounded by picturesque countryside, featuring rolling green fields, hedgerows, and scattered woodlands. Its location offers visitors and locals alike stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the nearby villages and towns.

Bloodmoor Hill is known for its rich historical significance. It is believed to have been formed during the last ice age, with evidence of ancient settlements and burial mounds found in the vicinity. The hill has also been referred to in various historical documents, contributing to its cultural heritage.

Today, the hill serves as a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking and walking. Several footpaths and trails traverse the area, providing opportunities for individuals to explore the natural beauty of the Suffolk countryside. The hill is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including wildflowers, birds, and small mammals.

Overall, Bloodmoor Hill offers visitors a tranquil escape from the bustling towns and cities, providing an opportunity to appreciate the natural beauty and historical significance of the Suffolk countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.447328/1.6971296 or Grid Reference TM5189. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Phoenix Road street sign, Lowestoft

The road is on the South Lowestoft Industrial Estate and so called because it arose from the ashes of a fire in the meat processing factory which stood on the site TM5289 : Fire at Food processing Factory The factory was demolished and new units were erected on the site and named the Phoenix Enterprise Park.

Adrian S Pye

Hadenham Road, South Lowestoft Industrial Estate

Hadenham Road is named after the Herbert Samuel Hadenham, the farmer who sold the land in November 1976, on which the South Lowestoft Industrial Estate is built. He was the last Lowestoft farmer to retire. Harvest Drive is another road which records the recent farming heritage of the area.

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Modern serpentine wall in Carlton Colville

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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A modern crinkle-crankle wall in Deepdale

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A modern crinkle-crankle wall in Deepdale

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Minor Road leading from the A12

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Bridleway Leading to Bloodmoor Barn

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Church of Holy Trinity, Gisleham

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Carlton Colville Primary School Exit

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Road Junction in Carlton Colville

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Oil Seed Rape Near Carlton Colville

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Gisleham Middle School

The school playing field is sometimes used as a park and ride site serving the East Anglia Transport Museum, so waiting for the bus gave this opportunity to get a photograph of part of the school buildings.

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Gisleham Middle School

Buses don't normally enter the school playground but on this occasion the school playing field was being used as a park and ride site for the East Anglia Transport Museum. This was a Bus and Coach event and was sponsored by Anglian Coaches, whose vehicles were providing the park and ride service.

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