Battlesea Green

Settlement in Suffolk Mid Suffolk

England

Battlesea Green

Battlesea Green is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. Situated approximately 4 miles southwest of the historic market town of Woodbridge, the village is nestled within the picturesque countryside of East Anglia. It falls within the Suffolk Coastal district and has a population of around 300 residents.

The village is known for its idyllic rural setting, with rolling green fields, charming thatched cottages, and a sense of tranquility that attracts visitors seeking a peaceful retreat. The landscape surrounding Battlesea Green is predominantly agricultural, with local farmers cultivating crops and rearing livestock.

The village itself boasts a close-knit community, where residents often engage in various social activities and events. The heart of the village is the local pub, The Battlesea Arms, which serves as a gathering place for both locals and visitors alike.

Despite its small size, Battlesea Green offers a range of amenities to its residents, including a primary school, a village hall, and a church. Additionally, the nearby town of Woodbridge provides access to a wider range of services, such as supermarkets, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions.

From a historical perspective, Battlesea Green has a rich heritage, with several listed buildings dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The village is also surrounded by archaeological sites, including ancient burial mounds and Roman remains, showcasing its significance in the region's history.

Overall, Battlesea Green offers a charming and peaceful escape for those seeking a rural retreat, while still providing access to essential amenities and a vibrant local community.

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Battlesea Green Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.329785/1.264522 or Grid Reference TM2275. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stradbroke: Battlesea Green

Michael Garlick

Wingfield: Large field supporting four horses of which two are shown

Michael Garlick

Wingfield: Large field supporting four horses of which two are shown

Michael Garlick

Entering Stradbroke from the north on Queens Street

The tower of All Saints church can be seen in the centre

Martin Dawes

All Saints Parish Church Stradbroke

From the Queens Street side

Martin Dawes

Stradbroke War Memorial junction of Queen and Church Streets

First and Second World War plus high on the shaft a sad loss in Afghanistan 2010

Martin Dawes

All Saints Parish Church Stradbroke. Tower and South Porch

From Church Street

Martin Dawes

Wingfield village sign

Suffolk has 400 villages and towns with village or town signs, give or take one or two. The tradition of village signs is believed to have started in Norfolk early in the 20th century when Edward VII suggested that village signs would aid motorists and give a feature of interest on the Sandringham Estate. Many of the signs were made by Harry Carter, an art and woodwork master at Hamond’s Grammar School, in Swaffham. Many have now been replaced with fibreglass or modern plastics. The story behind the sign is given as accurately as possible.

Bob Mitchell

Stradbroke Primary School

The original school in Stradbroke is on the road to Diss.

Mike Snoswell

Stradbroke, All Saints

The Domesday Survey shows there was a church here in 1086. The fabric of the present church dates from the 1400s. The tower, containing ten bells, is 100 feet high and was restored to its present glory in 1994-5.

Charles Greenhough

Shops in Stradbroke High Street

Charles Greenhough

The Slades

The Slades is the name of a small wood that stands by the B.1118

Robert Edwards

'De La Pole Arms' inn at Wingfield

This inn stands by the church.

Robert Edwards

St. Andrew's church, Wingfield, Suffolk

Here we have a rather large 14th century church for a small village. It was built for a college of priets and ruins of the college are in a nearby farmyard. The reason it is such a grand church is due to money given to the church by Michael de la Pole, second Earl of Suffolk, who built Wingfield Castle.

Robert Edwards