Battlies Green

Settlement in Suffolk West Suffolk

England

Battlies Green

Stationary traffic, A14, Millfield Plantation Traffic was backed up from a multi-vehicle collision a mile further on.
Stationary traffic, A14, Millfield Plantation Credit: Christopher Hilton

Battlies Green is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. Situated in the picturesque countryside, it is nestled between the towns of Bury St Edmunds and Newmarket. With a population of around 200 residents, Battlies Green offers a tranquil and close-knit community.

The village boasts a rich history, with records dating back to the 13th century. It was originally an agricultural settlement, and remnants of its farming past can still be seen today. The charming thatched cottages and traditional red brick houses add to the village's character and allure.

Battlies Green is known for its natural beauty, surrounded by rolling hills, meadows, and ancient woodlands. The scenic landscape provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, and cycling. The nearby River Lark also offers a peaceful spot for fishing and boating enthusiasts.

Although small in size, Battlies Green has a strong sense of community. The village has a local pub, which serves as a social hub for residents and visitors alike. Additionally, there is a village hall that hosts various events and gatherings throughout the year, fostering a sense of togetherness.

While there are no major amenities within the village itself, the nearby towns provide easy access to essential services, including schools, medical facilities, and shopping centers.

Battlies Green is an idyllic rural retreat, offering a peaceful and picturesque lifestyle for its residents. Its historical charm, natural surroundings, and strong community spirit make it a hidden gem in the Suffolk countryside.

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Stationary traffic, A14, Millfield Plantation Traffic was backed up from a multi-vehicle collision a mile further on.
Stationary traffic, A14, Millfield Plantation
Traffic was backed up from a multi-vehicle collision a mile further on.
Road towards Thurston from the south
Road towards Thurston from the south
Road in new development off Barton Road, Thurston A Bovis Homes development called Grange Park.
Road in new development off Barton Road, Thurston
A Bovis Homes development called Grange Park.
Railway bridge CCH 1152, Thurston Station On the Cambridge - Haughley Junction line.
Railway bridge CCH 1152, Thurston Station
On the Cambridge - Haughley Junction line.
Maltings Garth, Thurston, from the railway
Maltings Garth, Thurston, from the railway
A footpath that leads through hotel grounds
A footpath that leads through hotel grounds
Footpath crossing near Thurston This was clearly once a vehicular crossing (note the tall gatepost on the far side), but has now been downgraded to a footpath crossing, albeit one carrying National Cycle Network route 51.
Footpath crossing near Thurston
This was clearly once a vehicular crossing (note the tall gatepost on the far side), but has now been downgraded to a footpath crossing, albeit one carrying National Cycle Network route 51.
Autumn Colours The oak trees didn't lose their leaves until mid December. The houses in the distance are at Newthorpe and The Downs.
Autumn Colours
The oak trees didn't lose their leaves until mid December. The houses in the distance are at Newthorpe and The Downs.
Poppies at Newthorpe The tower of Rougham church is just visible through the trees on the far left.
Poppies at Newthorpe
The tower of Rougham church is just visible through the trees on the far left.
Farmland, Mill Farm
Farmland, Mill Farm
Barton Road towards Thurston
Barton Road towards Thurston
Tinkerbells Day Nursery, Thurston
Tinkerbells Day Nursery, Thurston
Barton Road, Thurston
Barton Road, Thurston
Meadow at Rougham The foreground trees are at the end of the lime tree avenue, which at one time extended from Rougham Hall to the church. The land beyond the fence is Rougham Hall Nursery, and the lorries are travelling east on the A14. The buildings of Home Farm can be seen through the trees behind them, and the ruins of Rougham Hall are in the woods beyond.
Meadow at Rougham
The foreground trees are at the end of the lime tree avenue, which at one time extended from Rougham Hall to the church. The land beyond the fence is Rougham Hall Nursery, and the lorries are travelling east on the A14. The buildings of Home Farm can be seen through the trees behind them, and the ruins of Rougham Hall are in the woods beyond.
Norton Road, Thurston As seen from the entrance to Thurston Community College
Norton Road, Thurston
As seen from the entrance to Thurston Community College
Layby on Eastbound A14 near Blackthorpe The A14 is a major road which runs for 129 miles from the Port of Felixstowe to the Catthorpe Interchange, the junction of the M1 and M6 motorways near Rugby.

The route linking Rugby (and therefore the West Midlands and the north of England via the motorway network) to East Anglia and the ports of Felixstowe and Harwich is incredibly important and incredibly busy (Felixstowe is the UK's principal container port and the A14 is the road between Felixstowe and everywhere else) but it didn't exist in any coherent form until about 1992.

Prior to the current A14 the main route from Birmingham to the Haven ports followed the old A45 road via Coventry, Rugby, Northampton, St Neots, Cambridge and then through all the towns on the A14, from there to Ipswich where it ended on the A12 – not the fast route required for transporting goods across the country with the sudden rise in container shipping during the latter part of the twentieth century.

Most of the current A14 route is a collection of bits of dual carriageway acquired from other roads (most notably the A45) with occasional stretches of new road to bolt it all together. Because of its importance to the country’s economy, there are plans to upgrade it further.

Prior to its use for the current route the A14 designation had been used for a section of road between the A10 at Royston and the A1 at Alconbury following part of the route of the Roman road, Ermine Street, which is now mostly designated as the A1198. The only bit of the current A14 that follows that number's original route is the spur linking junction 23 to the A1.

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Layby on Eastbound A14 near Blackthorpe
The A14 is a major road which runs for 129 miles from the Port of Felixstowe to the Catthorpe Interchange, the junction of the M1 and M6 motorways near Rugby. The route linking Rugby (and therefore the West Midlands and the north of England via the motorway network) to East Anglia and the ports of Felixstowe and Harwich is incredibly important and incredibly busy (Felixstowe is the UK's principal container port and the A14 is the road between Felixstowe and everywhere else) but it didn't exist in any coherent form until about 1992. Prior to the current A14 the main route from Birmingham to the Haven ports followed the old A45 road via Coventry, Rugby, Northampton, St Neots, Cambridge and then through all the towns on the A14, from there to Ipswich where it ended on the A12 – not the fast route required for transporting goods across the country with the sudden rise in container shipping during the latter part of the twentieth century. Most of the current A14 route is a collection of bits of dual carriageway acquired from other roads (most notably the A45) with occasional stretches of new road to bolt it all together. Because of its importance to the country’s economy, there are plans to upgrade it further. Prior to its use for the current route the A14 designation had been used for a section of road between the A10 at Royston and the A1 at Alconbury following part of the route of the Roman road, Ermine Street, which is now mostly designated as the A1198. The only bit of the current A14 that follows that number's original route is the spur linking junction 23 to the A1. LinkExternal link Chris's British Road Directory LinkExternal link Wikipedia
A14 Footbridge, Rougham Downs The A14 is a major road which runs for 129 miles from the Port of Felixstowe to the Catthorpe Interchange, the junction of the M1 and M6 motorways near Rugby.

The route linking Rugby (and therefore the West Midlands and the north of England via the motorway network) to East Anglia and the ports of Felixstowe and Harwich is incredibly important and incredibly busy (Felixstowe is the UK's principal container port and the A14 is the road between Felixstowe and everywhere else) but it didn't exist in any coherent form until about 1992.

Prior to the current A14 the main route from Birmingham to the Haven ports followed the old A45 road via Coventry, Rugby, Northampton, St Neots, Cambridge and then through all the towns on the A14, from there to Ipswich where it ended on the A12 – not the fast route required for transporting goods across the country with the sudden rise in container shipping during the latter part of the twentieth century.

Most of the current A14 route is a collection of bits of dual carriageway acquired from other roads (most notably the A45) with occasional stretches of new road to bolt it all together. Because of its importance to the country’s economy, there are plans to upgrade it further.

Prior to its use for the current route the A14 designation had been used for a section of road between the A10 at Royston and the A1 at Alconbury following part of the route of the Roman road, Ermine Street, which is now mostly designated as the A1198. The only bit of the current A14 that follows that number's original route is the spur linking junction 23 to the A1.

<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.cbrd.co.uk/motorway/a14" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cbrd.co.uk/motorway/a14">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> Chris's British Road Directory
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A14 Footbridge, Rougham Downs
The A14 is a major road which runs for 129 miles from the Port of Felixstowe to the Catthorpe Interchange, the junction of the M1 and M6 motorways near Rugby. The route linking Rugby (and therefore the West Midlands and the north of England via the motorway network) to East Anglia and the ports of Felixstowe and Harwich is incredibly important and incredibly busy (Felixstowe is the UK's principal container port and the A14 is the road between Felixstowe and everywhere else) but it didn't exist in any coherent form until about 1992. Prior to the current A14 the main route from Birmingham to the Haven ports followed the old A45 road via Coventry, Rugby, Northampton, St Neots, Cambridge and then through all the towns on the A14, from there to Ipswich where it ended on the A12 – not the fast route required for transporting goods across the country with the sudden rise in container shipping during the latter part of the twentieth century. Most of the current A14 route is a collection of bits of dual carriageway acquired from other roads (most notably the A45) with occasional stretches of new road to bolt it all together. Because of its importance to the country’s economy, there are plans to upgrade it further. Prior to its use for the current route the A14 designation had been used for a section of road between the A10 at Royston and the A1 at Alconbury following part of the route of the Roman road, Ermine Street, which is now mostly designated as the A1198. The only bit of the current A14 that follows that number's original route is the spur linking junction 23 to the A1. LinkExternal link Chris's British Road Directory LinkExternal link Wikipedia
Westbound A14 near Rookery Crossroads The A14 is a major road which runs for 129 miles from the Port of Felixstowe to the Catthorpe Interchange, the junction of the M1 and M6 motorways near Rugby.

The route linking Rugby (and therefore the West Midlands and the north of England via the motorway network) to East Anglia and the ports of Felixstowe and Harwich is incredibly important and incredibly busy (Felixstowe is the UK's principal container port and the A14 is the road between Felixstowe and everywhere else) but it didn't exist in any coherent form until about 1992.

Prior to the current A14 the main route from Birmingham to the Haven ports followed the old A45 road via Coventry, Rugby, Northampton, St Neots, Cambridge and then through all the towns on the A14, from there to Ipswich where it ended on the A12 – not the fast route required for transporting goods across the country with the sudden rise in container shipping during the latter part of the twentieth century.

Most of the current A14 route is a collection of bits of dual carriageway acquired from other roads (most notably the A45) with occasional stretches of new road to bolt it all together. Because of its importance to the country’s economy, there are plans to upgrade it further.

Prior to its use for the current route the A14 designation had been used for a section of road between the A10 at Royston and the A1 at Alconbury following part of the route of the Roman road, Ermine Street, which is now mostly designated as the A1198. The only bit of the current A14 that follows that number's original route is the spur linking junction 23 to the A1.

<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.cbrd.co.uk/motorway/a14" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cbrd.co.uk/motorway/a14">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> Chris's British Road Directory
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Westbound A14 near Rookery Crossroads
The A14 is a major road which runs for 129 miles from the Port of Felixstowe to the Catthorpe Interchange, the junction of the M1 and M6 motorways near Rugby. The route linking Rugby (and therefore the West Midlands and the north of England via the motorway network) to East Anglia and the ports of Felixstowe and Harwich is incredibly important and incredibly busy (Felixstowe is the UK's principal container port and the A14 is the road between Felixstowe and everywhere else) but it didn't exist in any coherent form until about 1992. Prior to the current A14 the main route from Birmingham to the Haven ports followed the old A45 road via Coventry, Rugby, Northampton, St Neots, Cambridge and then through all the towns on the A14, from there to Ipswich where it ended on the A12 – not the fast route required for transporting goods across the country with the sudden rise in container shipping during the latter part of the twentieth century. Most of the current A14 route is a collection of bits of dual carriageway acquired from other roads (most notably the A45) with occasional stretches of new road to bolt it all together. Because of its importance to the country’s economy, there are plans to upgrade it further. Prior to its use for the current route the A14 designation had been used for a section of road between the A10 at Royston and the A1 at Alconbury following part of the route of the Roman road, Ermine Street, which is now mostly designated as the A1198. The only bit of the current A14 that follows that number's original route is the spur linking junction 23 to the A1. LinkExternal link Chris's British Road Directory LinkExternal link Wikipedia
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Battlies Green is located at Grid Ref: TL8964 (Lat: 52.2479, Lng: 0.78082857)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: West Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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Located within 500m of 52.2479,0.78082857
Post Box
Ref: IP31 2011
Lat/Long: 52.2472036/0.7800363
Bus Stop
East Barton Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 390050710
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: East Barton Road
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: East Barton Road
Naptan NaptanCode: sufgjmpg
Naptan Street: Thurston Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.2479665/0.7806173
Bus Stop
East Barton Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 390050711
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: East Barton Road
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: East Barton Road
Naptan NaptanCode: sufgjmpj
Naptan Street: Thurston Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.2478898/0.7804367
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Markings: no
Lat/Long: 52.2453383/0.7794295
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Markings: no
Lat/Long: 52.2454087/0.7794358
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