Chedgrave Marshes

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Norfolk South Norfolk

England

Chedgrave Marshes

New Cut Approaching Reedham — New Cut Approaching Reedham Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Chedgrave Marshes is a coastal marshland located in Norfolk, England. It is situated along the banks of the River Chet, which flows into the larger River Yare and eventually out into the North Sea. The marshes are part of a protected area known as the Norfolk Broads, which is renowned for its diverse wildlife and unique ecosystem.

The marshes consist of a combination of salt marshes and saltings, making it a valuable habitat for numerous plant and animal species. The salt marshes are characterized by their low-lying, muddy terrain, which is regularly flooded by the tides. This creates a dynamic environment where various species have adapted to survive in the changing conditions.

The vegetation in Chedgrave Marshes is predominantly salt-tolerant, with plants such as samphire, sea lavender, and sea aster thriving in the salty soil. These plants provide food and shelter for a variety of bird species, including wading birds and waterfowl. During the winter months, the marshes become an important feeding ground for migratory birds, such as Brent geese and wigeons.

The marshes also support a wealth of invertebrate life, including crustaceans, mollusks, and insects. These invertebrates serve as a food source for many bird species and contribute to the overall biodiversity of the area.

Chedgrave Marshes is not only significant for its ecological value but also for its contribution to flood prevention. The marshes act as a natural buffer, absorbing excess water during times of high tide or heavy rainfall, thus reducing the risk of flooding in nearby communities.

Overall, Chedgrave Marshes is a vital coastal marshland that plays a crucial role in supporting wildlife, regulating water levels, and enhancing the natural beauty of the Norfolk Broads.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.555235/1.6036872 or Grid Reference TG4401. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

New Cut Approaching Reedham

New Cut Approaching Reedham

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Forestry tractor parked in Waveney Forest After years of local objections to turn this area into a huge gravel extraction pit, the woodland has recently been excluded from a list of sites required for extraction.

Forestry tractor parked in Waveney Forest

After years of local objections to turn this area into a huge gravel extraction pit, the woodland has recently been excluded from a list of sites required for extraction.

Bundles of reeds stacked beside a track in Waveney Forest After years of local objections to turn this area into a huge gravel extraction pit, the woodland has recently been excluded from a list of sites required for extraction.

Bundles of reeds stacked beside a track in Waveney Forest

After years of local objections to turn this area into a huge gravel extraction pit, the woodland has recently been excluded from a list of sites required for extraction.

Rusty old shed in Waveney Forest Probably the only intact survivor of the WW2 infantry training camp.

Rusty old shed in Waveney Forest

Probably the only intact survivor of the WW2 infantry training camp.

Rusty old shed in Waveney Forest Probably the only intact survivor of the WW2 infantry training camp.

Rusty old shed in Waveney Forest

Probably the only intact survivor of the WW2 infantry training camp.

Weathered old shed door, Waveney Forest For a full view of this location see &gt; <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2421525" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2421525">Link</a>.

Weathered old shed door, Waveney Forest

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Path through Waveney Forest After years of local objections to turn this area into a huge gravel extraction pit, the woodland has recently been excluded from a list of sites required for extraction.

Path through Waveney Forest

After years of local objections to turn this area into a huge gravel extraction pit, the woodland has recently been excluded from a list of sites required for extraction.

One of many paths traversing Waveney Forest After years of local objections to turn this area into a huge gravel extraction pit, the woodland has recently been excluded from a list of sites required for extraction.

One of many paths traversing Waveney Forest

After years of local objections to turn this area into a huge gravel extraction pit, the woodland has recently been excluded from a list of sites required for extraction.

A junction of paths in Waveney Forest After years of local objections to turn this area into a huge gravel extraction pit, the woodland has recently been excluded from a list of sites required for extraction.

A junction of paths in Waveney Forest

After years of local objections to turn this area into a huge gravel extraction pit, the woodland has recently been excluded from a list of sites required for extraction.

One of the many paths traversing Waveney Forest After years of local objections to turn this area into a huge gravel extraction pit, the woodland has recently been excluded from a list of sites required for extraction.

One of the many paths traversing Waveney Forest

After years of local objections to turn this area into a huge gravel extraction pit, the woodland has recently been excluded from a list of sites required for extraction.

Electricity pylons in Waveney Forest The East Suffolk railway used to run past here and the concrete post of an old crossing gate can be seen in the foreground (at right).

Electricity pylons in Waveney Forest

The East Suffolk railway used to run past here and the concrete post of an old crossing gate can be seen in the foreground (at right).

East Suffolk line through Waveney Forest - Forest Lodge The bungalow now called Forest Lodge once used to be a crossing keeper&#039;s cottage on the East Suffolk line. It was built in 1859 and is one of the earliest buildings with a cavity wall for damp proofing.

The line, initially running from Beccles to Halesworth, opened in 1854. It was later continued north to Haddiscoe on what is now part of the Wherry Lines, and in 1859 was opened to reach as far south as Ipswich and north to Great Yarmouth. The Beccles to Lowestoft branch line was opened in the same year. In 1862 it became part of the Great Eastern Railway (GER).

East Suffolk line through Waveney Forest - Forest Lodge

The bungalow now called Forest Lodge once used to be a crossing keeper's cottage on the East Suffolk line. It was built in 1859 and is one of the earliest buildings with a cavity wall for damp proofing. The line, initially running from Beccles to Halesworth, opened in 1854. It was later continued north to Haddiscoe on what is now part of the Wherry Lines, and in 1859 was opened to reach as far south as Ipswich and north to Great Yarmouth. The Beccles to Lowestoft branch line was opened in the same year. In 1862 it became part of the Great Eastern Railway (GER).

East Suffolk line through Waveney Forest - Forest Lodge The bungalow now called Forest Lodge once used to be a crossing keeper&#039;s cottage on the East Suffolk line. It was built in 1859 and is one of the earliest buildings with a cavity wall for damp proofing.

The line, initially running from Beccles to Halesworth, opened in 1854. It was later continued north to Haddiscoe on what is now part of the Wherry Lines, and in 1859 was opened to reach as far south as Ipswich and north to Great Yarmouth. The Beccles to Lowestoft branch line was opened in the same year. In 1862 it became part of the Great Eastern Railway (GER).

East Suffolk line through Waveney Forest - Forest Lodge

The bungalow now called Forest Lodge once used to be a crossing keeper's cottage on the East Suffolk line. It was built in 1859 and is one of the earliest buildings with a cavity wall for damp proofing. The line, initially running from Beccles to Halesworth, opened in 1854. It was later continued north to Haddiscoe on what is now part of the Wherry Lines, and in 1859 was opened to reach as far south as Ipswich and north to Great Yarmouth. The Beccles to Lowestoft branch line was opened in the same year. In 1862 it became part of the Great Eastern Railway (GER).

East Suffolk line through Waveney Forest The overgrown trackbed south of the former level crossing at Forest Lodge.

The line, initially running from Beccles to Halesworth, opened in 1854. It was later continued north to Haddiscoe on what is now part of the Wherry Lines, and in 1859 was opened to reach as far south as Ipswich and north to Great Yarmouth. The Beccles to Lowestoft branch line was opened in the same year. In 1862 it became part of the Great Eastern Railway (GER).

East Suffolk line through Waveney Forest

The overgrown trackbed south of the former level crossing at Forest Lodge. The line, initially running from Beccles to Halesworth, opened in 1854. It was later continued north to Haddiscoe on what is now part of the Wherry Lines, and in 1859 was opened to reach as far south as Ipswich and north to Great Yarmouth. The Beccles to Lowestoft branch line was opened in the same year. In 1862 it became part of the Great Eastern Railway (GER).

East Suffolk line through Waveney Forest - bridged culvert The bridge carried the railway over a floodwater culvert. The line, initially running from Beccles to Halesworth, opened in 1854. It was later continued north to Haddiscoe on what is now part of the Wherry Lines, and in 1859 was opened to reach as far south as Ipswich and north to Great Yarmouth. The Beccles to Lowestoft branch line was opened in the same year. In 1862 it became part of the Great Eastern Railway (GER).

East Suffolk line through Waveney Forest - bridged culvert

The bridge carried the railway over a floodwater culvert. The line, initially running from Beccles to Halesworth, opened in 1854. It was later continued north to Haddiscoe on what is now part of the Wherry Lines, and in 1859 was opened to reach as far south as Ipswich and north to Great Yarmouth. The Beccles to Lowestoft branch line was opened in the same year. In 1862 it became part of the Great Eastern Railway (GER).

East Suffolk line through Waveney Forest - bridged culvert The bridge carried the railway over a floodwater culvert. The line, initially running from Beccles to Halesworth, opened in 1854. It was later continued north to Haddiscoe on what is now part of the Wherry Lines, and in 1859 was opened to reach as far south as Ipswich and north to Great Yarmouth. The Beccles to Lowestoft branch line was opened in the same year. In 1862 it became part of the Great Eastern Railway (GER).

East Suffolk line through Waveney Forest - bridged culvert

The bridge carried the railway over a floodwater culvert. The line, initially running from Beccles to Halesworth, opened in 1854. It was later continued north to Haddiscoe on what is now part of the Wherry Lines, and in 1859 was opened to reach as far south as Ipswich and north to Great Yarmouth. The Beccles to Lowestoft branch line was opened in the same year. In 1862 it became part of the Great Eastern Railway (GER).

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Chedgrave Marshes is located at Grid Ref: TG4401 (Lat: 52.555235, Lng: 1.6036872)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: South Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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