Fritton Marshes

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Suffolk Great Yarmouth

England

Fritton Marshes

Pettingell's Mill at Seven Mile House <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1050526?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1050526?section=official-list-entry">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> — Pettingell's Mill at Seven Mile House Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Fritton Marshes is a coastal marshland located in Suffolk, England. Situated in the southern part of the county, it is spread across an area of approximately 3.5 square kilometers. The marshes are part of the broader Norfolk and Suffolk Broads, which is a network of navigable lakes and rivers.

Fritton Marshes are characterized by their unique landscape, consisting of a mix of marshland and saltings. Marshland refers to the wet, low-lying areas that are periodically flooded by tidal waters, while saltings are areas of land that are periodically flooded by seawater and consist of salt-tolerant vegetation.

The marshes are of significant ecological importance, providing a habitat for a diverse range of plant and animal species. The area is particularly known for its birdlife, with several species of waders and waterfowl making their home here. Visitors to Fritton Marshes can often spot lapwings, redshanks, and avocets, among other bird species.

The marshes also play a crucial role in flood prevention and water management in the region. The vegetation and terrain of the marshland act as natural buffers, absorbing excess water during periods of heavy rainfall or high tides.

Fritton Marshes offer a tranquil escape for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers. The area is popular for walking, birdwatching, and photography. Visitors can explore the various footpaths and trails that crisscross the marshes, allowing them to experience the unique beauty and biodiversity of this coastal landscape.

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Pettingell's Mill at Seven Mile House

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Pine cones on 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.

Pine cones on 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.

Footpath marker beside bridleway 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.

Footpath marker beside bridleway 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.

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).

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Fritton Marshes is located at Grid Ref: TG4500 (Lat: 52.545861, Lng: 1.6161231)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: Great Yarmouth

Police Authority: Norfolk

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