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Bicker's Heath

Settlement in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Bicker's Heath

Church, Pub and Green - Blyford Quintessential elements of a Suffolk village.
Church, Pub and Green - Blyford Credit: Roger Jones

Bicker's Heath is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. Situated in the East of England region, it lies approximately 4 miles east of the town of Ipswich. Bicker's Heath is within the civil parish of Rushmere St. Andrew and falls under the jurisdiction of the East Suffolk district.

The village is known for its picturesque countryside and rural charm. It is surrounded by lush green fields and meadows, offering residents and visitors a tranquil environment to enjoy. The area is dotted with traditional Suffolk cottages, giving the village a quaint and idyllic character.

Bicker's Heath is well-connected to major transportation routes, with the A14 road passing nearby. This provides easy access to Ipswich, as well as other towns and cities in the region. The village is also served by regular bus services, ensuring convenient travel options for its inhabitants.

Despite its small size, Bicker's Heath offers a range of amenities and services to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a village hall, a primary school, and various local shops and businesses. The village is also in close proximity to larger towns, providing access to additional facilities, such as healthcare centers, supermarkets, and recreational facilities.

Overall, Bicker's Heath is a charming rural village that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for its residents. With its convenient location and range of amenities, it provides a comfortable and enjoyable living environment in the heart of Suffolk.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.328579/1.5533313 or Grid Reference TM4275. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Church, Pub and Green - Blyford Quintessential elements of a Suffolk village.
Church, Pub and Green - Blyford
Quintessential elements of a Suffolk village.
Southwold Railway fence post The Southwold railway used their sleepers (6' x 6" x 3")as fence posts alongside the trackbed. Very well creosoted, a number survive, even after 100yrs or more. This is one of several just east of the Mels road bridge over the trackbed.
Southwold Railway fence post
The Southwold railway used their sleepers (6' x 6" x 3")as fence posts alongside the trackbed. Very well creosoted, a number survive, even after 100yrs or more. This is one of several just east of the Mels road bridge over the trackbed.
Thorington, St Peter's church The benchmark is cut into a left cornerstone of the church porch and access.
Thorington, St Peter's church
The benchmark is cut into a left cornerstone of the church porch and access.
Thorington, St Peter's church There is a benchmark cut into a left cornerstone of the church porch and access.
Thorington, St Peter's church
There is a benchmark cut into a left cornerstone of the church porch and access.
Former railway bridge at Mells The bridge, designated #4 was known as Ball's Bridge or Corner Farm bridge, carried the minor road over the Halesworth to Southwold railway line. It was reconstructed in 1906/7 from the original, in brick and has a 20 foot span.
Former railway bridge at Mells
The bridge, designated #4 was known as Ball's Bridge or Corner Farm bridge, carried the minor road over the Halesworth to Southwold railway line. It was reconstructed in 1906/7 from the original, in brick and has a 20 foot span.
Low Farm Wenhaston
Low Farm Wenhaston
Beside the former railway line The Southwold Railway line passed to the right and continued along this track and passed to the right (north) of Laurel Farm house seen in the trees.
Beside the former railway line
The Southwold Railway line passed to the right and continued along this track and passed to the right (north) of Laurel Farm house seen in the trees.
The footpath #25 crosses the railway The footpath here continues ahead but the railway line used to cross here, right to left on its way to Halesworth past Beaumur Laurel Farm.
The footpath #25 crosses the railway
The footpath here continues ahead but the railway line used to cross here, right to left on its way to Halesworth past Beaumur Laurel Farm.
The railway line ran the other side of the posts There was a footpath across the line at this point designated #24
The railway line ran the other side of the posts
There was a footpath across the line at this point designated #24
Looking back towards Southwold and bridge #10 The former railway track-bed has been utilised for use by tractors.
Looking back towards Southwold and bridge #10
The former railway track-bed has been utilised for use by tractors.
Looking back towards the farm There is a drainage dyke hidden in the hedgerow. On the left the green grass and flatland of Blythburgh marshes.
Looking back towards the farm
There is a drainage dyke hidden in the hedgerow. On the left the green grass and flatland of Blythburgh marshes.
The former Southwold railway line passing over a culvert The drainage channel is bridged by a culvert
The former Southwold railway line passing over a culvert
The drainage channel is bridged by a culvert
The line disappears into the trees beside the track The trees hide the line for a quarter of a mile from here until emerging the other side of Low Farm
The line disappears into the trees beside the track
The trees hide the line for a quarter of a mile from here until emerging the other side of Low Farm
The Southwold Railway line overgrown by trees The line remains partially hidden by the trees and hedgerow until well past Low Farm which can be seen extreme left of the picture
The Southwold Railway line overgrown by trees
The line remains partially hidden by the trees and hedgerow until well past Low Farm which can be seen extreme left of the picture
The line approaches Marsh Cottage The line is still in an avenue of trees, having past Low Farm and approaching Marsh Cottage, the white house on the left.
The line approaches Marsh Cottage
The line is still in an avenue of trees, having past Low Farm and approaching Marsh Cottage, the white house on the left.
The former Southwold Railway line Just over half a mile to Wenhaston station, bordering the marshes of the River Blyth all the way
The former Southwold Railway line
Just over half a mile to Wenhaston station, bordering the marshes of the River Blyth all the way
The end of some new trackside fence The run towards Wenhaston station approaching a crossing
The end of some new trackside fence
The run towards Wenhaston station approaching a crossing
A stretch of rails at the occupation crossing #19 The crossing is at the location of the four-bar gate creating an access between the meadow on the left and Wenhaston marshes on the right through the trees and across a drainage ditch. The stretch of line ends at the white seat seen up the track.
A stretch of rails at the occupation crossing #19
The crossing is at the location of the four-bar gate creating an access between the meadow on the left and Wenhaston marshes on the right through the trees and across a drainage ditch. The stretch of line ends at the white seat seen up the track.
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Bicker's Heath is located at Grid Ref: TM4275 (Lat: 52.328579, Lng: 1.5533313)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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