Campsea Ashe

Settlement in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Campsea Ashe

Cartshed, past the best
Cartshed, past the best Credit: Adrian S Pye

Campsea Ashe is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. Situated approximately 13 miles east of Ipswich, it lies within the Suffolk Coastal district. The village is nestled amidst picturesque countryside, offering a serene and peaceful environment.

Campsea Ashe is a charming and historic village, known for its traditional Suffolk architecture. The village is home to a number of beautiful thatched cottages and historic buildings, showcasing its rich heritage. The centerpiece of the village is St. John the Baptist Church, a Grade I listed building dating back to the 14th century. The church features an impressive tower and stained glass windows, making it a significant landmark in the area.

Despite its small size, Campsea Ashe boasts a thriving community and a range of amenities. The village is home to a primary school, providing education for local children. Additionally, there is a village hall that hosts various community events and activities throughout the year. A local pub can be found in the heart of the village, serving as a popular gathering spot for residents and visitors alike.

The village is well-connected by rail, with a train station providing regular services to Ipswich and nearby towns. This makes Campsea Ashe an attractive location for commuters and those seeking easy access to larger urban areas.

Overall, Campsea Ashe is a picturesque and idyllic village, offering a peaceful countryside escape with a strong sense of community and a rich historical background.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.15128/1.3983284 or Grid Reference TM3255. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cartshed, past the best
Cartshed, past the best
Road junction to Campsea Ashe on Ash Road
Road junction to Campsea Ashe on Ash Road
Grazing near Ashe Abbey
Grazing near Ashe Abbey
Field Cottage Set in farmland near Jolly's Farm.
Field Cottage
Set in farmland near Jolly's Farm.
Farmland towards Allonsfield
Farmland towards Allonsfield
Stubble field and woodland near Ash Abbey
Stubble field and woodland near Ash Abbey
Field, Campsea Ashe Looking towards the church.
Field, Campsea Ashe
Looking towards the church.
Interior of St John the Baptist's Church The 14th-century nave and chancel were rebuilt in 1792 and further restored in 1869.  The chancel arch and ceiling date from the 19th-century restoration.  The communion table of 1936 was designed by the noted Suffolk ecclesiologist Henry Munro Cautley.  The east window showing Christ in majesty <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2012442">TM3255 : Campsea Ashe, St John the Baptist: stained glass window (3)</a> is the work of Powell & Sons in 1912 as a memorial to William and Alice Lowther.  <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/campsea.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/campsea.html">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>
Interior of St John the Baptist's Church
The 14th-century nave and chancel were rebuilt in 1792 and further restored in 1869. The chancel arch and ceiling date from the 19th-century restoration. The communion table of 1936 was designed by the noted Suffolk ecclesiologist Henry Munro Cautley. The east window showing Christ in majesty TM3255 : Campsea Ashe, St John the Baptist: stained glass window (3) is the work of Powell & Sons in 1912 as a memorial to William and Alice Lowther. LinkExternal link
Faith and Hope - two theological virtues Pre-Raphaelite stained glass of 1882 in St John the Baptist's Church, designed by Sir Henry Holiday for Powell Brothers as a memorial to John George Sheppard.  Faith is represented by the Cross, and Hope by an anchor.  In the vine-leaf panels above, doves symbolising the Holy Spirit are seen ascending at the left and descending on the right.  For a general view of the window see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2012477">TM3255 : Campsea Ashe, St John the Baptist: stained glass window (5)</a>.
Faith and Hope - two theological virtues
Pre-Raphaelite stained glass of 1882 in St John the Baptist's Church, designed by Sir Henry Holiday for Powell Brothers as a memorial to John George Sheppard. Faith is represented by the Cross, and Hope by an anchor. In the vine-leaf panels above, doves symbolising the Holy Spirit are seen ascending at the left and descending on the right. For a general view of the window see TM3255 : Campsea Ashe, St John the Baptist: stained glass window (5).
Pelican in her Piety Stained glass of 1880 in St John the Baptist's Church; detail of a memorial window to Egidia, 5th Baroness Rendlesham.  The companion left-hand panel shows the Agnus Dei.  For the whole window see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2012430">TM3255 : Campsea Ashe, St John the Baptist: stained glass window (1)</a>.
Pelican in her Piety
Stained glass of 1880 in St John the Baptist's Church; detail of a memorial window to Egidia, 5th Baroness Rendlesham. The companion left-hand panel shows the Agnus Dei. For the whole window see TM3255 : Campsea Ashe, St John the Baptist: stained glass window (1).
Flush Bracket G 1575 Wickham Market Bridge Farm Flush Bracket number OSBM G 1575, NW angle of Barn.
Flush Bracket G 1575 Wickham Market Bridge Farm
Flush Bracket number OSBM G 1575, NW angle of Barn.
Footpath Footpath looking east near to Campsea Ashe, Suffolk.
Footpath
Footpath looking east near to Campsea Ashe, Suffolk.
Cut Mark Campsey Ashe Church Cut Mark Campsey Ashe St John the Baptist Church SE angle, SE face.
Cut Mark Campsey Ashe Church
Cut Mark Campsey Ashe St John the Baptist Church SE angle, SE face.
Marlesford Mill
Marlesford Mill
The old railway station at Marlesford Thanks to Adrian Pye for identifying the building. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4409748" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4409748">Link</a>
The old railway station at Marlesford
Thanks to Adrian Pye for identifying the building. Link
The A12, Wickham Market
The A12, Wickham Market
The A12, Wickham Market
The A12, Wickham Market
Old van outside Marlesford Mill I am guessing the van is from about the 1930s, meaning by law the number plate must be no more recent than that. This one is about 1989 for no known reason.
Old van outside Marlesford Mill
I am guessing the van is from about the 1930s, meaning by law the number plate must be no more recent than that. This one is about 1989 for no known reason.
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Campsea Ashe is located at Grid Ref: TM3255 (Lat: 52.15128, Lng: 1.3983284)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

What 3 Words

///spit.gaps.circus. Near Wickham Market, Suffolk

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Campsea Ashe
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Bus Stop
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Clarke & Simpson Auction House
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Wickham Market
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Bicycle Parking
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