Ramsholt

Settlement in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Ramsholt

Ramsholt is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. Situated on the banks of the River Deben, it falls within the Suffolk Coastal District. With a population of around 200 people, Ramsholt is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village is characterized by its charming traditional cottages and scenic landscapes. Ramsholt boasts stunning views of the river, which is a popular spot for boating and fishing enthusiasts. The area is also known for its rich wildlife, including numerous species of birds and seals that can often be spotted along the riverbanks.

Ramsholt is home to the historic St. Peter's Church, a Grade II listed building dating back to the 14th century. The church is a popular attraction for visitors and locals alike, with its unique architecture and beautiful stained glass windows.

The village has limited amenities, with a small pub named The Ramsholt Arms serving as the focal point for socializing and dining. The pub offers locally sourced food and a selection of fine ales, making it a popular destination for both residents and visitors.

Ramsholt is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with the town of Woodbridge located just a short drive away. The village offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, making it a desirable location for those seeking a quiet retreat in the heart of the Suffolk countryside.

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Ramsholt Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.025115/1.366685 or Grid Reference TM3141. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ramsholt, Suffolk

A tiny hamlet of just a few houses. Compare with this shot taken 11 years previously TM3141 : Ramsholt, Suffolk, not much has changed. The largest building is the old school, which was in use until 1927: TM3141 : The Old School, Ramsholt

Chris Holifield

On the Deben estuary near Ramsholt

A picture taken from a boat sailing upstream towards Waldringfield. Two walkers are on the riverside footpath. All Saints' Church is on the skyline - "Above the Deben estuary. Round, or rather oval, Norman W tower with original archway into the nave. The tower was buttressed later, which gives it an odd outline" (Nikolaus Pevsner).

John Sutton

The Ramsholt Arms

A popular pub-restaurant on the Deben estuary, photographed from a boat heading upstream on a sunny August afternoon.

John Sutton

Near Ramsholt Dock

Looking towards the quay and The Ramsholt Arms from the water on a lovely August afternoon. The blue boat, PZ.61 "Maid Marion", is a celebrated Cornish lugger which was one of the little ships of the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940 (though actually diverted to assist at Le Havre). It came to the Deben Estuary after the War. For more about it, try Link

John Sutton

Passing The Ramsholt Arms

Taken from a boat cruising down the Deben estuary on a sunny August morning.

John Sutton

Minor Road And Heath Cottage

Looking east along minor road with Heath Cottage near to Alderton, Suffolk.

Keith Evans

Ramsholt Dock and a war veteran

Boats, the popular Ramsholt Arms and the isolated church (half a mile away) are the reasons for visiting Ramsholt Dock. PZ.61 "Maid Marion" is a celebrated Cornish lugger which was one of the little ships of the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940 (though actually diverted to assist at Le Havre). It came to the Deben Estuary after the War. For more about it, try Link

John Sutton

Towards Ramsholt Church

The Grade II* listed round-towered All Saints' church is about a quarter of a mile from the riverside, and in TM3042. Two women and a dog (on the right) were taking the riverside footpath as our boat passed.

John Sutton

Ramsholt Arms, Ramsholt

A very popular stop-off for ramblers and boaters. In 1943 a B17 Flying Fortress crash landed in the River Deben just behind the camera. A memorial recording the event and in memory of the eight crew who were killed can be seen here. Link

Adrian S Pye

B17 aircrew and crash memorial at the Ramsholt Arms

The B-17 43-38568 (Little Davey II) took off from the 493rd Bomb Group’s airfield at Debach at 9.15am heading for Nuremberg. Almost immediately after take-off No 3 engine caught fire. The pilot 1st Lt. Frederick E Stindt feathered the prop and extinguished the fire, but the engine fire quickly re-established and the right wing also began to burn. His best hope was to ditch the plane in shallow water in the River Deben. He managed to follow the River Deben searching for somewhere suitable which turned out to be a point almost opposite the quay at Ramsholt or so he thought. Unfortunately the waters were deeper than he imagined and the plane immediately sank in eighteen feet of water. Only the pilot and Technical Sergeant Jewel K. Haynes the top turret gunner survived. The Ramsholt Arms. Link

Adrian S Pye

Ramsholt Dock, River Deben

Boats at anchor and a spare, well aweigh of the riverbed. The dock was very different on 20th February 1945. Link

Adrian S Pye

Ramsholt: towards the river

A reedy inlet of the Deben, seen from the path from Dock Road to Valley Farm on the cloudy morning of Boxing Day.

John Sutton

Ramsholt: bridle ways and The Old School House

The school's heyday was before the Great War - it closed in 1927. The village has dwindled further since then.

John Sutton

Ramsholt: the lane to the church

Standing water on the cloudy morning of Boxing Day.

John Sutton

Ramsholt: churchyard trees

Little is left of the remote village once served by this church.

John Sutton

Ramsholt: All Saints and a view to the Deben

"The buttressed septaria tower is round, not elliptical: illusion of ellipse created by ancient buttresses that run up to the top" (Norman Scarfe, Shell Guide).

John Sutton

Ramsholt: All Saints from the east

"The buttressed septaria tower is round, not elliptical: illusion of ellipse created by ancient buttresses that run up to the top" (Norman Scarfe, Shell Guide).

John Sutton